Construction Equipment News

Caterpillar’s newest multi-processor models are here, delivering heavy-duty results with their 19 percent greater cutting/crushing forces and their 50 percent faster cycle times than previous models. The MP332, MP345, and MP365 feature multiple interchangeable jaws, each with their own storage stand, that can perform a variety of high-production, specialized tasks for demolition purposes. Additionally, their innovative locking system allows a single operator to change jaws with only standard hand tools within 15 minutes or less.

Manitou of North America will be exhibiting their newest products at the World of Concrete expo in Las Vegas. Being held this February 3-7th, the all encompassing brand will be introducing new products from their Manitou, Gehl, and Mustang lineups at the interactive outdoor booth, (#O31054,) in the Silver Lot. Don’t miss out on this chance to see the new Gehl RT 105 track loader and RS4-14 telehandler, catch up with Manitou’s new management team, and discover the latest and greatest equipment and services Manitou has to offer.

Bobcat is starting off the new year with an exciting new update to their standard and extended compact equipment warranty offerings. Select Bobcat equipment purchased after January 1st, 2019 is now covered under a 2 year/2,000-hour standard warranty. The warranty will cover whichever of the 2 years or 2,000 hours comes first.

John Deere revealed their three newest L-Series utility wheel loaders, all with more power and suited for the versatility required of job sites and farms. The 524L, 544L and 624L were all designed with the operator in mind, given a much more comfortable cab with increased visibility, additional storage room, heaters, and more. Other new features, including electrohydraulic (EH) loader controls, redesigned near-parallel linkage, and enhanced performance buckets also aid in making these nimble machines more intuitive for operators of all skill levels.

Caterpillar’s 990K Aggregate Handler is your new solution for boosting wheel loader production in rehandling applications. Designed to handle greater payloads, (up to 25 percent more,) compared to the standard 990K, this new handler allows operators to load trucks and railcars faster and more efficiently. This aggregate handler makes it possible to move more material in less time in load-and-carry, stockpile management tasks, and all other yard applications.

John Deere has expanded their Worksite Pro attachments collection yet again with the addition of their five new pickup and three new angle brooms. The BP72C, BP84C, BR60C, BR72C, and BR84C pickup brooms and the BA72C, BA84C, and BA96C angle brooms were designed for simple and easy cleanup in construction applications, as well as snow and turf. These brooms are compatible with John Deere compact track loaders and skid steers, as well as competitive models.

Cat’s brand new C13B engine allows OEMs to downsize their engine platforms, minimize downtime, and lower installation costs with its lightweight and compact design, all while delivering multiple high power density ratings, (from 456 hp to 577 hp with peak torque reaching 1943 lb.-ft.). This engine also features a patented non-EGR after-treatment system to meet EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. Modeled after previous, reliable Cat core engines with over 109 off-highway field hours of experience, this C13B engine delivers 15-liter power at 32 percent less system weight, all without sacrificing overall performance.

Cat’s next generation of motor grader, the Cat 120, is designed with with the customer in mind first and foremost, featuring a more comfortable cab with enhanced visibility and display screens, as well as many customizable options that tailor the machine to the operator’s application specific preferences. Some of these options include the ability to choose between steering wheel/lever or joystick controls, tandem or all-wheel drive, and a range of scalable grade control technologies. Additionally, with the help of the Cat C7.1 engine, the new motor grader needs 15% less fuel when used in combination with ECO mode.

The release of the newest Cat motor grader is one to get excited about, as it not only offers enhanced operator comfort and convenience, but also showcases a selection of grade control technologies, conventional steering wheel/level controls, and a more efficient power train. Featuring an all-wheel-drive system option, the Cat 140 Motor Grader has a standard operating weight of 42,325 pounds, a 12-foot moldboard, a fuel-efficient Cat C9.3 engine rated at 250 standard net horsepower, and an 8F/6R direct-drive power-shift transmission. Throw in the Cat Product Link telematics system and extended-interval serviceability, and you’ve got yourself a powerhouse of a machine.

John Deere has redesigned their K-series compact wheel loaders to give us their newest models, the 244L and 324L. These new additions, offering increased productivity as well as significantly faster travel speeds, help to round out the full line of L-Series compact wheel loaders that John Deere already has to offer. The 244L and 324L are ideal for landscape and snow removal, ag material handling, and construction tasks.

