LIEBHERR: New diesel engine: in-line 6-cylinder engine with displacement of 18 litres expands portfolio

TractoPart | Mar 2, 2017 | 0 comments

The new D976 is a 6-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 18 litres. Liebherr expands its diesel engine product range in the medium power segment. The new in-line 6-cylinder engine, with a planned performance range of 450 to 620 kW will be Liebherr’s most powerful in-line engine. With a displacement of 18 litres,

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DYNAPAC CC950D TANDEM ROLLER

TractoPart | Mar 1, 2017 | 0 comments

The CC950D double-drum asphalt compactor has an operating mass of about 1.6 tons and a 38-inch drum width. A Tier 4 Kubota D722-E4B-KEA-2 diesel engine provides 20 horsepower. The unit vibrates at 4,200 vpm on the front drum with a static rear drum. Shock absorbers on the rear drum minimize vibrations in the operator’s platform,

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Grasberg Mine a source of frustration in Indonesia

TractoPart | Feb 24, 2017 | 0 comments

The Grasberg Mine, owned by Freeport-McMoRan, has long been the source of some controversy, with contractual disputes halting operations at the world’s second largest copper mine. The mine has been a source of controversy due to the revenue share that both Indonesia and Papua get, as well as a lack of clarity over the

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Lighter, longer, stronger. This was the mantra as Grove developed the TMS9000-2, its next-generation truck crane, which has just been unveiled.

TractoPart | Feb 24, 2017 | 0 comments

The new 100 t (115 USt) capacity truck crane features a number of improvements over previous models that will enable owners to increase their utilization and lifting capabilities. It’s lighter, which increases roadability and helps customers meet North American gross vehicle weight requirements. It has a longer boom, which increases reach and enables lifters to

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CONTINENTAL, CAT TEAM UP ON OFF-ROAD TIRES

TractoPart | Feb 23, 2017 | 0 comments

Continental says it has signed an agreement with Caterpillar to equip Cat model series 770 to 775 off-road haulers with Continental RDT-Master tires in sizes 18.00R33, 21.00R33, and 24.00R35. The agreement also calls for the two companies to collaborate on designing new tires for two other Cat products: medium wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks.

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OSHA HAZARD ALERT – SCISSOR LIFT SAFETY

TractoPart | Feb 10, 2017 | 0 comments

Over a one-year period, OSHA investigated ten preventable fatalities and more than 20 preventable injuries resulting from a variety of incidents involving scissor lifts. OSHA’s investigations found that most injuries and fatalities involving scissor lifts were the result of employers not providing enough training on the hazards of scissor lifts. Employers need to assess the

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ALLEN HDX760 RIDING TROWEL

TractoPart | Dec 21, 2016 | 0 comments

The 74-horsepower HDX760 ride-on power trowel has software to control operation of the engine and hydraulics system. The “Itelli-Power” system is a combination of the Bosch-Rexroth hydraulic control unit (HCU) and the Hatz engine control unit (ECU). The HCU communicates with all of the pumps, motors, and valves to ensure maximum performance and safety. It

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MI-T-M 30-GALLON TWO-STAGE AIR COMPRESSOR FEATURES KOHLER DIESEL ENGINE

TractoPart | Dec 14, 2016 | 0 comments

Mi-T-M 30-gallon two-stage air compressor features a 9.1-horsepower Kohler KD420 diesel overhead valve engine with electric start and glow plugs for easy starting in cold temperatures. A powder-coated ASME-coded 30-gallon receiver tank is attached to a 3/16-inch base plate to help reduce vibration. The removable base plate offers flexible installation, the company says. With the

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John Deere introduces two new tillage tools: 2230 Field Cultivator & 2330 Mulch Finisher

TractoPart | Dec 9, 2016 | 0 comments

To help producers prepare a more agronomically sound seedbed ahead of the planter in often short time windows, John Deere introduces two new tillage tools. These next-generation secondary tillage implements are designed from “below the ground up” to work faster and smarter, making customers more productive while effectively handling tough soil conditions and high

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National Crane launches dual-rated NBT40-1 Series

TractoPart | Nov 16, 2016 | 0 comments

New from National Crane is the NBT40-1 Series of boom trucks that are available with an aerial lift configuration. When equipped with this aerial package, this series of three new models—the NBT36-1, the NBT40-1 and the NBT45-1—is aimed at the utility market and will enable companies to perform both crane lifting and aerial lift projects

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May 2, 2017

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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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