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Komatsu America Corp. and BOMAG Americas Inc. are excited to announce their recent partnership, which will ultimately pave the way for new road building, as well as new construction market opportunities. The new arrangement means that Komatsu’s six company owned dealerships, (Edward Ehrbar, Komatsu Equipment Company, Komatsu Northeast, Komatsu Southwest, Midlantic Machinery and Pine Bush Equipment,) are now selling BOMAG milling, paving, compaction, and reclaiming/stabilizing equipment as of this month, January 2019. The complimentary products of both companies will certainly further both of their already striking reputations, while making purchases easier and more convenient for customers.

Liebherr is proud to announce that they will be presenting all of their latest product developments and innovations at this year’s Bauma 2019, held April 8-14th. The company is hoping to further the growth that is already reflected by the high demand for their products and services, and is excited for the innovations on display to play a key part in that. Liebherr will be showcasing their range of construction machines, material handling and mining machines, and various components at their 14,000 square meter outdoor stand, as well as their indoor stand in hall A4, number 326.

Cat’s brand new C13B engine allows OEMs to downsize their engine platforms, minimize downtime, and lower installation costs with its lightweight and compact design, all while delivering multiple high power density ratings, (from 456 hp to 577 hp with peak torque reaching 1943 lb.-ft.). This engine also features a patented non-EGR after-treatment system to meet EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. Modeled after previous, reliable Cat core engines with over 109 off-highway field hours of experience, this C13B engine delivers 15-liter power at 32 percent less system weight, all without sacrificing overall performance.

Cat’s next generation of motor grader, the Cat 120, is designed with with the customer in mind first and foremost, featuring a more comfortable cab with enhanced visibility and display screens, as well as many customizable options that tailor the machine to the operator’s application specific preferences. Some of these options include the ability to choose between steering wheel/lever or joystick controls, tandem or all-wheel drive, and a range of scalable grade control technologies. Additionally, with the help of the Cat C7.1 engine, the new motor grader needs 15% less fuel when used in combination with ECO mode.

The release of the newest Cat motor grader is one to get excited about, as it not only offers enhanced operator comfort and convenience, but also showcases a selection of grade control technologies, conventional steering wheel/level controls, and a more efficient power train. Featuring an all-wheel-drive system option, the Cat 140 Motor Grader has a standard operating weight of 42,325 pounds, a 12-foot moldboard, a fuel-efficient Cat C9.3 engine rated at 250 standard net horsepower, and an 8F/6R direct-drive power-shift transmission. Throw in the Cat Product Link telematics system and extended-interval serviceability, and you’ve got yourself a powerhouse of a machine.

John Deere has redesigned their K-series compact wheel loaders to give us their newest models, the 244L and 324L. These new additions, offering increased productivity as well as significantly faster travel speeds, help to round out the full line of L-Series compact wheel loaders that John Deere already has to offer. The 244L and 324L are ideal for landscape and snow removal, ag material handling, and construction tasks.

Caterpillar’s brand new Cat GRADE with 3D system is the tech of the future, featuring an automatic grade control system which uses GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) to position the machine’s blade with precision without the help of the operator from the beginning to the finished grade. Made for D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2 track-type tractors, this system also comes equipped with the Cat AccuGrade Ready Option, which gives the operator the ability to use universal-total-station and laser references for automated control. This all encompassing system reduces staking costs, rework expenses, fuel, and machine hours while allowing operators of all skill levels to achieve specified grades quicker and more accurately.

Talbert Manufacturing is now offering their 60CC/55SA-LD trailer, built for versatility. Pairing with Talbert’s optional East Coast-style E1Nitro axle extension, this trailer features a 60-ton capacity with a close-coupled configuration and a 55-ton hauling capacity with a spread axle configuration. The innovative new design of this model also provides ultimate flexibility for switching between configurations, in order to meet hauling regulations.

John Deere has recently unveiled the all-new 655K and 755K Crawler Loaders as the newest addition to their K-series lineup. Designed in Dubuque, Iowa, the new models feature increased productivity and uptime, as well as lower operating costs. Equipped with final Tier 4 engine technology, the 665K and 755K will have similar designs, systems, and components to other product lines in the John Deere crawler family.

The Next Generation 36-ton size class excavators from Caterpillar are here to deliver more choices and increased efficiency. Lowering operating costs in the 36-ton size class, this new generation also lowers fuel and maintenance costs and improves operator comfort. The 336 and 336 GC also offer unique combinations of features designed for contractor’s individual productivity goals.

