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Polaris’ new jobsite-ready PRO XD UTVs boast industry-leading payload, towing capacity
The Polaris PRO XD 4000D and PRO XD 2000D UTVs are designed for use in a variety of environments and sport a Kubota Tier 4 Final industrial diesel engine.
December 31, 2018
Construction Equipment
JLG enters utility vehicle market with 315G and 615G
JLG has launched a line of utility vehicles, designed to transport people and equipment around large construction sites and other venues. The gas-powered three-seat 315G and six-seat 615G were manufactured through an agreement with Arctic Cat. Diesel models are coming later this year, the company says. Both models can be switched in and out of four-wheel […]
April 13, 2017
Construction Equipment
6.2L V-8 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra certified as class leaders in power
The 6.2-liter V-8 powering both the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra has been SAE-certified at producing 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, making it the class-leading half-ton pickup engine. When compared to the 6.2 Vortec V-8 in last year’s models, the 2014 V-8 boasts 17 more horsepower and 43 more lb-ft of torque. The […]
September 11, 2013
Construction Equipment
Know Your Limits: Towing more than 5k pounds with a half-ton pickup is against the law
“Juries are looking for an easy solution. If you’re overweight, that’s an easy solution.” These scary words come from Ashley de la Cerda, partner in the Dallas law firm of Walters, Balido & Crane, addressing towing lawsuits at the recent ProPickup Truck Expo in Dallas. Towing, particularly towing compact construction equipment behind a pickup, is […]
September 1, 2013
Business
Maintenance
Safe passage Equipment transport Part 1: Matching machines with hauling units By Larry Walton, Contributing Editor Most contractors don’t think of themselves as being in the equipment moving business, which can be a big problem if this thinking results in a lack of planning for and training in the safe transport of their machines. As […]
December 30, 2010
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