Equipment of the Day
Hitachi: ZX870LC-5
The ZX870LC-5 is the largest of Hitachi's Dash-5 excavators, featuring greater horsepower and optimized hydraulics for bigger arm- and bucket-digging forces. According to Hitachi, the ZX870LC-5 was designed with maximum uptime in mind. Its Tier 4 Interim engine operates quietly,… Keep Reading
John Deere: 644K Hybrid
The new 644K Hybrid wheel loader from John Deere utilizes diesel and electric energy. The hybrid loader captures regenerated energy as it's being created and uses it to power the machine. The 644K Hybrid is equipped with 6.8-liter Tier 4… Keep Reading
GreyStone, Inc.: Conveyor systems
GreyStone Inc.'s conveyor systems range in length from 50 to 200 ft. The company's conveyor line includes standard- and heavy-duty portable conveyors, radial stackers and tower radial stackers that deliver material flow capacities between 300 and 1,300 tph. Conveyor belt… Keep Reading
Cat: 303.5E CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator
For greater efficiency, the redesigned Cat 303.5E CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator is equipped with a Compact Radius Design that lets you work in confined areas. The radius of the upper body stays within 4 in. of the undercarriage, and the… Keep Reading
Immersive Technologies: VirtualGround 3.0
Immersive Technologies has released VirtualGround 3.0 as part of the launch of its Cat 7495 Rope Shovel simulator, which the company says takes digging and other shovel related tasks to the highest available level of fidelity. It is designed to… Keep Reading
Martin Engineering High-Speed Impact Cradle
Martin Engineering's high-speed impact cradle is designed to reduce roller and frame damage from heavy conveyor-loading conditions. The company's EVO high-speed impact cradle is specifically engineered to withstand brutal operating conditions, reducing roller failures and service requirements, Martin Engineering says.… Keep Reading
Volvo Construction Equipment: L250G
The L250G from Volvo Construction Equipment is a 39-ton wheel loader that's equipped with a 9.0-cu.-yd. re-handling bucket. The bucket is capable of loading a truck in two passes, Volvo says. The L250G has a new engine and driveline system… Keep Reading
Ideal Industries Inc.: LO/TO training
Up to 10 percent of industrial incidents are related to the failure to lock out equipment during plant maintenance. Proper lockout/tagout (LO/TO) practices safeguard workers from the ever-present danger of electrocution, shock or crushing. Ideal Industries Inc. is providing managers… Keep Reading
Eriez: Magnets
Suspended permanent magnets automatically remove large amounts of ferrous from nonferrous materials conveyed in heavy burden depths, on almost any type of conveyor or chute, Eriez says. With no power source necessary, the magnets require no electrical maintenance and offer… Keep Reading
