Hitachi DH38YE2 1-1/2″ Spline Shank Rotary Hammer

Sunday, February 7th 2010
Hitachi DH38YE2 1-1/2" Spline Shank Rotary Hammer

Hitachi Power Tools today introduced the DH38YE2, a 1-1/2” Spline Shank Rotary Hammer featuring more power, lighter weight, less vibration and lower noise than its long standing predecessor, the DH38YE. The next generation DH38YE2 is compact and ergonomically designed to hammer or hammer/drill holes in concrete for anchors or rebar, demolish and chisel concrete, cut, dig, tamp or drive ground rods with ease. With a powerful 8.4 Amp motor that delivers... 

Kubota Introduces New KX057-4 Compact Excavator

Friday, February 5th 2010
Kubota Introduces New KX057-4 Compact Excavator

Kubota introduces the KX057-4, a new conventional tail swing model in the five-ton class. This new KX-4 Series compact excavator is designed to provide operators with enhanced performance and increased stability in open areas. The KX057-4 offers an optional hydraulic float angle blade with 25-degree pivot angle for increased productivity; while the machine’s new design adds stability and lift capacity. Stability, Power and Productivity The conventional... 

John Deere Launches New ZTrak PRO 900 Series Mowers

Saturday, November 7th 2009
John Deere Launches New ZTrak PRO 900 Series Mowers

Professional landscapers continuously look for equipment to help bring more efficiency and productivity to their grounds care operations. Choosing a mower is one the most important business decisions these landscapers can make. John Deere is making the choice a little easier with its latest line of commercial mowers, the ZTrak™ PRO 900 Series and its “Work it for a Week” program. The ZTrak PRO 900s, which will be unveiled at GIE + EXPO,... 

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... 

Caterpillar 793F Mining Truck

Friday, October 16th 2009
Caterpillar 793F Mining Truck

The new 793F Cat Mining Truck, the fifth generation of the 793, builds on the proven, 20-year performance record of its predecessors with a powerful new engine, choice of power train options, choice of body systems and a completely redesigned operator station. These refinements take the 793F—now with 2, 650 horsepower (1976 kW) and a 250-ton (226.8-tonne) payload capacity—to higher standards of productivity, durability, operating ease, altitude... 

Wilsonart Introduces Wilsonart HD Sinks

Wednesday, October 14th 2009
Wilsonart Introduces Wilsonart HD Sinks

Continuing its focus on redefining the laminate countertop, Wilsonart introduces a brand new lineup of stylish, molded acrylic sinks specifically designed to be undermounted to laminate countertops. New Wilsonart® HD® Sinks provide more options for today’s custom-minded homeowner who is looking for affordable luxury, especially in a tight economy. Wilsonart introduced the Wilsonart HD brand of decorative laminates in 2005, revolutionizing countertops... 

The All-new Powr-Flite Multi-Surface Floor Sweep

Tuesday, September 1st 2009
The All-new Powr-Flite Multi-Surface Floor Sweep

Powr-Flite introduces the all-new Multi-Surface Floor Sweep. This inexpensive system is perfect for quick and easy cleanup of carpets and hard-surface floors. The Multi-Surface Floor Sweep has a large-capacity dustbin and eight unique sweeping blades that can grab just about anything from dust to pocket change. An ergonomically designed swivel handle and low profile make it worker friendly and easy to get in and around tight spaces, and the nonmarking... 

Unlimited Design Variety Meets Energy Efficiency

Friday, August 28th 2009
Unlimited Design Variety Meets Energy Efficiency

The new, freestanding reception building at OSRAM Opto Semiconductors’ head office in Regensburg (Germany) shows the variety of applications of light-emitting diodes (LEDs); all the lighting functions – workspace, general room, effects and outdoor lighting – are handled by LEDs. In contrast to conventional lights LEDs make completely innovative lighting designs possible while saving energy too – for example, 35 percent alone in the case of... 

Red Roof’s NextGen Exterior Design and Luxurious Interiors

Wednesday, August 26th 2009
Red Roof's NextGen Exterior Design and Luxurious Interiors

Red Roof®, a leader in economy lodging, announces the opening of their first exterior and interior-build NextGen property in Beaumont, Texas, located at 2310 I-10 South on August 21. NextGen’s modern, sleek exterior and luxuriously appointed and technologically advanced interiors signal a new era for Red Roof. The NextGen design also demonstrates the company’s commitment to moving its brand image forward, developing continued and superior service... 

Caterpillar 613G Elevating Wheel Tractor-Scraper

Thursday, July 16th 2009
Caterpillar 613G Elevating Wheel Tractor-Scraper

The smallest of the Cat® wheel tractor-scraper line, the 613, has been upgraded to G-Series performance, comfort and serviceability standards. The new model features a tractor that has been redesigned from the ground up. With increases in power train efficiency, rimpull, elevator speed and travel speed, the 613G is more productive than its predecessor and can load material as much as 13 percent faster. Other enhancements promote safe operation and...