January 2026 Vol. 81 No. 1
New Products
New products for underground utility and construction work
Vermeer
Vermeer now puts equipment management in the palm of your hand. Vermeer launched the VermeerOne mobile application, now available for download on iOS and Android devices. The app extends comprehensive equipment management to smartphones and tablets, allowing equipment owners to manage their machines from anywhere with access to operator manuals, warranty information, machine locations, performance metrics and direct connection to their Vermeer dealer.
"Since launching VermeerOne earlier this year, we've received tremendous feedback from equipment owners who appreciate having centralized access to their machine data and dealer support," said Brianne Schulte, Vermeer vice president of strategy, risk, information technology and financial planning. "Equipment owners told us they want this information at their fingertips wherever they work. The mobile application delivers on that need by bringing VermeerOne capabilities to smartphones and tablets, providing the flexibility to monitor equipment from the job site, manage fleets on the road or check machine status during downtime.”
For machines equipped with telematics, users gain additional capabilities including operational status updates, fault code alerts and detailed analytics to optimize equipment utilization. These insights help owners make data-driven decisions to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, the app works seamlessly with existing accounts. Current users can sign in with their credentials to access information immediately. New users can create an account through the app or contact their dealer for assistance.
Komatsu
Komatsu has introduced the new PC365LC-11 multifunction plus excavator to the North American market. It features a refreshed exterior design, an enhanced operator cab, and several new standard and optional features built and optimized for the North American construction market.
The PC365LC-11 is the only excavator in its class featuring an innovative electric swing system with “boom-up” power assist. The dedicated electric swing motor improves swing speeds and operational efficiency, reducing cycle times in multifunction applications delivering up to a 15 percent increase in productivity. The ultracapacitor stores an additional 70 electric horsepower for acceleration when the engine is in ultra-low idle for instantaneous power to the work equipment on demand.
The ultra-low idle state reduces fuel consumption by up to 20 percent, extending runtimes and lowering total cost of ownership. All electrical energy used in this system is generated during normal operation and stored in the ultracapacitor — no external charging needed. Without the need for hydraulic power for swing operations, this power is fully available for the boom, arm and bucket cylinders. Optimizing hydraulic flow further reduces digging cycle times and reduces work equipment lag, enabling smoother operation in multifunction applications. These features also make the PC365LC-11 significantly quieter.
Compared to the previous model, this workhorse brings new features and enhancements across three key areas: operator experience, technology and attachment flexibility:
Greater operator comfort for long shifts: A new premium heated air-suspension operator seat features a high leather back, improved cushioning and multiple adjustments. New proportional joysticks offer an intuitive, ergonomic feel that is easy to use, helping reduce operator fatigue and wrist stress.
Technology that gets the job done: The KomVision camera system comes as standard and provides a real-time bird’s-eye view of the machine and its surroundings to help improve situational awareness that drives Komatsu’s mission of zero harm. An optional Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance kit can be factory-installed. This system provides operators in the field and managers in the office access to 3D design and topography data that help drive work accuracy, control load volumes and promote optimized operations.
Efficient, fast and versatile attachment operation: The tool control system is standard for machine configurations with an additional hydraulic piping line, which allows operators to configure and store flow rates/target pressures for multiple attachments. Attachment information is displayed on the in-cab monitor interface. This system improves efficiency, precision and performance by enabling quick switching between attachments with accurate, preconfigured hydraulic settings tailored to each tool. Optional hydraulic quick coupler piping can be factory-installed for quick, easy attachment of tools, such as the Lehnhoff quick coupler system.
GMP
General Machine Products (GMP) introduced the Fiber Blowing Workstation, a portable workbench tailored for professional use with GMP fiber blowers and splicing tasks. It features a spacious workspace, combining durability and convenience in a compact, foldable design.
Features
- Comfortable standing height worktable.
- Easily secure GMP Tools Cable Blowers with Hold Down Kit attachment to top of table.
- Lift assist piston saves your back by doing the heavy lifting for you.
- Fully collapsible position allows workstation to lay flat for easy maneuverability (with or without blower remaining attached to tabletop) and simplified truck bed storage.
- Airless off-road tires make your cable blowers roll from pavement to grass and everything between, simply and with less strain.
- Multi-Purpose Tray Mounts battery to run electric blowers off GMP Tools Jobsite Battery and KLEIN TOOLS Modbox.
- KLEIN TOOLS Modbox Rail System Integration for use with all Klein Tools Rail Accessories.
General Machine Products, a family-owned business located in Suburban Philadelphia, Pa., manufactures a wide range of products for the telecommunications, power utility and cable television industries, and the contractors who serve them.
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