Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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AGGREGATES MANAGER / August 2016 11 by Therese Dunphy | Editor-in-Chief | tdunphy@randallreilly.com ROLLOUTS Your complete guide to new and updated equipment and supplies in the aggregates industry. Crawler dozer boasts intelligent controls Komatsu America Corp. introduces the D39PXi-24 crawler dozer with first-to-last pass automatic dozing for more efficient production. Once engaged, the system automatically starts the cut and lowers the blade to grade in a typical dozing pass. If the load increases to a maximum, the blade automatically raises to minimize track slip to keep dozing productively. This is said to achieve up to 8-percent greater efficiency when moving material. In addition, a new standard, operator-selectable, automatic reverse grading mode enables auto- matic blade control while reversing to grade target surface. The dozer is powered by a 105-horsepower, tier 4 Final, SAAD953-7 engine. Komatsu | www.komatsuamerica.com Hybrid wheel loader offers efficiency, productivity John Deere says its 944K hybrid wheel load- er bolsters the bottom line by offering maxi- mized productivity and efficiency through its hybrid-electric drive system designed to lower daily operating costs. Coupled with a 536-horsepower Tier 4 Interim engine, the 10-cubic-yard loader is said to offer fuel savings over 9-cubic-yard loaders with con- ventional drivetrains. Its hybrid-electric drive recaptures energy while slowing the loader when the operator lets off the accelerator, lessening the load on the engine and reducing fuel consumption. Four modular, independent wheel drives with electronic trac- tion control allow it to thrive in rugged conditions. The bucket width of 12 feet and breakout force of 103,388 pounds enable quick work around hoppers and stockpiles. John Deere | www.johndeere.com New cone plant features automation, larger CSS Terex Minerals Processing Systems says its new, highly mobile CRC1150 portable cone plant features a new TC1150 cone crusher that uses high-efficiency roller bearings and boasts several advancements that enhance performance and functionality. New key features include automated cone controls and larger closed-side settings. The crusher is pow- ered by a 300-horsepower motor and drive-mounted on a rubber-isolated frame. The plant includes an oversize cone feed hopper extension with overflow chute, straight-line undercrusher conveyor, metal detector, and service platforms. Ease of maintenance features are said to include conveniently located grease banks and a ground access cone lubrication module. Terex Minerals Processing Systems | www.terexmps.com