Caterpillar Smart Grader Attachment Operates Blade from Skid Steer Joysticks

New Cat Smart Attachment controller links to the skid-steer's controller and offers Slope Assist to automatically maintain blade angle like full-size graders

December 29, 2020

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This Week's 10 Hottest Construction Stories: New Rules Open PPP Payoff to the Smallest Businesses

Why the most-read construction stories include how to troubleshoot concrete cracks, 9-day continuous concrete pour slipforming grain silos, where surface transportation funding stands, six factors when adding drones to your construction business

Construction News Tracker: Arctic Blast from Texas to Maine Drives Fuel Prices Skyward

All construction material prices increased during January for the first time since 2018, NAHB measured a 14.5% increase in new home construction permits in 2020, PCA forecasts 2021 regional cement consumption to be led by a 3% increase in the South

How do you Make the Right Excavator Choice?

How do you Make the Right Excavator Choice?

Join us to hear what types of jobs suit excavators best and what factors to consider when making your selection. Plus, you’ll learn about the attachments and technologies available to make your excavator even more versatile, efficient and productive.

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Cat 140 GC Motor Grader

Cat incorporates the 140 GC Motor Grader with premium features.

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[VIDEO] Steering Wheel and Levers Back on Cat Grader with 20% Less Maintenance

Caterpillar returned the option for a steering wheel and lever control on the Cat 140, plus reduced preventive maintenance demand by 20%.

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New John Deere Motor Grader Premium Circle Option Reduces Maintenance Cost

New factory-installed Premium Circle option for all G-Series, GP-Series and SmartGrade motor graders features a fully sealed bearing and pinion design.

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K-Tec Earthmovers Showcasing 7 New or Updated Machines at CONEXPO 2020

Pan-scraper specialist K-Tec will demonstrate equipment hourly, feature the first pull-pan scraper telematics system and a Virtual Reality experience to simulate scraper ride and machine controls.

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[VIDEO] GPS Grading Takes Griffin Contracting, Inc. to the Next Level

A Georgia contractor uses grade control technology and John Deere SmartGrade machines to achieve millimeter accuracy and reduce costs on grading projects.

For the project, Warman Excavating used its Komatsu D-65EX crawler dozer and a John Deere 329 compact track loader (SSL), both equipped with Topcon 3D-MC2 machine control, acquired from Brandt Tractor.

Contractor Meets 6-mile Road Challenge

Warman Excavating & Trenching Ltd. had to win over homeowners and meet completion deadline a full month earlier than the original plan.

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LiuGong 4180D Motor Grader

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John Deere Joins Forces with Wirtgen Group for bauma 2019

John Deere will display construction equipment for the first time at bauma within the Wirtgen Group booth

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[VIDEO] John Deere Introduces SmartGrade Motor Grader

Eliminating the masts allows the motor grader to run grade control in any of the operator's preferred configurations.

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Komatsu GD655-7 Motor Grader

Includes new low-effort control levers, steering wheel and steering lever, plus larger, more comfortable cab

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[VIDEO] Case Upgrades Tier 4 Final Graders for Better Fuel Efficiency

Four new models of the C Series get load-adapting hydraulic system, automatic differential locking system, and the sealed and lubricated circle rides on roller bearings

The contractor’s 15-minute guide to business profitability.

The contractor’s 15-minute guide to business profitability.

Brad Humphrey and the team discuss all things related to the jobsite and running a successful business. Tune in for a new episode every other Wednesday.

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[VIDEO] Cat Cab Options Bring Choice of Joystick or Traditional Motor Grader Controls

Caterpillar will offer two cab options for its new 120 and 140 motor graders, each optimized to either joystick or lever-mounted controls

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[VIDEO] New Cat 120 and 140 Motor Graders Build on M-Series Design

The 120 and 140 motor graders retain the best features of their M-Series predecessors while adding a host of features to enhance performance, serviceability and durability

Wheel-and-lever-equipped 120 grader has a flat-front cab (right), and the joystick-controlled 120 gets the angled front.

Cat 120 Grader Offers Steering Wheel and Levers Again

Cab without C-post clears view to the tandems, ECO mode can reduce fuel use 15% and new filtration and service schedule can cut maintenance costs 15%

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Case C Series Motor Graders

Two all-new models graders deliver a wide offering of new weights, horsepower ratings and feature-driven grading solutions

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Caterpillar 140 Motor Grader Combines High-tech Features with Conventional Controls

High-production model includes a selection of grade control technologies plus conventional steering wheel/lever controls

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Caterpillar to Reveal Range of New Machines at Bauma China 2018

Caterpillar will display 30 machines as well as work tools, engines and product support in Shanghai November 28 – 30

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John Deere Unveils Industry First Fully Integrated, Mastless Grade Control Motor Graders

John Deere's G-Series motor grader line now features the company's SmartGrade technology delivery first-of-its-kind mastless Topcon 3D integrated grade control

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Caterpillar 24 Motor Grader for Construction and Maintenance of Mine Roads

Equipped with a 24-ft.-wide moldboard and application matched for medium to large mines running trucks over 200-ton payloads

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[VIDEO] Pair of New CAT 657G Scrapers Hit the Dirt for the First Time

This pair of brand new 657G scrapers from Peed Equipment is hitting the dirt for the very first time after being assembled at the CAT factory. These are two of the four models purchases by Peed - the last four of the 657 "G" series.

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[VIDEO] Here's the Horsepower Necessary to Move 125M cu. yds. of Earth in a Year

This is the kind of business created by Southern California's housing boom (yes, this is a housing development). Loving SoCalEarthmovers.com's drone images!

Earth Max started out with a used K-Tec scraper and later purchased two new K-Tec 1233 scrapers, each of which holds a 33-cu.-yd. heaped capacity.

Scrapers Help Shave Over $1 million in Lagoon Construction Project Costs

Earth Max Construction used scrapers to boost production capacity and reduce costs on two lagoon construction projects.