Amy Materson (EQW)Construction EquipmentNew Holland upgrades backhoe, skid steer lines with power boosts, design updates (PHOTOS)With upgrades to its backhoe and skid steer product lines, New Holland Construction’s machines now all feature Tier 4 Final emissions-compliant engines. Upgrading the engines gave New Holland the opportunity to restyle the lineup, while ensuring customer-driven features such as simplified maintenance and operator comfort are addressed, said Paul Wade, marketing manager, at an event […]July 21, 2015Construction EquipmentWacker Neuson updates RD 27 rollers with a range of improvementsWacker Neuson’s new 2.5-ton RD 27 ride-on double drum vibratory rollers, which are powered by a 37.5-horsepower Kubota diesel engine, feature a range of improvements designed to provide easy operation and boost visibility. A multi-function directional control lever has buttons for all vibration options and water on and off, enabling the operator to control all […]July 15, 2015Construction EquipmentThunder Creek’s FST Series trailers offer versatile fuel and DEF deliveryDesigned for fuel and DEF delivery and field service, Thunder Creek Equipment offers three FST Series trailer models, available in 500-, 750- and 990-gallon diesel capacities with a 100-gallon DEF tank and an optional field-installed rear utility box. The trailers have a low profile and baffled fuel tanks that allow both on-road highway speed travel […]July 14, 2015Construction EquipmentHitachi unveils redesigned ZX470LC-6 excavator with increased boom, arm speed (PHOTOS)Hitachi has added an upgraded excavator to its Dash-6 line by working to up the machine’s productivity and equipping the ZX470LC-6 with an Tier 4 Final engine. When redesigning the ZX470LC-6, Hitachi says they put saving customers’ time and money at the forefront, so many of the improvements address efficiency issues. The ZX470LC-6, at 110,804 […]July 13, 2015Construction EquipmentMcLaren expands flat-proof Nu-Air lineup to rear backhoe tiresMcLaren Industries has expanded their Nu-Air solid cushion tire line to include rear backhoe tires. An alternative to foam-filled or conventional pneumatic tires, McLaren’s solid cushion tires work well in unforgiving applications where flat tires are common, and offer the strength of a solid tire combined with the smooth ride of a pneumatic tire. The […]July 13, 2015DealersLincoln Electric endows welding fund, a new H&E facility and more in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing News RoundupLincoln Electric endows Ohio State welding engineering program Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric and David Lincoln have co-funded the first endowed professorship in welding engineering at The Ohio State University. In addition to a $1 million donation, the company also donated or consigned approximately $420,000 worth of welding equipment and technology for use by Ohio State students […]July 10, 2015Safety WatchDon’t get burned: Take extra precautions when handling hot asphaltThe accident: A dump truck driver stopped to assist another driver, who was having brake problems. As the first driver examined the disabled truck from underneath, the tailgate opened unexpectedly, covering the driver in 400-degree asphalt.July 9, 2015Safety WatchDistracted drivers: Take extra precautions in a work zoneThe accident: A construction crew was preparing to close one lane of travel on a two-lane highway to repair damaged guardrails. A flagger stepped out into the road with his back to oncoming traffic. The driver, blinded by early morning sun, failed to see the flagger and struck him while traveling approximately 55 mph.July 9, 2015Safety WatchTrailering tactics: Proper planning and the right equipment ensures safe transportThe accident: A paving company employee was transporting a compactor to a jobsite. After parking the tilt bed trailer, he unloaded the compactor by backing the machine down the ramp. The compactor slid off the edge of the ramp and then tipped over. The driver jumped from the machine, but was struck by the ROPS […]July 9, 2015Safety WatchLogical lifting: Removing a bridge slab calls for cautionThe accident: An operator was using a hydraulic excavator with a lifting attachment to remove concrete slabs from a bridge. He raised the arm to clear the guardrail, causing the excavator to become unbalanced, tip to the edge of the bridge deck, fall over the side and land 60 feet below in a river.July 9, 2015Previous PagePage 3 of 55Next PageTop StoriesSkid Steer LoadersFirstgreen Launches New Rockeat Line of Remote-Control Electric Skid SteersThe cabin-less Rockeat 700 and 1200 can work in tight, hazardous areas with their low clearance, 360-degree cameras and remote operation.Collectors CornerScrappy Collector Rescues, Restores Vintage Equipment in YouTube VideosCompact equipmentVideo: A Closer Look at Yanmar’s V7 Compact Wheel LoaderMarket PulseBest-Selling Used Construction Equipment of 2023Contractor of the YearThe 2024 Contractor of the Year: Going Above Industry Standards in Everything