The New Case 650L Crawler Dozer

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Case Construction Equipment today has announced the addition of the 650L to its crawler dozer line. The new Case 650L crawler dozer delivers more performance, a lower overall operating height and weight, and superior maintenance features that boost productivity. The machine is ideal for residential job sites and confined commercial work areas.

The 650L retains the superior features of the Case crawler dozer line, such as hydrostatic drive, a comfortable operator compartment, two undercarriage options and superior maintainability.

The 650L delivers 74 net horsepower (55 kW) through a Tier 3-certified, four-cylinder, 4.5-liter turbocharged Case Family IV engine with electronic fuel injection for maximum fuel efficiency and easier starts in cold weather. A high-pressure common-rail injection system delivers excellent combustion. A charge air cooler reduces emissions and provides a cleaner and more efficient fuel burn.

The lower operating height allows the 650L to work around low overhangs, while its lighter weight is ideal for work in soft soil conditions. The shorter track means easier turning, making the machine extremely maneuverable on the job site. The compact size also makes the crawler dozer easy to transport from job to job.

Source: Case Construction Equipment

Hay Bales Communicate Data Through New Holland CropID Technology

New Holland Agriculture recently launched CropID, an individual bale identification system for large square balers.

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According to New Holland, using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, the CropIDTM system gathers detailed information about each separate bale and stores it in a microchip that attaches to the twine. This innovation enables commercial growers to uniquely tag and sort bales based on a wide range of criteria, so that shipments or storage can be arranged according to the hay types that best meet the clients' needs.

Identifying quality, moisture content, or other characteristics of specific bales is now a simple process, allowing growers to easily decide which bales are the best match for specific customers, or need to be set aside for further curing.

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"The wealth of data provided by the CropIDTM system offers a vast array of benefits that have a great value to both the farmer selling the bale and the customer purchasing it," said Michael Cornman, New Holland Dairy & Livestock Marketing Segment Leader. "The system provides accurate documentation of bales for resale, the exact weight of bales for loading and shipping purposes, the ability to monitor and manage inventory via computer, and it provides customized records for customers."

Source: New Holland

John Deere Launches New D-Series Skid Steers and CTLs With Customer-Inspired Features

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The introduction of John Deere's new D-Series skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs) is the culmination of years of careful research and a partnership with skid steer owners and operators from around the world – all to ensure D-Series operators have the comfort, features and performance needed to do their best work.

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"We've listened to what customers told us they wanted in skid steer and compact track loaders, and we've responded with nine new models that incorporate their suggestions," said Gregg Zupancic, Deere's product marketing manager for skid steers and compact track loaders.

One of the most dramatic differences in the D-Series is the cab. "Customers have been asking us for more comfortable cabs similar to those found on larger pieces of Deere equipment, so we've introduced an all-new operating environment," Zupancic said.

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As a result of further customer suggestions, Deere's D-Series contains several industry firsts. "Operators asked us why they can't get more 'big machine' features in skid steers and CTLs, in addition to the bigger, more comfortable cab," Zupancic explained. "We think they're right and that's why we've responded with items like the auto idle, an optional reversing hydraulic fan, and an innovative V-Plenum cooling system that provides significantly more cooling capacity and performance."

Source: John Deere