Tag: mobile equipment

A case study done by Whittle Consulting for autonomous hauling systems provider Pronto presented the benefits of small autonomous trucks versus other autonomous and manned options. Photo: shaunl/E+/Getty Images

What’s next for autonomy with aggregates?

April 10, 2024 By P&Q Staff

While haulers may lead the industry’s transition, one technology leader says excavators and dozers could also go autonomous in the coming years.

The new P-Tier dozers from John Deere were upgraded with versatility and efficiency in mind. Photo: John Deere

John Deere releases next phase of P-Tier dozers

February 27, 2024 By Kevin Yanik

According to John Deere, the new 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier large dozers boast advanced visibility and safety features.

Elvaan Equipment Solutions offers the full line of Develon equipment. Photo: Develon

Develon expands partnership with Canadian dealer

February 27, 2024 By Kevin Yanik

Elvaan Equipment Solutions, which previously represented Develon in Toronto, is now a dealer for the company in central Ontario and Alberta.

Breakers can be mounted to a mobile carrier like an excavator, as well as to stationary boom systems attached to crushing equipment. Photo: P&Q Staff

Detailing MSHA’s recent mobile equipment rule

February 12, 2024 By Bill Doran and Margo Lopez

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) finalized its ruling on surface mobile equipment safety in December. Find out the key elements the rule covers.

The 444 G-Tier features JDLink in base, which enables access to service advisor remote and expert alerts, as well as support from trained technicians and access to replacement parts when needed. Photo: John Deere

Midsize loader debuts from John Deere

January 22, 2024 By Kevin Yanik

The new 444 G-Tier wheel loader caters to a segment of the construction market that values simplicity and reliability, according to John Deere.

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Mining fatalities totaled 40 in 2023

January 11, 2024 By Kevin Yanik

The total was the most in a single year industrywide since 2014, a year in which 46 miners died across the U.S.

RMS names vice president of aggregate

January 5, 2024 By Jack Kopanski

Ben Schmidtlein, who joined Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) in 2020, was named vice president of aggregate, a new position within the company.

Cemex utilizes a dozen 150-ton haul trucks per shift at its FEC Quarry in Miami. Photo: P&Q Staff

Final rule on mobile equipment emerges from MSHA

December 20, 2023 By Kevin Yanik

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) finalized its rule related to mobile equipment at surface mines and surface areas of underground sites.

Case dealer expands along Gulf Coast

December 7, 2023 By Jack Kopanski

With current locations in Mississippi and Louisiana, Lee Tractor, a Case Construction Equipment dealer, is expanding into the Florida panhandle and coastal Alabama.