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Operator Skill and Excavator Setup Critical for Safe Operation on Slopes

Attention to detail and proper planning ensure safe operation.

If you have to dig a trench while on a slope, be aware of the boom and arm position. When swinging, bring the boom and arm in fairly close to the machine. When coming out of the hole, bring the mast in toward the machine so the swing torque will allow the machine to swing.

Volvo Updates and Expands Load Assist Across Wheel Loader Line

Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo CE is updating its mid-size and large wheel loaders with machine and software features that improve productivity, performance and total cost of ownership.

Volvo Ce Loaders 1

JCB Shows Appreciation to Long-time Customer with Restoration of Classic Backhoe-loader

Company says thank you to Eric Carnaby & Son for its loyalty by restoring the family’s 1964 JCB 1 backhoe.

Shown with the restored 1964 JCB 1 backhoe (from left to right): George Bamford, Sir Anthony Bamford, Roland Carnaby Sr. and Roland Carnaby Jr.

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Adds Michael Fuller as Senior Product Manager

Fuller will be responsible for product training with dealers with a focus on excavators.

Operators Drive Steel Track Undercarriage Costs

Your equipment operators are in the driver’s seat when it comes to controlling steel track machine operating costs.

Steel undercarriage is expensive to replace. Maximizing its useful life will have a major impact on operating costs of the machine.

John Deere Announces Grade Control-ready Offering for L-Series Tractor Loaders

John Deere 210L and 210L EP models are now available with grade control-ready and grade indication factory options.

Jd 210 L 01

Sennebogen 825 Demolition Machine

Sennebogen 825 M

Morooka MST-3000VDR Rubber Track Carrier

Unit is powered by a 300-hp Caterpillar C7.1 engine and can handle a maximum load of 36,000 lbs.

Morooka Mst 3000 Vdr

Caterpillar 963 Track Loader Offers Up to 10% Fuel Efficiency Gain

Caterpillar - Cat

New model combines the ability to dig, load, carry, fill and more with up to 10% better fuel efficiency, more productivity and cab and controllability improvements.

Caterpillar 963 Track Loader

CASE Skid Steer Helps Asphalt Paving Contractor See Operator Performance Creep Up

CASE Construction Equipment - CNH

Ford Asphalt Company expanded both its fleet and its performance with a next-generation Case skid steer.

Creep Speed enables the operator to set machine speed at a consistent/slow “creep” while independently setting attachment speed via the throttle. This allows for optimal use of hydraulic attachments such as cold planers.

The Benefits of Drone Surveying in Earthmoving Applications

How drone surveying can benefit earthmoving contractors.

ASV Introduces MAX-Series Loaders

The machines are named for providing maximum comfort, control, performance, speed and productivity to provide maximum ROI.

ASV MAX Series

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