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Construction Equipment

Gradall’s new XL 3300 V wheeled excavator can dig at any side without outriggers

Beyond a new, more fuel efficient Tier 4 Final engine, Gradall has introduced an updated model of its XL 3300 wheeled excavator that also boasts an improved electrical system. The XL 3300 V is a 4×4 wheeled excavator capable of being driven up to 20 miles per hour both on and off pavement. Gradall says […]

November 29, 2017

Construction Equipment

Gradall intros XL 4100 V excavator; replaces Mercedes engine with Volvo

Gradall has designed its newest version of the XL 4100 hydraulic excavator to be more fuel efficient, while still achieving speeds of up to 60 mph on the road. The XL 4100 V excavator is powered by a 153-horsepower, Tier 4 Final Volvo Penta diesel engine, which achieves a 5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency […]

November 1, 2017

Dealers

Terramac adds C.N. Wood to expand North American dealer network

Crawler carrier manufacturer Terramac has added C.N. Wood to its North American dealer network to provide coverage in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “C.N. Wood is a long standing dealership with an experienced team, who’s dedicated to providing their customers with the best possible equipment, service and support,” says Terramac Director of Sales Matt Slater. “C.N. […]

April 6, 2017

Dealers

Southeastern Equipment focuses on service continuity, employee training to reach market-leading goal

Ohio-based Southeastern Equipment celebrates 60 years in business in 2017 and is setting a strong goal of becoming the top Case dealer in the U.S. this year. According to Heath Watton, vice president at Southeastern, the company is consistently a top five dealer for the manufacturer, but it is setting its sights higher. “We have […]

March 7, 2017

Dealers

Southeastern Equipment now offers sales through National IPA cooperative purchasing

Southeastern Equipment reports it has joined the National IPA governmental purchasing cooperative, which allows discounts for government, nonprofit or educational entities covering Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. Through the National IPA, “contracts are solicited, evaluated and awarded by a government entity that acts as the lead agency. Contracts utilize industry best practices, processes and procedures, […]

March 6, 2017

Technology

How to get the most out of all the latest excavator technology features

Excavators from 19- to 50-metric tons are brimming with technology, from electronic controls to hyper-adjustable seating. But, questions still abound about how this technology benefits the contractor, and especially how contractors can learn to get the most from these features.   A la mode Excavators have multiple modes, multiple names for those modes, and those modes provide […]

November 25, 2016

Dealers

Southeastern Equipment names Watton, Gourley VPs of operations

Southeastern Equipment, which carries multiple construction equipment brands, has named Heath Watton and Mickey Gourley as vice presidents responsible for daily operations for all of the company’s locations across Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Indiana. Watton joined Southeastern in 2003 as a salesman and most recently served as regional manager for Southeast Ohio. According to a […]

October 10, 2016

Construction Equipment

Gradall unveils the XL5200V: Newest telescoping tilt boom excavator boasts more compact counterweight design

With the introduction of the XL5200V crawler excavator, Gradall has taken the wraps off the largest machine in its entire fleet boasting upgraded electronics, a more compact counterweight system and, of course, a telescoping tilting boom for extra versatility in highway applications. The new machine is powered by a Tier 4 Final Volvo Penta diesel […]

April 6, 2016

Construction Equipment

Gradall mounts an excavator atop a Freightliner M2: the roving, “more dig for the dollar” Discovery Series

Saying that Gradall wanted to give its users “more dig for the dollar,” the company is introducing what it calls “the industry’s first crossover hydraulic excavator,” says Michael Haberman, Gradall president. The Discovery models—including the two-wheel-drive D152 in production by May and a four-wheel-drive D154 to be introduced later this year—offer the company’s signature full-tilting, […]

February 11, 2015

Equipment Experts

Hydraulic advances make mid-size excavators more versatile than ever

The 21-to-25-metric-ton class excavator is one of the most popular size classes in the United States. While mid-size excavators are digging wonders, they also excel at other tasks. Today’s contractors need maximum utilization rates to remain profitable, which often requires machines tackle duties outside their normal modes. Advances in design and technology also have […]

February 27, 2013

Construction Equipment

Hydraulic advances make mid-size excavators more versatile than ever

The 21-to-25-metric-ton class excavator is one of the most popular size classes in the United States. While mid-size excavators are digging wonders, they also excel at other tasks. Today’s contractors need maximum utilization rates to remain profitable, which often requires machines tackle duties outside their normal modes. Advances in design and technology also have […]

February 27, 2013

Business

Machine Matters

A Big Market More players jump in to a North American HDD market increasingly focused on maxi-rigs   Big opportunities are leading to demands for big equipment in the directional drilling market. At this fall’s International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE), maxi-rigs generated the most attention. HDD Broker’s Bob Martin notes strong demand for […]

December 9, 2011