CASE Construction Equipment recently unveiled the new 836C and 856C, designed to maximize productivity and performance, as a part of their new C Series of motor graders. These new models are compliant with Tier 4 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) engine technology, which increases fuel efficiency, lowers exhaust temperatures, and eliminates the need for regeneration. The new motor graders also features new horsepower ratings, weights, and feature-driven grading solutions, as well as the ability to choose between All Wheel Drive (AWD) configurations.

The all new Cat D6 dozer is the world’s first high drive electric drive dozer, which offers up to 35% better fuel efficiency and reduced upkeep costs. This redesigned, purpose-built, VPAT dozer offers best-in-class grading and new levels of efficiency and performance, with choices of Electric Drive or Fully automatic powertrain, as well as updated technology features to help operators stay focused and be more productive. Enhanced customer profitability is coupled with comfort in these dozers as well, with a range of configuration choices to help customers optimize machine performance.

Ammann has announced that their new ARX 91 Articulated Tandem Roller will be able to compact layers of asphalt from thin to thick in fewer passes. This roller’s increased compaction output will benefit medium and large jobsites that feature infrastructure related paving projects, such as roads, airfields, harbors, and parking lots. The feat of compacting from thin to thick layers so quickly will save operators both time and money down the line.

The year was 1958. It was the heyday of salesmen, those kings of the open road who traveled far and wide to visit their customers and close the “big deals,” relying on their extensive product knowledge, charm and drive. Salesmen were admired, respected—a man could go from rags to riches simply through the sweat he poured into his territory and the passion he had for his product.

It was a very different time, one when truck or equipment salesmen worked 9–5 and didn’t have cell phones or email—in fact, they often didn’t even have their own phones in their offices. Although they were frequently on the road, communication was limited, as they relied chiefly on pay phones and were only able to see customers in person maybe once a month.

Landmark Equipment, a long-time Pettibone dealership run by Earl Rund, has announced they are changing ownership. Rund’s dealership services material handling customers in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and northern California. Based in Portland, Oregon, Landmark Equipment has sold and serviced the Pettibone Cary-Lift product line for over 30 years, in addition to also adding Pettibone Extendo and Traverse telehandlers to their lineup.

Going green is seemingly becoming less of a fad and more of a habit, with high-level summits like this year’s first Urban Design & Landscaping Summit aiming for the ultimate goal of “Promoting greener, healthier and more sustainable built environments with best practices in urban design and landscaping”. This particular summit is taking place as a part of the Urban Design & Landscaping Expo (UDLE), which is a new event dedicated to growing in outdoor, public spaces. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this summit will ultimately bring together landscape architects, municipalities, urban designers, property developers, parks and resorts, so that they may focus on overcoming obstacles to a greener, urban region.

This year’s Big 5, the leading construction expo of the Middle East, has been a major success, with the most promising of construction related tech innovations on show at the Dubai World Trade Centre this past November. The future of construction is becoming more and more clear as industry professionals discover the most modernized products that promise to shake up the construction sector in the near future. The Big 5 ends with the most innovative Start-Up of the year being announced by way of a competition held on the last day of the event.

The HVAC R Expo, which took place recently this past November at the Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted over 200 exhibitors and 20 free CPD workshops, shed some informative light on the future of the GCC urban sector. According to the BNC Network, one of the HVAC R Expo intelligence partners, this sector accounts for 49% of the region’s 2.3 trillion dollar construction market with over 18,000 projects underway. The expo specifically highlighted how connected tech will be the key to achieving GCC sustainability targets through better climate management.

Cat’s newest additions to the Backhoe Loader model line-up include the 440 and 450 center pivot models, which are meant to provide industry-leading lifting performance, along with high breakout forces and improved operating comfort and ergonomics. The new 440 now features redesigned single tilt loader arms, which provide parallel lift and a wide range of versatility for different applications, along with a whopping 25 percent lifting improvement factor over the previous 430F2 model. The new 450 features a 15 percent higher backhoe lifting capacity than the previous 450F model, as well as a new comfort-centric cab.

Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) is achieving unprecedented milestones with their recent record of more than two billion tons of surface material moved autonomously. The announcement was made earlier this November by the leading global heavy equipment manufacturers, Komatsu America Corp. Impressively, their FrontRunner AHS system has hauled more than all other commercial mining autonomous haulage systems combined.