If you are involved in any phase of road construction, then an excavator is a probably a staple of your fleet. In this competitive segment, it is more critical than ever to have equipment that will adapt as situations change. Wheeled excavators, common in Europe but relatively new to North America, are taking hold here, … Read More
Construction Equipment Top 100 New Products Construction Equipment’s Top 100 New Products is the longest- running awards program of its kind in the industry. Each year, new products are evaluated and the chosen are the most innovative in terms of advancement in technology, a new product line, offers great significant improvements to existing products, or … Read More
Case Construction Equipment‘s TV450 compact track loader (CTL) is a 10,610-lb. (4,812 kg) vertical-lift machine with a rated operating capacity of 4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg) at 50 percent tipping load. The TV450 features 9,188 lbs. of breakout force, and optional high-flow (3,450 psi at 39.5 gpm) and enhanced high-flow (4,000 psi at 35 gpm) hydraulics for … Read More
When you’re looking for a new excavator, it’s easy to focus on the equipment’s power, capabilities and price. But those are not the only things to keep in mind. You will also want to evaluate the machine’s serviceability features. Different manufacturers have different designs, and something that’s poorly designed could add up to extra time … Read More
Begin each shift with a walkaround — check filters and fluid levels, and look for any leaks, damage or accumulation of debris. Also check for loose hardware or leaky seals. Don’t skimp on the grease. It’s cost- effective preventive maintenance that helps keep your bushings, bearings and pins operating smoothly. Match the shoe with your … Read More
You know the value a good wheel loader operator brings to your business. Increased productivity, less unnecessary wear on your equipment, reliability and more. So how do you find the best operators? It starts with the hiring process. You don’t want to end up with operators who operate the machine at full throttle all the … Read More
Everything is on the up and up at the Edgewood sawmill in central Saskatchewan. The brand new Linck sawline is ramping up to full production. Yield from its processed wood is up 20 per cent, and thanks to a new Sennebogen 830 M-T log-handler, summer stockpiles are stacked up higher than ever before. When the current owners, … Read More
Follow these tips and practices to ensure your machines survive the winter months. With the winter months quickly approaching, contractors and business owners have to start thinking about preparing their equipment for harsh winter weather conditions. Whether working in the freezing temperatures or storing equipment for the season, companies need to ensure proper winter maintenance … Read More
The excavator market has soared in recent years thanks to growing urbanization – with 2018 set to mark a record high. But what happens next? Volvo Construction Equipment’s Vice President of Excavator Business Platform Sungmo Yang discusses three market shifts set to impact the future of excavators. Excavators are big business. Despite the industry recovering … Read More
Redhead Equipment Recognized by CASE Construction as the Only Diamond Dealer in North America for Sixth Consecutive Year Redhead Equipment is proud to be recognized as a CASE Construction Diamond Dealer for the sixth year in a row. This makes us the only Dealer in North America to achieve this status for all six … Read More
