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More lifting, lower operating costs
 Caterpillar
says its new M300 C-series wheel excavators feature 30% more lifting power,
increased engine horsepower, and improved lifting stability without
outriggers. At the same time, the company says the C-series models are more
fuel efficient than their predecessors and require less maintenance,
lowering operating costs. C-series machines offer an optional programmable
auxiliary valve for operating hydraulic attachments; the programmable valve
allows up to five sets of hydraulic pressure and flow to be selected,
depending on the requirements of the attachment. The five-model series
ranges from the 30,000-pound M313C to the 46,000-pound M322C; the
40,000-pound M318C is pictured here.
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New economy-priced 2.8-yard loader
Terex has added a 140-horsepower, 29,767-pound model to its wheel-loader
line. The SKL873 SP comes with a 2.87-cubic yard bucket and a quick-attach
coupler as standard equipment. Terex says the machine’s 24,425 pounds of
breakout force is tops in its operating class, and it has a turning radius
of just 18 feet, 9 inches. The company is advertising a price of $84,900 for
the SKL873 SP and offering 0% financing for a limited time.
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Simple, low-cost soil compactor line
Hypac’s new
C840C single-drum vibratory roller series is economically priced, easy to
operate and simple to maintain. The smooth-drum C840C weighs 22,928 pounds
and works in granular, mixed, and semi-cohesive soils. The padfoot C842C
weighs 25,089 pounds and works in cohesive soils. Both models feature
144-horsepower engines, dual amplitudes, and operating frequencies of 2,160
and 1,800 vibrations per minute.
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Mini-plant recycles asphalt on-site
The Astencook portable asphalt recycler is a mini batch plant that will
recycle 1 to 2 tons of asphalt millings, grinds, or chunks in 20 minutes or
less, according to HD
Sales and Service, the exclusive North American distributor for the
product. The distributor says the plant produces recycled hot mix at a cost
of about $2.50 per batch without burning any oils from the original asphalt,
and that it has the potential to produce on-site virgin mixes, too.
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Lighter, more compact mobile grinder
 Morbark
has re-engineered the Model 3600 Wood Hog as a compact, affordable mobile
grinder for municipalities and tree contractors. The machine has been
shortened by 11 feet and weighs 13,000 pounds less that the previous model.
It can be moved with a dump truck, has a wider in-feed opening, and includes
a hydraulic debris containment door as standard equipment. Power options for
the new 3600 range from 250 to 425 horsepower.
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New concrete production source
Liebherr Concrete Technology, part of the European-based Liebherr Group
of Companies, is now marketing products for the concrete industry in the
U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Products available through the company include
twin-shaft mixers; ring pan mixers; concrete reclaimers; portable, mobile,
and stationary concrete batch plants; and custom-designed material handling
systems. The North American base for Liebherr Concrete Technology is Newport
News, Virginia. The company plans to exhibit at the World of Concrete show
next February in Las Vegas.
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Apply and level shoulder material in one step
The Model 1218LA leveling assembly attaches to HTC
hydraulic truck conveyors to apply and level new material on a road
shoulder in one step. The unit levels material up to 2-feet wide and has an
automatic shut-off to maintain an even flow of material. The assembly comes
in either manual or hydraulic operating systems.
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Work platform makes safety automatic
Bronto Skylift’s truck-mounted aerial work platforms are now available
with the Bronto 2+ work envelope management system which monitors the
outrigger settings and platform load to automatically keep platform movement
within safe operating parameters. The system includes two display panels —
one on the platform, the other at the ground control — that show the
maximum possible outreach in all directions for a given platform load. The
panel display also shows the position of the outriggers, axle lock status
(on/off), and ground pressure of each outrigger.
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Improves paver’s surge capacity
 Cedarapids’
new MS-5 pickup machine features an increased elevator angle to optimize
material discharge height, improving the paver’s surge capacity. The MS-5
has a 60-inch-wide throat and elevator, and a production capacity of 1,320
tons per hour. Cedarapids says the machine has a low initial purchase price,
uses less fuel, and has fewer moving parts than competing products.
According to the company, MS-5 operating costs are less than $0.10 per ton,
less than half the cost of competing models.
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Three Series II updates from Cat
Caterpillar
has announced three new Series II models based on Tier 2 engines. The D6R
Series II crawler dozer (pictured) features a new electronic C9 engine that
produces better fuel economy and lower emissions than its predecessor. The
engine is tuned for 165 horsepower with standard undercarriage, and for 185
horsepower with optional configurations.
The 404-horsepower 365B L Series II excavator uses the same engine as its
predecessor but produces 5% more horsepower and up to 19% more lift
capacity.
Cat’s massive 990 Series II wheel loader features a Tier-2-compliant,
620-horsepower engine, increased digging forces, and lower operating costs.
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Track-mounted chipper works almost anywhere
Morbark designed
the compact new 20/36 track chipper to process material up to 18 inches in a
variety of locations with a minimum of extra support equipment. Built on a
Caterpillar 312B undercarriage, the 20/36 has 18 inches of ground clearance
and a knuckleboom loader arm with a 14-foot reach. The machine also features
a hydraulic discharge spout that allows chips to be directed in a 180-degree
arc.
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