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Telematics
Advanced Telematics Decrease Costs, Increase Uptime and Identify Critical Fault Notifications
With a strong OEM-managed offering, the proof is in the profits.
Trends
Tournapull Attachments
Robert G. LeTourneau made several advancements in attachment designs for construction equipment.
Batteries, Capacitors
How Lithium Batteries Can Help with Forklift Lead Times
The long life cycle of lithium batteries increases equipment utilization to extend the use of lift trucks until the new equipment finally arrives.
Trends
The First True Motor Scraper
The Model A Tournapull could be yoked to a single-axle scraper in such a way as to allow for extreme maneuverability, offering greater speed and productivity for earthmoving projects.
Trends
Pneumatic Tires for Scrapers
The invention of pneumatic tires improved maneuverability of scrapers and other construction equipment, particularly in soft ground conditions.
Trends
Cable Control for Tractor-Drawn Equipment
LeTourneau's Power Control Unit utilized wire rope and enabled control of two devices as a means of improving performance of dozers and other heavy machinery.
Trends
The First Self-Propelled Scraper
Although not as successful as other LeTourneau designs, the first self-propelled scraper featured technologies that would years later become industry standards.
Trends
The Mountain Mover
R. G. LeTourneau's development of a scraper with two bowls, one moving back and forth within the other in a telescoping motion, increased earthmoving capacity.
Trends
The First Tractor-Controlled Scraper
R. G. LeTourneau's remote-control system enabled a scraper to be controlled from a tractor, reducing labor costs.
Control Valves
Pre-Compensated Valve Platforms Offer New Benefits in Mobile Machine Development
Complete, compact pre-compensated valve platforms provide plug and play solutions for OEMs, enabling them to select the right hydraulic control valves for a specific machine application.
Trends
The Great Innovator R. G. LeTourneau
Robert Gilmore LeTourneau had an unequalled impact on the earthmoving equipment industry, holding nearly 300 patents in equipment design and manufacturing processes.
Trends
The First Wheeled Scrapers
The wheeled scraper became a matter of necessity for the construction industry due to the need for improved earthmoving capabilities.
Trends
The First Scrapers
The scraper was invented as a manually-assisted self-loading and self-dumping device for increased earthmoving efficiency.
Electrification
The Process for Implementing Electric Work Trucks: Charging Infrastructure
Selecting the proper charging infrastructure ensures productivity and efficiency of electric work trucks.
Hydraulic Fluid
Efficiency: How Can a Hydraulic Fluid Help?
Operating temperature can impact the efficiency of hydraulic fluids, making it critical to select the right one for a given application.
Trends
The Role of Data Must be Purposeful
Useful data enables better understanding of machine performance and the eventual normalization of machine connectivity.
Trends
The First Articulated Motor Grader
Adding an articulated frame to motor graders helped to improve maneuverability in confined spaces and reduce rework.
Trends
The Austin-Western 99 Motor Grader
Improved steering capabilities and hydraulic blade control helped to advance motor grader designs.
Trends
The First Modern Motor Grader
The Auto Patrol contained many of the features which are standard in today's motor grader designs.
Trends
The Slackline Dragline and Tower Machine
Excavation of materials in below-grade situations which were impractical for standard machines brought about development of the Slackline Cableway Excavator.
Trends
Early Motor Graders
The first motor grader prototypes drew the blade behind the power unit and were capable of reaching speeds up to 3 mph.
Trends
Road Planers and Shapers
Towed road planers, shapers and finishers were originally used to grade surfaces before the advent of pull and motor graders.
Hardware
EAS and Ergonomics: Advances in Rental Construction Equipment Systems
Operator comfort and equipment access are important factors for OEMs to consider when selecting hardware for rental equipment.