This is how they have to pave Daytona Speedway due to the slope of the turns. It is a very cool process.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
New Products for the week of Feb 14
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| Volvo's New G- Series Loader |
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| Volvo's new F- Series |
- Doosan Mid-range excavators will now come with standard rear cameras aswell as ROPS cabs in accordance with new IOS standards. Read more here:
- Volvo F- Series Articulated Dump Trucks: The new line includes 4 new models A25F, A30F, A35F, A40F. Ranging from 26.5 to 40 tons. They all come standard with Volvo's Automatic Traction Control.
- Volvo G- Series Loader: The next generation line up includes L150G, 1180G L220G. Buckets ranging from 5.2 to 7.3 yd.
- Cat Motor Graders: Cat upgrades AWD graders. Now have Tier 4 engines with variable horsepower with more horsepower, new Control system uses two electronic joysticks to provide complete, precise control of the machine. Series 2 graders also feature electronic vertical adjustment of the joystick control pods, allowing each operator to tailor joystick height for optimum control and comfort.
1 Million sq. ft. Roof Complete
Largest roofing recycling project in North America completed by Sika Sarnafil Sika Sarnafil completed the largest vinyl roofing recycling project in North America last July at a General Motors Customer Care & Aftersales building in Lansing, Michigan. The project involved the reroofing of 475,000 sq. ft. of roof, nearly 1 million sq. ft. of recycled vinyl roofing membrane, and was conducted in two phases over a two-year period. Read More: http://www.sgc-ecms.com/ecms/redirect.cfm?LID=386643&SID=2948002
Michael Piccoli
Owner
JM's Pro Landscaping
201-835-6597
mpiccoli@jmspro.com
Michael Piccoli
Owner
JM's Pro Landscaping
201-835-6597
mpiccoli@jmspro.com
Friday, February 11, 2011
The new Cat® 374D hydraulic excavator, a direct replacement for the model 365C
For North America Release: February 2011
Release Number: 09PR11
Cat® 374D Hydraulic Excavator Features Increased Digging Forces,
Stronger Undercarriage, Enhanced Comfort and Easier Serviceability
The new Cat® 374D hydraulic excavator, a direct replacement for the model 365C, combines added horsepower, stronger hydraulics and greater operating weight to boost overall performance, whether trenching, loading, lifting or handling attachments. Complementing these design basics are undercarriage improvements, a new range of buckets, operator-convenience features, safety enhancements and serviceability improvements. The fuel efficient 374D weighs 156,819 pounds (71,132 kg) and is designed for reliable, low-cost operation and long-life durability for optimum customer value.
More power, capable hydraulics
Rated at 476 net horsepower (355 kW), the Tier 3/Stage IIIA-compliant Cat C15 engine provides the 374D with 18 percent more power than its predecessor, the 365C. Cat ACERT™ Technology equips the C15 with advanced electronic control, precise fuel delivery and refined air management to deliver clean combustion and optimum fuel efficiency. The electronic engine controller, with flexible fuel mapping, allows the engine to respond efficiently to specific operating conditions, which means more work for each fuel dollar.
The C15 torque characteristics enable the engine to deliver full power at maximum rpm, resulting in efficient hydraulic pump operation and enhanced hydraulic response. In addition, the new titanium-alloy compressor wheel in the turbocharger increases reliability and performance at higher altitudes.
The 374D implement hydraulic system features a 10-percent increase in flow and a 9-percent gain in main pressure, resulting in a significant boost in hydraulic horsepower. The added hydraulic power combines with larger digging arm and bucket cylinders to yield 17 percent higher digging arm forces and 12 percent higher bucket forces on machines with the standard (reach) boom and arm configuration. For units in the mass excavation configuration, digging arm forces also are up by 17 percent and bucket forces by 5 percent. The net result is shorter cycle times and increased bucket fill factors.
Also new in the 374D implement hydraulic circuits are electrically controlled regeneration valves, which assure positive response from the boom and digging arm cylinders. In addition to further reducing cycle times, the new valves yield an estimated fuel saving of more than 2 percent. Also saving fuel is the hydraulically driven, variable-speed cooling fan.
