Komatsu has a new haul truck in its fleet.
Komatsu introduced the HD1500-8E0 rigid frame off-highway haul truck for mining, quarry, and aggregate applications.
Komatsu says the HD1500-8E0 has a 1,570-horsepower Tier 4-F Komatsu SDA16V159E-3 engine with a redesigned cab, and has an updated suspension system for a smoother ride.
The HD1500-8E0
Liebherr has announced its first crawler excavator powered by a hydrogen combustion engine,.
The R9XX H2 is based on Liebherr’s generation 8 crawler excavators.
The 50-ton R9XX H2 prototype debuted at Bauma in Munich, Germany.
The Liebherr R9XX H2 is powered by the hydrogen H966 engine which is based on an intake manifold injection technology.
Kubota is introducing a new compact excavator, the KX030-4, replacing the KX71-3S.
Kubota released the KX030-4 in Europe and Canada. The the mini excavator is scheduled to hit the U.S. next summer.
Kubota says the machine has a larger cab and touchscreen, has a toolbox added under the door, while the boom and light have guards to prevent damage.
When you think of a wheeled excavator, you think of Europe. That's where you will often see excavators fitted with tires. But that is changing, as wheeled excavators are popping up more here in North America.
But what is the difference, and when is a wheeled excavator better than a tracked one?
Wheeled excavators can be used for the same type of
Caterpillar has announced the development of 48V, 300V and 600V batteries for the off-highway machines.
Cat says the lithium-ion technology features a modular design with reuse and recycling as part of the features.
The development program also includes inverters, motors, electronic controls, digital services and other technologies.
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Stress is an unfortunate part of life, bur for those in construction, stress can be off the charts. According to a recent survey, 47% of construction workers say they are currently stressed out on the job.
StrongArm Technologies surveyed construction workers around the country and found two big causes of stress
Deere & Co. has issued a request for proposals that would lead to a strategic partnership to help it advance its satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities for intelligent machines.
“We believe SATCOM will unlock significant opportunities in agriculture by enabling farmers to take advantage of innovative technologies that rely on real-time information a
Hurricane Ian left a ton of costly damage across Florida, leaving thousands of residents without power, and in some cases businesses and homes. Now the call is going out to construction companies across the nation to show up in force to rebuild parts of the sunshine state. This will take thousands of workers working long hours. Unfortunately, the construction industry
The move to EV construction machines continues, as Caterpillar is set to showcase four new electric-powered machines at bauma 2022 later this month in Germany.
Caterpillar says it is focused on providing machines that hit on all key elements of both environmental issues as well as customer needs. Four new prototypes are in the
Electric vehicles are quickly becoming the norm around the world, including in the construction industry. Though the technology is still very new, and infrastructure to support electric vehicles is lacking, the push by certain segments of society to get people to turn away from fossil fuels is as aggressive as ever.
Soon, strict regulations
