Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingKobelco introduces 55SRX compact excavatorRACINE, Wis. (March 24, 2011) – Kobelco Construction Machinery America today introduced the 55SRx compact excavator, expanding its compact excavator product line into a new class size. A true short-radius excavator, the 55SRx delivers the productivity of a larger machine while working in a footprint close to zero tail swing models. The new machine includes […]March 29, 2011RoadbuildingNew Holland Construction launches seven new skid steer loadersLAS VEGAS (March 23, 2011) – New Holland Construction today introduced seven skid steer loaders. With the new 200 Series, New Holland maintains the best-in-class forward dump height and reach with the Super Boom® loader vertical lift design – and introduces breakthrough productivity improvements. The new skid steers culminate five years of customer research, design […]March 29, 2011RoadbuildingTitan introduces new radial OTR tires for loadersQuincy, Ill. — Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., is pleased to announce the introduction of new key sizes to its radial OTR tire lineup — the Titan LDR 250 and the Titan MXL. “Titan offers a wide array of loader tires in both radial and bias designs, with a wide variety […]March 29, 2011RoadbuildingKobelco introduces three new Mark 9 excavatorsRACINE, Wis. (March 24, 2011) – Kobelco Construction Machinery America today introduced three new full-size, high performance excavators. The new Kobelco Mark 9 excavators – the SK260-9, SK295-9 and SK350-9 – deliver exceptional fuel efficiency and productivity. The new Mark 9 excavators feature an upgrade to Kobelco’s legendary intelligent hydraulics, and introduce a new Economy […]March 29, 2011RoadbuildingKobelco introduces three new Mark 9 excavatorsRACINE, Wis. (March 24, 2011) – Kobelco Construction Machinery America today introduced three new full-size, high performance excavators. The new Kobelco Mark 9 excavators – the SK260-9, SK295-9 and SK350-9 – deliver exceptional fuel efficiency and productivity. The new Mark 9 excavators feature an upgrade to Kobelco’s legendary intelligent hydraulics, and introduce a new Economy […]March 29, 2011RoadbuildingKobelco introduces three new Mark 9 excavatorsRACINE, Wis. (March 24, 2011) – Kobelco Construction Machinery America today introduced three new full-size, high performance excavators. The new Kobelco Mark 9 excavators – the SK260-9, SK295-9 and SK350-9 – deliver exceptional fuel efficiency and productivity. The new Mark 9 excavators feature an upgrade to Kobelco’s legendary intelligent hydraulics, and introduce a new Economy […]March 29, 2011ConExpo-Con/AggTitan introduces new radial OTR tires for LoadersTitan Tire Corp. has introduced new key sizes to its radial OTR tire lineup — the Titan LDR 250 and the Titan MXL. The loader tires are available in both radial and bias designs, with a variety of compounds, sizes and tread depths. Titan LDR 250 With an L5 tread design, the LDR 250 is […]March 28, 2011Construction EquipmentLIUNA: Real economic recovery won’t happen until Congress invests in building AmericaDespite a modest uptick in jobs, the construction industry continued to lag far behind the rest of the economy in February, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor data. The industry added 33,000 jobs in the previous month, but nearly 1.9 million men and women were still unable to find a job. More than […]March 27, 2011BusinessAssociated Equipment Distributors Washington Fly-InNearly every day, lawmakers in Washington are making decisions that will have a big effect on your bottom line. They want, and need, to hear from you; firsthand, about how their actions are impacting your business and your people — on infrastructure, taxes, the environment, labor laws, and more. Meeting face-to-face with your lawmakers is […]March 27, 2011HomeVolvo Trucks, UAW agree on 5-year contractVolvo Trucks North America employees represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) on March 27 ratified a new five-year agreement covering about 1,300 members of UAW Local No. 2069 at the New River Valley, Va., plant. The new contract is effective March 17, 2011, and will expire on March 16, 2016. “We are the only […]March 27, 2011Previous PagePage 241 of 590Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesThe retrofit technology is designed to be simpler and more affordable, enabling all-day hauling with minimal human input.Compact equipment2026 Polaris General UTV Hits Dealers with New Colors, UpgradesCompact Utility LoadersMechMaxx Shakes Up Mini Skid Steer Market with $24K Croba STL1000PickupsFord to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start PriceFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.