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GPS on Stolen Excavator Helps Police Uncover Chop Shop in Georgia
The tracker on the excavator immediately led police to a chop shop with $100,000 worth of stolen property, including construction equipment.
December 5, 2024
Volvo’s Big Excavator Overhaul Continues with Rollout of Midsize EC260, EC300
The new 26- and 30-metric ton models are popular sizes for site prep, roadbuilding and utility installation, Volvo says.
December 5, 2024
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November 12, 2024
Mecalac’s MCL Loaders Get Foldable Canopy Option for Low-Clearance Jobsites
The small articulated loaders gain up to a foot of clearance by removing two pins and pushing the canopy back.
December 4, 2024
Construction Equipment
Bold Thieves Use Stolen Compact Loader, Backhoe to Steal ATMs
In one case, the crime occurred in broad daylight with witnesses watching three masked men take the ATM. A high-speed chase followed.
December 4, 2024
Construction Equipment
Streumaster Brings New SW 218 TC Binding Agent Spreader to U.S.
Operators can spread up to 12.3 pounds per square foot at 1.2 mph for soil stabilization. It can also be used for cold recycling.
December 2, 2024
Dozers
A Closer Look: Next-Gen Caterpillar D8 Dozer Gets Enhanced Operator Experience
The 87,083-pound earthmover is the final model in Cat’s medium dozer lineup to get technology upgrades and a redesigned cab.
December 2, 2024
Construction Equipment
Vermeer Rolls Out D24 HDD for Urban Utility Installation
The new horizontal directional drill sports a new model number, a nod to its 24,000-pound size and 24,700 pounds of maximum peak thrust and pullback.
November 29, 2024
Compact equipment
FAE’s Largest Remote-Controlled Tracked Carrier Yet, the RCU120
The 120-horsepower carrier can be equipped with forestry mulchers, stump cutters, stone crushers and road millers.
November 29, 2024
Driver/operator coaching/training
Cat Releases Small Dozer Simulator Training Program
The training program teaches novice operators how to inspect the machine, maneuver it on and off a trailer, backfill, create v-ditches and more.
November 27, 2024
Construction Equipment
The New Hamm HD 9 VV Tandem Roller: Clear Side Drum & "Wasp Body" Design
Clear sides on the drum of the Hamm HD 9 VV allows operators to get right up to the curb.
November 26, 2024
Safety
Truck Driver Lied About Securing Bulldozer in Utah Crash That Killed Two
Evidence shows that the driver knew the dozer was improperly secured and attempted to place more chains at the scene of the crash to indicate otherwise.
November 26, 2024
Compact Track Loaders
Man Found Not Guilty by Insanity in Compact Track Loader Crash Spree
His lawyer argued he was suffering from a mental illness and medicine side effects and was sleep deprived after long hours clearing snow.
November 25, 2024
Wheel Loaders
Komatsu Intros 4-Pass Match WA700-8 Wheel Loader
The beefier new WA700-8 gets a greater static tipping load, more breakout force and automation features for loading 70-ton trucks.
November 25, 2024
Attachments
Blue Diamond Attachments Rolls Out 19 Brush Cutters
The company offers 13 models of the attachment for mini skids, skid steers and track loaders and six for mini excavators and excavators.
November 22, 2024
The Dirt
Test Run & Review: The World’s First Electric Backhoe, Case’s 580EV
Host of The Dirt and professional operator Bryan Furnace puts the 580EV through its paces in a side-by-side comparison with the diesel 580 Super N.
November 22, 2024
Compact equipment attachments
Clear Sidewalks with Kage's 54-Inch SnowFire Plow and Pusher System
For mini skid steers and track loaders, the system links together in seconds — no pins, bolts or hinges required — to clear snow from tight areas.
November 21, 2024
Collectors Corner
Finding Grandpa’s Dozer: The Long-Lost 1954 Allis-Chalmers HD-15
John Engstrom bought the dozer back in 1960 to start his business and sold it in 1965. He and his grandson tracked it down before John passed away.
November 21, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Contractor, Superintendent Charged After Fatal Trench Collapse in Texas
The worker had escaped a cave-in earlier in the day and was ordered back inside the 13-foot-deep trench where the fatal collapse occurred.
November 20, 2024
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