Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingKobelco 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, 2011ConExpo-Con/AggNew Holland expands compact excavator line with E55BXNew Holland Construction has expanded its compact excavator product line into a new class size with the introduction of its E55Bx compact excavator on March 23 in Las Vegas at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011. Featuring a large boom and arm for a wider operating range, the New Holland E55Bx delivers 11,240 pound-feet of bucket digging force. Rated […]March 27, 2011SafetyTwo-day hearing to focus on surface transportation billThe Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, chaired by U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-Tenn.), will conduct a two-day hearing on Tuesday, March 29 and Wednesday, March 30 on the reauthorization of the nation’s surface transportation programs. The Committee will hear testimony from the surface transportation community and other witnesses, and receive their suggestions for […]March 26, 2011ConExpo-Con/AggBetter Roads, Kobelco: Win a compact excavator for a yearTo celebrate the launch of 13 new models in 2011, Kobelco Construction Machinery America is offering excavator operators the chance to win a new Kobelco compact excavator for a year with its “Your Competitive Edge” sweepstakes. Kobelco is an industry-leading excavator manufacturer, and its full range of excavators is found on major construction job sites […]March 26, 2011Previous PagePage 242 of 591Next PageTop StoriesBackhoe LoadersCloser Look: Cat's Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450, Enter Next GenerationThe models get new engines, an advanced hydraulic system and more customization options for operators, among other features.Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapsePickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Bulldozers of 2025Compact equipmentBobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)
