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Four Things to Think About When Selecting Machine Control Solutions
Depending on your use case, different construction equipment machine control options may be a better fit than others.
Graders, Scrapers
Komatsu Launches GD955-7 Motor Grader
Top 30 Editor’s Choice
Submit New, Innovative Products for Asphalt Contractor's 2024 Top 30
Construction Technology
Owner of KZ Construction Inc. Talks Tech During The Utility Expo
Business
Profit by Choice: Making Money with Machine Selection
July 27, 2023
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
How to Properly Grade, Maintain Equipment
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Contractors’ Top 50
Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.
Equipment
Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment
As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.
Tires
Top 5 Tips to Maintain Your Construction Equipment Tires
April 23, 2024
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Size and tread design are among many factors to consider when selecting and maintaining tires.
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Graders, Scrapers
SMG200AWD
Designed to be highly functional, easy to operate, and easy to maintain. The SMG200AWD grader is intuitive to operate—even for new operators.
Dozer & Blade Attachments
Cat Smart Grader Blade and Smart Dozer Blade Grade Control Kit
The new external control kit for GB120 and GB124 smart grader blades expands use of these blades to Cat D and D2 series SSL and CTL machines, enabling customers with previous model fleets to run smart blades.
Skid Steers
Work Smarter, Not Harder: How Advanced Grade Control Tech Brings Efficiencies
Automated grade control technologies are becoming an integral part of compact machines and attachments, as they create a noticeable reduction in downtime on jobsites.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
CM Labs Adds Trimble GPS to Work Vehicle Simulators
Now available on dozer and motor grader simulators, Trimble Earthworks software works in parallel with CM Labs’ patented software and runs on a tablet that connects to the simulator.
Tires
Bridgestone Unveils New VSWAS 23.5R25 Tire
Designed for grader and loader applications, the VSWAS 23.5R25 can be used in deep snow with a tread pattern that reduces stone holdings without the need for studs or chains.
Graders, Scrapers
John Deere Scraper Earthmoving Productivity System Enhances Measurement Accuracy
System helps determine the volume of material that is being loaded into a scraper and transfers critical data back to a jobsite supervisor in real time.
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What Is a Lubrication Site Assessment & Do You Need One?
Rob King, B2B solution capability analyst at Shell Lubricants, discusses lubrication site assessments and solutions to help you maximize savings for your construction business.
Graders, Scrapers
Caterpillar 651 Wheel Tractor Scraper
New models offers a 44-cu.-yd. heaped capacity and 52-ton rated load.
Graders, Scrapers
Caterpillar 120 GC Motor Grader
The 120 GC Motor Grader offers the right balance of high-performance features with reduced fuel consumption, low maintenance costs and easy-to-operate controls.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Machine Control Streamlines Earthmoving Operations
Sharpen your competitive edge by utilizing machine control to increase productivity, slash operating costs, reduce labor and eliminate staking.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
CASE LIVE Virtual Event Focuses on Machine Control for Dozers and Motor Graders
Interactive webcast will focus on precision construction solutions for dozers and motor graders, technologies available and the ways machine control can improve your business.
Webinars
Multi-Tasker, Money-Maker: Get a Bigger Payoff from Your Next Motor Grader
September 9, 2021
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Caterpillar experts talk you through your options: which jobs make the most sense for motor graders, what factors to consider as you make your selection, and how different technologies and attachments can help get more out of your grader
Equipment
K-Tec and Soil Connect Partner to Promote Efficient Earthmoving
Companies will work together to educate the earthmoving industry through multiple cross-promotional channels about new technologies and best practices.
Graders, Scrapers
John Deere Adds Automation Features to GP Motor Graders
Auto-Pass and Auto-Shift PLUS reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity.
Graders, Scrapers
Caterpillar Smart Grader Attachment Operates Blade from Skid Steer Joysticks
New Cat Smart Attachment controller links to the skid-steer's controller and offers Slope Assist to automatically maintain blade angle like full-size graders
Graders, Scrapers
Caterpillar 657 Wheel Tractor-Scraper
New model has a rated load of 52 tons and boasts a 7% increase in fuel efficiency over the 657G WTS.
Graders, Scrapers
John Deere Adds Technology Capabilities to GP-Series Motor Graders
Additions provide new automation features including Machine Damage Avoidance and Blade Stow and Auto-Gain for Cross Slope.
Graders, Scrapers
K-Tec Earthmoving Support Tractor (EST)
Unit consists of a Case IH wheel tractor with a K-Tec Ox Block and a Tricerabox
Equipment
[VIDEO] Caterpillar's Plan for Mastless GPS, Steering Wheels on 14-ft. Graders
Fred Istas, vice president of Caterpillar earthmoving, talks about mastless GPS and the return of steering wheels on Cat 140 graders, and a new family of D5, D6 and D7 dozers.
Graders, Scrapers
Cat 140 GC Motor Grader
Cat incorporates the 140 GC Motor Grader with premium features.
Equipment
[VIDEO] Steering Wheel and Levers Back on Cat Grader with 20% Less Maintenance
Caterpillar returned the option for a steering wheel and lever control on the Cat 140, plus reduced preventive maintenance demand by 20%.
Graders, Scrapers
New John Deere Motor Grader Premium Circle Option Reduces Maintenance Cost
New factory-installed Premium Circle option for all G-Series, GP-Series and SmartGrade motor graders features a fully sealed bearing and pinion design.
Graders, Scrapers
Mauldin M415XT Maintainer
Earthmoving Equipment
K-Tec Earthmovers Showcasing 7 New or Updated Machines at CONEXPO 2020
Pan-scraper specialist K-Tec will demonstrate equipment hourly, feature the first pull-pan scraper telematics system and a Virtual Reality experience to simulate scraper ride and machine controls.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
[VIDEO] GPS Grading Takes Griffin Contracting, Inc. to the Next Level
A Georgia contractor uses grade control technology and John Deere SmartGrade machines to achieve millimeter accuracy and reduce costs on grading projects.
Graders, Scrapers
Contractor Meets 6-mile Road Challenge
Warman Excavating & Trenching Ltd. had to win over homeowners and meet completion deadline a full month earlier than the original plan.
Graders, Scrapers
LiuGong 4180D Motor Grader
Construction News
John Deere Joins Forces with Wirtgen Group for bauma 2019
John Deere will display construction equipment for the first time at bauma within the Wirtgen Group booth
Graders, Scrapers
[VIDEO] John Deere Introduces SmartGrade Motor Grader
Eliminating the masts allows the motor grader to run grade control in any of the operator's preferred configurations.
Graders, Scrapers
Komatsu GD655-7 Motor Grader
Includes new low-effort control levers, steering wheel and steering lever, plus larger, more comfortable cab
