New Komatsu WD600-6 with Tier 3 Engine

Tuesday, October 20th 2009
New Komatsu WD600-6 with Tier 3 Engine

The WD600-6 is powered by a Komatsu Tier 3, SAA6D170E-5 six-cylinder engine, which produces 502 HP at 1, 800 RPM, a significant increase in horsepower over the previous model. Komatsu’s Tier 3 engine is equipped with innovative new technologies including an electronic control system to optimize vehicle performance; a heavy-duty High Pressure Common Rail Fuel Injection System; a new combustion system for reduced noise and fuel consumption; a cooled... 

Hitachi Introduces More Micro Lithium Ion Tools to the Series

Sunday, December 28th 2008
Hitachi Introduces More Micro Lithium Ion Tools to the Series

Hitachi Power Tools introduced several new tools and combo kits to the Micro Series lineup; the CR10DL micro reciprocating saw, the WH10DCL micro right angle impact driver, the UB10DL micro flashlight, the KC10DAL 3-Piece Combo Kit (includes DB10DL – micro driver drill, WH10DL micro impact driver, UB10DL micro flashlight) and the KC10DBL 3-piece Combo Kit (includes DB10DL – micro driver drill, the CR10DL micro reciprocating saw, UB10DL... 

DEERE ROLLS OUT TWO NEW WHEELED EXCAVATORS

Monday, October 27th 2008

John Deere Construction & Forestry has introduced two new wheeled excavators, the 190D W and the 220D W, featuring Tier 3-certified engines and significant increases in horsepower, weight and digging forces over their predecessors. Both units have fuel-efficient 5.2-L diesel engines rated at 159 hp, with the 190D W weighing in at 44, 974 lbs. and the 220D W at 51, 368 lbs. when both are equipped with two-piece booms and front and rear outriggers.... 

Komatsu Adds D31EX-22 and D31PX-22 Crawler Dozers To Its HST Dozer Fleet

Saturday, October 25th 2008

Komatsu America Corp. introduces the D31EX-22 and D31PX-22 crawler dozers. Equipped with Komatsu’s proven Hydrostatic Transmission (HST) these machines are designed for work in general construction, site preparation, home building, forestry and utility applications. Building on the successful design of the D51-22 dozer series, the D31EX-22 machines feature a super-slant nose coupled with a new cab forward design that moves the operator closer to... 

JOHN DEERE INTRODUCES NEW 120D AND 135D EXCAVATORS

Saturday, October 18th 2008

ohn Deere is offering two new hydraulic excavators in the 12- to 13.5-metric-ton range, the 120D and 135D – mid-sized machines with big performance. The 120D is a perfect “dig-and-run” unit for jobs such as excavating basements or placing pipe and transports easily between jobs. The 135D is a reduced-tail-swing machine capable of maximum production in confined areas and work within a single lane of traffic. A short counterweight allows... 

Two New Sliding Compound Miter Saws Mark 20th Anniversary of Hitachi’s Original

Saturday, September 6th 2008

Hitachi Power Tools announced two new 8-1/2-inch slide compound miter saws, the C8FSE and C8FSHE. Twenty years after developing the first sliding compound miter saw, Hitachi continues the tradition of innovation with quality engineering along with additional features of today, such as the LED work light and laser guide featured on the C8FSHE. Built with accuracy, power and convenience packed into the two lightest saws in their class, these are the... 

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

Sunday, July 27th 2008

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... 

DeWALT DC385K 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit

Monday, July 16th 2007

Hands down, we love this saw. It’s packing as much power as its corded colleagues. maybe more but with the awesome convenience of a cordless. It sacrifices nothing in the way of strength or guts with its 1-inch stroke length and 2,900 strokes per minute. It’s relatively lightweight for its power, but the battery does add some heft to it, and that’s really the only less-than-perfect feature about it. The keyless blade clamp system... 

Factory Reconditioned Porter-Cable BN125AR 5/8-Inch to 1-1/4-Inch 18 Gauge Brad Nailer

Tuesday, March 6th 2007

With features normally found only on larger nailers, this 18 gauge brad is a powerful and user friendly. Great for attaching decorative moldings to furniture projects where smaller diameter fasteners are a must. The magazine will accept 5/8-inch to 1-1/4-inch brad nails and has a visual reload indicator to signal that the magazine is nearly empty. An adjustable vent cap allows exhaust to be diverted away from the operator and the project. The specially... 

Factory-Reconditioned DeWalt DC390KR Heavy-Duty 18-Volt Ni-Cad 6 1/2-Inch Cordless Trim Saw

Sunday, January 21st 2007

This is a reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes.Featuring a beefy, 18-volt motor and XRP battery this 18-Volt Circular Saw Kit cuts over one hundred 2-by-4’s on a single charge. The blade is located on the left side for better visibility and has a spindle lock for easy changes. The motor...