Buckets, undercarriage, serviceability
A new line of buckets for the 374D are designed for added strength and durability to accommodate the higher digging forces of the new machine. Bucket types include general duty, heavy duty, severe duty and extreme duty. All Cat buckets feature K Series™ GET (Ground Engaging Tools). Work tools for the 374D extend the machine application into such operations as demolition, scrap processing and quarry work.
Undercarriage improvements include redesigned track links that operate with less stress, improved carrier rollers, longer recoil springs for extended service life and new forged idlers for improved durability. The new idlers are positioned lower to promote added stability, and a 6-inch (160-mm) track-gauge increase further enhances the stable work platform.
In addition, the carbody (the structure mounting the machine upper to the track assemblies) is reinforced at the roller-frame interface, and a new bolt pattern is used at the connection point. The boom foot, skirt and counterweight mounting area also have been strengthened for longer service life and increased durability.
To facilitate routine maintenance, the 374D uses protected fluid drain ports and self contained hoses, spin-on filters, an integral pre-cleaner in the air cleaner (with electronic restriction sensing), testing ports in all pressure circuits and pressurized fluid sampling ports to assure reliable samples. Also, the Electronic Power Control (EPC) is now located in the air-cleaner compartment, allowing the cab floor to be washed without risk of damage to the EPC, although the EPC and electrical terminals are weather-proof. For the operator's convenience, fluid levels can be checked electronically at start-up.
Operator comfort and safety
For the operator's convenience and comfort, the height of the joystick consoles is now adjustable, and the response of the joystick control levers can be adjusted to the operator's preference through the monitor. The control pattern changer, also accessible through the monitor, allows operators to select preferred lever functions.
The monitor provides a full-color graphic display with comprehensive machine information (including fuel consumption) presented in either an English or ISO format. The monitor also displays images from the optional rearview camera.
To diminish heat and noise in the cab, the hydraulic control valve, pumps and reservoir are positioned away from the operator station. Metal-grating catwalks, 20-inches (500-mm) wide, are located on each side of the upper structure to provide safe access to maintenance points. The rear window, made of tempered glass, can be removed as a secondary exit.
Standard halogen lights provide exceptional jobsite illumination but can be replaced with optional High Intensity Discharge lights on the boom and upper cab if more illumination is required. Lights are time delayed to allow safe exit from the machine at night. As an added safety measure, travel, swing and implement functions are locked out when the counterweight removal system is activated.
Basic Specifications
374D
365C
Operating weight
156,819 lb (71 132 kg)
145,000 lb (66 000 kg)
Engine power (net)
476 hp (355 kW)
404 hp (302 kW)
Max. hydraulic flow
232 gal (880 L)
218 gal (800 L)
Max. dig depth
31.7 ft (9.65 m)
31.0 ft (9.64 m)
Drawbar pull
110,718 lb (493 kN)
111,056 lb (494 kN)
Release Number: 09PR11
Cat® 374D Hydraulic Excavator Features Increased Digging Forces,
Stronger Undercarriage, Enhanced Comfort and Easier Serviceability
The new Cat® 374D hydraulic excavator, a direct replacement for the model 365C, combines added horsepower, stronger hydraulics and greater operating weight to boost overall performance, whether trenching, loading, lifting or handling attachments. Complementing these design basics are undercarriage improvements, a new range of buckets, operator-convenience features, safety enhancements and serviceability improvements. The fuel efficient 374D weighs 156,819 pounds (71,132 kg) and is designed for reliable, low-cost operation and long-life durability for optimum customer value.
More power, capable hydraulics
Rated at 476 net horsepower (355 kW), the Tier 3/Stage IIIA-compliant Cat C15 engine provides the 374D with 18 percent more power than its predecessor, the 365C. Cat ACERT™ Technology equips the C15 with advanced electronic control, precise fuel delivery and refined air management to deliver clean combustion and optimum fuel efficiency. The electronic engine controller, with flexible fuel mapping, allows the engine to respond efficiently to specific operating conditions, which means more work for each fuel dollar.
