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Generac launches 3 new light towers: MLT6SMD, MLT4060MVD and PLT240 LINKTower
Generac Mobile Products recently launched three new light towers, the MLT6SMD, MLT4060MVD and PLT240 LINKTower, at The Rental Show in Orlando. The machines come fitted with four 240 Watt LED lights that offer a five-year limited warranty. Both the MLT6SMD and MLT4060MVD feature the ECOSpeed multispeed engine that runs at low speed when the LED […]
March 3, 2017
Vocational
Ox Bodies intros lightweight TrailMaker carbon steel dump body
Ox Bodies has introduced a lightweight dump body the company says is up to 35 percent lighter than its standard dump bodies. Constructed of carbon steel, Ox Bodies Sales and Marketing Manager Jim Bray says the TrailMaker body was designed to transport sand, dirt, asphalt and small construction aggregates and offers a reduced weight, giving operators a […]
March 3, 2017
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Federal agents raid Caterpillar HQ as part of investigation; stock tumbles
UPDATE 4:10 p.m: Cat has issued a brief press release regarding Thursday’s raid of its facilities by federal agents. This story has been updated to reflect this new information.  Three of Caterpillar’s Illinois facilities received surprise visits from federal agencies Thursday morning as law enforcement officials seized documents and electronic records apparently pertaining to an […]
March 2, 2017
Construction Equipment
Terex updates Demag AC 500-8 all-terrain crane with new control system, T4 engine
Terex Cranes has updated the Demag AC 500-8, bringing the all-terrain crane to Tier 4 compliance and allowing it to enter the U.S. market. With a carrier length of only 56 feet (17.1 meters), Terex calls the AC 500-8 the “most compact eight-axle machine in its class that can achieve a maximum system length of […]
March 2, 2017
Construction Equipment
Ditch Witch intros the ST37X, its first stand-on trencher
Ditch Witch has introduced its first stand-on trencher, the ST37X, designed for creating footings on residential and commercial sites, in addition to trenching applications. The machine was on display at The Rental Show this week in Orlando. “You don’t have to walk behind it, so you can get over a little more rough terrain,” says […]
March 2, 2017
Construction Equipment
Takeuchi unveils the TB216H, its first hybrid compact excavator
Takeuchi-US unveiled the TB216H, its first diesel-electric motor hybrid powered compact excavator, during The Rental Show this week in Orlando. With this dual-power feature, Takeuchi says the machine can switch between indoor and outdoor work. A Yanmar Tier 4 Final engine rated at 14.9 hp powers the machine in diesel mode. The electric motor is […]
March 1, 2017
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS: All the heavy equipment on display at the 2017 Rental Show
The Rental Show for 2017 featured displays of equipment aimed at the rental market, with the goal of “closing sales”, as the event is considered a buying show. The buzz on the show floor was positive, with many manufacturers reporting a good level of order signings. Check out the photos below for an overview of […]
March 1, 2017
Roadbuilding
Brokk acquires hydrodemolition robot maker Aquajet Systems
Remote-controlled demolition machine manufacturer Brokk has acquired Swedish company Aquajet Systems AB, a manufacturer of hydrodemolition robots. Though terms of the deal, including sale price, were not outlined in the Brokk announcement, the company says it will retain Aquajet’s current management team following the acquisition. “Our sales and service team in the U.S. is excited […]
March 1, 2017
Construction Equipment
Cat unveils D6T dozer with fully auto transmission, big fuel savings, standard GRADE tech
Cat has updated its D6T bulldozer with a new transmission that the company says makes the machine not only easier to operate but much more fuel efficient. The new machine is powered by a Tier 4 Final Cat C9.3 ACERT delivering 215 horsepower (253 gross). The engine is now paired with a fully automatic, […]
February 28, 2017
Construction Equipment
Link-Belt unveils 75RT rough terrain crane with new cab, updated operating system
Calling it the “next generation of the rough terrain crane,” Link-Belt has introduced the 75RT, a machine featuring the company’s updated crane operating system, a new cab and a new system that assists operators in confined areas. Powered by a Cummins Tier 4 Final QSB 6.7-liter engine producing 270 horsepower, the 75RT transports fully loaded with […]
February 28, 2017
Dealers
IronPlanet is giving online equipment sellers more control, ability to build custom storefronts
IronPlanet has introduced a new method for selling heavy equipment online that places a bit more power in the hands of seller. Designed with larger-scale equipment sellers in mind, IronPlanet says its new Marketplace Direct platform gives sellers more control over the assets they list for sale on the site and gives them direct control over the […]
February 28, 2017
Dealers
Equipment Roundup: JCB Teleskid; John Deere 75C, 85C excavators; Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm; Rototilt R3; F-150 convertible
This is Teleskid: Check out JCB’s new half skid steer, half telehandler before its official ConExpo launch (VIDEO) JCB has been in the headlines quite a bit lately with announcements on a switch to Rolls-Royce engines in its largest excavators and an entry into the aerial lift market that the company was able to keep quiet for two years while […]
February 28, 2017
Oils & lubricants
Mack extends oil drain intervals with new engine oil formulation
Mack Trucks is extending its recommended engine oil drain intervals for users of the company’s newly formulated Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5. Depending on the application, oil drain intervals have been extended by up to 15,000 miles compared with previous formulations. Introduced as the factory fill in Mack’s 2017 engines, genuine Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5 also extends drain […]
February 28, 2017
Pickups
Nissan intros Titan, Titan XD King Cab with rear seat delete option
Nissan has rounded out its pickup lineup with the introduction of a King Cab for its Titan and Titan XD—a configuration that features a commercial application friendly rear seat delete option. The rear seat delete—a first for its segment—removes the rear seat, rear heater duct and rear roof-mounted assist grips and adds a flat rear […]
February 27, 2017
Construction Equipment
John Deere optimistic for remainder of 2017 despite 24% 1Q profit decline
Though profit and equipment sales for John Deere were down in the first quarter, chairman and chief executive officer Samuel Allen says there is reason for optimism in 2017. “…All of our businesses remained solidly profitable,” Allen said in a statement included in the company’s quarterly earnings report for the period ending January 29. “Deere’s […]
February 27, 2017
Roadbuilding
Dynapac launches CC950D small project tandem asphalt roller
Dynapac has introduced a small project tandem asphalt roller with its CC950D, designed for bicycle paths, narrow roads, small parking lots and other hard-to-reach asphalt compaction applications. The CC950D offers 38-inch-wide drums with a “high clearance” designed to allow it to work near curbs, the company reports. The front drum vibrates at 4,200 vpm, or […]
February 27, 2017
Construction Equipment
Beyond Tier 4, how else have OEMs been improving wheel loaders since resolving after treatment?
So what have wheel loader manufacturers been working on since Tier 4 engines and after treatment have been resolved? We asked specifically about hydraulics, electronics and components. How have these areas been improved and how does that translate to value for the customer? Hydraulics get efficient In the past, manufacturers used fixed-displacement pumps. These run the same flow and same pressure […]
February 24, 2017
Construction Equipment
John Deere, Liebherr partner to speed up the engine development process
John Deere and Liebherr have announced a new agreement centering on engine development collaboration. The move represents the expansion of a well-established relationship between the two companies in engine manufacturing. John Deere Power Systems and Liebherr’s Switzerland-based Machines Bulle operation already work together to produce engines for Deere and Liebherr machines and those for heavy equipment […]
February 24, 2017
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