John Deere Premieres Next Phase of P-Tier Dozers
Improving its product portfolio of large dozer offerings, John Deere introduced the 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier dozers as part of its performance tiering strategy. Previously in market as the 950K and 1050K, these robust machines are the next generation of models to join the increasing lineup of John Deere P-Tier dozers.
The new 1050 P-Tier dozer boasts an increase in engine power and a redesigned hood and front-end design. In addition, both the 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier offer enhanced visibility and improved safety features, positioning them as an ideal solution for operators aiming to boost productivity and protection on the job site.
The strategic design enhancements of the new P-Tier dozer models aim to improve operator safety, visibility on the job and uptime.
Now equipped with standard LEDs, operator efficiency has been significantly improved during night-time or low-light operations. Also helping to improve uptime, the cold weather hydraulic lines are specially tailored for cold climate operations. These hoses, which replace the standard option, are rated for lower temperatures, ensuring smooth hydraulic function in harsh winter and weather conditions. The cab of the 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier can be tilted for easy serviceability access under the cab.
Taking safety to the next level, the Operator Presence System ensures that an operator is present in the seat of the cab, with the seat belt fastened, before the parking break can be released. The P-Tier system also integrates the park brake switch into the system status monitor, eliminating the need for traditional park lock levers. This integration not only streamlines the operation process but also enhances the overall safety mechanism of the machine.
Enhancing operator comfort and functionality, both models now feature a premium heated and ventilated seat option, which is air-suspended with adjustment controls for optimal ergonomics. The seat design remains at a 15-degree angle to provide optimal comfort when operating the rear ripper. The updated cab features new ergonomic controls, neutral counter rotate and an integrated forward neutral reverse switch.
Remaining the largest Power-Angle-Tilt (PAT) dozer in the market, the 950 P-Tier dozer features SmartGrade, John Deere factory-integrated mastless 3D grade control. This machine has the power for heavy cuts and the finesse to finish grade.
Receiving a significant increase in operational advantages upon its entry to the P-Tier portfolio, the newly upgraded 1050 P-Tier dozer boasts a range of features and enhancements that boost overall functionality and efficiency. One notable upgrade is the tag link and blade design that brings the 168-inch blade 10 inches closer to the frame. This repositioning, paired with a double-bogie undercarriage, provides operators with a more balanced machine and a clearer view of the blade corners – a critical factor for precision work.
In terms of power, the 1050 P-Tier dozer features a revamped JD14 (13.6 L) engine which replaces the 13.5 L engine in the 1050K. The JD14 enhances durability, reduces fuel consumption, and uses a single canister in the aftertreatment system to meet emission regulations without the need for a diesel particulate filter.
John Deere is a global leader in the delivery of agricultural, turf, construction, and forestry equipment.
Aries Industries’ Mobile Voyager HD Advances Mainline Technology
Aries Industries has added flexibility and efficiency to its advanced Voyager Mainline Inspection System, further redefining sewer and pipeline assessment.
A completely mobile version, Mobile Voyager HD System, offers unmatched features and ease of use, designed to meet nearly any situation or environmental condition.
The new ground-up design allows the unit to easily navigate pipe conditions to capture detailed, high-definition video of relined mainlines, from 6 inches to 48 inches and up. The compact, portable system, equipped with an 800-foot cable, can easily be carried in a pickup truck (fits under a tonneau cover) or mounted in a truck, van, trailer or Aries TrailBlazer.
The mobile system is digital CANbus enabled for instantaneous camera and tractor response. Inspections are viewed on a 15-inch daylight readable touchscreen with thumbstick controls. An in-the-pipe WiperCam lens-cleaning system maximizes inspection time versus downtime.
A compact, full-HD 1080p pan and tilt video camera, with 120x zoom, captures every pipe detail around the crawler. Optional dual camera lasers are available to precisely measure cracks.
Founded in 1985, Aries Industries is an industry leader in manufacturing durable video pipeline inspection and rehabilitation systems, plus data management software, to meet the toughest challenges of underground infrastructure and environmental applications. upon a bedrock of continuous innovation, unmatched reliability and expert customer service.
