PowerTech PWX 4.5L, PVX 4.5L and PVX 6.8L engines, part of John Deere’s off-highway diesel lineup, are certified compliant with EPA Interim Tier 4, EU Stage III B and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions regulations. The PowerTech engines join the previously certified lineup of John Deere engines above 174 hp (130 kW).
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Lift truck cost calculator tool
Cat Lift Trucks introduced the Lift Truck Cost Comparison Tool, a free web resource that evaluates the total cost savings between electric alternating current (AC) and internal combustion (IC) lift trucks, in response to the material handling industry’s shift toward electric lift trucks.
Read MoreHard hat goggle retainer
The Uvex Stealth Goggle Retainer is designed to attach flawlessly to most hard hats, and helps ensure workers are protected by creating a proper, gap-free seal around the eyes.
Read MoreSchwing announces Cat power for stationary concrete pumps
Schwing America announced that Caterpillar engines are now standard equipment on the company’s SP-305, SP-750-15 and SP-750-18 stationary concrete pumps.
Read MoreMobile equipment data tracking
Mini-Pod is a compact, features-rich system that allows owners or foremen to capture and conveniently use critical information from each individual machine so it can be used to the best advantage.
Read MoreColumbia Batching adds mix spreaders for prestressed
The Batching Division of Columbia Machine Inc. has developed a line of Concrete Spreaders suited for concrete placement in many prestress applications (note this month’s cover story, pages 22-26).
Read MoreConnectors advance tilt-up, precast panel site practice
Connect-EZ has announced the launch of two new products—Connect-EZ Panel Anchor (“PA”) and the Connect-EZ “V”. Both are said to save time and money in cast-in-place, precast and tilt-up construction projects.
Read MoreMass modular production
Eyeing volume production of finished, precast concrete modules, Compact Habit S.L of Spain has introduced the eMii System (the Spanish acronym for “integral industrialized modular building”). The company is currently in discussions with precast producers, general contractors and developers for prospective system licensees in North America.
Read MoreSensor technology boosts concrete piles’ competitiveness
After several years of successful project completion in the Southeast, Smart Structures has begun expanding the use of its SmartPile System nationally and internationally.
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