Effective January 1, 2017, Wek-Brau is taking over the sales and distribution of the Helac PowerGrip buckets. Werk-Brau has been manufacturing the PowerGrip buckets for Helac for a number of years now and has been drop shipping to customers. The product you will receive on future orders will be exactly the same as before. The only thing changing is where you order the PowerGrip bucket. Continue reading

MB Crusher recently went through an ISO 9001 recertification audit, in which the company’s product quality and production management was considered. At the end of the evaluation, MB received a score of 5 out of 5 for the ISO 9001:2008 recertification. Continue reading

MB Crusher turns mobile plants into one-machine operation

People often say go big or go home. MB Crusher America, Inc. is going big this year at ConExpo 2017. The company will be crushing and screening with an excavator and skid loader, turning each equipment into its own one-machine mobile plant. Continue reading

Worksaver, Inc. offers two new large rectangular bale squeeze models for handling large wrapped or unwrapped rectangular bales, the SSBS-48D and GLBS-48D. Continue reading

Brokk®, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote controlled demolition machines, introduces the MC200 Multi Cutter to expand smaller Brokk models’ versatility for contractors in steel cutting applications. The one-of-a-kind steel cutting attachment, manufactured by Brokk’s sister company, Darda®, offers a high power-to-weight ratio and sleek, compact design. Continue reading

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Rarely does a skid steer owner use only a bucket. The auxiliary hydraulic capabilities of a skid steer are one of the features that make it extremely versatile, and having a good understanding of the output you will need is important when you spec a machine. How much power is too much power, and how much power do your attachments need? In this article we’ll look at common hydraulic systems and how each matches up to attachment demand. Continue reading

Worksaver, Inc. offers the new bucket mount 36-Series Snow Pushers, designed to quickly connect to a wide choice of buckets on tractor loaders. These clamp-on snow pushers attach in minutes as they slide over and under the bucket’s cutting edge and are secured in place with two chain and turnbuckle assemblies. Continue reading

Caterpillar Attachments has added a Bale Grab work tool for Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders, and Compact Wheel Loaders having a universal, skid-steer-type interface. The versatile Bale Grab can grasp, carry, and place round or square baled material, without damaging either the wrapper or the bale. Continue reading

Caterpillar Attachments now offers a Performance Series flat-floor bucket designed specifically for Cat^® M and K Series small wheel loaders. The new flat-floor buckets are general purpose buckets that incorporate a specially designed long floor and a rear cutting edge to provide optimum results and productivity when performing light grading or back-dragging—while retaining all the premium loading-characteristic of the Performance Series. Continue reading

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Hydraulic breakers—and the carriers that run them—are critical pieces of equipment on any job site, and the technologies incorporated into both have improved quite a bit over the years. But even the most modern, high-performance breakers can increase the wear and tear on an excavator or other carrier machine. Continue reading

Worksaver, Inc has introduced the new 42” SARG® (Sweep Action Rock Grapple) for mini skid steers / compact tool carriers for handling rocks, brush, logs, stumps, debris, scraps and more.  Continue reading

NPK’s series of Hydraulic Hammer Service Instructionals cover several topics covering operation, setup, maintenance and repair of NPK hydraulic hammers. Continue reading

A new Straight Snow Push without Trip is now available for Cat^® skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, multi terrain loaders, and compact wheel loaders. Designed for moving snow in a range of applications, the new snow push is available in 8-, 10-, and 12-foot widths (2.4-, 3- and 3.6-m) and features a bolt-on rubber cutting edge that is reversible. Continue reading

Hydraulic excavator attachment and mobile crushing equipment specialists ShearForce Equipment hosted their first ever Demo Day on Friday, October 21 in Abbotsford, BC. Guests were invited to see first-hand and test out the latest in crushing and demolition equipment technologies. Continue reading

This winter, skid steers, compact track loaders or compact wheel loaders are capable of tackling even more projects on the job site with the John Deere Snow Utility V-Blades, the latest additions to the John Deere Worksite Pro™ attachment lineup.
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Philippi-Hagenbuch’s exclusive design technology, Predictive Load™, gives customers HiVol® Load Profiled® truck bodies optimized for maximum payload in their unique operation conditions. The Load Profiled system considers the materials to be hauled, types and sizes of equipment loading the material, and haul cycles to provide accurate real-world analysis of the loads. Continue reading

As a newcomer to MINExpo, the American subsidiary of MB Crusher in Italy gave live performances of its crushing attachment and displayed a drum cutter and screening attachment designed for loaders at its booth. This was the first time the subsidiary displayed its drum cutter and loader screening attachment product lines at an exhibition.