Polywater/Hauff Technik Launch Innovative PHPS Pipe Seal
Innovative sealing systems from Polywater | Hauff-Technik give you the ability to provide absolute protection in and around your cables, conduits, pipes. The latest, the game-changing PHPS pipe seal, accepts a range of pipe sizes within a single seal.
This standard mechanical seal with segmented-ring technology allows individual adjustments to the pipe diameter onsite – ideal for smaller pipes (4-inch diameter and below) or multiple pipe ODs covered with one seal.
Because the technology allows for fitting numerous pipe sizes within a single seal, there’s no need to consult a sizing chart for a modular link seal. That makes it an excellent option to keep in inventory or on service trucks.
Simply choose the seal to match your core drill or sleeve opening, peel and remove layers to match your pipe OD, open the one-piece design, place around the pipe, and close.
Available in 1.575-inch (40-millimeter)-width EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber or NBR (nitrile-butadiene rubber), PHP is completely gas- and water-tight. It’s also durable in harsh conditions, with EPDM and stainless steel.
PHP is designed for simple installation around PVC (polyvinyl chloride), RSC (rigid steel conduit), EMT (electrical metallic tubing) and cast-iron pipe. Installation is also faster, with visual and tangible reliability due to the built-in inspection opening.
Polywater/Hauff-Technik provides best-in-class sealing solutions for cables, conduits, pipes and building entries to meet specific requirements – both outside and inside. Its mechanical, cable, pipe and conduit seals offer resilient solutions for several industries, ensuring mission-critical equipment is protected and in good condition for the long term.
Cemen Tech Unveils Next Generation in Volumetric Concrete Solutions
With a 55-year legacy of global leadership in volumetric concrete solutions, Cemen Tech introduced the next generation in its line of computerized models. The journey from the first computerized model to the newest, CD2, showcases Cemen Tech's relentless pursuit of excellence, continually adapting to industry needs and setting new standards.
The CD2 combines Cemen Tech’s world-class volumetric mixing technology with a new supplementary cementing material (SCM) dual bin, enabling real-time mixing of individual ingredients at any proportions needed, without extra equipment or expense.
Its convenience, customization and cost benefits make it a valuable addition to a contractor’s fleet, opening doors to more work. The dual-bin design also doubles the amount of mixes this unit can produce, further enhancing its efficiency.
The CD2 allows operators to produce more durable and sustainable concrete. The special split bins hold up to 115 cubic feet of cement and 80 cubic feet of fly ash, meeting the demands of a variety of projects. Notably, fly ash is a crucial component mandated by Department of Transportation (DOT) standards and municipalities.
Like other Cemen Tech volumetric mixers, the CD2 ensures precision in measuring, mixing and dispensing concrete from a single unit. Each ingredient – sand, stone, cement powder, fly ash, water and additives – is stored in separate compartments and mixed precisely on-site. This approach allows for quick quality control testing, reducing downtime and material waste.
Beyond its mixing capabilities, the CD2 replaces traditional bag filters with cartridge filters, eliminating the need to add and remove bags from the filter system. This innovation simplifies maintenance and improves filtration while offering operators greater convenience when pneumatically filling the cement bin.
With over 50 years of manufacturing and engineering expertise in the volumetric mixing industry, Cemen Tech Inc. stands as a global leader, dedicated to delivering the highest quality concrete mixers to its customers.
Hitachi ZAXIS-5N Compact Excavators Add Capability, Comfort
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas continues to add new features to enhance the performance and comfort of ZAXIS-5N compact excavators, ranging from 1.10 to 6.61 tons (1.7 to 6 metric tons). Models include ZX17U-5N, ZX26U-5N, ZX30U-5N, ZX35U-5N, ZX50U-5N and ZX60USB-5N.
These compact excavators excel in applications where there is not a lot of space to maneuver. A short tail swing radius (U), or ultra-short tail swing radius with swing boom (USB), makes it easier to work around buildings, walls, guardrails and other structures.
ZAXIS-5N compact excavators are commonly used as tool carriers with a wide range of attachments, increasing job-site versatility. Several features enhance attachment compatibility, including an auxiliary flow rate changer. On the ZX30U-5N to ZX35U-5N the operator can match the flow rate of the auxiliary hydraulic circuit to the requirements of the attachment being used, with either a low or high setting.
The ZX50U-5N to ZX60USB-5N excavators now feature a multistage flow rate changer that allows the operator to select five different settings for increased productivity and efficiency.
