[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

The average salary for a concrete finisher in the United States is $30,000 to $70,000.

How Much Should a Concrete Finisher Make?

Concrete finishers earn an average of $30,000 - $70,000 per year. How much should you be making?

To develop the all-new Max Recline Seats available on the all-new F-150, Ford spent months studying how customers use the interiors of their trucks to catch up on rest.

Ford Unveils Max Recline Seats for F-150 Pickup

Max Recline Seats provide business-class comfort in F-150 during downtime – folding flat to nearly 180 degrees; innovative design raises the seat bottom for lower back support while the upper seatback can be rotated forward to provide neck comfort.

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] 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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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

Unleash the Power of Semi-Automatic for Excavator Machine Control Solutions

Unleash the Power of Semi-Automatic for Excavator Machine Control Solutions

The new semi-automatic functionality for Leica excavator machine control solutions turns complex controls into one-stick easy operations.

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