Earthmoving

Marking another industry first for autonomous haulage, mining companies have now hauled more than three billion metric tons of materials leveraging Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). Today’s FrontRunner system operates around the clock, hauling copper, iron ore, oil sands, and coal at 11 customer sites across three continents. At the end of June 2020, there were 251 trucks in...
“When developing 700L and 750L, we leveraged feedback from contractors around the world. These next-generation dozers are the most productive, reliable, and easiest to operate yet,” said Nathan Horstman, product marketing manager, crawlers, John Deere Construction & Forestry. “These new models merge power and technology to deliver an easy-to-use, comfortable dozer that is built to run all day.” The 700L...
AUSA presented a 13,200 lb reversible dumper, a 9,900 lb dumper, its new range of all-terrain forklifts and two new telescopic handlers. All of these new products are now available on the market. AUSA has introduced the world to its five new machines, completing the manufacturer's extensive catalogue of compact all-terrain vehicles. The presentation, which was made in an innovative...
Sandvik launches the first automation-ready underground ITH long hole drill for production drilling, service support, and mechanized slot raising: a truly versatile automated ITH long hole drill for a wide range of ITH applications. Versatility and high drilling capacity in underground ITH drilling For the first time in the global market, the DU412i introduces mechanized pipe handling in V–30 slot raising...
Road building and site development contractors can now reap the benefits of John Deere SmartGrade™ in the highly successful G-Series motor grader line. SmartGrade technology delivers the first-of-its-kind mastless Topcon 3D integrated grade control as a factory option on new machines and field kit for equipment already on the job. The system is fully incorporated into the machine’s structures...
Built to deliver an improved customer experience, the new 4-tonne, Cat 304, and 5-tonne, Cat 305 CR, Next Generation Mini Hydraulic Excavators deliver more power to the pumps, higher bucket breakout forces, and deeper standard digging depths to increase performance by up to 20% over their E2 series counterparts. Their industry-leading grease intervals and extended filter service life, combined...
Evolution Wheel is known as a leader in manufacturing top-quality, severe-duty skid steer tires. The EWRS-AT series solid skid steer tire is made for severe duty, all-terrain applications. This tire is designed for skid steer operators working in off-road conditions requiring reliable tires with incredible traction. Evolution Wheel knows how frustrating flat tires and machine downtime can be on the...
When discussing the benefits of making product improvements and efficiencies the environmental impact is increasingly in focus. Excavators that perform more work with less driving time reduce the environmental impact. In addition, excavators that optimize performance, increase their profitability by undertaking more assignments while reducing the environmental impact of excavation work. So, to drive excavator efficiency Engcon launches its...
Diamond Mowers, manufacturer of industrial mowing, mulching, and brush cutting equipment for the municipal, skid-steer, and excavator markets, has announced an increased commitment to the professional mulching market by heralding “a new generation of Diamond drums” starting with the introduction of a revolutionary open drum mulcher that combines the best performance features of depth control and open drum designs...
John Deere and National Grid, an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people throughout the Northeast, will joint test an electric backhoe concept. The John Deere developed, battery-powered, electric vehicle design – referred to as E-Power – will target the ease of operation and performance level of the diesel-powered, 100 HP 310L Backhoe....