Pit & Quarry • April 2024 • CUTTING EDGE

DEVELON expanded its attachment offering with the launch of its HB series hydraulic breakers in North America. The series includes two models: the HB06H and HB15FH. According to the company, the breakers are engineered for high performance, durability and easy maintenance in applications such as aggregates. The HB06H and HB15FH are compatible with Develon’s DX62R-7 and DX63-7 mini excavators, the DX140LC-7 and DX140LCR-7 crawler excavators, and the DX140W-7 wheeled excavator. Develon says the breakers feature high-quality materials and components, ensuring long lifespans. The breakers’ durability is enhanced through a heat treatment process, the company adds. na.develon-ce.com

CATERPILLAR unveiled two technology package upgrades for its medium dozer line. Formerly ARO with Assist, the Cat Assist with ARO suite of features will be included as a standard feature on Cat D4, D5, D6, D6 XE and D7 models. Additionally, the company says a new Cat Grade with 3D Ready option provides more flexibility for customers upgrading to Cat Grade with 3D on D4, D5 and D6 dozer models. Now standard, Cat Assist with ARO ensures every new Cat D4 to D7 dozer is equipped with the suite of Assist features that can easily be upgraded to Cat Grade 3D. cat.com

JOHN DEERE introduced the 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier dozers, which were previously in the market as the 950K and 1050K. Now equipped with standard LEDs, John Deere says operator efficiency is improved in nighttime or low-light operations. Also helping to improve uptime, cold-weather hydraulic lines are specially tailored for operations in cold climates. Additionally, the company’s Operator Presence System ensures an operator is present in the seat of the cab – with the seat belt fastened – before the parking break can be released. Both dozer models also feature a heated and ventilated seat option, which is air suspended with adjustment controls for optimal ergonomics. johndeere.com

A new heavy-duty scalping screen joins the Guardian lineup of horizontal screens at SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES. The new scalping screen handles a maximum feed size of 18 in., surpassing Superior’s medium-duty predecessor that maxes out at 14 in. The heavy-duty scalping screen is equipped with a perforated top deck, or punch plate, and it’s made of 3/4-in. AR steel. A slight slope facilitates the movement of feed material for efficient screening, the company adds. superior-ind.com