Chris Hill (EQW)Construction EquipmentTerex Bid-Well launches sidewalk paver attachment at World of ConcreteTerex Bid-Well has launched a sidewalk paver attachment designed to be mounted to any Terex Bid-Well 2450, 3600 and 4800 roller paver and can be operated by one worker. The company made the announcement during the 2017 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. The unit is self-powered by a 14-horsepower engine and features a […]January 18, 2017DealersBandit expands Bobcat of Connecticut territory for its chippers, stump grindersBandit Industries has expanded the territory of Bobcat of Connecticut for its hand-fed chippers and stump grinders and will service customers in western Massachusetts in addition to Connecticut. In business for more than 25 years, Bobcat of Connecticut joined Bandit’s dealership network in 2015. This expansion comes via the exit of Tyler Equipment Corporation, which […]January 18, 2017VocationalMack adds Rolling Start and Auto Neutral to mDrive AMTsMack Trucks has introduced Rolling Start and Auto Neutral, two new safety features for its mDrive and mDrive HD automated manual transmissions. The announcement was made during the 2017 World of Concrete show. Mack Construction Product Manager Tim Wrinkle says the updates are well suited to paving and concrete applications. “mDRIVE Rolling Start is mainly […]January 18, 2017RoadbuildingARTBA report identifies regulatory reforms seen as key to Trump administrationThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has released a report identifying 20 federal policies and regulations it sees as key for the incoming Trump administration to address in coming years. The association says some of these are “hindering the ability to complete transportation improvement projects efficiently, safely, in a timely manner and in […]January 18, 2017RoadbuildingGeorgia DOT awards 25 contracts valued at $54.3 million for JanuaryThe Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for January has awarded 25 contracts valued at $54.3 million, with the majority (73 percent) dedicated to road surfacing and maintenance work. Thirteen of the awarded contracts, valued at $39.9 million, will involve resurfacing and maintenance of 170 miles of state highways, bringing the fiscal year 2017 total in […]January 18, 2017RoadbuildingMinnesota DOT releases final versions of 20-year capital, multimodal plansThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has released the final versions of its 20-year policy and highway capital investment plan, which indicates $39 billion will be needed over that 20-year period, as well as statewide multimodal plan. MnDOT’s Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan finds there will be an $18 billion “gap between system needs and […]January 18, 2017Construction EquipmentTerex Bid-Well unveils remote control options for roller paver lines at World of ConcreteTerex Bid-Well has unveiled three remote control options designed to make setting adjustments to their 2450, 3600 and 4800 roller pavers from ground level while paving. The new options were on display during the 2017 World of Concret e show. “While paving, it is common for the operator to make minor adjustments to machine settings,” […]January 17, 2017DealersSeven dealer best practices to provide customer value from machine servicingThere are seven best practices dealers can adopt to provide optimum customer value from their service departments, according to George Russell, co-founder of Machinery Advisors Consortium. Russell ran an educational session focusing on service for dealers during the recent Associated Equipment Distributors 2017 Summit and CONDEX. These best practices were developed from the results of […]January 17, 2017DealersHyundai CE Americas recognizes 7 top dealers for 2016 at AED SummitHyundai Construction Equipment Americas recognized seven top performing dealers of 2016, including Dealer of the Year and Rookie Dealer of the Year, during a North American dealer meeting held concurrently with the recent 2017 AED Summit in Chicago. “Hyundai has served the North American construction equipment market for more than 25 years. Throughout that time, […]January 17, 2017RoadbuildingUSDOT: Investment needed to improve transportation infrastructure up 3.4% to $836 billionA new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation finds there is a $836 billion investment backlog of projects needed for the country’s transportation infrastructure. “We have an infrastructure system that is fundamental to the nation’s economic health, and it needs greater attention and resources,” says Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “Improving our nation’s roads, bridges, […]January 17, 2017Previous PagePage 76 of 225Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesTake a walkaround tour and see why this 8,000-pound, zero-tail-swing machine is built and tested like a full-size production excavator.ExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited PackageCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26Pickups2026 Ford Maverick Revealed: Compact Pickup Gets Choice of 5 Trims, 2 Engines
