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Tracks & Undercarriage
PRINOTH and McNeilus Collaborate on Design of Tracked Concrete Mixer
A tracked mixer allows vehicles to quickly and easily move through soft soils or rugged terrain to get to jobsites almost or entirely inaccessible by a standard vehicle.
Operator Cab
Comfort and Ease of Use are Key Factors for Compact Equipment Cab Designs
As equipment becomes more complex, multifunctional control and more simplified cab designs are improving comfort and machine operation.
On-Highway
Western Star Builds Next-Generation Vocational Truck
The 49X was designed from the ground up to meet the most demanding vocational applications.
Trends
Connectivity, Electrification and Automation Continue to Drive On-Highway Vehicle Market
Manufacturers are advancing electric and autonomous vehicle designs due to growing market interest and improving vehicle performance.
Drivetrains
Advanced Powertrains Generate ROI Despite Low Fuel Prices
The focus for advanced powertrains and hybrid drive systems in today's construction equipment looks beyond fuel economy to increased performance and ease of operation.
Drivetrains
Hybrids Aren't the Only Earthmovers That Can Cut Fuel Costs
While hybrids get all the hype, advanced drivelines and hydraulic system innovations in traditional earthmovers yield major efficiency gains.
Design Firms
Collaboration stretches R&D resources
Danfoss' Application Development Center addresses industry demand on OEM research and development departments.
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Wheel loaders designed for operators
Current designs strive to optimize the operator environment
Engines
The search for efficiency
Diesel engines gain efficiency through downsizing and downspeeding.
Engines
The unwanted aftertreatment
A study by Manfredi & Associates investigates how emissions regulations will change how equipment is purchased and sold.
Design Firms
Take careful aim at a custom engine powerband
Bobcat shares details of Tier 4 engine technology using Ultra-Low Particulate Combustion to eliminate the DPF.
Engines
Plot fuel roadmap to the future
Engineering & Manufacturing
Paradigm shifts present engineering challenges
Engines
The trend toward higher power densities
Tier regulations have pushed for more advanced engine technology and optimized systems, the rewards of which are more power from smaller engines.
Electronics
Design integration steps up the game
Systems integration enables OEMs to provide customized features and capabilities for improved productivity and efficiency.
Engines
Investigate final Tier 4 options
Hybrids
Leave nothing to waste
Hybrid technology captures and reuses energy that is normally wasted.
Fuel Tanks & Systems
Natural gas charges into the future
Engines
New oil category in works
Recent engine changes justify new oil formulation.