Wayne GraysonWayne Grayson is the former Executive Video Producer for Randall-Reilly; in previous positions, he served as the Executive Editor and Online Editor for Equipment World.Construction EquipmentJohn Deere updates 135G, 245G LC excavators with engine, hydraulic improvementsJohn Deere has updatedĀ two of its reduced-tail-swing excavator models, bundling several customer-requested improvements with an update to the machinesā engines. The new 135G and 245G LC are powered by a new Tier 4 Final diesel engine that requires no diesel particulate filter (DPF) and producesĀ 101 and 159 horsepower in the 135 and 245, respectively.Ā Designed for [ā¦]July 12, 2016Driver/operator coaching/trainingCrane study seeks to determine benefit of simulators in operator trainingCrane Industry Services (CIS), has begun a study to determine how effective the integration of crane simulators is inĀ itsĀ training program. The Atlanta-based company currently trains crane operators using a combination of online, classroom, hands-on and on-the-job training sessions. The study, performed through a partnership with Montreal-basedĀ CM Labs Simulations Inc. and West Georgia Technical College, introduces [ā¦]July 11, 2016RoadbuildingCrews āinsertā tunnel beneath Dutch highway in just one weekendDutch road construction crews are taking the word efficient to entirely new levels. In May crews with Rijkswaterstaat, the infrastructure management agency in the Netherlands, installed a tunnel beneath highway A12 near the city of Ede. The tunnel, which weighs 3,600 tons and measures 230 feet long was installed below the highway in just one [ā¦]July 8, 2016BusinessConstruction jobs flat in June, but unemployment rate continues to fallFollowing two consecutive months of jobsĀ losses, employment in the U.S. construction industry was flat in June. Employment held steady at 6.643 million Americans last month, according to preliminary data from the Labor Department. The departmentās latest data also revised the May employment total from the previously reported 6.645 million, down to 6.643 million, bringing the [ā¦]July 8, 2016Construction EquipmentExcavator attempts to board floating platform, fails miserablyA perfect example of how quickly a day can go wrong. Luckily it looks this tumble incurred no injuries other than the operatorās pride.July 7, 2016VocationalWestern Star 4700 gets 23,000-lb. front steer axle optionAĀ Detroit 23,000-pound front steer axle is now available on the Western Star 4700. The axle is being offered in set-forward and set-back configurations. Western Star says the Detroit axle is lighter than other brands while being more durable and providing smoother steering through the use of needle bearings that roll between the steering buckle and [ā¦]July 7, 2016DealersBandit Industries taps Mocny as its first CEOBandit Industries, makers of chippers, grinders, mulchers and skid steer/compact track loader attachments, has named its first CEO in John Mocny. Mocny has been with Bandit since February after serving in engineering and management capacities with General Motors and Caterpillar. Moving forward, owners Mike, Dianne and Jerry Morey say they will remain involved with the [ā¦]July 7, 2016DealersDoosan files for Bobcat IPO on South Korean stock marketParent company Doosan Infracore has filed the paperwork needed to take compact machine maker Bobcat public on the Korean Exchange. According to a report from Reuters, Doosan applied for theĀ initial public offering Monday. Doosan, which owns 66.6 percent of all Doosan Bobcat shares, first announced its intent to take the company public in February. At [ā¦]July 6, 2016BusinessConstruction spending falls 0.8% in MayWith declines in nonresidential spending and a flat month for residential, total U.S. construction spending fell 0.8 percent in May, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. Spending is at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.143 trillion. Despite two consecutive months of monthly declines, spending remains 2.8 percent above the May 2015 rate. [ā¦]July 6, 2016Construction EquipmentKomatsu intros D39EX/PX-24 dozers packed with new operator-friendly featuresNearly two months afterĀ introducingĀ its intelligent Machine Control version of this model, Komatsu has released the D39EX/PX-24 dozers. The dozers are powered by a 3.26-literĀ Komatsu SAA4D95E-7 engine producing 105 horsepower and meetĀ Tier 4 Final emissions standards through Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). New engine features include a water cooled, variable flow [ā¦]July 5, 2016Previous PagePage 138 of 434Next PageTop StoriesMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025Find out the most popular models of new and used financed mini excavators and which models are fetching the most at auction.PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? ā 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage EquipmentāThe Great Tractor Raceā ā Catās 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventCompact equipmentMassimo Expands UTV Line with 6-Seater T-Boss 900LFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
