September 2015

OEM Off-Highway September 2015

Labor costs and safety will continue to be key drivers for the adoption of automation capabilities across multiple industries, while the mining industry will continue to drive the adoption of automation.

Technology advancements bring autonomy further into reality

John Deere WorkSight is capable of providing operators and fleets with machine health information based on data collected by the telematics system to help them diagnose and even anticipate potential maintenance issues.

Turn unscheduled downtime into scheduled time

The ifm 3D Smart Sensor, or O3M, uses time of flight technology to analyze a wide field of view in 3D around a machine.

A gentle tap on the shoulder for safety

The ifm 3D Smart Sensor, or O3M, uses time of flight technology to analyze a wide field of view in 3D around a machine.

A gentle tap on the shoulder for safety

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CNG becomes a viable option for mining

CNG becomes a viable option for mining

Testing of a HDCNG fuel system on a mine truck demonstrates the ability of using compressed natural gas in high horsepower applications

September 8, 2015

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Get the most utility out of utility vehicles

Horizontal directional drills demonstrate a balance in power distribution for optimized thrust and rotational torque functionality.

September 4, 2015

The 268-hp (200-kW) JT100 features 100,000 lbs. (445 kN) of pullback and 12,000 ft.-lbs. (16,270 Nm) of torque, the JT100 is the ideal HDD unit for very long bores, such as river crossings, and installations of large-diameter pipe.

Hydraulics in the limelight

After years of engines being the star system for vehicle performance, hydraulics is getting its time to shine.

September 4, 2015

Caterpillar Inc.’s 313F L GC hydraulic excavator uses a 70 hp (52 kW) Tier 4 Final engine to provide power to the machine’s hydraulic system (read more, 12058192). The hydraulic system’s load-sense pump and main control valve calculate the machine’s exact work demands to deliver the right amount of power for digging, lifting and attachment use on the job.

The Double-Boom Excavator

The annals of construction equipment design history contain quite a few oddballs, experiments, eccentricities and other contraptions that seemed like good ideas on the drawing board but just never took hold.

August 26, 2015

The Double Boom Excavator is seen here equipped with two 2.5 cu. yd buckets at work near Mounds, LA.

Fuel efficient truck: An anachronism no more

From-the-ground-up development of a new Class 8 truck design aims to bring new levels of fuel efficiency to the transportation industry.

August 24, 2015

During coast-to-coast testing, the 2012 BulletTruck averaged 13.4 mpg.

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