Cat^®Pro Series Hydraulic Thumbs expand the versatility of Cat hydraulic excavators in the 311 through 329 model range and deliver high performance and exacting compatibility with today’s Cat excavators, buckets and couplers. Pro Series thumbs mount on the bucket pin and move along the same arc as the bucket edge, providing solid grip and precision as the bucket curls. The operator controls the thumb independently of the bucket to position it as needed for precise picking, sorting and material placement Continue reading

This fork is designed to safely move multiple car bodies, tractor trailers and other large, bulky payloads safely and securely.

Designed with auto salvage yards and car shredding operations in mind, Continue reading

Komatsu Ltd. has recently acquired the exclusive distribution rights for “Xcentric™ Ripper” attachments for use in rock breaking and demolition in 82 countries and regions of the world from Grado Cero Sistemas S.L. of Spain. During the first half period of FY2013, Komatsu is going to launch sales of nine models, Continue reading

Cat^® Demolition & Sorting Grapples are designed for the most rigorous applications, including building demolition, construction and demolition debris recycling, scrap recycling, solid waste transfer station loading, tree removal and retaining wall construction, as well as placing boulders, rip rap, concrete, blocks and other difficult-to-handle materials. These versatile, heavy-duty tools are capable of handling large volumes of material while providing the ability to sort through recyclable debris, thus enhancing recovery rates and reducing related costs for labor, transportation and landfill fees. Continue reading

MSP Aviation Inc., a premier quality manufacturer of products for the aerospace and defense industries, recently expanded by manufacturing products for the medical industry and is now in a new teaming agreement with Maddock Construction Equipment, LLC, to provide precision manufactured construction equipment. Continue reading

Caterpillar has added three new models to the E Series Hammer line—H140Es, H160Es and H180Es—for use on medium and large excavators. Cat^® E Series Hammers feature a rugged design for extended durability and solid reliability, and features such as automatic shut-off, silencing and vibration buffering make them easy on the operator. The E Series Hammers are designed to be field serviceable with common hand tools to keep them operating at peak performance. Continue reading

The Horizon is a 100 size loader that combines smoothness and precision with high lift capacity. It mounts easily to trucks or railroad flatbeds for easy transportation, and has a continuous rotation along with other options. Continue reading

After a year in design and development, Anvil Attachments has debuted its latest product offering, a completely self-contained, diesel powered hydraulic scrap grapple.

Anvil’s diesel hydraulic scrap grapple is intended for material handling from ships and barges where hydraulics or electricity are not options. The diesel hydraulic orange peel scrap grapple is completely self-contained and self-powered, and easily attaches to any crane that can support the weight. It is suited for handling a wide range of products including scrap, stone blocks, rip-rap, and pig iron. Continue reading

Gilbert GM Series Grader-Mowers are brush cutter heads that attaches to the side of a motor grader for roadside maintenance. This head is well suited to forestry and municipal roads. This patented concept cuts vegetation as opposed to mulching it. This is a more productive operation with speeds four times than other application and 10 times lower operating costs. This allows the user to cover more mileage with the same or even less budget. Continue reading

Bobcat Company, a leader in compact equipment attachments, has added more versatility to their attachment lineup with the rebar bender attachment. Continue reading

Yanmar America, and Woods Equipment Company announced this week the formation of a strategic partnership.  Under the terms of the agreement, Yanmar will market and distribute Woods attachments through their nationwide dealer network. The product offering covers a line of agriculture and landscape equipment compatible with Yanmar tractor sizes ranging from 24hp to 49hp. The attachment line includes cutters, finish mowers, snow blowers, and assorted scrapers, discs, rakes, post hole diggers, stump grinders and blades. All equipment will be branded “Yanmar.” Continue reading

JB Attachments Limited, a New Zealand-based innovator of high-quality earthmoving attachments, and Woods Equipment Company, a North American leader in the design and manufacturing of construction and agricultural attachments and implements, recently announced the formation of a strategic partnership.  Under the terms of the agreement, Woods will market and distribute JBA’s patented variable center coupler through their U.S. and Canadian dealer network. The product line fits machine classes from two to 45 metric tons and will be co-branded “Woods Variable Coupler by JB Attachments.” Continue reading

Bobcat Company continues to bring customers innovative products and systems that expand the versatile capabilities of their compact equipment. The new Bobcat® Asphalt Preservation Tools (APT) system provides asphalt paving contractors and government customers with an innovative system that is powered by Bobcat loaders for cost-effective repairs that minimize traffic disruption. Continue reading

Designed with a unique tooth pattern that distributes the cutting action evenly, the Terex® Texoma Spiral Bullet Tooth Auger offers digger derrick operators powerful production in virtually all ground conditions. In many cases, a digger derrick equipped with this auger can drill in conditions that previously required a pressure digger. Continue reading

Volvo Construction Equipment’s supplier relationship with Steelwrist for the supply of Tiltrotators is being extended to excavator quick couplers.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) recently announced the extension of its business relation with Steelwrist for the supply of factory-fitted Tiltrotators for Excavators to include the supply of innovative excavator quick couplers.  Steelwrist’s new quick coupler technology is designed to always maintain the attachment in a safe position even if the operator should fail in the connection procedure. The development of this new quick coupler technology is based on the increasing quality and safety demands in standards and from markets. Continue reading

