Amy Materson (EQW)RoadbuildingA guide to staying safe while working with a small or short-handed crewOne of the lingering effects of the construction downturn is the difficulty contractors now face finding skilled workers. Whether construction workers have found other jobs, moved to a new city or left the industry altogether, skilled workers can be hard to find in some areas. If you’re making do with, or are part of, a smaller […]November 7, 2014Construction EquipmentBobcat intros S450 skid-steer and T450 compact track loaders with better hydraulic pressure, reduced maintenanceBobcat has added the S450 skid-steer loader and T450 compact track loader to the company’s M-Series line, bringing the total number of M-Series models offered to 11 skid steers and 8 compact track loaders. S450 skid steer Replacing the K-Series S130, the 49-horsepower S450 delivers a 20-percent increase in auxiliary hydraulic pressure and features a […]November 5, 2014BusinessKobelco opens new North American headquarters in TexasAs a result of expected rapid growth in their sale of excavators in North America, Kobelco Construction Machinery has opened a new corporate headquarters in Katy, Texas. Designed to service dealers and customers in the United States, Canada and Latin America, the location features parts warehousing capabilities including a floor plan and racking configuration that […]November 3, 2014TechnologyDoosan Telematics now available for the company’s full line of heavy equipmentDoosan has launched an upgraded telematics package for the company’s full line of heavy equipment. Standard on all machines except for DX63-3 and DX85R-3 compact excavators, Doosan Telematics is in response to customer demand for machine-to-machine communication and equipment monitoring. Outfitted with a complimentary three-year subscription that includes prepaid wireless service, Doosan machines can be […]October 31, 2014RoadbuildingVolvo CE announces C-Series motor gradersDesigned to handle a range of grading applications, Volvo has introduced its new C-Series motor graders, including the G930C, G940C, G946C (AWD) and G960C. The series has Volvo’s D8J engines, which deliver a savings of up to 5 percent in fuel consumption compared to the previous models. The engines have three variable power ranges […]October 28, 2014Construction EquipmentIMT’s new 32 tm articulating crane provides long horizontal reachLoad and unload materials efficiently with the 32 tm crane from Iowa Mold Tooling, which delivers high working speed and precision control. The crane, which is rated at 222,050 foot-pounds, has a 15,058-pound max lifting capacity at a radius of 14 feet 9 inches, and a 69-foot 7-inch horizontal reach with eight hydraulic extensions. The […]October 23, 2014Construction EquipmentASCC releases concrete safety orientation video in SpanishThe American Society of Concrete Contractors has released a Spanish version of the Concrete Employee Safety Orientation DVD. Designed for concrete contractors, the training tool was developed by members of the society’s Safety and Risk Management Council and introduced at the ASCC annual conference in September. The 40-minute DVD covers the basics of concrete construction […]October 23, 2014Construction EquipmentVolvo CE intros new C-Series motor graders with engine upgrades, better fuel consumptionDesigned to handle a range of grading applications, Volvo has introduced its new C-Series motor graders, including the G930C, G940C, G946C (AWD) and G960C. The series has Volvo’s D8J engines, which deliver a savings of up to 5 percent in fuel consumption compared to the previous models. The engines have three variable power ranges with […]October 22, 2014DealersA new president at Pettibone; new locations for Takeuchi, Bomag, Trimble and more in this week’s Dealer News RoundupWelcome to the Dealer News Roundup, your one-stop shop for all the moves going on inside the heavy equipment distributor industry. This week’s edition includes employee promotions and location expansions from several major manufacturers and. Pettibone names new president Pettibone-Heavy Equipment Group has named Scot Jenkins as the company’s new president, effective in October. Previously […]October 22, 2014BusinessPHOTOS: JLG opens new customer training center, proving grounds[imagebrowser id=138] Classes have begun at JLG Industries’ new $2.5 million customer training center and proving grounds in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. Quadrupling the size of the company’s original training facility, the expansion includes a 4-acre proving grounds course that will allow trainees to get experience operating lift and access equipment such as telehandlers, scissor lifts and […]October 21, 2014Previous PagePage 12 of 55Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersA Closer Look: ASV’s VT-100 Goes Where Other Compact Track Loaders Can’tThe 103.5-horsepower CTL packs unique traction, cooling and control features to handle tough conditions. Get an inside look here.Pickups2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Revealed: 9 trims, 4 Engines, 6 Special EditionsTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesCompact equipment2026 Polaris General UTV Hits Dealers with New Colors, UpgradesFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
