Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].DealersEquipment Roundup: Cummins unveils first crate engine; Cat’s new universal coupler; Dealers preview new Kubota machines; Liebherr PR 766 dozer; Eterra Typhoon 74 brush mowerCummins unveils its first crate engine, the R2.8 Turbo Diesel Admit it. You’ve always wanted a diesel. You dreamed of what you could do with that torque. Now you can have one and retrofit it into an older truck or Jeep and not have to pay a fortune for a new model. At SEMA Wednesday, […]November 7, 2017DealersBusiness Roundup: Liebherr sees orders jump; Tax overhaul a mixed bag for dealers; Proposed AWP standards would affect rentals; Dealer Institute course on managing iron; New Atlas Copco VPs; Construction starts predicted to riseLiebherr sees “significant” jump in orders; uses start-up culture to launch products Liebherr says it will add 2,240 employees by the end of this year, seeing what Stefan Heissler, member of the board of directors of Liebherr-International AG, calls a “very significant jump in orders” in 2017. In the first six months of 2017, Liebherr […]November 7, 2017Roadbuilding80th vulnerable bridge replaced in N.Y.–20 more to goThe New York State Department of Transportation has completed 80 of 100 bridges set to be replaced throughout the state as part of the $542 million Empire Bridge Program. The other 20 bridges are under construction, NYSDOT reports. “Across New York, we are investing in transportation infrastructure, making vulnerable and aging bridges stronger and more […]November 7, 2017RoadbuildingImprovements planned for I-40 in N.C.Repaving 16 miles of Interstate 40 is scheduled to occur this winter near Interstate 40’s intersection with I-95 in Johnston County, North Carolina. Penhall Co. of Los Angeles won the $10.2 million contract for the work, which also includes replacing the decks on 10 overpass bridges with more durable concrete, and sandblasting and painting four […]November 7, 2017RoadbuildingAriz. DOT can now send traffic alerts to phonesThe Arizona Department of Transportation has launched a free travel app called ADOT Alerts to help drivers avoid traffic jams and provide updates on road conditions. The app will send alerts to drivers about major changes in traffic. The alerts are sent by a public information officer at ADOT’s Traffic Operations Center. ADOT recommends enabling […]November 7, 2017RoadbuildingContract awarded for upgrades to Sarasota’s Highway 41IBT of Miami won a $12.6 million contract to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety on U.S. Highway 41 in Sarasota, Florida. The work is part of the Downtown-Bayfront Connection project planned by the Florida Department of Transportation and the city of Sarasota. The goal of the project is to reconnect the downtown and Bayfront with a […]November 6, 2017RoadbuildingArk. mulls raising speed limit to 75 mph on rural interstatesArkansas drivers could soon be driving faster, if new speed-limit recommendations are approved. The legislature has approved increasing the limit from 70 mph to 75 mph on interstates and left open the possibility of increasing limits on other highways – if it can be done safely. The Arkansas Department of Transportation has completed a study […]November 6, 2017Construction EquipmentEterra goes big with new ‘monster’ Typhoon 74 brush mowerEterra has added a 74-inch model to its Typhoon series of mowers, which the company calls “a monster of a brush cutter.” The Typhoon 74 is designed for heavy-duty skid steers and compact track loaders with at least 2,500 pounds of lifting power. The attachment requires 32 to 50 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow […]November 3, 2017BusinessConstruction starts predicted to rise 3% in 2018Total U.S. construction starts will grow 3 percent next year as the industry moves into “a mature stage of expansion,” according to the 2018 Dodge Construction Outlook. The pullback will continue in areas of multifamily and hotel construction starts. The increase will be led by continued growth in single-family houses, warehouses and office buildings. A […]November 3, 2017RoadbuildingSanta Cruz uses augmented reality to engage public on transportationSanta Cruz County residents are being offered a fun way to view potential transportation options for their communities with augmented reality technology. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission has stationed viewers in the county where residents can look inside to see transportation and land-use options that address such things as improving use of streets […]November 3, 2017Previous PagePage 227 of 258Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?On this episode of The Dirt, we take a deep dive into Kubota’s dash-5 mini excavator lineup.Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
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