Doosan’s new DX490LC-3 and DX530LC-3 excavators increase torque, digging force and lifting capacity

Amanda Bayhi - May 01, 2013

Doosan DX490LC-3 According to our sister site, Equipment World, Doosan’s new DX490LC-3 and DX530LC-3 excavators will replace the company’s DX480 and DX520 respectively, upgrading horsepower, lift capacity, bucket digging force, cooling and fuel efficiency. A six-cylinder Tier 4 interim engine gives the ...

Doosan introduces DX420LC-3 excavator

Amanda Bayhi - Apr 08, 2013

Our sister site, Equipment World, reported last week on Doosan’s new DX420LC-3 excavator for road building and site development. The machine is powered by a six-cylinder, 362-horsepower water-cooled diesel engine with a high-pressure common-rail design with direct fuel injection, electronic control ...

New Road Products

Better Roads Staff - Feb 07, 2013

Text INFO to 205-289-3789 or visit www.betterroads.com/info John Deere V-stick or joystick transmission controls John Deere has launched its 605K crawler loader as the latest in its K Series line. The machine features the manufacturer’s PowerTech 4.5-liter Interim Tier 4-certified/Stage IIIB diesel engine ...

New Road Products

Better Roads Staff - Nov 13, 2012

EDITOR'S PICK BOMAG Specially developed operator’s platform BOMAG’s BW100ADM-5 tandem vibratory roller features a specially developed operator’s platform that has a smaller diameter steering wheel, multifunctional travel lever, adjustable seat and circular instrumentation. Powered by a 20.2-horsepower water-cooled Kubota diesel engine, the roller ...

New Doosan DX300LC features performance enhancements with interim Tier 4 updates

Better Roads Staff - Jul 11, 2012

The Doosan DX300LC excavator combines performance and comfort enhancements with interim Tier 4 technologies. The DX300LC is powered by a 213 horsepower, 6-cylinder Doosan DL08K water-cooled diesel engine that has been optimized for use with a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) ...

Product Spotlight

Better Roads Staff - May 07, 2012

Anywhere. Anytime. Any Device. Dexter + Chaney has launched a new, web-based version of Spectrum Construction Software. According to company president John Chaney, “The newest version of Spectrum represents a significant re-investment in our existing product line and sets a new ...

Case: Full-sized excavator has increased fuel efficiency

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 23, 2012

Case Construction Equipment launched its new CX210C full-sized excavator at the World of Concrete in January. The company says the excavator achieves 160 net horsepower using Tier 4 Interim-certified cooled exhaust gas recirculation technology that burns cleaner while delivering superior ...

Doosan Infracore: Matches breaker frequency to ground conditions

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 23, 2012

$Doosan Infracore: Matches breaker frequency to ground conditions$

The DXB260H hydraulic breaker from Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment America features two-speed control of breaker frequency, which allows the operator to match the breaker frequency to the ground conditions. The 5,400-pound breaker is designed for use with excavators in the ...

Doosan DXB260H hydraulic breaker matches breaker frequency to ground conditions

Kerry Clines - Apr 23, 2012

The DXB260H hydraulic breaker from Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment America features two-speed control of breaker frequency, which allows the operator to match the breaker frequency to the ground conditions. The 5,400-pound breaker is designed for use with excavators in the ...

Parsons hires Sam Elters as road, highway leader

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 13, 2012

Parsons has hired Sam Elters as regional transportation director in Arizona and Nevada. In this position, he will be responsible for all road and highway projects in this region, and he will serve as the lead for major pursuits, including public-private ...

Michelin adds new Earthmover tire plant

Marcia Gruver Doyle - Apr 13, 2012

Michelin is breaking ground next week on a new Earthmover tire manufacturing plant in Anderson County, S.C. The company is also expanding its existing Earthmover tire facility in Lexington, S.C.The two projects represent a $750 million investment and will create ...

Major Wire selects new territory manager

Amanda Bayhi - Apr 13, 2012

Major Wire named Jerry Teague as its new territory manager for the south central United States and Puerto Rico.Teague will work directly with Major Wire authorized dealers and aggregate, mining and recycle customers in Arkansas, southern Illinois, eastern Kansas, Louisiana, ...