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At the 2008 World of Concrete show, Case Construction Equipment showcased its new 1650L crawler dozer, as well as several upgraded product lines featuring the latest Tier III and Tier IV engine technologies.

First in its series
The 144-net-hp 1650L crawler dozer is the first model in the new L Series dozer lineup.

"The 1650L is a completely new machine from the ground up," according to Jim Hughes, marketing manager. "In addition to the powerful engine and hydrostatic transmission, it features a new cab design, low-effort electronic blade control and high-performance hydraulics for increased blade speed, superior blade force and precise control."

The unit features a Case Family IV Tier III-certified, six-cylinder, 6.7-liter turbocharged engine with electronic fuel injection, an electronically controlled, variable-displacement, dual-path hydrostatic transmission and an eight-roller undercarriage with a hunting tooth sprocket.

The hydrostatic drive includes electronic straight tracking with counter rotation and selectable settings for shuttle and steering, enabling slow, normal and fast control reaction. There are 10 speed settings with infinitely variable steering for maximum maneuverability with counter rotation. Single-lever control provides infinitely adjustable steering. Low-effort electronic blade control allows for simultaneous, multifunction control.

The 1650L comes in Extra Long Track (XLT), Wide Track (WT) and Low Ground Pressure (LPG) configurations with operating weights from 35,203 to 37,578 lbs.