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Skid-steer loaders have possibly started to plateau in size, but the compact track loader market – given the CTL's ability to distribute ground pressure – seems to have more momentum in continued depth and breadth of products to meet ongoing consumer demand.

Compact Track Loaders Get Supersized

Contractors continue to demand more performance as traditionally small machines push definition of 'compact' with engines as powerful as small dozers' and operating weights up to 16,000 lb.

The 10-ton DD100 will be available in the third quarter of 2022, followed by a 13-ton machine in 2023.

Doosan Pushes Into Dozer Market

Doosan has demonstrated 122-hp DD100 prototype dozer which plans to bring to market in 2022.

Case Construction Equipment now offers OEM-fit 2D or 3D machine control technology on Case D Series excavators, simplifying the acquisition process.

Excavator Automation Reaches Next Level

Excavator automation technology reduces demands on operators and simplifies their ability to achieve desired results.

Truck production is being negatively impacted by the semiconductor shortage, which is causing other supply chain challenges as well.

Work Truck Shortages Likely to Linger

Supply chain challenges continue to restrict truck availability, and are expected to continue well into 2022 which will impact work truck availability.

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Western Star Expands X-Series Vocational Truck Line

Building on the 49X launch last year, Western Star releases the 47X to reach new vocational applications.

Weighing in at 16,000-lbs., the TV620B becomes the largest production CTL currently on the market.

World's Largest Production Compact Track Loader Tips Scales at 16,000-lbs. Operating Weight

The Case TV620B boasts a 6,200-lb. ROC and bucket breakout force of 12,084 lbs. with a hinge pin height of 140 in.

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Volvo Creates Perfect Match System with 60-ton ADT

The Volvo A60H articulated dump truck is a perfect pass match with the Volvo EC950 Excavator and the Volvo L350H wheel loader.

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Update: Hyundai Acquires Doosan

Doosan will now be a subsidiary of the newly formed Hyundai Genuine along with Hyundai Construction Equipment.

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America offers a wide range of compounds based on the uses of the tire, from standard multi-use RE-R compounds to special compounds for extra heat resistance (HR-V) or cut resistance (CP-S).

Select Wheel Loader Tires to Meet Jobsite Demands

Selecting the right tire can help an OEM ensure customers minimize operating costs while improving wheel loader productivity.

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Cat Rolls out Next Gen 980 and 982 Medium Wheel Loaders

New technologies such as Autodig with Auto Set Tires and available CVT transmission allow these 10- to 12-ton wheel loaders be up to 10% more productive and increase fuel efficiency up to 35%.

Technology allows operators to be more productive by understanding the exact orientation of the working tool versus the target grade, and any obstacles, at all times.

Construction Equipment Machine Control Transforms Jobsite Intelligence

As machine control technology continues to evolve, real-time data and automation will transform the jobsite.

Caterpillar's largest compact track loader, the 299D3 XE, delivers outstanding performance when powering high production hydromechanical attachments like mulching heads. This machine supplies a 110-gross-hp engine that combines with a 40-gpm high-flow/high pressure hydraulic system, delivering a hydraulic horsepower rating of 94 hp.

Compact Track Loaders Push Size Boundaries

Large CTLs experience rapid growth as end use customers demand greater performance.

Kenworth has introduced a line of medium-duty Class 5-8 trucks designed from the ground up.

Kenworth Revamps Medium-Duty Product Lineup

The new Class 5-8 medium-duty trucks were designed from the ground up with larger operator cabs and a new transmission to improve customer operations.

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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 cabs are becoming more simplified to ease operation and improve visibility.

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.

The Western Star 49X features a stronger, lighter chassis that is equipped with the company’s new X-series cab. It enables a total weight savings of over 350 lbs. in like-for-like spec’ing versus the current Western Star 4900.

Western Star Builds Next-Generation Vocational Truck

The 49X was designed from the ground up to meet the most demanding vocational applications.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced at bauma 2019 it is bringing semi-automated driving in all speed ranges into series production.

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.

The 536 hp 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader boasts the biggest cab, quickest boom-raise time, and fastest cycle times in its class.

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.

The Case D Series excavators use the Case Intelligent Hydraulic System (CIHS), which incorporates Boom Economy Control, Auto Economy Control, Swing Relief Control and Spool Stroke Control.

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.

Collaboration stretches R&D resources

Danfoss' Application Development Center addresses industry demand on OEM research and development departments.

Wheel loaders designed for operators

Current designs strive to optimize the operator environment

Cummins' aftertreatment device combines the Cummins Compact Catalyst with Selective Catalytic Reduction (CCC-SCR).

The search for efficiency

Diesel engines gain efficiency through downsizing and downspeeding.

As with the Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim Ecomax engine, it will be possible to de-tier the Tier 4 Final range, to allow customers to sell used equipment in less regulated territories. All JCB dealers worldwide will have the technology to remove the SCR kit, reduce the fuel injection pressures and recalibrate the engine control system to de-tier the Ecomax engines. A lubricity doser may be required in some countries depending on the quality of local fuel.

The unwanted aftertreatment

A study by Manfredi & Associates investigates how emissions regulations will change how equipment is purchased and sold.

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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.