Gold Fields publishes quarterly results

TractoPart | May 6, 2016 | 0 comments

South African mining company Gold Fields, which aims to be the global leader in sustainable gold mining, has published its operational results for the first quarter of 2016. Gold Fields produced 515,000 ounces of gold in Q1, and this represents a 3 percent increase from Q1 in 2015, but a 9 percent drop from the

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John Deere Rounds Out L-Series Backhoe Portfolio with Powerful 710L

TractoPart | May 6, 2016 | 0 comments

The 148 hp 710L Backhoe Loader features a standard John Deere PowerShift transmission that enables operators to travel up to 23 mph. MOLINE, Ill. (May 3, 2016) — Built in the world-class John Deere Dubuque Works, Iowa, manufacturing facility, the 710L joins the popular L-Series lineup of backhoe loaders. The latest model offers a robust 17-foot 3-inch

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MAXIM CRANE WORKS AND AMQUIP CRANE RENTAL CONSOLIDATION

TractoPart | May 5, 2016 | 0 comments

Two Pennsylvania firms that have supplied the recent construction boom with rental cranes are consolidating operations. According to a press release, Apollo Global Management LLC, a large private investment group, says it has agreed to buy AmQuip Crane Rental and Maxim Crane Works. Maxim Crane Works is headquartered in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, and AmQuip is located

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Caterpillar Inc. to open new mining division in Arizona

TractoPart | May 5, 2016 | 0 comments

Caterpillar Inc. has announced they are expanding their workforce with a new division in Arizona. The Surface Mining and Technology Division offices, which will see hundreds of positions moved there from throughout the company, will bring a predicted $600million boost to the southern Arizona economy. With a new division comes new jobs – over

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Volvo CE debuts new compact excavators at Rental Show 2016

TractoPart | May 4, 2016 | 0 comments

The new EC35D and ECR40D feature roomier cabs and intelligent hydraulics for increased power and reduced fuel consumption. The EC35D compact excavator and ECR40D short swing radius compact excavator share the same engineering advancements as their larger-model counterparts — including perfectly matched engine and hydraulics, and innovative fuel-saving functions — all in a compact package.

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New Hydraulic Hammers Break Into the John Deere Attachments Lineup

TractoPart | May 4, 2016 | 0 comments

The Hydraulic Hammer is the latest addition to the John Deere Worksite Pro™ attachment lineup. — Demolition is more powerful and efficient than ever with the new John Deere Hydraulic Hammer attachments (HH20C, HH40C, HH60C and HH80C) for skid steers, compact track loaders (CTLs) and compact excavators. The new line of hammers is the fastest in its

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U.S. construction spending rises to 8-1/2-year high

TractoPart | May 3, 2016 | 0 comments

U.S. construction spending rose to an 8-1/2-year high in March and the prior month’s outlays were revised higher, pointing to sustained strength in the sector despite a sharp downturn in spending by energy firms. Construction spending increased 0.3 percent to the highest level since October 2007, following an upwardly revised 1.0 percent jump in February,

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Liebherr at the OTC 2016 in Houston (USA)

TractoPart | May 3, 2016 | 0 comments

Special gearboxes based on series products are developed and produced by Liebherr for various maritime applications. Also this year, the Liebherr Group presents itself with two divisions at the international Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). This is one of the biggest offshore conferences worldwide, which takes place in Houston (USA) from May 2 – 5,

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GEHL EXPANDS LINEUP WITH 650, 750 WHEEL LOADERS

TractoPart | May 2, 2016 | 0 comments

Models 650 and 750 expand the company’s line of articulated wheel loaders. Models 650 and 750 expand the company’s line of articulated wheel loaders. Both are Tier 4-certified, with the 64.4-horsepower Yanmar using a DPF aftertreatment on the 650, and a Deutz 74.3-horsepower engine using a DOC system. The loaders are the largest for Gehl,

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Global economic bellwether Caterpillar just slashed its outlook

TractoPart | Apr 29, 2016 | 0 comments

Caterpillar reports falling Q1 sales across industries and that it lowered its full-year forecast. . Visitors pose for a picture with a caterpillar at the ‘Bauma’ Trade Fair for Construction, Building Material and Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles and Equipment in Munich, southern \ Global construction giant Caterpillar (CAT) reported Q1 revenue and earnings that

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The gold mine in North Mara is situated in the north-west of Tanzania, at about 100 kilometres east of Lake Victoria and 20 kilometres south of the border with Kenya. The gold mine works an average of 8,000 tonnes of minerals a day and produced 287,188 ounces of gold in 2015. The gold

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May 1, 2017

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Workers’ Memorial Day, observed each year on April 28, honors workers killed, injured, or made ill at work. Since 1992, BLS has collected data on both nonfatal work injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, and fatal work injuries. In 2015, the occupations with the highest number of nonfatal injuries and illnesses

TOP 15 CONSIDERATIONS FOR MAINTAINING UNDERCARRIAGE HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY

Apr 28, 2017

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The undercarriage of a machine represents a significant portion of a piece of equipment’s purchase price. Proper maintenance and operation practices are critical for protecting your equipment investment. Undercarriage maintenance is critical to the overall productivity of a machine. It is the mechanism that gives tracked machines much of their power and stability. It also

Deere Adds 8-Year / 20K Hour Warranty on 944K Electric-Drive Components

Apr 27, 2017

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John Deere is now offering a 96-month / 20,000-hour power electronic components warranty on the Deere 944K hybrid wheel loader. The warranty is retroactive to existing machines in the field and provided on new 944K loaders through October 31, 2018. The warranty includes a 96-month (eight-year) or 20,000-hour (whichever comes first) non-prorated assurance on wheel

VERMEER SILVER SERIES DRILL RODS COMPOSED OF S135 COMMON GRADE STEEL

Apr 27, 2017

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Vermeer’s Silver Series drill rod is composed of S135 common grade steel and is threaded in the same facility as the company’s Firestick drill rod with the same column wall thickness. The Silver Series drill rod is available in four sizes: 1.66-inch, 1.9-inch, 2.06-inch, and 2.375-inch, for use on the D7x11 through the D24x40

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