JOHN DEERE 75G, 85G EXCAVATOR UPDATES

TractoPart | Feb 20, 2017 | 0 comments

The 75G and 85G excavators have been updated with a 57-horsepower Tier 4 diesel that uses a DPF. Hand-controlled auxiliary hydraulics enable the operator to use attachments slowly or fast, depending on the application. Optional rubber track pads or heavy-duty rubber belts let the updated models work on paved surfaces and even cross curbs without

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OX BODIES TRAILMAKER DUMP BODY

TractoPart | Feb 17, 2017 | 0 comments

The TrailMaker dump body is made of carbon steel, which is 35 percent lighter than the company’s standard bodies. It is available in body lengths from 14 to 20 feet, and with capacities from 7.3 to 33 cubic yards. The dump floor has no weld seams to enable payloads to be completely discharged.

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TractoPart | Feb 17, 2017 | 0 comments

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MINNICH A-1 SERIES CONCRETE DOWEL-PIN DRILLS FEATURE FOUR CONFIGURATIONS

TractoPart | Feb 16, 2017 | 0 comments

Minnich Manufacturing’s A-1 Series concrete dowel-pin drills are single-gang, on-grade models that feature four configurations: horizontally; vertically; into a wall; or 6 inches from a corner—eliminating the need to purchase additional equipment or conversion kits, says the company. The A-1 Series is easily repositioned, says Minnich, with their ability to fit into 48-, 36-, 30-,

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JOHN DEERE 50G EXCAVATOR

TractoPart | Feb 16, 2017 | 0 comments

The 36-horsepower 50G excavator features a wide variety of improvements, including a new door design for improved entry and visibility to the left hand side of the machine. The door design also widens the size of the opening for entering the cab. Within the operator station, a new multifunction monitor provides a coolant temperature and

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Top 10 inspirational women in mining 2016

TractoPart | Feb 15, 2017 | 0 comments

Dr Sarah Gordon Dr Sarah Gordon, the CEO and founder of Satarla, a risk management consultancy based in London and Johannesburg. As CEO, Sarah oversees the company’s risk management tools which are utilised in a number of sectors, including mining. Prior to starting Satarla in 2004, she previously worked with Anglo American across the

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Chilean construction registers worst month in years in December

TractoPart | Feb 15, 2017 | 0 comments

Construction activity in Chile fell 4.1 percent in December, its worst performance in more than seven years, an industry body said on Tuesday, underlining Chile’s difficulties with jump-starting its sluggish economy. The large drop in December follows a 3.9 percent fall in November, the CChC industry body said in a press release. It added

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BERTHA ENTERS HOMESTRETCH

TractoPart | Feb 14, 2017 | 0 comments

The Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program’s State Route 99 under downtown Seattle has less than 1,600 feet to go and Bertha, the gigantic (but beautiful) tunnel boring machine should see daylight in late May, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Bertha is not only underground, she’s also underwater. Here’s a look at the pressure

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JOHN DEERE 317G COMPACT TRACK LOADER

TractoPart | Feb 14, 2017 | 0 comments

The 317G compact track loader is a 65 horsepower vertical-lift unit with all-around visibility with clear sight lines both above and below the boom to enable easier grading in tight spaces, plus the low-profile rear-hood design expands rear views. The CTL offers 24 percent more engine power and 11 percent additional fuel capacity over previous

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CONEXPO SHOW GUIDE FEATURES MAPS, EDUCATION, AND PRODUCTS

TractoPart | Feb 13, 2017 | 0 comments

The 2017 Conexpo Show Guide provides attendees with important information and details for maximizing the time spent at the show, help March 7-11, in Las Vegas. The digital publication includes a guide to Vegas, listings of educational sessions, product highlights, orientation maps, and an index to exhibitors. SOURCE: https://www.constructionequipment.com/conexpo-show-guide-features-maps-education-and-products

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Versatile Carmix takes concrete to North Mara Gold Mine in Tanzania

May 1, 2017

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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

WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY

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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