Amy Materson (EQW)Construction EquipmentCaterpillar launches M318F, M320F wheel excavators with greater durability, lower operating costs (PHOTOS)[imagebrowser id=131] Caterpillar has launched two new wheel excavators—the M318F and M320F—which the company says incorporates the best features of predecessor models with improvements based on customer input. The resulting machines provide reliability and durability combined with low operating costs. Both excavators deliver 169 horsepower from a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine that includes an emissions […]September 9, 2014Construction EquipmentPHOTOS: See the attachments, truck parts and other construction gear you might have missed in our end-of-summer roundup[imagebrowser id=129] Summer is always a busy time for everyone—with vacations, kids’ activities and a hectic schedule, it’s easy to look up and realize it’s September already. So, here are some of the new products launched over the summer that may have escaped your attention, including a snow removal attachment, updates to a useful app […]September 9, 2014SafetyHow to avoid deadly roller compactor rollovers on jobsites with slopes or embankmentsA construction worker was killed in an accident in Florida on August 21, when the roller he was operating slipped down a berm and rolled on top of him, killing him. Although compactors feature a number of design advantages that boost stability, such as a low center of gravity, wide base and low speed, compactor […]September 2, 2014Construction EquipmentTakeuchi launches TW65 Series 2, TW80 Series 2 compact wheel loadersTakeuchi had enhanced machine performance and operator comfort in mind when launching the company’s newest compact wheel loaders—the TW65 Series 2 and TW80 Series 2. The Tier 4 Final-compliant machines feature a compact design for maneuverability on tight jobsites, and provide reach and dump heights up to 8 feet 6 inches. The TW65 Series 2 […]August 28, 2014Safety WatchTreacherous tire repair: Taking shortcuts can lead to disastrous resultsThe accident: A welder repairing leaks on a skid steer’s rim wheel used a flammable inflation product on the tire. He began to weld holes on the rim wheel, and the wheel exploded.August 27, 2014Safety WatchDon’t enter unprotected trenches: Following proper procedure minimizes cave-in riskThe accident: An excavator operator removed a trench shield to access broken pipe. The trench wall caved in, burying two workers.August 27, 2014RoadbuildingHow to become a more productive highway construction worker“Work smarter, not harder.” How many times have you seen that quote? Over time, the idea that your best performance is a result of how you work, not how long you work, has become widely accepted. Studies have shown that the last employee to leave each day isn’t necessarily the hardest worker; they may simply lack organizational […]August 26, 2014BusinessThese 3 changes to your day-to-day will make you a more productive worker on the construction jobsite“Work smarter, not harder.” How many times have you seen that quote? Over time, the idea that your best performance is a result of how you work, not how long you work, has become widely accepted. Studies have shown that the last employee to leave each day isn’t necessarily the hardest worker; they may simply […]August 25, 2014Construction EquipmentDoosan intros DX300LC-5 and DX350LC-5 crawler excavators with 10% boost in fuel efficiency (PHOTOS)[imagebrowser id=125] Doosan has launched two new Tier 4-compliant excavators – the 271-horsepower DX300LC-5 and the 318-horsepower DX350LC-5, which replace the DX300LC-3 and DX350LC-3 models, respectively. The crawler excavators feature a range of engine improvements and new aftertreatment technology. The excavators include Scania diesel engines that have a high-pressure common-rail fuel delivery system and cooled […]August 22, 2014Construction EquipmentVolvo launches EC480E crawler excavator: high power, low fuel useVolvo has launched its new EC480E crawler excavator which features a Tier 4 Final D13 engine. Designed for quarry and mass excavating jobs, the machine provides high digging and breakout forces while delivering fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. The electro-hydraulics system provides on-demand flow while reducing power loss. The excavator features Volvo’s ECO mode, which improves […]August 20, 2014Previous PagePage 15 of 55Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180The 48-horsepower stand-on compact utility loader was displayed at Utility Expo to gather customer feedback to prepare it for production.Compact Utility LoadersQuick Data: Top-Selling Compact Utility Loaders for 2024 – 2025PickupsChevy’s 2026 Colorado Revealed: 5 Trims for Work to Off-Road FunCompact Track LoadersKubota Reveals Next-Gen SVL65-2s Compact Track Loader with New FeaturesCompact equipment“Great Blend of Features for Work or Play” – Test Run of Can-Am’s Defender UTV
