Komatsu’s top field and service technicians travel to Cartersville, GA, to compete in week-long competitions involving equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting

The 13th annual Komatsu Advanced Technician Competition (KATC) to be held at its Training and Demonstration Facility in Cartersville, Georgia, the week of March 2 through March 5, 2009.

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T450D Scraper Hauler

Using Volvo’s expertise in the construction industry as a platform, the have developed a hauler for pulling scrapers.

Volvo’s T450D Scraper Hauler was specifically developed for heavy construction applications; well-matched drivetrain components provide optimal use of engine power, torque and rimpull which promotes high performance, high productivity, low fuel consumption and ensures long machine life.
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Press Release from VCE: Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has introduced the Volvo ECR305CL, short swing radius excavator to the North America market, the third of its class within the last 12 months. The new product range was developed by Volvo to fill a rapidly growing need for short swing excavators on congested worksites and in confined areas. The first two models in the new series, the Volvo ECR145CL and Volvo ECR235CL, were delivered to the market in early 2008.

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Caterpillar has released new software that expands the capabilities of the AccuGrade grade control system, the Cat factory integrated, sensor-independent solution for machine control and guidance. The new on-board software, CD700 v. 11, and new office software, AccuGrade Office v. 7.2, provides software support for three new machine families—wheel loaders, wheel dozers and towed scrapers.

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New B-Series Cat® Knuckleboom Loader Offers Fuel Economy and Power Choices

Cat Forest Products recently launched the new B Series knuckleboom log loader with the introduction of the Cat® 559B. The loader features an enhanced engine and hydraulic power system that improves fuel economy and gives the operator more control to match the loader’s power output to job requirements.

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