Hitachi Rolls Out Grade Control Technology Options for Select Excavators

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Hitachi Construction & Mining Division, an operating division of John Deere Construction & Forestry Company, has rolled out options for its grade control technology on select excavators, including 2D Grade Control and Solution Linkage 3D Grade Control, which allow an operator to set a grade and hold it. The new factory-integrated technology increases efficiency, while also lowering daily operating costs by enabling operators to spend less time getting the grade right the first time. With Hitachi’s grade control technology, the machine controls the boom and bucket as the operator handles the arm. This reduces the need for multiple passes to … Read more

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ALL Crane Adds 18 New Grove RTs

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The All Family of Companies is expanding its fleet of rough-terrain cranes with a new 18-unit package from Grove that covers weight classes from 55 ton capacity up to 165 tons. The purchase includes four 165-USt GRT9165, three 80-USt GRT8080, five 70-USt RT770 and six 55-USt GRT655L. Also included are two 40-USt TMS540 hydraulic truck cranes, bringing the full order to 20 total units. The four GRT9165s are in addition to four of the same unit purchased last year, a testament to its popularity with customers, particularly in wind energy, plant work and general construction in tight urban jobsites. Introduced … Read more

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ASV Strengthens Lineup with Addition of MAX-Series Skid Steers

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ASV Holdings Inc. expands the new MAX-Series lineup with the addition of the vertical-lift VS-75 and radial-lift RS-75 skid steers. Both models are better able to travel over obstacles without getting hung up, thanks to 10.5 inches of ground clearance, which is more than 2 inches higher than any machine in their class. In addition, the purpose-built chassis improves performance while climbing hills, resulting from a 24 degree departure angle. The MAX-Series line was first introduced with compact track loaders in mid-2020, giving operators a premium experience to match the machines’ impressive performance capabilities. Like the tracked machines, the skid … Read more

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KOBELCO USA Introduces Next-Gen Blade Runner

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KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA has introduced the enhanced ED160BR-7 Blade Runner excavator model in North America. The next-generation ED160BR-7 is an innovative machine that is unique to KOBELCO and provides unmatched versatility. It is a combination of both a short radius excavator and a dozer, which enables customers to have two machines in one. Unlike most excavators, this 105 horsepower, 37,000 pound model is equipped with more than just a backfill blade; a patented six-way large-capacity dozer blade with folding edges makes the ED160BR-7 an easy-to-transport machine unique to the market. The dozer blade boasts power, angle, tilt and lift … Read more

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Mecalac Hydraulic Thumb Increases Material Handling Ease

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Mecalac offers a new hydraulic thumb option for its recently re-configured two-piece boom with offset, available for 6MCR skid excavators and 7MWR wheeled excavator models. The new thumb makes it easy to pick up, maintain and move large or long objects, transforming material handling capabilities for applications such as truck loading or pipe laying. The hydraulic thumb option permanently mounts to the bucket linkage, where it is powered by the boom’s hydraulic cylinder, and can remain attached during digging work or other tasks. It’s composed of four teeth and is compatible with Mecalac’s CONNECT hydraulic quick coupler. When engaged, the … Read more

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