Amy Materson (EQW)Construction EquipmentVermeer intros PTX40 service plow with remote control for work in confined spaces (PHOTOS)Tackle utility and irrigation installations with Vermeer’s walk-beside service plow, which fits in tight spaces. The PTX40 service plow has an optional forward-mounted trencher and boring attachment, and features a remote control that allows the operator to view the machine from a variety of angles. The unit has a minimum 40.2-inch width and is 84.8 […]July 1, 2015Construction EquipmentJohn Deere launches 370E, 410E, 460E articulated dump trucks with improved cab (PHOTOS)John Deere has launched several updates in its three new E-Series articulated dump trucks, highlighted by a new Tier 4 Final diesel engine and a new pressurized cab. The 370E, 410E and 460E ADTs are powered by a Deere PowerTech engine delivering 422, 443 and 481 horsepower, respectively, providing fast cycle times and boosting power and […]June 29, 2015DealersJCB, Douglas Dynamics earn honors; Kenworth, Fecon add locations in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing News RoundupSkyjack machines tee up for charity in Miami Skyjack scissor lifts and booms were on hand at the BEA and Action Rentals’ Second Annual Golf Tournament, held on March 16 in Miami. The daylong event, held at Miami International Links in the Melreese Country Club, included golfing and a silent auction. This was Skyjack’s second […]June 23, 2015Construction EquipmentBobcat’s new S740 is first in that size class to receive a Tier 4 Final engine updateBobcat’s newest 700 frame-size skid steer, the 74-horsepower S740, is also the company’s first Tier 4 Final-compliant model in that size class. The S740 doesn’t require a diesel particulate filter, selective catalytic reduction or diesel exhaust fluid. The non-DPF solution was achieved through the use of a diesel oxidation catalyst that reacts with engine exhaust […]June 18, 2015Construction EquipmentXD Series Underbody aluminum tool boxes from Buyers Products keep tools secure and drySecure tools and other equipment with Buyers Products XD Series underbody aluminum tool boxes, which feature heavy-duty components for security and strength. The two-door barn style boxes are construction from 1/8-inch-thick aluminum, with an extruded aluminum front frame that boosts durability. The extrusion has a rain gutter that helps channel water away from the inside […]June 8, 2015Construction EquipmentXL Specialized Trailers’ XL 80 HDG simplifies transporting lightweight equipmentTransport lighter equipment efficiently with XL Specialized Trailers’ lightweight XL 80 low-profile hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailer. Rated at 80,000 pounds overall and 80,000 pounds in 10 feet concentrated, the XL 80 has an 11-foot-long hydraulic gooseneck and a design that offers a front-loading advantage. A five-position ratchet style variable ride height enables adjusting the […]June 5, 2015DealersSDLG, Liebherr, Takeuchi, others add dealers in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing News RoundupTakeuchi names Salesman of the Year, Top Volume dealer and adds dealer Jimi Martin of Perimeter Takeuchi in Buford, Georgia, has been named Takeuchi’s Salesman of the Year. Ranking number one in retail sales, 2014 marks the second consecutive year Martin has received the award. Folcomer Equipment, a full-service dealer with five locations in Aberdeen, […]May 22, 2015SafetyFriday is “Don’t Fry Day”; OSHA campaign reminds workers of the dangers of sun overexposureAs outdoor temperatures begin to rise, so does the chance of illnesses related to working outside. Heat stress and overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause deadly effects – both in the short and long run. OSHA, which has long led a campaign to prevent heat illness in outdoor workers, has teamed up with […]May 21, 2015BusinessConfidence in heavy equipment financing market dropsConfidence in the equipment finance market declined slightly from April to May, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation’s Monthly Confidence Index. The foundation, a non-profit that conducts research on the equipment leasing and finance industry reported a 67.5 index, which is slightly lower than the April index of 70.7. The index is determined […]May 21, 2015Safety WatchHeavy lifting: Pay attention to an aerial lift’s capacityThe accident: Three construction workers in a scissor lift were shoveling dirt and gravel from a planter box mounted to the exterior wall of a parking deck, in an attempt to make the box lighter prior to removal. When the workers tried to pull the box from the wall, the box struck the lift, knocking […]May 18, 2015Previous PagePage 4 of 55Next PageTop StoriesGraders/ScrapersMotor Graders Getting Easier to Operate, More VersatileSee the latest from Caterpillar, John Deere and Komatsu and what contractors should look for when shopping.ExcavatorsVideo: Watch Komatsu’s First High-Reach Demolition Excavator for U.S.PickupsRam Rolls Out 5 New Off-Road 1500 and 2500 PickupsCompact ExcavatorsVideo: A Closer Look at Kato's HD308 US-7 Compact ExcavatorFeatured SponsorSelecting the Correct Construction Tire Solution