Tags: ConExpo-Con/Agg 2011
Can You Hear Me Now?
Customer feedback programs allow operators to play a larger role in equipment design and evolution.
After Gregg Perrett, owner and president of Valentine, Neb.-based Perrett Construction, tried for at least a year to give input to manufacturers about his experience operating ... Read More...
John Deere G-Series excavators feature Tier 4 Interim-certified engines
John Deere has launched three new G-Series excavators with Tier 4 Interim-certified engines, more power, and cab improvements for increased visibility. The new series includes the 250G, 290G, and 350G, which range from 191 to 299 net horsepower. The new ... Read More...
LiuGong’s Tier 4 Interim 842IV Z-bar wheel loader
LiuGong’s new fuel-efficient 842IV Z-bar wheel loader features a Tier 4 Interim, six-cylinder, four-cycle, turbocharged, water-cooled Cummins QSB6.7-C200 diesel engine that provides 193 net peak horsepower. The automatic-shift transmission with a single-stage, three-element torque converter, transfers the engine power to ... Read More...
Cat’s 390D L hydraulic excavator offers stronger performance, improved serviceability
Caterpillar says its new 390D L hydraulic excavator has a refined design that provides greater hydraulic power, stronger structural components, added safety and convenience features, and improved serviceability. The 198,570 pound-excavator’s Tier III-compliant, C18 Acert diesel engine boasts advanced electronic ... Read More...
Titan Tire’s DTE4 haul truck tire
Titan Tire Corp.’s new DTE4 haul truck tire offers radial construction and a deep lug tread pattern to enhance durability, dissipate heat, and provide traction. The tire features an E-4 tread depth that is said to promote long tread life ... Read More...
Valvoline UltraMax product line of oils and fluids
Valvoline showcased its new UltraMax product line of engine oils, gear oils, transmission fluids, and high-performance hydraulic oils at ConExpo-Con/Agg. According to the company, the products will extend the life of off-highway engines and equipment and improve the bottom line ... Read More...
Cummins QSX15 engine offers near-zero emissions
Cummins says its new QSX15 engine is the next step in meeting near-zero emissions levels in 2014. The company says the 15-liter, heavy-duty engine will meet EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emissions with an ultra-clean aftertreatment system ... Read More...
XL Specialized Trailers offer four new construction equipment trailers
XL Specialized Trailers Inc. exhibited four new trailers at ConExpo-Con/Agg — the XL 170 MG, the XL 110 HDG, the XL 110 HDG customized, and the XL 100 HFG. The 13-axle XL 170 MG West Coast trailer boasts one the ... Read More...
Volvo’s F-Series artic haul trucks for off-road conditions
The new F-Series articulated haul trucks from Volvo Construction Equipment — ranging from the 26.5-ton A25F to the 43-ton A40F — meet Tier 4 Interim and Stage IIIB emissions legislation. The machines’ articulated steering system assists operators in tough off-road conditions, ... Read More...
Caterpillar’s CT660 vocational truck first in Class 8 line
Caterpillar say its new CT660 vocational truck with set-back axle configuration is the first model in a full line of Class 8 vocational trucks. Engine options include the Cat CT11, CT13, and CT15, which provide horsepower ratings from 330 to ... Read More...
Freightliner severe duty trucks
The new line of Severe Duty (SD) trucks from Freightliner Trucks is designed to serve the Class 7 and 8 vocational markets. The SD product line features options such as front frame extensions and radiator-mounted grilles for body attachment installations. ... Read More...
Cat’s B Series artic trucks offer increased payload, reduced emissions
Caterpillar’s new B Series articulated truck models include the 735B with a 36-ton payload, the 740B with a 43.5-ton payload, and the 740B EJ (ejector body) with a 42-ton payload. All three models are available with Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB-certified ... Read More...
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