Terex
The TA300 articulated truck from Terex is the only 30-ton hauler that comes standard with a fully independent front suspension system, the manufacturer says. The unit has a 385-hp, Tier 3-compliant Cummins diesel engine, a ZF fully automatic with manual-override transmission and a maximum torque of 1,309 foot-pounds at 1,400 rpm. The truck is designed for quarrying, mining, construction and road maintenance. Oil-cooled, multiple-disc brakes on each axle, designed to provide extended brake component life, reduce service intervals and improve braking performance. A hydraulic transmission retarder is available as an option.
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JCB
JCB Attachments' range of crusher buckets — the CB60, CB70, and CB90 — are designed to work with the JCB line of tracked excavators, from the JS160 to the JS360. Powered by the standard hydraulic breaker circuit, the crusher buckets use a fixed jaw in the base, with a hydraulically activated hinged jaw in the roof of the bucket. The buckets are designed to reduce site waste, brick, demolition rubble or rock into usable material. They are particularly useful in demolition applications, providing an onsite recycling resource. The buckets have 30-hour greasing intervals with only two lubrication points.
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Case Construction Equipment
The four new N Series loader/backhoes from Case Construction Equipment increase loader breakout force, lift and reach. The new Case 580N, 580 Super N, 580 Super N Wide Track and 590 Super N loader/backhoes replace the previous M Series 3, and all feature 4.5-liter turbocharged engines, ranging from 79 hp in the 580N to 108 hp in the 590SN. The units feature the Power-Lift, which channels the hydraulic power directly to the boom with the touch of a button. The 580SN WT backhoe is designed for grading, trenching, backfilling, heavy lifting, hole-patching and rock-breaking.
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Komatsu America
Komatsu America introduces a new line of D65-16 crawler dozers, powered with the Tier 3-emission-certified Komatsu SAA6D114E-3 engine. Standard, low ground pressure and wide-track models are available, offering flotation and weight distribution options to best match their applications. Operating weight ranges from 43,690 pounds to 48,940 pounds. A new Komatsu 6-way Power Angle Tilt blade is available for all models, making it balanced for light and medium dozing operations as well as grade cutting required for site prep, golf course or house pad applications. The units are equipped with Komtrax technology, which sends machine operating information to a secure website utilizing wireless technology.
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Deere & Co.
Deere's G-Series motor graders include six models, ranging from 185 to 275 net hp with items such as a front- or mid-mount scarifier, or a rear ripper/scarifier. For road builders and larger site prep contractors, Grade Pro models have pattern fingertip controls, located on the armrest. The units are grade-control ready, and can accept Trimble or Topcon grade-control systems. Deere PowerTech Plus Tier-3 engines offer variable horsepower. Rear axles feature automatic differential lock, and the hydraulic clutch-style differential lock can be engaged during operation. Three of the six G-Series models have 6-wheel-drive, facilitating the ability to cut with power flowing to all wheels, improving traction and a 30-percent increase in tractive effort.
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Volvo
Volvo's SD25 soil compactor is designed for commercial and residential site development, roads, streets, driveways, small parking lots and landscaping jobs. The smooth and padfoot drum models have 43-hp Tier 4-certified Kubota engines. A 2.6-ton soil compactor is designed for granular soils, mixed soils and aggregates. The unit has an operating weight of 5,650 pounds with a drum diameter of 31 inches and drum width of 42 inches. The drum weight is 2,850 pounds and a centrifugal force of 14,020 pounds.
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