The C15 torque characteristics enable the engine to deliver full power at maximum rpm, resulting in efficient hydraulic pump operation and enhanced hydraulic response. In addition, the new titanium-alloy compressor wheel in the turbocharger increases reliability and performance at higher altitudes.
The 374D implement hydraulic system features a 10-percent increase in flow and a 9-percent gain in main pressure, resulting in a significant boost in hydraulic horsepower. The added hydraulic power combines with larger digging arm and bucket cylinders to yield 17 percent higher digging arm forces and 12 percent higher bucket forces on machines with the standard (reach) boom and arm configuration. For units in the mass excavation configuration, digging arm forces also are up by 17 percent and bucket forces by 5 percent. The net result is shorter cycle times and increased bucket fill factors.
Also new in the 374D implement hydraulic circuits are electrically controlled regeneration valves, which assure positive response from the boom and digging arm cylinders. In addition to further reducing cycle times, the new valves yield an estimated fuel saving of more than 2 percent. Also saving fuel is the hydraulically driven, variable-speed cooling fan.
Buckets, undercarriage, serviceability
A new line of buckets for the 374D are designed for added strength and durability to accommodate the higher digging forces of the new machine. Bucket types include general duty, heavy duty, severe duty and extreme duty. All Cat buckets feature K Series™ GET (Ground Engaging Tools). Work tools for the 374D extend the machine application into such operations as demolition, scrap processing and quarry work.
Undercarriage improvements include redesigned track links that operate with less stress, improved carrier rollers, longer recoil springs for extended service life and new forged idlers for improved durability. The new idlers are positioned lower to promote added stability, and a 6-inch (160-mm) track-gauge increase further enhances the stable work platform.
In addition, the carbody (the structure mounting the machine upper to the track assemblies) is reinforced at the roller-frame interface, and a new bolt pattern is used at the connection point. The boom foot, skirt and counterweight mounting area also have been strengthened for longer service life and increased durability.
To facilitate routine maintenance, the 374D uses protected fluid drain ports and self contained hoses, spin-on filters, an integral pre-cleaner in the air cleaner (with electronic restriction sensing), testing ports in all pressure circuits and pressurized fluid sampling ports to assure reliable samples. Also, the Electronic Power Control (EPC) is now located in the air-cleaner compartment, allowing the cab floor to be washed without risk of damage to the EPC, although the EPC and electrical terminals are weather-proof. For the operator's convenience, fluid levels can be checked electronically at start-up.
Operator comfort and safety
For the operator's convenience and comfort, the height of the joystick consoles is now adjustable, and the response of the joystick control levers can be adjusted to the operator's preference through the monitor. The control pattern changer, also accessible through the monitor, allows operators to select preferred lever functions.
The monitor provides a full-color graphic display with comprehensive machine information (including fuel consumption) presented in either an English or ISO format. The monitor also displays images from the optional rearview camera.
To diminish heat and noise in the cab, the hydraulic control valve, pumps and reservoir are positioned away from the operator station. Metal-grating catwalks, 20-inches (500-mm) wide, are located on each side of the upper structure to provide safe access to maintenance points. The rear window, made of tempered glass, can be removed as a secondary exit.
Standard halogen lights provide exceptional jobsite illumination but can be replaced with optional High Intensity Discharge lights on the boom and upper cab if more illumination is required. Lights are time delayed to allow safe exit from the machine at night. As an added safety measure, travel, swing and implement functions are locked out when the counterweight removal system is activated.
Basic Specifications
374D
365C
Operating weight
156,819 lb (71 132 kg)
145,000 lb (66 000 kg)
Engine power (net)
476 hp (355 kW)
404 hp (302 kW)
Max. hydraulic flow
232 gal (880 L)
218 gal (800 L)
Max. dig depth
31.7 ft (9.65 m)
31.0 ft (9.64 m)
Drawbar pull
110,718 lb (493 kN)
111,056 lb (494 kN)
Thursday, February 10, 2011
John Deere Updates Golf Course Products
John Deere press release:
"John Deere announced model year improvements on a number of golf course products, including the greens mower, trim and surrounds mower and bunker rake product lines.
