Amy Materson (EQW)Construction EquipmentChicago Pneumatic launches first concrete line, aims to be one-stop shopChicago Pneumatic launched its new concrete equipment line at ConExpo-Con/Agg, including vibration, leveling, finishing and cutting products. As the company’s first concrete products, the line is intended to position Chicago Pneumatic as a one-stop shop for its customers. Pokers The product line includes VPM mechanical pokers designed for mid-sized applications using medium- to high-slump concrete, […]March 13, 2014Construction EquipmentSkyjack launches SJ6832 rough terrain scissor with 4WD, 45 percent gradeabilitySkyjack introduced the SJ6832 electrically powered rough terrain scissor lift at ConExpo-Con/Agg; a machine the company says is the only machine in its category with four-wheel drive and 45-percent gradeability as standard. The zero-emission scissor was built on the same chassis as Skyjack’s existing diesel and dual fuel 68RT machines, enabling customers to make an […]March 7, 2014Construction EquipmentPettibone addresses costs, comfort with launch of Cary-Lift 154With cost reduction and enhanced operator comfort in mind, Pettibone launched a new addition to the Cary-Lift line this week at ConExpo-ConAgg 2014. The Cary-Lift 154, which features a streamlined redesign, also offers simplified maintenance while boosting productivity in load handling jobs such as pipes and poles, recycling and scrap, and rough terrain applications. Powered […]March 6, 2014Construction EquipmentJLG launches the H340AJ: the first four-wheel electric drive hybrid boomJLG Industries launched the very first four-wheel electric drive hybrid boom at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. The H340AJ, the first machine of its kind, combines diesel fuel and an electric power system to deliver a combination of power and durability with reduced operational costs. With four independent electric-drive motors, the H340AJ offers performance that equals the machine’s […]March 5, 2014SafetyDisastrous Drops: Falls are the number one cause of death in construction accidentsFebruary 28, 2014Success StoriesHow a flooded ice skating rink helped one contractor start his own businessEveryone has to deal with unexpected changes in their lives, and often in their careers. For Brian Winot, owner of Northeast Site Contractors in East Stroudsberg, Pennsylvania, the unplanned paths he’s taken has made his business what it is today—a successful commercial site development contracting firm with 30 employees. Although construction is all Winot has […]February 25, 2014ConExpo-Con/AggPlan your show like a pro with our ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 plannerConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 is upon us and anyone who’s been to the big show will tell you it involves a lot of walking. The Las Vegas Convention Center is a big, big space, so a good tip for anyone going is to plan out your sessions and map out what you definitely want to see during […]February 25, 2014ConExpo-Con/AggGet certified: ConExpo-Con/Agg education sessions to offer AEMP, NCCCO programsLooking to get the most out of the show? Taking advantage of the education sessions is a good start, but you should consider getting some needed certifications under your belt. If you’ve brought some of your key people with you, the certification programs, sponsored by the Association of Equipment Management Professionals and the National Commission […]February 24, 2014ConExpo-Con/AggWirtgen, MB America, others to display new products at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014Wirtgen Group, booth 51021 (Central Hall) The four brands of the Wirtgen Group – Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm and Kleemann – will display a range of products at the show, including new cold milling machines, cold recyclers, soil stabilizers and slipform pavers. New models include: Wirtgen W 200 Hi cold milling machine; Vögele SUPER 2100-3i tracked […]February 24, 2014ConExpo-Con/AggLearn best practices for equipment management and maintenance in these ConExpo-Con/Agg seminarsThis year’s ConExpo-Con/Agg show provides a range of opportunities for you – and your employees – to perfect their equipment management skills. Here’s an example of some of the seminars offered: Telematics in Transition for Fleet Managers Telematics is the integrated use of telecommunications and informatics to control vehicles on the move. Telematics solves the […]February 13, 2014Previous PagePage 24 of 55Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionThe MT120 delivers 1,200 pounds of lift capacity, intuitive pilot controls and jobsite versatility – while just barely wider than a wheelbarrow.Compact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of HaulingCompact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180Compact Utility LoadersQuick Data: Top-Selling Compact Utility Loaders for 2024 – 2025PickupsChevy’s 2026 Colorado Revealed: 5 Trims for Work to Off-Road Fun
