Amy Materson (EQW)Construction EquipmentDitch Witch launches PowerHouse HD Dirt Housings with improved protection of electronicsDitch Witch has launched its new PowerHouse HD dirt housing line, offering extended battery life, electronic protection and a lid system that enables adapting to downhole conditions. An electronic cavity for beacons and sondes can be rotated to the 3 or 9 o’clock position, a placement that allows production of heavy-duty housings up to 25 […]September 24, 2013Construction EquipmentAfter sharp decline during recession, illegal immigrant population shows signs of a rebound alongside constructionA new report released today by the Pew Research Center’s Hispanic Trends Project indicates the sharp recession-induced decline of illegal immigrants living in the United States has stalled. Traditionally drawn to occupations in construction and the service sector, the illegal immigrant population peaked at 12.2 million in 2007, but declined with the recession as the […]September 23, 2013Construction EquipmentWacker Neuson’s HIF 690 and HIF 1200 flameless indirect-fired heaters are safe in volatile applicationsProvide heat without the danger of combustion with Wacker Neuson Climate Technology’s HIF 690 and HIF 1200 flameless indirect-fired heaters. Using a diesel engine to generate heat, the heaters completely isolate the flame from the surrounding environment, avoiding combustible mixes created by applications such as oil and gas, underground and aboveground mining and restoration. The […]September 19, 2013Construction EquipmentLink-Belt to debut new TCC-750 telescopic crawler crane at ICUEELink-Belt has announced that we’ll all get to meet its upcoming TCC-750 telescopic crawler crane for the first time in two weeks at this year’s ICUEE show in Louisville. Designed for a variety of general lifting duties as well as specialty applications, the TCC-750 is useful for foundation work, bridge building, rail construction, power transmission […]September 18, 2013GearGEAR: Hilti PR 2-HS rotating laser quickly delivers accurate readingsEasily transfer heights, set slopes or perform simple leveling with Hilti’s PR 2-HS rotating laser, which the company says provides best-in-class leveling time. With a 6- to 2,000-foot-diameter operating range (with the included laser receiver) the PR 2-HS delivers readings with an accuracy of +/- 0.02 inch at 32.8 feet even under bright light conditions, […]September 17, 2013Construction EquipmentSneak peek: Liebherr to launch articulated dump truck line with TA 230At an event in Newport News, Virginia, equipment editors were able to get a first look at the newest product in Liebherr’s machine lineup—a 30-ton articulated dump truck. Although the truck isn’t set to make its U.S. debut until  2015, the unit is on hand at the Newport News facility for testing and to preview […]September 16, 2013Construction EquipmentVolvo’s ECR25D compact excavator offers short swing radius for tight spacesVolvo Construction Equipment’s newest machine offers larger machine performance in a compact unit. The ECR25D short-swing-radius compact excavator, weighs just 2.5 tons but achieves a greater breakout force than the 2.8-ton ECR28 it replaces. With an 8,453-pound combined breakout and tear out force, the ECR25D is useful for a range of applications in confined areas. […]September 10, 2013Construction EquipmentFecon’s SH360 Excavator Stumper handles hard-to-reach stumpsFecon’s latest product is the SH360 Excavator Stumper, which mounts to any excavator weighing 20 tons or more. The stump grinder attaches via a bolt-on mount that offers a custom fit for the carrier, and requires hydraulic flow of 45 to 55 gpm, with up to 5,500 psi. For maximum performance, the SH360 can be […]September 9, 2013Construction EquipmentFontaine’s Magnitude 60 Class trailers now features two-axle bogie, EQ2 spreaderThe Magnitude 60 Class trailer from Fontaine Heavy-Haul, which handles 60 tons in 12 feet, now features a two-axle bogie and the company’s all-new EQ2 hydraulic spreader. Designed to be versatile and operator-friendly, the EQ2 tandem hydraulic spreader has a C-link mounting system that enables the spreader to convert from a 14-foot 7-inch to a […]September 6, 2013Construction EquipmentRotobec enters construction breaker market with Monoblock RCB, Tie-Rod modelsRotobec has launched its first line of construction breakers in the Monoblock RCB. The company is offering 8 models built without tie-rods, and 5 models built with tie-rods. The RCB models without tie-rods are made for excavators weighing between .08 and 15 tons. Features include bushing-mounted pistons that extend cylinder life, diaphragm accumulators that require no recharging, […]September 4, 2013Previous PagePage 31 of 55Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCheck out the trims, features and starting MSRPs for GMC's new midsize pickup truck.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorCompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionCompact 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 ML180
