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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Brokk Inc., Vacuworx Offer Vacuum Lifting Attachments

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Brokk, manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, adds two Vacuworx lifting attachments to its lineup in North America. The vacuum lifting systems, optimized for use with Brokk machines, can attach to and lift concrete, granite, marble, metal, steel and other flat, non-porous materials. With the ability to lift up to 2 tons, the attachments share the safety- and efficiency-improving benefits of Brokk machines and increase the versatility of the robots. Through Vacuworx, Brokk offers the PHD Portable Vacuum Lifting System and SL 2 Subcompact Vacuum Lifting System. Both systems feature wireless remote control and lightweight construction. They are fast and easy … Read more

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ALL Crane Adds New Heavyweight Offering to Crawler Lineup

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ALL Crane beefs up its crawler crane offering with the addition of a new Liebherr LR 1800-1.0. The high-tech heavyweight has an 880 USt capacity, 663 feet of hoist height and a maximum radius of 498 feet. The most powerful crawler on the market in its class, the LR 1800 delivers outstanding lifting capacities, while still being easy to transport from job to job. Features that reduce transport costs include a less-than-10-foot transport width and a maximum transport weight of 50 USt; the boom system features lattice sections with three system dimensions, which can be telescoped into each other for … Read more

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ZM Interactive Unveils New xFold Drones

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ZM Interactive introduces its line of xFold drones — industrial, unmanned aerial vehicles that can switch between x4, x6, X8 and X12 configurations in minutes. The new xFold Dragon can lift up to 1,000 pounds, while the Dragon Hybrid boasts a flight time of 1.5 hours on battery and over 8 hours with a hybrid system. It’s simple to customize the xFold drone to fit any mission, and is suitable for a range of commercial, construction, military and emergency-response applications. Pilots can swap configurations in minutes, including adding robotic arms for delivery, sensors for 3D mapping and more. The military-grade … Read more

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