Bosch Rexroth has introduced the RM10 and RM15 load sensing valve platform that, according to company officials, is easy to apply for today’s functional demands. The product is readily integrated into modern, energy efficient systems and features flexible assembly with no transition plate needed between the two distinct sizes. The new RM10 and RM15, with […]
IFPE Download: John Deere debuts compact machine with integrated grade control
John Deere is expanding its range of OEM precision grade management products by integrating SmartGrade, its proprietary grade control technology, into the 333G compact track loader. The implementation of SmartGrade is the first time a fully integrated grade control technology will be available on compact equipment. The SmartGrade 333G Compact Track Loader will expand the […]
IFPE Download: Komatsu wheel loader increases fuel efficiency by up to 30%
Komatsu introduced its versatile new WA475-10 wheel loader at Conexpo/IFPE 2020. It’s designed for quarry, waste, infrastructure, forestry, and non-residential construction applications. According to the company, the new machine was developed to support customers’ needs for improved productivity and lower fuel costs. Its engine has 22 more horsepower than the previous WA470-8 model but, thanks […]
IFPE Download: Cat 395 excavator ups production and durability
Caterpillar’s new Cat 395 excavator is said to offer contractors up to 10% more production, double the structural durability, and up to 20% less maintenance costs than the 390F it replaces. “We increased swing torque and stick force by 10%,” said Brian Abbott, worldwide product manager for Caterpillar large excavators. “These increases enable contractors to […]
IFPE Download: Dressta’s new dozer promotes driver visibility
Dressta announced the debut of its new TD-16N dozer that the company says sets a new benchmark for visibility. “We literally started with the operator, the blade and the tracks and then built everything around them without compromise,” said Edward Wagner, executive director of new technology. The result is a dozer with unrivalled all-round 309° […]
IFPE Download: Volvo’s largest excavator now available in North America
The 100-ton EC950F crawler excavator, the largest from Volvo Construction Equipment, reportedly offers the perfect combination of power and stability to handle high capacity in the toughest applications. Equipped with a 603 hp (450kW) Volvo D16 Tier 4 Final engine that delivers high torque at low rpm, this machine is designed for fast and efficient […]
IFPE Download: Liebherr premieres crawler dozers with operator assistance systems
At Conexpo/IFPE 2020, Liebherr introduced the new-generation PR 736 G8 crawler dozers. Electronically controlled Liebherr working hydraulics for fast and precise grading, and three levels of smart operator assistance make the machines well-suited for grading and mining use. The new Liebherr OAS – Operator Assistance Systems on the generation 8 crawler dozers offer three assistance […]
IFPE Download: New hydraulic drives for excavators
Comer Industries, Reggiolo, Italy, recently expanded its product range with a line of purpose-built track and slew drives specifically for the excavator market. The PGR 18000 series is for 80 to 100 ton size machines, and is built to meet the highest performance and reliability requirements in the toughest working conditions, said company officials. They […]
Mobile hydraulics embraces electrics
A number of OEMs are introducing electric-drive machines that power existing hydraulic systems. There’s a slow and steady move toward electrification of construction equipment, including a focus on compact, battery powered machines. Concerns over the environmental effects of climate change have led many governments around the world to look to curb CO2 emissions. Legislative pressures […]
A disruptive sensor for intelligent hydraulics
The Liebherr LiView is an innovative position transducer for hydraulic cylinders that uses the piston itself as a sensing element. The adoption of electronic controls into mobile equipment has led to game-changing productivity enhancements — precision excavating and grading, remote maintenance capabilities and autonomous machine operation, just to name a few. But for such systems […]