[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.

March 27, 2019

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

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

ABC Reports Monthly Construction Input Prices Rise Again in July

“The global and national economies have been coming back to life despite the lingering pandemic, helping to push construction materials prices higher,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.

Caterpillar makes pilot controls with pattern changer available even on its entry-level machines. This makes it easier for operators to switch back and forth between excavator and backhoe operation.

Tips to Simplify Backhoe-loader Selection

With more features and options to sort through than ever, backhoe-loader manufacturers offer advice to help you determine which model will best meet your needs.

The Quartix Summer offer is back!

The Quartix Summer offer is back!

This summer we’re offering our award-winning gps tracking system with no up-front cost, starting at just $8.75 /month on a 12-month contract. Find out more.

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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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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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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

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TILT Ejector Scraper

Metalcraft's TILT Ejector Scraper utilizes tilt sensors and GPS controls to create precision slopes

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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.

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[VIDEO] K-Tec Scrapers Used in Lagoon Construction Projects

In 2017, Earth Max Construction was awarded a pair of lagoon pond projects in rural southern Manitoba, Canada.

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CM Labs Motor Grader Simulator Training Pack

CM Labs' training solution provides advanced motor grader simulation where operators can manipulate and position the simulated blade in the same way as on the real machine

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John Deere 620G/GP & 622G/GP Motor Graders

John Deere's 620G/GP and 622G/GP G-Series motor graders come standard with Eco mode, which helps decrease operating costs by 5% to 10% compared to the larger 670G/672G models