Chris Hill (EQW)DealersRental Show 2017 sees highest attendance in more than a decadeThe 2017 Rental Show, held  in Orlando, had its highest total attendance since 2006 at 11,648. The show also and had nearly 6,300 rental business attendees, also the highest number since 2006, according to the American Rental Association (ARA), which puts on the show. Extending to 16 years, the number of rental business represented by attendees, at […]March 14, 2017RoadbuildingCalifornia DMV proposes rules for autonomous vehicle testing without a driverThe California Department of Motor Vehicles has released a set of proposed regulations aimed at setting up guidelines for “testing and future deployment” of fully autonomous vehicles. “California has more manufacturers testing autonomous vehicles than any other state and today’s rules continue our leadership with this emerging technology,” says California Transportation Agency Secretary Brian P. […]March 14, 2017DealersEquipment Roundup: Generac light towers; Ox Bodies lightweight TrailMaker; Terex Demag AC 500-8 updates; Ditch Witch ST37X; Takeuchi TB216H hybrid excavator; Rental Show equipment photosGenerac launches 3 new light towers: MLT6SMD, MLT4060MVD and PLT240 LINKTower Generac Mobile Products recently launched three new light towers, the MLT6SMD, MLT4060MVD and PLT240 LINKTower, at The Rental Show in Orlando. The machines come fitted with four 240 Watt LED lights that offer a five-year limited warranty. Both the MLT6SMD and MLT4060MVD feature the […]March 14, 2017DealersBusiness Roundup: Southeastern joins National IPA; Cemen Tech adds G.W. Van Keppel; Morbark adds Correlli; Compact Power opens standalone rental center; contractor JBR Inc. profileSoutheastern Equipment now offers sales through National IPA cooperative purchasing Southeastern Equipment reports it has joined the National IPA governmental purchasing cooperative, which allows discounts for government, nonprofit or educational entities covering Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. Through the National IPA, “contracts are solicited, evaluated and awarded by a government entity that acts as the lead agency. Contracts […]March 14, 2017DealersManitowoc marks first orders for National Crane NTC55 at ConExpoManitowoc Cranes marked the release and first five retail orders for the National Crane NTC55 truck crane during ConExpo 2017 in Las Vegas. In attendance for the announcement was dealer Stephenson Equipment, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which helped Manitowoc in designing the crane. The company gave the dealer a commemorative plaque during the ceremony. RELATED […]March 13, 2017ConExpo-Con/AggAstec launches Silobot, a robotic asphalt silo inspection and mapping serviceAstec has introduced a new asphalt silo inspection tool designed to minimize danger to personnel inspecting the silo, provide precise thickness mapping, and cut back silo downtime to a fraction of what is traditionally needed. Called Silobot, the machine was on display at ConExpo 2017 in Las Vegas. The old way to inspect a silo was […]March 13, 2017RoadbuildingASCE Infrastructure Report Card gives U.S. roads a D gradeThe American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has given U.S roads an overall D grade in its 2017 Infrastructure Report Card. “America’s roads are often crowded, frequently in poor condition, chronically underfunded, and are becoming more dangerous,” ASCE says in its report. “More than two out of every five miles of America’s urban interstates are […]March 13, 2017RoadbuildingNCDOT reviews safety measures after recent crashes in I-77 work zoneThe North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is reviewing its safety measures after crashes in a work zone along Interstate 77 near Charlotte. NCDOT is sending its work zone traffic safety specialist to provide further evaluation of the area, and says it is “reaffirming” its partnership with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol through the Helping […]March 13, 2017ConExpo-Con/AggGomaco introduces GP4 slipform paver that can pave up to 40 feet wideGomaco launched the GP4, a slipform paver capable of paving up to 40 feet wide, at ConExpo 2017 in Las Vegas. The GP4 follows the launch of the 30-foot-wide capacity GP3 at the 2016 World of Concrete. The new paver features a dual-telescoping roller frame with Smart Cylinders and Smart Telescoping for accurate frame widening […]March 10, 2017ConExpo-Con/AggSany enters compaction market with introduction of SSR120C-8 rollerSany launched its SSR120C-8 roller compactor for the North American market at the 2017 ConExpo show in Las Vegas. “This is Sany America’s first model in the compaction market and further proves Sany’s commitment to providing the best value proposition in the industry,” says Eric Teague, general manager Sany America. The SSR120C-8 features a Cummins […]March 10, 2017Previous PagePage 56 of 225Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Smashes World Record for Mileage RangeThe truck traveled over 1,000 miles on a charge – more than twice its estimated EPA range – showcasing the advancements in EV technology.Backhoe LoadersA Closer Look: Deere's New Backhoes Deliver Improved Comfort, Visibility, ControlVintage EquipmentThe 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the PowerCompact equipmentNew Polaris Ranger 500: Work-Ready UTV Priced at $10K, Can Tow 1,500 Lbs.Construction EquipmentExtreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse Antarctica
