Equipment of the Day
Rice Lake Weighing Systems: TradeRoute
Rice Lake Weighing Systems' legal-for-trade onboard scale lets drivers bypass local truck scales and conduct business directly to and from their payload – printed ticket and all. According to Rice Lake, TradeRoute is one of a few legal-for-trade onboard scales… Keep Reading
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens: SuperStacker
The latest model of telescoping stackers from KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens is designed to minimize stockpile segregate and increase stockpile capacity. According to the company, the new model features an updated Wizard Touch automation control system that allows for… Keep Reading
GKN Wheels: Bigfoot
GKN Wheels developed a system to allow a 63-in. rim assembly to be adapted to a 57-in. hub for the Unit Rig MT4400 haul truck. The system, called Bigfoot, allows mining operations to retrofit the larger, more available 63-in. tire… Keep Reading
Kawasaki: 115Z7
Kawasaki's 115Z7 wheel loader was redesigned to meet all Tier 4 Interim emissions standards and improve operating efficiency and productivity, the company says. The 115Z7 is equipped with an 8.3-cu.-yd. general-purpose bucket that can load 12.5 tons in a pass.… Keep Reading
DuraClass: Alumax
The Alumax heavy-duty aluminum dump body offers high strength and low body weight for long life and maximum payloads, DuraClass says. According to the company, aluminum bodies and their decreased bodyweight increase payload capacity, minimize fuel consumption and improve truck… Keep Reading
Komatsu America Corp.: WA500-7
Komatsu America Corp.'s WA500-7 wheel loader has a 353-hp engine and is Tier 4 Interim emission certified. The WA500-7 comes standard with the company's Care program, which provides complimentary factory scheduled maintenance for 2,000 hours or the first three years.… Keep Reading
Shur-Co LLC: DuraPull
The DuraPull semi-automatic pull-tarp system from Shur-Co LLC is for dump bodies, belly dumps, landscape boxes and end dumps up to 24 ft. Twelve-gauge galvanized steel tarp housing protects the tarp and spring-loaded spool from falling materials. The spring-loaded tarp… Keep Reading
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.: HL770-9A and HL780-9A
The HL770-9A and the HL780-9A wheel loaders from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. are part of the company's 9A product line that's designed to meet Tier 4 Interim emissions standards. The HL770-9A has a 297-hp QSL9 engine, while the HL780-9A… Keep Reading
Terex Minerals Processing Systems: LJ-TSV Horizontal Screen
The new Terex Cedarapids LJ-TSV Horizontal Screen increases production and handles applications not possible with traditional horizontal screens, because it combines the efficient, high g-force ElJay oval stroke motion with variable slope operation to handle larger deck loads. The new… Keep Reading
