Equipment World Staff (EQW)ConExpo-Con/AggWacker Neuson rolls out wheeled excavatorsBy Mike Anderson LAS VEGAS – The wheeled excavator represents Wacker Neuson’s latest injection of compact construction equipment into North America. With two compact models rolled out at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011, Wacker Neuson is “offering a new class of excavators” to a market not unfamiliar with full-sized wheeled excavators – although not nearly to the degree […]March 25, 2011ConExpo-Con/AggScania engines aim for AmericaBy Mike Anderson LAS VEGAS – Scania is ready to power North American construction equipment, the company proclaimed Thursday at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011. In outlining the Swedish-based company’s solutions to Tier 4 Interim diesel emissions requirements, senior vice president Robert Sobocki noted Scania’s supporting rapid expansion of a North American service network over the past year, […]March 25, 2011ConExpo-Con/AggTelogis Fleet able to co-locate assetsBy Mike Anderson LAS VEGAS – The newest feature for Telogis Fleet extends the vehicle management system’s reach to the breaking down of field supervisors’ daily routines. Introduced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011, the GPS-based Field Management Co-Location Module tracks such parameters as time spent at a jobsite, time spent driving, vehicle miles and time spent at […]March 24, 2011ConExpo-Con/AggBlaw-Knox commercial paver legacy livesBy Mike Anderson LAS VEGAS – Under a manufacturing and licensing agreement with Volvo Construction Equipment, the heritage of Blaw-Knox commercial asphalt pavers and road wideners lives on in a new division of VT LeeBoy. VT LeeBoy, parent company of the LeeBoy and Rosco brands, introduced the new LB Performance division at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011. Depending […]March 22, 2011ConExpo-Con/AggRoadtec sweeps into compact equipmentBy Mike Anderson LAS VEGAS – A self-propelled, 85-horsepower broom not only represents a new product line for Roadtec, but a first-ever foray into compact construction machinery for the renowned Astec roadbuilding equipment brand. Capable of operating brooms ranging 72 to 96 inches in width, the Caterpillar-powered FB-85 model introduced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 keeps with […]March 22, 2011ConExpo-Con/AggMustang brand to remain under ManitouBy Mike Anderson LAS VEGAS – There’s no truth to the rumor that, under Manitou Group, the Mustang brand will quietly go away. At a press conference on the opening morning of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011, Manitou company officials confirmed 123-year-old Mustang is “here to stay” along with its big sister Gehl – a message backed up […]March 22, 2011RoadbuildingNavistar unveils MaxxForce 15 and integrated mixer lineJack Roberts- Las Vegas- At the CONEXPO-CON/AGG show today in Las Vegas, Navistar senior vice president Jim Hebe showcased the company’s long-awaited 15-liter diesel engine. “Many of our competitors said we’d never get to this day,” Hebe noted in his opening remarks. “But we are here with a 15-liter, EGR-only solution for our customers in severe […]March 22, 2011RoadbuildingJCB extends range with tracked backhoe loaderLAS VEGAS-JCB’s ICX T concept machine combines the features of a skid steer and a backhoe, making a versatile alternative to JCB’s smallest backhoe, slated to be in production later this year. The tracked machine comes as the company upgrades its ICX product with a new appearance, longer loader arms, an extending dipper option, servo […]March 22, 2011ConExpo-Con/AggCaterpillar celebrates GenerationsBy Mike Anderson LAS VEGAS – Surrounded by the green of Caterpillar’s Generations Park, John Disharoon noted the 30-percent increase in efficiency and 30-percent reduction in emissions of what his company has long termed a “track-type tractor.” “Most of you are thinking I’m talking about the D7E right next to me – and those are […]March 22, 2011BusinessGranite Construction named Ethisphere’s 2011 ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’Granite Construction is one of the world’s most ethical companies, according to the Ethisphere Institute. The international think-tank organization “dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability,” recognized Granite Construction on March 17 as one of the 2011 World’s Most Ethical Companies.March 19, 2011Previous PagePage 243 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.
