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Dealers
Equipment Roundup: Hitachi intros “do-it-all” ZW220-6 loader; State-of-the-Art Dozers; 2020 Chevy Silverado 3500 towing test; Electric Ford F-150 tows 1 million lbs.; Pettibone intros Extendo 1246X telehandler
Pettibone Extendo 1246X telehandler boasts 12,000-lb. lift capacity Pettibone’s new Extendo 1246X Telehandler features 12,000-pound lifting capacity for contractors and rental users working in demanding construction jobsite conditions. The telehandler has a max lift height of 46 feet, 6 inches and forward reach of 30 feet. A 30-gallon fuel tank allows for a full workday […]
July 29, 2019
How to do Everything Better
7 things to do before an equipment auction
If you want to get a good deal buying heavy equipment at auction, doing your homework – hours of homework – is essential. Things happen fast at these auctions and you can miss out on great opportunities or overplay your hand if you’re not ready. Here are some tips: Identify your needs. Make a list […]
July 29, 2019
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How to do Everything Better
Make sure your load is secure
Moving heavy equipment safely is no small task. If not done properly, the results can be disastrous. During loading, keep the following in mind: Do not operate or load equipment that you do not know how to safely operate. When possible, place the equipment against a vehicle structure to help prevent forward movement – unless […]
July 29, 2019
How to do Everything Better
Know your limits: Towing more than 5,000 pounds with a half-ton pickup is against the law
That commercial showing a pickup taking on a heavy load sure does look good. But you first need to read the small print in the manufacturer’s owner manual. Half-ton pickups have a 5,000-pound towing capacity, period. This can be problematic when you just want to haul your compact machine to the next jobsite. The weight […]
July 29, 2019
How to do Everything Better
How to stop operators from idling too much
This tip came from a 2014 Equipment World Contractor of the Year finalist Landon Floyd of Precision Pipeline in Cedar City, Utah: Have all your guys park their personal vehicles in the yard one day and drive them out to the site in a van or have them carpool. Make them leave their keys at […]
July 29, 2019
Roadbuilding
Crews excavate and build underpass beneath active railroad tracks in Ill.
The video below shows time-lapse construction of the Rev. Jon A. Sibley, Sr. Underpass in Galesburg, Illinois. The $27 million Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) project included excavating beneath three BNSF railroad tracks to run a five-lane roadway under them. During construction, two of the three railroad tracks had to be operational at all times. […]
July 26, 2019
Construction Equipment
Astec reports weakened demand, gets boost from plant sale in Q2 report
Astec Industries’ second-quarter financial report was bolstered by a $20 million sale of its wood pellet plant in Hazlehurst, Georgia. Without the sale, however, the results were disappointing for the company, which reported weakened demand across all of its product segments, including its Roadtec and Carlson Paving brands and its aggregates, crushing and screening products, […]
July 26, 2019
Construction Equipment
Ford previews electric F-150 by towing 1 million lbs.
Eager to remind everyone that it is serious about electrification, Ford recently orchestrated quite the PR stunt with a prototype F-150 the company says is 100 percent battery-powered. Though the truck in the video below looks like a current-generation F-150, the truck sits atop a fully-electrified platform that is still in the prototype stage. For […]
July 25, 2019
Construction Equipment
Barry Ruffalo picked as new CEO for Astec Industries
Barry Ruffalo has been appointed the new president and CEO of Astec Industries, parent company of Roadtec and Carlson Paving. Richard Dorris, who will serve as interim CEO until Ruffalo starts his new job August 12, will return to serving as chief operating officer. Dorris has been interim CEO since January 21 when Benjamin G. […]
July 25, 2019
Construction Equipment
State-of-the-Art Dozers: OEMs loading the latest of these hardworking earthmovers with smart technology
By Richard Ries The general public may perceive dozers as simple, lumbering beasts. But those in the construction industry recognize them as focal points of advanced technology. One of the most obvious advances in dozer technology is ever-improving machine control. “You could argue that no product category has been more affected by the continued adoption […]
July 24, 2019
Dealers
Cat 2Q North American sales & revenues grow 28%; total numbers show 3% growth
Caterpillar says it saw a 3-percent increase in sales and revenues in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, for an increase of $400 million. In North America, the company’s Construction Industries segment grew 28 percent in sales and revenue in 2Q compared with the same period last year. Resource Industries in […]
July 24, 2019
Construction Equipment
Deere to launch apprenticeship program for diesel techs, other occupations—including sales
If you’d like to apprentice as a diesel technician, or an equipment salesperson, a John Deere dealer near you may soon be able to help. The company has announced that is has received approval for its new Registered Apprenticeship Program and is making it available to its Agriculture & Turf, Construction & Forestry dealers. Apprentices […]
July 24, 2019
Construction Equipment
Test Drive: Towing 35,500 pounds with the 2020 Chevy Silverado 3500
It was easy spotting the 2020 Chevy Silverado 3500 outside of the airport in Bend, Oregon—it was the one towing a giant anvil. Chevy had local craftsmen build the faux anvil to celebrate its class-leading tow rating of 35,500 pounds. Reporters got some brief time behind the wheel of Chevy’s top pickup recently at the […]
July 23, 2019
Construction Equipment
Ditch the shovels with Boss’ redesigned stand-on Snowrator sidewalk snowplow, de-icer
Boss Snowplow acquired the Snowrator brand last year and has redesigned the stand-on sidewalk snowplow and de-icer, designed to save contractors money by replacing the need for hand shovels. Boss has added a 4-foot hydraulic snowplow and 20-inch polyethylene skin. The company says it also improved the electrical and plow attachment systems. It can now […]
July 23, 2019
Construction Equipment
Pettibone Extendo 1246X telehandler boasts 12,000-lb. lift capacity
Pettibone’s new Extendo 1246X Telehandler features 12,000-pound lifting capacity for contractors and rental users working in demanding construction jobsite conditions. The telehandler has a max lift height of 46 feet, 6 inches and forward reach of 30 feet. A 30-gallon fuel tank allows for a full workday without needing a refill. The 1246X runs on […]
July 22, 2019
Dealers
Volvo CE sales up 10% in 2Q on improvement in North America, Europe
Volvo Construction Equipment saw sales increase by 10 percent year over year in the second quarter. The company says the bulk of the gain was due to increased sales in Europe and North America along with “strong focus” on the company’s service business, “volume flexibility in the industrial system and tight cost control.” Net sales […]
July 22, 2019
Dealers
Equipment Roundup: Kobelco intros SK850LC-10 excavator; CTL track care tips; Greenworks intros electric UTV; How to pick the right loader bucket; BOMAG intros 10-foot pavers
This week on Equipment World, Kobelco launches SK850LC-10 excavator with comfort upgrades, Greenworks’ first UTV, the battery-powered CU 800, and more.
July 22, 2019
Construction Equipment
Crane tips into trench while lowering backhoe
While attempting to load a backhoe down into a trench, this crane operator bails from the cab just before his machine plummets in after the backhoe. It’s unclear what was more dangerous: the attempt to lower the backhoe, or the trench itself. Note: If the video embed doesn’t appear above, or if the embed itself doesn’t […]
July 19, 2019
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