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John Deere is expanding its lineup of easy-to-use Worksite Pro™ attachments with the new grading-heel buckets. Specially designed for the new Small-Frame G-Series skid steers (312GR, 314G, 316GR, 318G) and compact track loader (CTL) (317G), the grading-heel bucket attachments are ideal for customers performing final grading applications. Continue reading

The Cat^® LatchFree^® Dipper System is the first successful solution to the most common cause of rope shovel downtime. The system replaces the standard maintenance-intensive latch assembly with a durable steel link assembly mounted to the dipper back. The key to the design is the geometry of the locking mechanism. Continue reading

Switching buckets has never been easier with the new John Deere hydraulic coupler (16GE23) for compact excavators. Operators are no longer required to exit the cab to switch buckets, so site clearing can continue with high productivity and minimal interruptions. Continue reading

The Kenco Pipe Hook was originally designed specifically for the lifting, moving, and setting of concrete pipe and has since become the leader in the pipe-handling market. With such great success, comes a new “addition” that aims to add more versatility for higher productivity on the jobsite. Continue reading

A new line of Cat^® tilt buckets is available for Cat crawler-excavator models 311-325 and for wheel excavator models M314–M322. The new buckets, available in both pin-on and coupler configurations, hydraulically tilt 45 degrees from vertical, right and left, to provide added capability when working on angled surfaces or performing precise grading. Continue reading

New Lube System Features Indeco Supreme 1000 Extra Heavy Duty Breaker Grease to Dramatically Increase Hammer Longevity, Productivity and Reduce Maintenance Costs

Continuing its “smart-growth” strategy of identifying, evaluating and delivering new, value-added product innovations that provide quantifiable business value to the construction and demolition industries, Indeco North America, a leading provider of hydraulic breakers, compactors, steel shears, crushers and pedestal booms for demanding demolition, mining, recycling and road construction applications, today launched the LUBEMAXXTM automatic greasing system for hydraulic breakers.
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Philippi-Hagenbuch has announced the release of its new Material Spreader Body, designed primarily for mining but with benefits in a variety of applications, including construction, aggregates, quarries and landfills. The Material Spreader provides a safe and efficient solution for mine haul road maintenance. Continue reading

Helac Corporation, a leading manufacturer of hydraulic rotary actuators and construction equipment attachments, has announced the addition of Dan Rice as the International Sales Manager for the Rotary Actuators Division. Continue reading

CASE Construction Equipment has introduced a new line of six heavy- and light-duty sectional snow pushers compatible with both current and older model wheel loaders, skid steers, compact track loaders and backhoes. Continue reading

Blue Diamond Attachments is set to release the new Severe Duty Brush Cutter by mid summer. The testing has been wrapped up and a small production run is in motion now to streamline the actual assembly process. Continue reading

Bobcat Company has expanded its utility vehicle attachment versatility with the new 62-inch landplane attachment, available on 2015 Model Year (MY) 3650 utility vehicles. Continue reading

Cutting Grass and Brush, How can I be sure I am getting the right tools for the job?

Whether you are a dealer working on a machine deal or a user that is seeking out the best bang for their buck, this dilemma always comes up: Should I buy a brush cutter attachment that will cut down six inch trees or one that will cut through tall grass with ease?
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The new Vacuworx SS 2 Vacuum Lifting System introduces yet another application for your skid steer—vacuum lifting.  One of the most versatile construction tools available, skid steers are utilized by contractors of all sizes and across all trades.  Now with the SS 2, your skid steer becomes part of a system that can lift steel plate, saw cut concrete, granite and marble slabs, landscape pavers and other materials faster, safer and smarter than ever before! Continue reading

Paladin Attachments, a leading manufacturer of coupler systems and attachment tools, has expanded its Bradco Pallet Fork offering to include new Walk-Thru Pallet Forks, featuring an open design Continue reading

Work in a more stable environment with Pierce Straddlecarrier. Continue reading

Winkle Industries, America’s innovation leader in engineered material handling solutions, has introduced a practical and enhanced means to protect lifting magnet power cables. Continue reading

Completely portable design.  Rechargeable battery with 8 hour run time.  Rugged lightweight construction.  Up to 2,200 lb lift capacity! Continue reading

Demolition is more powerful and efficient than ever with the new John Deere Hydraulic Hammer attachments (HH20C, HH40C, HH60C and HH80C) for skid steers, compact track loaders (CTLs) and compact excavators. Continue reading