Anvil Attachments, a Slaughter, Louisiana manufacturer of buckets and grapples has been recognized by International Bulk Journal (IBJ), winning the “Best Grab” category in the publication’s 2012 awards.   Five Finalists were selected by an independent judging panel from more than 100 individual category entries, 28 different countries, and all five continents. The companies that made the shortlist were, Credeblug of Spain, Guven Machine and Grab, Turkey, SMAG (Peiner) , Germany, Verstegen, Netherlands and Anvil Attachments. Continue reading

CMW Screeners recently announced the introduction of its newest and most powerful series of portable soil screeners, the XL series. Continue reading

Northshore Manufacturing, the producer of Builtrite Handlers and Attachments, recently introduced a 10 yard, 6 Tine Orange Peel Grapple.   The model 6TSG-1000 Grapple is fully self contained and designed for loading and unloading ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from ships and barges, in various dock side applications.  Key features include: Continue reading

Doosan has outfitted its new hydraulic breakers, the DXB130H and DXB190H, with a new energy recovery system the company says increases strike power by capturing the piston’s rebound energy. Continue reading

ESCO Corporation, a leading global provider of wear parts and attachments for the mining and construction industries, recently announced that it has developed a new hydraulic coupler that gives machine operators a simple connection to attachments and provides enhanced site safety. Continue reading

Rotobec manufactures a versatile line of high-quality, truck-mount and stationary mount loaders. All loaders have rotations with continuous rotation or limited rotation as required by the application and are fully customizable with options such as cabs, heaters and AC and telescopic booms. These loaders are tough, without unnecessary weight. Continue reading

CMW Attachments Wins Contract For Large Excavator Buckets From Carolina Wrecking

CMW Attachments recently announced it has been awarded a contract by Carolina Wrecking Inc. of Columbia, South Carolina for two new 54″ Severe Duty Excavator Buckets for their Komatsu PC-300LC excavators. Continue reading

Sheyenne Tooling and Manufacturing has introduced its new 600CT snowblower for compact tractors. It features the industry’s first concentric-axis design, meaning the impeller and auger rotate on the same shaft to improve performance and reduce maintenance concerns. Continue reading

Komatsu Ltd. has recently announced that Komatsu Forest AB, a wholly owned subsidiary, is going to acquire Log Max AB and Log Max, Inc. Continue reading

Allied Construction Products, LLC has announced the addition of the AMS Series Mobile Shears to their full-product line.

These all-new new Allied AMS Series Mobile Shears are specifically designed and built for scrap processing, industrial contracting and demolition applications. Allied’s newest full-product line addition, the AMS Series Mobile Shears are available four models (AMS-30, AMS-40, AMS-50 and AMS-100) ranging from 721 tons to 1,446 tons of cutting force. Continue reading

The Rotobec Tie Bundle Grapple was designed to increase efficiency during the maintenance and building of railroads. Continue reading

Helac, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment attachments, today announced the grand opening of their new Eastern Region Manufacturing and Customer Service Center located in Greeneville, TN. Gary Anderson, Manager of the new Facility, will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing and operations. The new facility is centrally located in the Eastern half of the United States and will allow Helac to respond quickly to customers needs and reduce both manufacturing lead time and transit time to the customers. Continue reading

Attachments are the business end of all construction equipment and they are crucial to machine performance.   Replacement becomes necessary when the attachment wears out or when job requirements change.  Buying a used attachment often makes good economic sense especially when the cost of a new attachment approaches or exceeds the value of the base machine.   However, selecting a used attachment can be tricky and you certainly don’t want to end up with someone else’s problem.    Here are six common sense suggestions to consider when purchasing any attachment, new or used:

1. Compatibility with your machine. To function properly, the attachment must be compatible with your machine. There are several aspects to compatibility: a) The attachment must have sufficient strength to withstand the forces exerted by the host machine.   b) The attachment must be within a size and weight range that will allow the machine to operate to its full capability.  For example, a bucket that is too large and/or too heavy may cause your machine to be unstable and slow down cycle times. c) The attachment’s hydraulic system, if so equipped, must be compatible with the machine’s hydraulic output. If your machine is not equipped with a control package including pumps, valves and lines to the attachment, these items will need to be purchased and installed. d) The lugging on the attachment, whether set up for a pin-on connection or quick coupler, must match your machine.   Most attachment manufacturers or their local distributors can provide information about machine compatibility. Continue reading

Looking for a way to quickly and easily pull posts or remove trees?  Check out the new Tree & Post Grapple from Sidney Manufacturing. Continue reading

The VTN Rotobec SB Screening Bucket is an innovative product that screens material with an oscillating movement. Continue reading

The wide tine setting and unique clamp design on the Werk-Brau Pipe Grapple Forks make this attachment ideal for bulk handling long pipe as well as wide and small diameter. These Pipe Grapple Forks also come with adjustable fork tines for added control. Continue reading

Rotobec has announced the addition of a light duty series to their clamshell bucket line.  These buckets are ideal for light material such as grain, wood chips etc, and are available in sizes from Continue reading

The new Blue Diamond open front brush cutter is based on the current 4 blade extreme duty brush cutter but uses an open front design with a heavy duty push bar. Continue reading