Better Roads Digital Magazine
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KOMATSU AMERICA A better crawler dozer The D155AX-7 crawler dozer from Komatsu America is powered by a SAA6D140E Tier 4 Interim (Tier 4i) engine rated at 354 net horsepower. Komatsu says it matched the dozer's automatic transmission with the engine to achieve exceptional productivity while maintaining the same fuel economy as the model it replaces. The dozer has an operating weight of 87,100 pounds and features the SigmaDozer blade with a new auto-blade pitch function. Standard features on the new cab include a 15-percent larger heated air-ride seat, cab mounts that reduce shocks and vibration, a 7-inch LCD monitor that displays machine information, and a rearview monitoring system. The dozer is equipped with the Kom- trax fleet monitoring system Write 38 on reader card. TELOGIS Fleet management software Telogis says its new Fleet 9 GPS-based fleet management software features new configuration capabilities that make usability and reporting intuitive. It boasts new asset security and management features. The software supports a variety of vehicle and equipment types, and integrates seamlessly with Telogis Route, Telogis Progression and Telogis Mobile to provide strategic routing, real- time work order management, telematics and mobile integration on a single platform. Write 39 on reader card MULTIQUIP Tier 4i portable power generators Multiquip's new line of WhisperWatt 150 to 400 (kVA) silent generators has advanced Tier 4i engines on select models. The portable power generators are fueled by advanced diesel engines that include diesel particulate filters, as well as a cooled EGR system and air-to-air aftercooling. The generators are also variable geometric turbocharged. Write 40 on reader card TRIMBLE Tracks earthworks and compaction Trimble's version 2.3 of its Web-based construction application – VisionLink software powered by Trimble – integrates asset and fleet management services with new 3D Project Monitoring functionality and production output tools. The software combines earthmoving, grading, finishing, compaction and asset and fleet management operations into one application. It allows contractors to track earthworks and compaction progress remotely, combining information in one place. Write 41 on reader card. DOOSAN INFRACORE Improved performance Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment says its new DA40 articulated dump truck is the first in a new family of Doosan ADTs offering increased engine power and torque, higher payloads, lower fuel consumption, enhanced operator comfort and faster travel speeds. The truck offers a 10-percent increase in engine power and an 8-percent decrease in fuel consumption compared to previous MT41 models. The truck offers a 22-percent increase in gross torque to 1,750 pound- feet at 1,300 rpm. The new transmission has eight forward speeds and four reverse speeds, as well as a top speed of 36 mph. The truck has an increased body capacity of 31.9 cubic yards, and the payload has been boosted to 40 metric tons. A new hydro-gas front suspension ensures a smooth ride. Independent front suspension allows free movement on one side without movement on the other side, providing maximum ground contact and shock absorption. The articulation hinge is positioned behind the turning ring to provide equal weight distribution and ensure maximum front wheel contact with the ground. Write 42 on reader card Better Roads January 2012 41b