"The updates we've made to some of our marquee products are designed to meet the needs of superintendents and their crews," said Mike Koppen, group marketing manager, John Deere Golf. Many of these updates, in fact, come directly from the customer feedback we regularly employ to ensure our customers have what they need to handle the obstacles they face on a daily basis."
Greens Mower improvements
The popular 2500E E-Cut™ Hybrid Riding Greens Mowers have a new alternator that powers the electric drive cutting units. In comparison with previous models, the alternator has increased to 100 amps, improving the overall efficiency of the machine. The new alternator increases the amperage available for the reel circuit while maintaining the exceptional fuel efficiency the E-Cut Hybrids have become known for. And, with improved radiator fan cooling-to-speed ratios on all 2011 model riding greens mowers, the overall noise levels have decreased even more for both operators and bystanders.
These updates make the 2500B and E-Cut Hybrid mowers the best solution for customers who are looking for superior cut quality, reduced leak points, improved fuel usage and quieter sound levels.
Trim and Surrounds Mower improvements
The new tire options of smooth or ultra trac add even more versatility to the 7400 TerrainCut™ and the 7200 PrecisionCut™ Trim and Surrounds Mowers. Already standard on the 8000 E-Cut Fairway Mower, these tires are ideal for customers operating in flat areas and for those who want to minimize tire marking in newly seeded rye grasses or areas with heights of cut below a half inch or 13 millimeters.
Bunker Rake improvements
Both the 1200A and 1200 Hydro bunker rakes feature updated fuel systems that meet new CARB and EPA requirements for 2011. The 1200A also features a new engine that increases displacement from 286 cc to 351 cc, and provides 9.5 hp. In addition to meeting industry regulations and requirements, these updated models continue to offer excellent performance while maximizing machine uptime.
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity."
For more information, visit John Deere at its worldwide website at www.JohnDeere.com.
"John Deere announced model year improvements on a number of golf course products, including the greens mower, trim and surrounds mower and bunker rake product lines.
"The updates we've made to some of our marquee products are designed to meet the needs of superintendents and their crews," said Mike Koppen, group marketing manager, John Deere Golf. Many of these updates, in fact, come directly from the customer feedback we regularly employ to ensure our customers have what they need to handle the obstacles they face on a daily basis."
Greens Mower improvements
The popular 2500E E-Cut™ Hybrid Riding Greens Mowers have a new alternator that powers the electric drive cutting units. In comparison with previous models, the alternator has increased to 100 amps, improving the overall efficiency of the machine. The new alternator increases the amperage available for the reel circuit while maintaining the exceptional fuel efficiency the E-Cut Hybrids have become known for. And, with improved radiator fan cooling-to-speed ratios on all 2011 model riding greens mowers, the overall noise levels have decreased even more for both operators and bystanders.
These updates make the 2500B and E-Cut Hybrid mowers the best solution for customers who are looking for superior cut quality, reduced leak points, improved fuel usage and quieter sound levels.
Trim and Surrounds Mower improvements
The new tire options of smooth or ultra trac add even more versatility to the 7400 TerrainCut™ and the 7200 PrecisionCut™ Trim and Surrounds Mowers. Already standard on the 8000 E-Cut Fairway Mower, these tires are ideal for customers operating in flat areas and for those who want to minimize tire marking in newly seeded rye grasses or areas with heights of cut below a half inch or 13 millimeters.
Bunker Rake improvements
Both the 1200A and 1200 Hydro bunker rakes feature updated fuel systems that meet new CARB and EPA requirements for 2011. The 1200A also features a new engine that increases displacement from 286 cc to 351 cc, and provides 9.5 hp. In addition to meeting industry regulations and requirements, these updated models continue to offer excellent performance while maximizing machine uptime.
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity."
For more information, visit John Deere at its worldwide website at www.JohnDeere.com.
Volvo's new Compact Excavator
Michael Piccoli
Owner
JM's Pro Landscaping
201-835-6597
mpiccoli@jmspro.com
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW UTV PLOWS
Boss just reviled their new type of plow, which is for use on UTV's.
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