VERMEER D10X15 S3 NAVIGATOR HDD

TractoPart | Nov 28, 2016 | 0 comments

The compact D10x15 S3 Navigator horizontal direction drill replaces the D9x13 S3 Navigator. A 60-horsepower Deutz TD2.9 Tier 4-Final engine has 36 percent more power. Also increased are the thrust/pullback to 10,000 pounds; the maximum torque to 1,500 lb.-ft.; and the maximum spindle speed to 220 rpm. Maximum carriage speed was increased to 208 fpm.,

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JOHN DEERE OFFERS THREE MODELS OF SNOW UTILITY V-BLADE ATTACHMENTS

TractoPart | Nov 21, 2016 | 0 comments

Three models (BV6, BV8 and BV9) of John Deere snow utility V-blade attachments deliver four hydraulic angling positions—straight for making larger cuts, V-configuration for pushing through hard-pack, scoop (both sides inward) for snow stacking, and 30-degree right or left positioning for moving snow or dirt. The blades feature an electrohydraulic (EH) valve for independent blade

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CATERPILLAR, TRIMBLE EXPAND MINING SEGMENT PARTNERSHIP

TractoPart | Nov 9, 2016 | 0 comments

Caterpillar and Trimble are extending their collaboration in the mining segment. The move will combine Caterpillar’s in-pit operational execution system, Cat MineStar, with Trimble’s portfolio of technology-enabled mining information solutions. This will include product integration and development, marketing, distribution, and support of Trimble Connected Mine solutions. Beginning in early 2017, Caterpillar Global Mining is anticipated

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Liebherr extends product portfolio with rough-terrain cranes

TractoPart | Nov 2, 2016 | 0 comments

Liebherr has extended its mobile crane product range with an additional series of rough-terrain cranes in the 90-tonne (100 USt) and 100-tonne (110 USt) classes. The Liebherr Rough-Terrain cranes LRT 1090-2.1 and LRT 1100-2.1 will be unveiled to the public at the Conexpo construction machinery trade show in Las Vegas in March 2017. They

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SSAB & steel wear resistance: MINExpo 2016 and mining productivity

TractoPart | Oct 21, 2016 | 0 comments

MINExpo 2016 kicks off next week. The 26th of September to the 28th to be exact. You may have heard about it. We may have even featured something on it. Once. Twice. Ok three times. As the day draws closer before the curtain rises in Las Vegas, major companies who will be exhibiting

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WIRTGEN 2500 SM SURFACE MINER

TractoPart | Oct 19, 2016 | 0 comments

The 2500 SM has a cutting width of 8 feet 2 inches. With a conveyor system, cutting depth is 2 feet 2 inches. Operating weight is 781 tons with a 1,050-horsepower engine. The mechanical-drive drum can mine soft to medium hard rock with unconfined compression strengths to 80 to 120 Mpa. The four crawler

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Oberhelman to Retire as Caterpillar Chairman/CEO

TractoPart | Oct 18, 2016 | 0 comments

Doug Oberhelman has announced his retirement as chairman and CEO of Caterpillar. Jim Umpleby will succeed him as CEO, effective January 1, 2017. Umpleby is currently group president responsible for energy & transportation. He has been with Caterpillar for 35 years. Dave Calhoun, a current member of the Caterpillar Board, will assume the role

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Haulotte Machines, COFILOC Services

TractoPart | Oct 17, 2016 | 0 comments

Cofiloc is well aware of this and so, after a careful market analysis, decided to replace some machines and expand the platforms fleet thanks to a couple of Haulotte new generation models. The decision was made on the basis of such characteristics as reliability, fuel efficiency, safety and operating speed. Those factors will enable the

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VOLVO HONORS COLLEAGUE WITH CHARACTER THAT ENCOURAGES OTHERS TO “PLAY IN THE DIRT”

TractoPart | Sep 29, 2016 | 0 comments

Fifty years ago, Volvo invented the articulated hauler category. While the brand has remained true to its leadership in the category, it has done so not only because of continued product innovation, but because of people who believed in pushing the status quo, and turning vision into reality. Perhaps the strongest example of that

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John Deere Highlights Integrated Electric Solutions at MINExpo International

TractoPart | Sep 27, 2016 | 0 comments

John Deere will showcase its experience developing and integrating electric powertrain solutions for off-highway applications at MINExpo International, Sept. 26 – 28 in Las Vegas. John Deere Power Systems and John Deere Electronic Solutions will be exhibiting together, displaying powertrain and electronic products designed for the rugged demands of mining and construction applications. “MINExpo International is the

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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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