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Construction Equipment: Page 252
Construction Equipment
Excavator claws through raging floodwaters to rescue two dump truck drivers
According to the YouTube description of the video below these two dump truck drivers became trapped by floodwaters while driving along a mountain road. As the video begins, both drivers are stranded in their trucks as the high waters threaten to wash them away. Thankfully, a nearby excavator operator jumps into action, braving the torrent […]
January 4, 2018
Construction Equipment
John Deere’s new Roll-Out buckets deliver more dump reach
John Deere has introduced three new roll-out buckets to its Worksite Pro attachment lineup, designed for use on skid steers, compact track loaders and compact wheel loaders. The buckets (model numbers RB72, RB84 and RB96) provide an additional 34 inches of dump reach when fully extended by using the machine’s auxiliary hydraulics to roll out […]
January 4, 2018
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Construction Equipment
Cat ups warranty terms on skid steers, CTLs, multi-terrain loaders and compact excavators
Caterpillar announced Tuesday that it would extend its standard full-machine warranty on select new compact equipment to 24 months or 2,000 hours. New skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, multi-terrain loaders and compact excavators purchased after January 1 are covered by the extended warranty. Cat’s previous warranty for these machines was 1-year, unlimited hours. Compact wheel […]
January 3, 2018
Dealers
Equipment Roundup: KCM loaders rebrand to Hitachi; Top 10 equipment videos; Atlas Copco renames construction division; Ram unveils Hydro Blue Sport; Look back at 2017 heavy truck test drives
Test Drives: 2017 an epic year for new heavy trucks This year, I logged 62,781 air miles en route to trucking events across the U.S., Canada and Mexico and many of those miles were ticked en route to test drives – 17 of them, in fact. A big part of my job is climbing behind […]
January 3, 2018
Class 7-8
Paccar 12-speed transmission now standard on Kenworth T680
The 12-speed Paccar Automated Transmission and its right-hand column-mounted shifter are now standard on linehaul and regional haul applications of Kenworth’s T680. The column-mounted shifter places gear selection and engine brake controls at the driver’s fingertips for better ergonomics, comfort and overall performance. This placement also frees up dash space by eliminating engine brake control […]
January 2, 2018
Construction Equipment
Atlas Copco renames construction equipment division Power Technique
Atlas Copco has renamed its North American division of remaining equipment aimed at the construction industry. Atlas Copco Construction Equipment North America will now be called Power Technique North America. Atlas Copco says Power Technique will remain in its Rock Hill, South Carolina, offices and will continue to comprise the Atlas Copco, Chicago Pneumatic and […]
January 2, 2018
Construction Equipment
Former Kawasaki loaders to drop KCM name for Hitachi branding
KCM loaders will soon take on the branding of its parent company. According to a company press release, nearly two years after Hitachi Construction Machinery completed its purchase of the company, KCMA Corporation will change its corporate name to Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America. The change, which includes a new corporate structure, takes effect today, […]
January 1, 2018
Dealers
Atlas Copco to divest concrete, compaction business to Husqvarna
Sweden-based Atlas Copco will divest its concrete and compaction business to Husqvarna Group’s construction division. About 200 employees will join Husqvarna Group, which is a Swedish manufacturer of outdoor power products for consumers, as well as cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The planned divestment will allow Atlas Copco’s Power […]
January 1, 2018
Construction Equipment
Year in Review: The Biggest Construction Equipment News Stories of 2017
2017’s Top Newsmaker: Deere buys Wirtgen After identifying Wirtgen as an attractive strategic fit several years ago, John Deere pulled the trigger in a surprise move this June, buying German equipment manufacturer Wirtgen Group. The all-cash $5.2 billion deal gave Deere access to Wirtgen’s deep roots in roadbuilding and quarry equipment markets. The deal also […]
December 29, 2017
Construction Equipment
Little Beaver intros towable hydraulic earth drill
Little Beaver’s Towable Hydraulic Earth Drill has a balanced frame that reduces operating weight by roughly 50 percent, compared to traditional hydraulic drills, according to the company. The drill frame balances the weight of the drill over the wheels and requires less than 20 pounds of force to pivot into digging position. In addition, the […]
December 29, 2017
Vocational
Ram recalls 1.48 million trucks over shifter defect
FCA is voluntarily recalling an estimated 1.48 million trucks in the U.S. to help prevent occupants from inadvertently moving the vehicles’ gear-shifters out of the ‘park’ position. The recall is limited to vehicles equipped with shifters mounted on their steering columns. Those with rotary-dial shifters or floor-mounted shifters are unaffected. An FCA US review of […]
December 29, 2017
Dealers
Lian named president, CEO, of H&R Construction Parts and Equipment
Aaron B. Lian has been named president and CEO of H&R Construction Parts and Equipment, succeeding Larry D. Mohr, who is retiring. Lian has been chief operating officer since September 2016. He previously worked at Schwing America, as vice president and general manager in the St. Paul, Minnesota, area, managing and leading the company’s ready-mix products […]
December 29, 2017
Construction Equipment
The Top 10 Construction Equipment Videos of 2017
With 2017 drawing to a close, it’s time to take a look back at all the great videos we’ve come across in the last year. Refreshingly, this year’s Top 10 is light on the fail videos and heavy with cool machines going about their work. These are ranked in order based on the number of […]
December 28, 2017
Pickups
GM reportedly chooses carbon fiber over aluminum in the lightweight pickup wars
In an attention-getting move that’s one of the more memorable moments in the ongoing battle for pickup supremacy, GM sources revealed to the Wall Street Journal that the automaker will be offering carbon fiber pickup beds for its premium trucks within two years. The new bed option is sure to attract plenty of attention and […]
December 28, 2017
Components
TeleMaster flat-proof tires designed for JLG, SkyTrak telehandlers
Continental has designed its new solid, flat-proof TeleMaster tires for JLG telehandlers in a partnership between the tire maker and aerial work platform manufacturer. The TeleMaster tires are available as an option on certain JLG and SkyTrak telehandlers. The tires consist of three-layer construction and specialized rubber compounds. The inner layer contains dampening properties and […]
December 28, 2017
Class 7-8
Test Drives: 2017 an epic year for new heavy trucks
This year, I logged 62,781 air miles en route to trucking events across the U.S., Canada and Mexico and many of those miles were ticked en route to test drives – 17 of them, in fact. A big part of my job is climbing behind the wheel of trucks, and occasionally vans, but this year has […]
December 27, 2017
Construction Equipment
How to install and setup excavator attachments for optimum performance
Webtec has released a video to teach the proper installation and setup of hydraulic attachments while using the company’s DHM Series hydraulic tester. The video, embedded below, shows how to test the operating flow and back pressure from the excavator to such attachments as breakers, hammers and crushers. Improper installation can shorten the life of […]
December 27, 2017
Technology
Spot-r EquipTag and Clip give contractors non-GPS solution for equipment tracking
Keeping track of stuff and people on busy jobsites is hard. GPS driven telematics systems can help, but as the phrase implies, require “systems.” The Spot-r EquipTag from Triax Technologies tracks operator identity, equipment location and utilization indoors or out, without the need for a clear line of sight to the sky—in other words without […]
December 27, 2017
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