Complete ready-to-use hydraulic quick coupler piping and second auxiliary hydraulic piping are preinstalled on premium versions of the ZX30U-5N to ZX60USB-5N. The second auxiliary hydraulic piping is very beneficial for popular tilting and rotating attachments, making the excavators more versatile. Other ZAXIS-5N excavators in this range come with mounting points built in for hydraulic quick coupler piping. This eliminates welding of brackets for quick coupler lines and simplifies installation of quick coupler piping.
An auxiliary function lever (AFL) includes an analog switch, trigger switch and horn for running attachments, such as a breaker or a tool with swing. A standard wedgelock quick coupler makes attachment hookup a snap. A factory-installed bracket for a thumb cylinder simplifies installation.
A standard dozer blade enables the ZAXIS-5N excavators to grade while providing extra stability. A blade float option on the ZX30U-5N to ZX60USB-5N uses the blade’s weight to help perform easier and faster grading operations. The optional factory-installed angle blade version of the ZX35U-5N to ZX60USB-5N allows for enhanced grading and backfilling ability without the need for a second machine.
Fuel-efficient Yanmar diesel engines ranging from 14.7 to 53.8 net horsepower (10.8 to 39.6 kW) are paired with proprietary hydraulic systems for optimum performance.
The compact excavators from ZX30U-5N to ZX60USB-5N incorporate power/economy work modes. The power mode provides higher engine speeds for most general digging work, while the economy mode reduces engine speed for lighter digging jobs. This results in lower noise and decreased fuel consumption.
Genuine Hitachi telematics will provide owners of the ZX30U-5N to ZX60USB-5N compact excavators with data required for better fleet management, such as machine position and hour meter information.
The telematics can be connected to Global e-Service, which remotely monitors operational status and alerts owners of upcoming maintenance and repair needs from fault codes. In addition, the telematics will track the fuel remaining in the tank.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. is a leading provider of construction and mining machinery services and solutions in North and Latin America.
Yamar Introduces its First Compact Track Loader for NA Market
Yanmar Compact Equipment’s first compact track loader production models, TL100VS, rolled off the line for the North American market. This expansion to Yanmar’s compact equipment offering is the culmination of four years of extensive research and development following its acquisition of a U.S. manufacturing facility and engineering team focused on compact track loaders.
The new line leverages Yanmar’s more than 100 years of industry expertise and reliability standards. The compact track loaders also signal Yanmar’s emergence as a comprehensive compact equipment solutions provider for its dealers, fleet customers and individual operators in the construction, utility and rental industries.
TL100VS is the first of Yanmar’s line of compact track loaders, which also includes the TL65RS, TL75VS and TL80VS. Ranging from 67 to 103.5 horsepower, the construction-grade machines are the perfect partner for midsize to heavy-duty projects. With highly durable bar-tread tracks, Tier-4 Final engines and convenient serviceability features, Yanmar’s new compact track loaders provide maximum ROI in one comprehensive package.
The compact track loaders are built from Yanmar’s tried-and-tested methods that generate its reputation for performance, efficiency, technology and reliability. They also round out the company’s compact equipment lineup already made up of mini excavators, compact wheel loaders and tracked carriers.
Yanmar Compact Equipment, part of Osaka, Japan-based Yanmar Co. Ltd., delivers a range of products and services to the global market.
CAT Upgrades Medium-Dozer Technology
Caterpillar launched two technology package upgrades for its medium dozer line.
Now standard, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment-ready option) – formerly ARO with Assist – ensures that every new Cat D4 – D7 dozer comes equipped with the suite of Assist features that can be easily upgraded to Cat Grade 3D. These include:
Cat Grade with 3D uses a GPS signal to automatically adjust blade lift and tilt movements, so operators can get to design faster, save time, and reduce the cost of rework, labor, and materials.
The new Cat Grade with 3D Ready option consists of all the hardware required for the 3D system and comes installed and tested from the factory. This includes onboard sensors, GNSS antennas and receivers, and a 10-inch (25.4-mm) touchscreen display. This allows the 3D Ready hardware to be quickly updated to a complete Grade with 3D system, with the purchase of necessary licenses through the Cat Dealer.
Caterpillar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. UI