Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeCGA marks calendar for 8/11 DayCommon Ground Alliance (CGA) has designated August 11 as 8/11 Day, a yearly reminder to call 811 before beginning any digging project. This day is part of CGA’s “Call 811 Before You Dig” campaign. The campaign reminds Americans to make a free call to 811 a few days before digging to have the approximate location […]August 9, 2012BusinessWacker Neuson reports strong business development in first half of 2012Wacker Neuson reported strong performance in the first two quarters of 2012. The group expects double-digit revenue growth for 2012 as a whole, despite signs pointing to a slowdown in demand in Europe for the second half of the year. In the first quarter of 2012, Wacker Neuson saw an increase of 29 percent on […]August 9, 2012BusinessSany America creates, appoints chairman positionSany America has appointed Tim Frank as the company’s chairman, effective immediately. In this newly-created position, he will have overall responsibility for manufacturing, sales, marketing and support for all Sany equipment products in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America. Frank was most recently a consultant working on global strategic planning for the board […]August 9, 2012Construction EquipmentCat expects record-breaking year, but prepared ‘to act quickly’ if necessaryCaterpillar reported what is says is its "best quarter in history," and the equipment manufacturer also raised its 2012 profit outlook.August 7, 2012SafetyJCB offers new mid-range JS excavatorsJCB is offering three new mid-range JS excavators for the 11-15 tonne sector. The JS115, JS130 and JS145 crawler excavators feature Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim Ecomax engines, a new multi-function LCD monitor, LiveLink, low noise levels and revised hydraulic systems. The excavators’ Ecomax engine, which requires not DPF or additives, features high efficiency hydraulic pumps […]August 7, 2012EquipmentMachine MattersIs it time for a new wheel loader? Advanced electronics, drivetrain refinements make the case for a new machine By Marcia Gruver Doyle As you’ve waited for the economy to turn, your wheel loaders have aged, and now those machines are perhaps two generations behind what’s currently in dealer order books. […]August 7, 2012SafetyInspection CheckpointHow to Inspect a Used Skid Steer Note a machine’s history, check for signs of abuse and take it through several cycles before you decide to buy Inspection machine: 2005 Case 420 with 682 hours Seller: Independent rental company Inspector: Chuck Abney, former general manager of Border Equipment, Conley, Georgia, now with […]August 7, 2012SafetyJCB adds Ecomax to backhoe loadersJCB has added Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim Ecomax engines and variable flow hydraulic pumps across the 3CX and 4CX backhoe range, which is expected to boost fuel efficiency by 11 percent. Improvements to the new 3CX and 4CX backhoes include variable flow hydraulic piston pumps, uprated backhoe slide performance, reduced daily checks, LiveLink connectivity for […]August 7, 2012MaintenanceHiWayVIP.com free site launched to provide info, service toolsCedar Rapids, Iowa-based Highway Equipment Company (HECO), which manufacturers Hi-Way deicing spreaders and road maintenance equipment, introduced the Hi-Way VIP preferred customer website – www.highwayequipment.com – to provide access to rewards, free service tools, news, event information, and a live chat function once site visitors are registered. Members of the VIP site also may access all of […]August 7, 2012TechnologyProduct ReportEcomax engine revs up JCB lineups By Marcia Gruver Doyle JCB will add its new Ecomax engine (see Reporter story on page 11) to a number of backhoe, excavator and telehandler models. The company also announced three new wheel loader models. The Tier 4 Interim Ecomax, using in-cylinder technologies, does not require a diesel particulate filter or diesel emission […]August 7, 2012Previous PagePage 76 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentManitou Debuts 5 New Large-Frame Compact LoadersThree new skid steers and two new CTLs, from 9,101 to 10,320 pounds, get boosted hydraulics, cab upgrades, more standard features.Compact Track LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat’s Largest, Most Powerful Compact Track Loader, the T86Pickups2026 Nissan Frontier Revealed: 4 Trims, 2 Cabs, 2 Beds, Lots for Off-RoadWheel LoadersA Closer Look: Komatsu's New WA485-11 Wheel LoaderFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
