Aggregate Equipment
Report: Manufacturer optimism diminishes
Fewer manufacturers are upbeat today about their company's outlook than six months ago, reports the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). According to a NAM survey of manufacturers, 76.3 percent of manufacturers say they have a positive outlook about their company.… Keep Reading
Belt cleaner designed for safety, easy maintenance
Martin Engineering’s SQC2S Cleaner features individually cushioned tungsten carbide blades for effective cleaning without risk to the belt or splices, the company says. The new design forms a single sealing edge that maintains steady, adjustable pressure. Patented rubber buffers maintain… Keep Reading
Benefits include improved fuel economy, less noise
A number of performance, comfort and reliability enhancements accompany the Tier 4 Interim DL450-3 wheel loader, Doosan says. Improvements range from more engine horsepower to increased optional driving power and steering capabilities. The DL450-3's horsepower was increased to 354 with… Keep Reading
Midwest distribution facility improves Douglas’ reach
Douglas Manufacturing opened a 58,000-sq.-ft. distribution center in Rockford, Ill. The Midwest facility will house inventory items for immediate shipment or local pickup, including heavy-duty drum pulleys, heavy-duty wing pulleys, XT equivalent hubs and bushings, CEMA C idlers and Guardian… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco rental channel has new vice president
Atlas Copco appointed Matt Cadnum as vice president of sales for its rental channel. Cadnum, formerly Atlas Copco Construction Equipment’s aftermarket vice president, is tasked with growing Atlas Copco's breadth of products and services for rental centers across the United… Keep Reading
Liebherr adds dealer in Florida
Liebherr Construction Equipment Co. expanded its distribution footprint, naming International Iron a dealer for central and north Florida. According to a press release, International Iron accepted dealer and service responsibility for Liebherr's full line of earthmoving and material handling equipment.… Keep Reading
Tier 4 Interim engine at machine’s core
A Komatsu SAA6D140E-6 engine with 353 net hp powers Komatsu America Corp.’s WA500-7 wheel loader, which is Tier 4 Interim certified. The WA500-7 comes standard with Komatsu Care, which provides factory-scheduled maintenance for 2,000 hours or the first three years.… Keep Reading
Large-range machine has more compact layout
The L 556 model belongs to the large-size range of Liebherr wheel loaders and complies with Tier 4 Interim standards. The L 556 with Z-bar linkage for standard operations achieves a tipping load of 29,870 lbs. at an operating weight… Keep Reading
Three power modes help to reduce fuel consumption
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.'s two newest wheel loaders – the HL770-9A and the HL780-9A – are part of the company's new 9A product line that meets Tier 4 Interim standards. According to Hyundai, the HL770-9A features a 297-hp QSL9 engine while… Keep Reading
