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Caterpillar unveils new compact excavator and loader

Written by admin on January 31, 2011 – 5:13 am -

Caterpillar mini excavator
The latest excavator is the 305.5 D, a 5.5 tonne machine that is part of a new initiative from the company to have equipment nomenclature that reflects machines' operating weight. The maximum counterweight overhang of the compact radius machine is just 4 in (102 mm) over the outside of the undercarriage footprint.

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Case Construction Equipment wins industry awards

Written by admin on January 20, 2011 – 3:22 am -

RACINE, Wis – Case Construction Equipment received awards from two construction industry publications for several new products.

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New Chinese Factory for Deere

Written by admin on December 20, 2010 – 10:48 am -

Deere & Co. plans to expend $50 million to build a new factory in China to manufacture construction equipment for China's domestic market and for export to other markets. The new factory will be located in the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area and will manufacture four-wheel-drive loaders and excavators.

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Bobcat Mini excavators

Written by admin on November 15, 2010 – 4:47 am -

Bobcat E35 Mini Excavator
Bobcat E35 mini excavator

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JCB Offers ‘All American’ Skid Steer Loader Lineup

Written by admin on November 15, 2010 – 4:36 am -

New Generation loaders start at rated operating capacity of 2,600 pounds.

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Case Redesigns the 580 Backhoe Loader

Written by admin on September 27, 2010 – 2:19 am -

Case 580 Backhoe Loader
The new Case 580N, 580 Super N, 580 Super N Wide Track and 590 Super N loader/backhoes replace the companys M Series 3 product line with a Power Lift function that channels hydraulic power directly to the boom with the touch of a button. Case claims this power boost provides lift capabilities comparable to a five-ton excavator, but with superior digs depths, and delivers backhoe lift capacities better than competitors by as much as 39%. A stronger boom and oversized pins and bushings support the backhoe power. Loader power has increased and the arms extended for truck-center reach. The new machines all feature 4.5-liter turbocharged engines ranging from 79 hp to 108 hp. The new N Series also brings a new transmission family, the Powershift S-Type, Powershift H-Type and Powershuttle options.

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JCB launch new backhoe loader with EcoLoad to improve fuel saving

Written by admin on April 22, 2010 – 3:53 am -

JCB's world beating range of backhoe loaders today moves further ahead of the competition with the unveiling of a new generation of machines which offer customers more versatility, productivity, cost efficiency and comfort.
JCB Backhoe Loader

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Caterpillar to Build New Excavator Factory in US

Written by admin on March 14, 2010 – 12:23 am -

In an effort to stay competitive, Caterpillar officials say, the company may move its Aurora excavating production to a new plant in the United States.

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New Holland B Series Loader Backhoes Named in Construction Equipment’s Top 100 Products

Written by admin on March 4, 2010 – 4:56 am -

RACINE, WI, Mar 02, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Construction Equipment magazine named the New Holland Construction B Series loader backhoes as one of the Top 100 Products of 2009. The six models in the B Series (B90B, B95B, B95B TC, B95B LR, B110B and B115B) were recognized in the heavy earthmoving category as some of the most innovative products.

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Small Caterpillar loaders get new control system

Written by admin on February 3, 2010 – 12:34 am -

Recognizing that the operating skill of workers using small loaders on typical jobsites ranges from the novice to the expert, Caterpillar has developed a new control feature that allows each operator to run a Cat C-Series Skid-Steer, Multi-Terrain or Compact-Track Loader safely, productively, and comfortably. The new Hystat Response Control System (HRCS) uses software that permits the loader's hydrostatic drive/steer system to be adjusted to one of three response rates—standard, intermediate or maximum—to determine how rapidly the machine accelerates/decelerates and how quickly it responds to steering commands.

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