Caterpillar’s brand new Cat GRADE with 3D system is the tech of the future, featuring an automatic grade control system which uses GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) to position the machine’s blade with precision without the help of the operator from the beginning to the finished grade. Made for D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2 track-type tractors, this system also comes equipped with the Cat AccuGrade Ready Option, which gives the operator the ability to use universal-total-station and laser references for automated control. This all encompassing system reduces staking costs, rework expenses, fuel, and machine hours while allowing operators of all skill levels to achieve specified grades quicker and more accurately.

John Deere has recently unveiled the all-new 655K and 755K Crawler Loaders as the newest addition to their K-series lineup. Designed in Dubuque, Iowa, the new models feature increased productivity and uptime, as well as lower operating costs. Equipped with final Tier 4 engine technology, the 665K and 755K will have similar designs, systems, and components to other product lines in the John Deere crawler family.

The Next Generation 36-ton size class excavators from Caterpillar are here to deliver more choices and increased efficiency. Lowering operating costs in the 36-ton size class, this new generation also lowers fuel and maintenance costs and improves operator comfort. The 336 and 336 GC also offer unique combinations of features designed for contractor’s individual productivity goals.

CASE Construction Equipment recently unveiled the new 836C and 856C, designed to maximize productivity and performance, as a part of their new C Series of motor graders. These new models are compliant with Tier 4 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) engine technology, which increases fuel efficiency, lowers exhaust temperatures, and eliminates the need for regeneration. The new motor graders also features new horsepower ratings, weights, and feature-driven grading solutions, as well as the ability to choose between All Wheel Drive (AWD) configurations.

The all new Cat D6 dozer is the world’s first high drive electric drive dozer, which offers up to 35% better fuel efficiency and reduced upkeep costs. This redesigned, purpose-built, VPAT dozer offers best-in-class grading and new levels of efficiency and performance, with choices of Electric Drive or Fully automatic powertrain, as well as updated technology features to help operators stay focused and be more productive. Enhanced customer profitability is coupled with comfort in these dozers as well, with a range of configuration choices to help customers optimize machine performance.

Ammann has announced that their new ARX 91 Articulated Tandem Roller will be able to compact layers of asphalt from thin to thick in fewer passes. This roller’s increased compaction output will benefit medium and large jobsites that feature infrastructure related paving projects, such as roads, airfields, harbors, and parking lots. The feat of compacting from thin to thick layers so quickly will save operators both time and money down the line.

Cat’s newest additions to the Backhoe Loader model line-up include the 440 and 450 center pivot models, which are meant to provide industry-leading lifting performance, along with high breakout forces and improved operating comfort and ergonomics. The new 440 now features redesigned single tilt loader arms, which provide parallel lift and a wide range of versatility for different applications, along with a whopping 25 percent lifting improvement factor over the previous 430F2 model. The new 450 features a 15 percent higher backhoe lifting capacity than the previous 450F model, as well as a new comfort-centric cab.

Cat’s Next Generation 30-ton size class excavators are here. The 330 and 330GC both deliver increased operating efficiency while lowering fuel and maintenance costs. Additionally, these excavators are more focused on customer needs, with improved operator comfort and a new offering of unique combinations of features designed to match productivity and cost targets of contractors.

John Deere is expanding their lineup of Worksite Pro attachments, as well as their offering of job site cleanup solutions, with their brand new GS66B, GS72B, GS78B, GS84B scrap grapple buckets and GR72B and GR84B rock grapple buckets. The scrap grapple buckets are the perfect solution for any job site cleanup application where grappling power is necessary for handling materials such as for disaster cleanup and recycling center use. The rock grapple buckets, also ideal for job site cleanup, come with land clearing and brush removal capabilities, with the added benefit of being able to grade sites after debris removal.

Volvo’s newly updated Site Simulation is increasing efficiency by analyzing worksite conditions and operational goals in order to offer advice on the most effective site setup. This impressive tech then helps customers keep total costs of production down by providing the proper tools to reduce their total cost per ton. Overall, this simpler than ever process optimizes for optimum fuel efficiency and productivity.