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Construction Equipment
Terex updates Demag AC 500-8 all-terrain crane with new control system, T4 engine
Terex Cranes has updated the Demag AC 500-8, bringing the all-terrain crane to Tier 4 compliance and allowing it to enter the U.S. market. With a carrier length of only 56 feet (17.1 meters), Terex calls the AC 500-8 the “most compact eight-axle machine in its class that can achieve a maximum system length of […]
March 2, 2017
Construction Equipment
Link-Belt unveils 75RT rough terrain crane with new cab, updated operating system
Calling it the “next generation of the rough terrain crane,” Link-Belt has introduced the 75RT, a machine featuring the company’s updated crane operating system, a new cab and a new system that assists operators in confined areas. Powered by a Cummins Tier 4 Final QSB 6.7-liter engine producing 270 horsepower, the 75RT transports fully loaded with […]
February 28, 2017
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Construction Equipment
Doosan intros DX210WMH-5 material handler with improved guarding, fuel efficiency
Doosan has launched a new material handler the company says offers more efficient performance and guarding. The new DX210WMH-5 is fitted with standard hydraulic cab risers, a straight boom and droop nose and improved machine guarding. Doosan says the straight boom improves reach and lift height while the droop nose arms enhance grapple and magnet access […]
February 22, 2017
Construction Equipment
This is Teleskid: Check out JCB’s new half skid steer, half telehandler before its official ConExpo launch
JCB has been in the headlines quite a bit lately with announcements on a switch to Rolls-Royce engines in its largest excavators and an entry into the aerial lift market that the company was able to keep quiet for two years while 27 initial models were in development. Now, the British manufacturer is preparing to launch a […]
February 21, 2017
Construction Equipment
Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm system alerts others when operator may be in danger
Genie has introduced a new accessory it says can provide operators of its boom lifts with additional protection. The new Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm system replaces a previous protective alarm system with “a significantly different design” designed to immediately activate and alert others onsite that the lift’s operator may need help. The Lift Guard Contact Alarm […]
February 17, 2017
Dealers
INFOGRAPHIC: Aerial lift sales and buyer trends
A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price services.
February 16, 2017
Construction Equipment
Digga’s new cement mixer attaches to skid steers, loaders in under 2 minutes
Digga North America has introduced a cement mixer attachment designed for skid steers, front end loaders and telehandlers. Available in operating capacities of 30 gallons/4 cubic feet and 18.5 gallons/2.5 cubic feet, the Digga Cement Mixer is maintenance free and can be used to mix cement, mulch, animal feed, fertilizer and more. The attachment easily fits to […]
February 15, 2017
Trucks
U.S. Army places $142 million order for JCB’s new rough terrain forklifts
The U.S. Army is responsible for the largest order in JCB’s history, and to start 2017, it has placed another historic order with the U.K.-based heavy equipment maker. The Army has ordered 1,600 light-capabilty rough terrain forklifts from JCB to be deployed for loading and unloading aircraft and shipping containers around the world. The $142 million […]
February 10, 2017
Construction Equipment
JCB enters aerial lift market, will introduce 27 ‘Access’ machines in 2017
For the past two years, U.K.-based construction equipment manufacturer JCB has been quietly developing a lineup of powered access models and will enter the $8 billion market under the name JCB Access. The division will introduce 27 new machines by the end of this year in the U.K., France, Germany and in North America. According to a […]
February 8, 2017
Construction Equipment
Skyjack intros 12,000-pound-lift capacity SJ1256 TH at World of Concrete
Skyjack continued the TH Series telehandler introductions, which it debuted last year, unveiling the 12,000-pound lift capacity SJ1256 TH prototype at the World of Concrete today. Production on the unit will start this May. “The four machines we introduced last year exceeded our goals,” says Barry Greenaway, senior project manager, Skyjack, “and this machine continues […]
January 19, 2017
Dealers
Bronto Skylift adds TGM Wind Services as distributor in 10 states
Truck-mounted aerial work platform (AWP) manufacturer Bronto Skylift has added TGM Wind Services to its distributor network, providing the company’s products in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan. Bronto Skylift and TGM have partnered since 2009 on AWP rental services. TGM specializes in the rental of AWPs to the […]
January 19, 2017
Construction Equipment
How to winterize aerial work platforms and boom trucks in 5 steps
Preparing your aerial lifts or boom truck cranes for cold weather operation is an important step in ensuring a long equipment life and optimum performance on the job site. Without the proper parts and service work, slow hydraulic operation and other cold-weather issues can put a serious damper on performance. Here is a list of […]
December 21, 2016
Construction Equipment
Design of Cat’s new GSH425/525 grapples boosts cycle times
Caterpillar has introduced a pair of new orange peel grapples the company says are designed for a variety of material handling and construction applications. Replacing the GSH20B-Series grapples, the new GSH425 and GSH525 feature a design with horizontal cylinders which Cat says creates a profile allowing for greater material penetration and more efficient bulk-material handling. […]
November 1, 2016
Dealers
JLG places XPO Logistics in charge of aftermarket parts distribution, will close Ohio distribution center
Aerial work platform and telehandler manufacturer JLG Industries has decided to place XPO Logistics in charge of parts distribution operations for its North American Aftermarket business starting in August 2017. XPO will operate two distribution centers for the company, with one located in Las Vegas to support the west coast and one in Atlanta for JLG’s […]
October 17, 2016
Dealers
Dutch compact equipment brand Giant will make North American debut at GIE+ Expo
Dutch equipment brand Giant will make its entrance to the North American market with the debut of compact equipment lineup at the GIE+ Expo in Louisville later this month. The manufacturer will operate as Tobroco-Giant USA and will be headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The company will offer a machine lineup of 11 models including compact wheel loaders, […]
October 7, 2016
Construction Equipment
Bobcat’s new V519 telehandler features versatile controls, Bob-Tach attachment compatibility
Bobcat has launched a new telehandler that marks the first model of its size to feature the company’s Bob-Tach quick attachment mounting system (full list of attachments below). Powered by a Bobcat D34 engine generating 74 horsepower, the new V519 telehandler features a two-stage boom with a reach of more than 10 feet, a lift […]
October 6, 2016
Construction Equipment
Genie’s Z-60/37 FE diesel-electric boom lift offers hybrid efficiency with robust 4WD performance
Genie’s newest boom lift is parts Prius and parts Tesla. Similar to a Prius, the new Genie Z-60/37 FE has a small engine coupled to a generator and battery pack and can run off either or both. But where the Prius offers only fuel economy, this new Genie lift offers fuel efficiency and high performance—hence the […]
September 30, 2016
Safety
Scissor lift falls 14 stories from building under construction in OKC, killing operator
A construction worker in Oklahoma City was killed last week when the scissor lift he was working from fell from the side of a building. According to a report from The Oklahoman, 33-year-old Alex Baiza was using the lift September 9 to remove concrete framework from inside the BOK Park Plaza Tower, a 27-story building under […]
September 14, 2016
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