Equipment World Staff (EQW)Construction EquipmentCummins overhauls leadership as president, COO retiresCummins announced Wednesday that its President and COO, Rich Freeland, will retire after 40 years with the company. As part of Cummins’ successions plans, the following leadership appointments are also taking place, all of which are effective October 15. Distribution President Tony Satterthwaite will succeed Freeland as President and COO. Components President Tracy Embree will […]August 30, 2019Construction EquipmentCummins intros 2020 X15 Efficiency Series engines alongside new Productivity Series ratingCummins for the coming model year will expand its X15 portfolio with a new X15 Efficiency Series engine and the new X15 Productivity Series rating to further optimize fuel economy and power.  Efficiency Series The 2020 X15 Efficiency Series engine, Cummins said, delivers up to 5 percent better fuel economy than the prior X15 […]August 28, 2019Class 7-8Mack intros connected vehicle service for improved maintenance planningMack Trucks has introduced a connected vehicle service focused on proactive vehicle maintenance planning and fleet operations efficiency. Mack’s dynamic maintenance service further expands the partnership with Noregon, an IoT company specializing in connected vehicle solutions. Mack’s unique approach utilizes the Noregon platform to enhance the dealer user interface and brings the decision-making process closer […]August 20, 2019Class 7-8Freightliner ships its first electric trucks to customersFirst deliveries of eCascadia are underway, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced. Freightliner’s first two Class 8 battery electric trucks were built for Penske Truck Leasing of Reading, Pennsylvania, and NFI of Camden, New Jersey – customers at its research and development center in Portland – and will be part of Freightliner’s Electric Innovation Fleet […]August 19, 2019VocationalPTO now standard on 2020 Ford Super Duty chassis cab trucks with 6.7L Power Stroke dieselFord announced that it’s offering Power Takeoff (PTO) as standard with its 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel engine for auxiliary power needs on the 2020 Super Duty chassis cab trucks. According to Ford, the 6.7-liter Power Stroke and all-new TorqShift 10-speed heavy duty automatic transmission with PTO deliver best-in-class stationary torque of up to 300 […]August 15, 2019PickupsDiesel-powered 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 will get 33 mpg highwayDiesel ½-ton trucks just got a lot more interesting. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the all-new 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine delivers an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway and 23 city in rear-wheel-drive models. EPA-estimated fuel economy for four-wheel drive models is 29 mpg highway/23 city. With an SAE-certified 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, […]August 2, 2019Construction EquipmentState-of-the-Art Dozers: OEMs loading the latest of these hardworking earthmovers with smart technologyBy Richard Ries The general public may perceive dozers as simple, lumbering beasts. But those in the construction industry recognize them as focal points of advanced technology. One of the most obvious advances in dozer technology is ever-improving machine control. “You could argue that no product category has been more affected by the continued adoption […]July 24, 2019Class 7-8Volvo Trucks to roll out improved Driver Assist platformThe VADA 2.0 enhances the original platform by integrating radar and cameras for improved traffic awareness, and much more. Details on Equipment World.June 27, 2019Construction EquipmentElliott’s new V60 material handling aerial work platform has 1,000 lbs. of capacityThe Elliot V60 features a telescopic, three-section boom, provides 38 feet of working side reach, 63 feet of working height and 1,000 pounds of capacity.June 21, 2019Construction EquipmentBoss intros new SK Box Plows for compact equipment alongside new snow removal products for pickupsBoss Snowplow introduced its newest box plow for tractors, skid steers, and other compact equipment, as well as other new snow removal equipment. Details here.June 3, 2019Previous PagePage 8 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersA Closer Look: ASV’s VT-100 Goes Where Other Compact Track Loaders Can’tThe 103.5-horsepower CTL packs unique traction, cooling and control features to handle tough conditions. Get an inside look here.Pickups2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Revealed: 9 trims, 4 Engines, 6 Special EditionsTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesCompact equipment2026 Polaris General UTV Hits Dealers with New Colors, UpgradesFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
