Caterpillar AP500E Asphalt Paver

Wednesday, March 17th 2010
Caterpillar AP500E Asphalt Paver

Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the AP500E Asphalt Paver to the Paving Products machine family. Excellent mobility, superb visibility, powerful C4.4 engine, quick setup, and a comfortable operating environment are just some of the features that you can expect from the AP500E wheel-type asphalt paver. The compact, lighter weight design allows contractors to haul the paver along with other necessary job site equipment, maximizing machine... 

Liquid Fusion Flooring by Holo-Walls is Now Portable

Wednesday, February 17th 2010
Liquid Fusion Flooring by Holo-Walls is Now Portable

Holo-Walls, LLC, developers of the unique portable Liquid Fusion floor tiles and table systems, has launched their new “Aqua” series Liquid Fusion portable floor system to their rental inventory. Born from the popularity of the company’s “Purple/Orange” liquid lava-like tiles, the “Aqua” line features two opposing colored liquids in a blue and dark blue pattern creating the illusion of walking or dancing on water. Each tile... 

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... 

John Deere Series II Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs)

Thursday, October 8th 2009
John Deere Series II Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs)

John Deere has introduced four new Series II Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs), featuring exclusive onboard weighing systems, tire pressure monitoring systems, and a host of control and cab changes designed to enhance comfort and productivity. All D-Series models are rugged six-wheel-drive units that provide powerful traction in demanding conditions. They are designed for maximum productivity, increased uptime and low daily operating costs, particularly... 

Powr-Flite Diamabrush Concrete Polishing Floor system

Monday, August 10th 2009
Powr-Flite Diamabrush Concrete Polishing Floor system

Powr-Flite introduces the new, multistep Diamabrush Concrete Polishing Floor system. The system includes a Millennium floor machine at no charge, a concrete tool, and five different blades varying from 100 to 2, 000 grit. The different grit blades allow the user to choose the desired floor finish level from moderate gloss to a high-gloss, retail-store-like finish. The system replaces the heavy, expensive floorcare equipment typically needed for polishing... 

Nilfisk ER 1300/1600 High Performance Industrial Cleaner

Monday, July 27th 2009
Nilfisk ER 1300/1600 High Performance Industrial Cleaner

Nilfisk-Advance, the global leader in professional cleaning equipment, has introduced its model’s ER 1300/1600 combination machines for heavy industrial applications. The ER 1300/1600 is the definition of innovative and optimized design. This manoeuvrable front steer is the widest cylindrical scrub deck in its class. This deck’s dual counter-rotating cylindrical brushes are capable of sweeping and scrubbing in one single pass. Two different cleaning... 

New Bobcat Heavy-Duty Grader Attachments

Monday, July 27th 2009
New Bobcat Heavy-Duty Grader Attachments

Using a grader attachment on a Bobcat® loader is an economical alternative to dozers and an efficient method of spreading and grading material, especially on jobsites larger equipment can’t access. Bobcat now offers two additional grader options for larger and more powerful loaders. New features include hydraulic side-shift for easier grading in tight areas or next to obstacles, and an end-wing kit to use the grader like a box blade. Grader... 

Four New Cat Towed Scrapers Feature Construction – Duty Design

Monday, July 20th 2009
Four New Cat Towed Scrapers Feature Construction - Duty Design

The addition of four towed-scraper models to the Cat® product line positions Caterpillar® Inc. as the leading manufacturer of hauling systems for the earthmoving industry. The new towed-scraper models—TS180 and TS220, with two rear wheels, and TS185 and TS225, with four rear wheels—feature an innovative, heavy-duty design and large load capacities for durable productivity in construction applications. Exclusive in the industry, Cat towed scrapers... 

Hitachi Introduces a 12V Peak Cordless Lithium Ion Tool Series

Monday, May 4th 2009
Hitachi Introduces a 12V Peak Cordless Lithium Ion Tool Series

Hitachi Power Tools introduces a new series of micro-size power tools to the cordless landscape. The launch of the 12Volt Peak series includes a micro Lithium Ion Driver Drill, the DS10DFL, a micro Lithium Ion Impact Driver, the WH10DFL and a combination of both tools in a 2-piece combo kit, the KC10DFL. The main advantage to the 12V Peak series is their convenient micro stature that allows them fit into places where conventional counterparts will... 

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

Thursday, December 25th 2008
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...