JOHN DEERE UPGRADES POWERFUL 710J BACKHOE WITH NEW TIER 3 ENGINE

John Deere has added a new PowerTech E™ 6068 Tier 3 engine to its 710J Backhoe, improving both emissions compliance and power. “Deere’s got the most powerful backhoe available at this size level, so contractors can step up to Tier 3 engines without sacrificing power, durability or lugging power, ” said Bob Tyler, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division. The 710J still provides the greatest dig... 

Cat Forest Products Showcases Equipment for Wide Spectrum of Logger Needs at Demo International 2008

The event was sponsored by the Canadian Woodlands Forum and hosted by Ledwidge Lumber on gently rolling, forested land near Halifax, Nova Scotia. Over 6,100 loggers and their families came to see machine demonstrations and learn about related forestry products presented by 115 companies. About half way through the 1.8-mile loop, a huge banner with the black and Caterpillar yellow logo announced the site. The pathways leading up to Cat’s tent brought... 

Komatsu announces PC88MR-8 Mid-Sized Hydraulic Excavator

Komatsu America Corp. (KAC) announces the PC88MR-8 mid-sized hydraulic excavator designed to bring increased production and added operator comfort to contractors in a wide variety of construction, utility, landscaping and other excavating applications. The eight ton class (8.4 metric tons) unit bridges the gap between “compact” and “construction”-sized units. The PC88MR-8 is equipped with the latest KOMTRAX® technology which sends machine... 

NEW JOHN DEERE 75D EXCAVATOR GREAT FOR LIGHT SITE AND UNDERGROUND WORK, LANDSCAPING

John Deere introduces the 75D mid-sized hydraulic excavator. This conventional boom, reduced tail swing unit weighs in at 17, 637 pounds, has a 15-foot, 1-inch dig depth and is perfect for light residential, site development, underground and landscaping duties. “This excavator’s reduced tail swing and 360-degree rotation enable it to get into tight spaces, ” said Mark Wall, excavator product marketing manager for John Deere. “Once...