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Komatsu Introduces Pc138uslc-8 Excavator 13/03/2008
Komatsu were busy this year at the ConExpo 2008 show in Las Vegas in March. As well as unveiling the new PC270LC-8 hydraulic excavator, they also introduced the PC138USLC-8 short tail swing excavator. Komatsu have released an excavator that is a powerful, technology and comfort driven machine with long-term reliability. The excavator has a net horsepower of 92 hp and an operating weight of 31,107 to 23,568 pounds. The engine improves on the PC138USLC-2 with increased power and lower emissions. The Komatsu engine performance uses an electronic multi-staged fuel injection system and isochronous control that maintains engine speed during heavy loads. The engine meets the EPA Tier 3 emission ...

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Bad Weather Means Dangerous Conditions For Construction Platforms 12/03/2008
With spring storms approaching and 2008 already proving to be an interesting time for weather it is important to check all height equipment. In the U.K. where they are experiencing severe weather storms, the Health & Safety Executive issued warnings to construction companies to prevent any major or fatal accidents by checking the safety of construction equipment, like platforms that operate at a height. Mark Cottriall the Principal Construction Inspector for Lancashire and Cumbria said it is extra important to check safety of employees working outside or at height. Conttriall said, “Employers and workers need to reassess the increased risks of what they are doing in light of the changed wea...

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Caterpillar Introduces The 315 D L Excavator 12/03/2008
Caterpillar has introduced the latest in its line of hydraulic excavators, the 315D L Excavator. This new excavator boasts high performance, easy to operate, and delivers 5 percent more horsepower and 8 percent more lift capacity features than the 315C L which it is replacing. The new 115 horsepower engine meets the US EPA Tier 3 emissions and comes with hydraulic pressures that boost perfomance and efficiency. The Catperillar excavator 315D L works very well as a versatile machine that can do many jobs with an economical installation of auxiliary hydraulic circuits. The Cat 315DL model also works on the same spacisous and comfortable cab that is usually found on the larger Caterpillar exca...

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Olympic Stadium Platform Ahead Of Schedule 11/03/2008
The 2012 Olympic Games stadium is three months ahead of schedule it was announced yesterday. Sir Robert McAlpine has announced the £500 million main stadium will be started at the end of May. The construction on the Stadium platform will be started first. The construction platform will be worked on at the same time as the podium level is created. Using recycled crushed concrete from other parts of the site, the project has been heralded for its efficiency.

The revolutionary stadium design which will be able to hold 80,000 people will mark a new turning point for stadium design. The area is being leveled into a platform for the stadium some parts of which will be nine meters below ...

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Komatsu Conexpo 2008 11/03/2008
At this years ConExpo 2008, Komatsu America Corp unveiled its latest addition to the excavator family. The PC270LC-8 hydraulic excavator comes with improved efficiency, operator comfort and fuel economy. The technology upgrades bring an ever more improved cab with operator comfort, low emission engine and improved fuel consumption. The Komatsu hydraulic excavator is used for general contracting and underground utilities installation. The PC270LC-8 has a powerful net horsepower of 187 hp and an operating weight of 65,336 to 67,393 pounds. It looks like Komatsu has done it again bringing powerful, hardworking body and innovative design with a highly efficient engine that uses advanced hydraul...

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Caterpillar Expands D Series Excavators 08/03/2008
The Caterpillar excavator range has been expanded with the latest addition of the three D Series mini hydraulic excavators that will join the highly respected Caterpillar excavator family. The 308D CR is a compact radius mini excavator that works in tight spaces and keeps productivity high with its compact radius design swing boom. The Cat 308 CR SB replaces the Cat 308 CR with an extra compact swing boom for even more versatility. The Cat mini excavators in the D-Series feature many of the best aspects of the C-Series models and also include many improvements. The newest Caterpillar excavator features 22 percent higher bucket forces and 10 percent higher stick forces, with a lift capacity...

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