This is one of the many XL3200’s working at the Greek coal mines which
supply coal for 70% of the power in Greece.  If you follow most of the
videos you’ll see this machine work under the big mining machine.  Also the
special attachment was designed by Gradall and PPC for cleaning coal and
debris from under conveyors.

Tags: Gradall, Special Attachment, XL3300

The excavator is capable of digging to a depth of 16 feet 4 inches with a breakout force of 16,400 lbs. The vehicle chassis has been specially designed for the excavator.

PistenBully USA has more information

The new Caterpillar^® 938H wheel loader and IT38H with integrated toolcarrier linkage feature the Cat^® C6.6 engine with ACERT^® Technology for responsive power and low emissions. The new engine, differential lock system, load sensing hydraulics and increased lift and tilt forces deliver high performance in digging and material handling applications while limiting engine emissions to meet US EPA Tier 3 off-highway emissions regulations and worldwide emissions standards.

The loaders also have new features that aid machine health monitoring and service. The in-cab Messenger display provides real time machine performance, engine and diagnostic data to help maximize productivity and component life. The hydraulic and electrical service centers group service points and offer easy access from ground level to limit service downtime. Cat Product Link is standard on the new loaders. The system provides two-way information flow between the machine and Caterpillar dealer and to the owner’s desktop computer through the online dealer storefront.

The 938H and IT38H have a new axle with standard front differential lock or an optional, automatic differential lock for both front and rear.

See Catepillar News for a more detailed excerpt

Tags: Caterpillar, Wheel Loader

This past December JCB entered into the relationship that changes the industry. They built an armour plated 55mph mobile backhoe which looks to be a winner. Check out the specs at the JCB website for the HMEE.

NEW YORK, NY (December 4, 2007) – JCB Construction Equipment, the world’s largest privately owned construction business, unveiled today the 60 MPH, state-of-the- art JCB High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE), purpose-built for the U.S. Army and destined for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan, where it will provide battlefield commanders with a myriad of logistics capabilities in front patrols. Built at JCB’s North American headquarters in Savannah, GA.  JCB’s production contract with the U.S. Army is worth an estimated $209 million for 800 JCB HMEE military machines. A four-year service contract under negotiation has an estimated value of an additional $20 million.

Tags: Armoured Excacator, HMEE, JCB High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE), JCB Military, Military

 Caterpillar will equip most of its new core, mining and industrial machines with EquipmentManager and Product Link—the remote asset management solution developed by Caterpillar. The remote tracking and management system will be a standard feature in the United States and Canadian markets. Caterpillar has provided remote asset management capabilities as an option since 1998; now Cat will deliver these capabilities as an integral part of most core Caterpillar^® machines. Product Link will be available as an option for the remaining Caterpillar machines.

More Information can be found here - Caterpillar News

Tags: Asset Management, Caterpillar, Remote Tracking, Systems, Technology

We may be a little late on this but this is great news. Not surprising with the Euro and the Dollar punching it out that Volvo is moving Mfg back to the States. The first Volvo excavator to be built at the Volvo Construction Equipment manufacturing facility in Asheville, North Carolina, rolled off the production line Friday, November 9, 2007.

More from the press release at Volvo

Tags: Construction, Excavator, Manufacturing, New, Volvo

How many people ever think about using a SnowGroomer Chassis to tackle many jobs which we use other equipment for.   After operating one of these machines I believe others would purchase this for their versatility.

Bottom line is with  their extremely low ground pressure, PistenBully vehicles can be used even on sensitive surfaces which will not support wheeled vehicles or where such vehicles cannot be used.

 Check out more here.

Tags: Kassbohrer, Pisten Bulley, Snow Grooming, Special Purposes

THE NEW 8500 GUIDANCE SYSTEM

Ditchwitch announced the release of an advanced, highly accurate electronic guidance system for tracking horizontal directional bores.

Check it out.

Tags: Boring, Digging, Ditchwitch, Excavation, Trenchless

Many construction manufacturers are starting to move down the path to create GPS / Diagnostic services which they are reselling with their equipment.  Currently all the big players seem to offer this but outside of new OEM products there are limited offerings.It would be nice to see other manufacturers provide this. Could it be that not enough organizations have the capability or are there barriers for their entry.

Tags: Caterpillar, Gradall, JDLink, JLG, John Deere, Komatsu, Oshkosh

Komatsu launches a new PC300HD-8 Hyraulic Excavator that will:

• Excellent Stability and Lift Capacity
• New Large Multi-Color Monitor for accurate data retrieval and monitoring during operation
• Enhanced Operating Efficiency through Easy Maintenance and Serviceability through Komatsu EMMS (Equipment Management Monitoring System)
• Built For Durability And Reliability
• Versatility To Match Different Job Applications
• Cab Enhancements Provide Comfortable Working Environment

Read more here and then look at the specifications

Tags: Excavator, Komatsu, New, PC300HD-8