Wheel loaders
Caterpillar has added three new models to the M Series lineup: 910, 914, and 920, the latter replacing the 918M. New options are available, and certain features available only as options on former models are now standard. All the new models are available in a high-lift configuration, and the 914 and 920 are available in an aggregate-handling configuration.
Caterpillar
www.cat.com
Equipment technology
John Deere’s new technology offerings include obstacle intelligence, SmartWeigh, SmartAttach and a new scraper earthmoving productivity system.
John Deere
www.deere.ca
Irrigation controller
The new X2 irrigation controller from Hunter comes with the option to add Wi-Fi for remote management. The unit allows familiar A, B, C style programming, with a module to enable Wi-Fi control when needed. Four-, six-, eight-, or 14-zone outdoor-rated models are available, with convenient backlit display and five-ft. power cord. It can be operated up to 1,000 ft. away with a Roam remote, or two miles away with a Roam XL remote.
Hunter
www.hunterindustries.com
Equipment lineup
The Hyundai introduces the HL930A wheel loader, HX210A crawler excavator, HX85A compact excavator. These new machines feature Cummins Performance Series engines, which achieve compliance with the international Stage 5 emissions control standard.
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas
www.hceamericas.com
New technology for brushless tools
Dewalt announces Power Detect Technology included exclusively on four new 20V Max XR Brushless Tools. These include a 7-in. circular saw, reciprocating saw, 5-in. angle grinder and hammer drill. Newly developed electronics in tools with Power Technology can identify battery the tool is paired with and adjust power output accordingly.
Dewalt
www.dewalt.ca
Milling and stabilizing attachments
Loegering Power Attachments introduces the ST Series stabilizing and milling skid-steer and compact track loader attachments. Made up of the ST1000 and ST600, the ST Series provides users the ability to complete milling and stabilizing applications with the same tool.
Loegering Power Attachments
www.loegeringpower.com
Battery chargers
Dewalt announces the 12 Amp Fast Charger and 6 Amp Charger. The 12 Amp Fast Charger has the highest charge rate supporting the Dewalt 20V Max and Flexvolt lithium ion battery systems, charging to 80 per cent capacity in under 45 minutes, the company says.
Dewalt
www.dewalt.ca
Articulated loaders
Bobcat launches small articulated loader line, including the L23 and L28. These loaders are sized to fit into backyards and offer impressive lifting capacity. They are ideal for landscaping, tree care, tree removal and snow removal tasks, Bobcat says.
Bobcat
www.bobcat.com
Hopper spreaders
SnowEx introduces the Helixx stainless steel hopper spreaders. The spreaders feature the Helixx material delivery system, an innovative design that helps optimize material flow, the company says.
Snow Ex
www.snowexproducts.com