This book traces the evolution of the Gradall from the early Sloper, “Material Moving Device,” to the current product line of agile, versatile, and powerful hydraulic excavators and industrial maintenance machines. The signature of the Gradall, the hydraulic telescopic triangular boom, symbolizes the innovation of Gradall Industries Inc. with its strong market presence and quality products.
Radnor, PA (May 10, 2010) — Radnor-based MB Media LLC has announced the acquisition of the Construction Media Group properties from Reed Business Information (RBI). The purchase comes on the heels of RBI parent company Reed Elsevier’s recent announcement of the divestiture of multiple brands in its U.S. publishing business.
Gradall® is pleased to introduce a new series of virtual walkarounds for its most popular collections of hydraulic excavators. The programs are designed with exclusive features unlike any other virtual walkaround in the equipment industry.
“The walkarounds can familiarize operators and owners of current Gradall excavator models with the unique collection of components that combine to deliver exceptional versatility and productivity on a greater range of jobs,” said Michael Norman, director of sales and marketing for Gradall Industries, Inc.
The virtual walkarounds are accessible from the Gradall excavators Internet home page – www.gradall.com
Ok we know we have been absent recently but we thought we should startup the spring season with some RC fun. Thanks to the guys over at engadget
It’s an RC version of the Despe EC280MG, scaled down to 1:14.5 scale and weighing in at an impressive 31.5kg (about 70lbs). It has six axes of movement
Construction Equipment Magazine has named the Top 100 Proudcts for 2009. The list is comprehensive and everyone needs at least one of each! Great analysis and writeup by CE Magazine. An entire list on the next page
The exciting new 5th Man piercing nozzle boom end attachment draws its muscle from rugged Gradall hydraulic boom forces and stability. From a safer position, firefighters can thrust a 5th Man stainless steel piercing head through windows, walls, roofs – even concrete structures. When mounted on a firefighting vehicle, this new venting solution eliminates the need for firefighters with axes to stand on burning rooftops. After piercing the structure, the 5th Man head has 52 aqua-jet nozzles that direct a massive broken stream curtain of water into the heart of the fire.
New Laser-Based AccuGrade™ System Matches Durable Grading Box with Integrated Control and Automatic Operation
A new laser-based AccuGrade™ grading system for Cat® C-Series Skid-Steer Loaders, Multi-Terrain Loaders and Compact Track Loaders combines the capability of the Level Best Grading Box with the C-Series loader’s integral electro/hydraulic controls to create an automated grading system capable of extreme accuracy. The new system establishes flat or single-slope grades to within ± 0.25 inch (± 6.5 mm) without grade stakes or the expense of grade checkers and stake-setting surveyors. Machines grade more area per hour and are more fuel-efficient in the process. Read the rest of this entry »
The story begins with a wheel loader, 100% designed by Caterpillar…
In December of 1959, the first production Cat® wheel loader was driven off the assembly line at the Caterpillar plant in Aurora, IL.