Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Construction EquipmentRockland Wear Pins rise to attachment’s surface to signal needed maintenanceRockland Manufacturing says it has eliminated the guess work in determining how much life is left in machine attachments with its new Wear Pin technology. The product is available for excavator and loader buckets; dozer blades and liners; truck bodies, dump beds, chutes and other tools. When a part is nearing replacement or repair time, […]June 12, 2017RoadbuildingSeppi M. intros Maxisoil 350, its largest forestry tiller, stone crusherSeppi M. says its new Maxisoil 350 is the largest forestry tiller and stone crusher in the world. Designed for 300- to 500-horsepower tractors, it is available in widths of 98 and 138 inches. It is designed for a variety of tasks, among them crushing stones on roads, creating and maintain gravel roads, clearing brush […]June 9, 2017Construction EquipmentEngcon launches the EC233, its largest tiltrotator yetEngcon has introduced its new EC233, a tiltrotator designed for excavators up to 36 tons. The attachment is Engcon’s most powerful tiltrotator and the company says it’s designed to withstand tough conditions. The EC233 was tested on large construction equipment last winter in Sweden and has a cast body and heavy-duty shaft journals. The second-generation tiltrotator also has a central lubrication system […]June 6, 2017Construction EquipmentMcLaughlin introduces Vision lineup of underground utility locatorsThe new Vision utility locator lineup from McLaughlin is designed for a variety of users, from utility contractors to power companies to professional locators. McLaughlin says it made the Vision LX more user-friendly for utility contractors, combining the peak-locating screen and null-locating screen into one display. The display also has an automatic depth and current-measurement […]June 6, 2017DealersGenie: New protocols for replacing boom cables cut owner costsGenie has revised its protocols for cable replacement on certain models of telescopic booms, a move the company says will reduce owners’ costs. The company will no longer require mandatory replacement of the boom extend and retract cables every 10 years. Instead, it will require a mandatory inspection of the cables every 12 years. Replacement […]June 5, 2017Construction EquipmentRockland grapple converts loaders to debris cleanersRockland Manufacturing has introduced a cleanup grapple that mounts in place of the standard bucket on wheel loaders for clearing debris. The grapple uses two independent hydraulic clamps that surround the debris and lift it. An optional 2-foot vertical extension prevents loss of material when moving large loads. Rockland says the grapple is wear- and […]June 2, 2017ComponentsTrelleborg launches 4 lines of heavy equipment tires in U.S.Trelleborg Wheel Systems is bringing the company’s lineup of pneumatic tires designed for a wide range of construction equipment to North America. The debut includes the Earthmover Radial Series (ERL) for loaders and graders, the Earthmover Diagonal System (EM) for heavy duty earthmoving jobs, the Skid Steer Diagonal Series (SK) for skid steer loaders and […]May 31, 2017Class 7-8Talbert’s 55-ton 55SA trailer retracts to eliminate need for permitThe 55SA-TELE extendable trailer from Talbert Manufacturing can haul everything from bridge beams to pressure vessels and then be retracted to eliminate the need for permits on return trips. The 55-ton trailer comes with a 90-inch swing radius that can be extended to 114 inches with a gooseneck extension. The trailer can be set up […]May 30, 2017Construction EquipmentWacker Neuson intros battery-powered AS50e rammerWacker Neuson’s battery-powered AS50e vibratory rammer produces no emissions and less noise than engine-driven hammers, making it ideal for working in spots with poor ventilation and where noise is a concern, the company says. A push-button start cranks the rammer’s motor, which runs on a lithium-ion battery. The device weighs 154 pounds and has a […]May 26, 2017ComponentsContinental intros the TeleMaster, its first off-road telehandler tireContinental Commercial Specialty Tires has unveiled its first solid off-the-road tire designed for telehandlers. TeleMaster tires are designed to handle heavy loads, be long lasting, maintain traction and provide a comfortable ride, the company says. Vehicles on TeleMasters can carry heavy loads in rugged terrain. Continental says it made the tires with “a special three-layer […]May 25, 2017Previous PagePage 260 of 265Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCheck out the trims, features and starting MSRPs for GMC's new midsize pickup truck.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorCompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionCompact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of HaulingCompact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180
