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Pickups
Ram 2017 Night Package 2500, 3500 pickups get a custom look with dark accents
Ram is expanding its “factory-custom” truck offerings with the introduction of a Night Package for its 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickups. Ram first introduced the Night Package back in September for the half-ton 1500 saying that it had heard from customers asking for a customized look on their pickup without the hassle of actually taking it to a custom […]
February 23, 2017
Construction Equipment
Manitou Americas CEO Dan Miller stepping down
Dan Miller, chief executive officer of Manitou Americas and president of Manitou’s compact equipment division, has announced that he will step down from his position. No successor has been named at this time but Miller “will remain active to assist with the transition while the company conducts an external search,” according to a Manitou statement. Miller’s […]
February 23, 2017
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Roadbuilding
Astec Industries reports 17% increase in net sales for 2016 to $1.15 billion
Asphalt plant manufacturer and Roadtec parent company Astec Industries reports 2016 net sales of $1.15 billion, a 17 percent increase compared to 2015, with net sales reaching $55.2 million, 68.3 percent higher than the year before. For the fourth quarter 2016, the company reports a 52 percent increase in net sales compared to the same […]
February 23, 2017
Construction Equipment
Doosan intros DX210WMH-5 material handler with improved guarding, fuel efficiency
Doosan has launched a new material handler the company says offers more efficient performance and guarding. The new DX210WMH-5 is fitted with standard hydraulic cab risers, a straight boom and droop nose and improved machine guarding. Doosan says the straight boom improves reach and lift height while the droop nose arms enhance grapple and magnet access […]
February 22, 2017
Technology
Kespry Drone 2s brings centimeter-level survey accuracy, single base station setup to automated drone platform
Drone maker and aerial intelligence platform Kespry has introduced a big update to its Drone 2 hardware that greatly improves the unmanned aircraft’s performance while increasing its accuracy and reliability. Last year, Kespry launched Drone 2.0, a complete drone solution aimed at construction and surveying that fully integrates drone hardware and cloud-based image rendering software in order […]
February 22, 2017
Construction Equipment
This is Teleskid: Check out JCB’s new half skid steer, half telehandler before its official ConExpo launch
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 27 initial models were in development. Now, the British manufacturer is preparing to launch a […]
February 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
Following shift to dealer distribution, Roadtec calls 2016 “best year ever” with 10% sales growth
Roadtec reports sales grew 10 percent in 2016 and has set a goal for a 20 percent increase in 2017, citing expectations from the Fast Act signed in 2015 that provides for the Highway Trust Fund for six years. The company did not provide specific sales figures. “Jobs were created, optimism returned, new roads began […]
February 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
Concrete pavers boosting productivity with control advancements, quicker changes
Changes in concrete pavers that benefit contractors have been led by two main factors: improvements in controls and the ability to make changes at a faster pace. Options for controls have scaled down in size, but have grown in capabilities. Control panels are smaller and sleeker compared to just a few years ago, but new […]
February 20, 2017
Construction Equipment
John Deere’s new 75G, 85G excavators add proportional aux hydraulics for tailoring work speed
John Deere has launched updates to two of its compact excavator models aimed at tasks on confined jobsites. The new 75G and 85G reduced-tail-swing excavators are powered by a 57-horsepower engine that meets Tier 4 Final requirements through the use a diesel particulate filter (DPF) that cleans automatically. The 75G has an operating weight of 18,221 pounds […]
February 17, 2017
Pickups
Ford gives a glimpse into the design process for the 2017 F-150 Raptor
With the 2017 F-150 Raptor now available at dealerships across the country, Ford has shared a short video to its Performance YouTube channel that quickly highlights a bit of the design process and how some of the choices made along the way make this truck a monster. Check it out below.
February 17, 2017
Construction Equipment
Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm system alerts others when operator may be in danger
Genie has introduced a new accessory it says can provide operators of its boom lifts with additional protection. The new Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm system replaces a previous protective alarm system with “a significantly different design” designed to immediately activate and alert others onsite that the lift’s operator may need help. The Lift Guard Contact Alarm […]
February 17, 2017
Construction Equipment
Cat’s skid steer assembly line rolls out epic Mannequin Challenge
The more complex the environment, the better the resulting Mannequin Challenge video will be. And that rule certainly plays out in the video below starring the workers on Caterpillar’s skid-steer/compact track loader assembly line in Sanford, North Carolina. In the video, assembly line employees stand perfectly still (like mannequins) as a camera moves through the factory. Beyond […]
February 16, 2017
Construction Equipment
Rototilt launches the R3, a smart compact tiltrotator with improved strength
Rototilt has introduced a new compact tiltrotator the company says packs all of the strengths previously offered only on larger models. The new Rototilt R3 is designed for the 6-12 metric ton excavator segment and features a high-flow function, integrated swivel and Rototilt’s Intelligent Control System with SecureLock, which provides confirmation to the operator through […]
February 16, 2017
Dealers
INFOGRAPHIC: Aerial lift sales and buyer trends
A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price services.
February 16, 2017
Construction Equipment
ASV intros the VT-70, its first vertical lift CTL; adds girded RT-75 HD to radial lineup
Skid-steer and compact track loader (CTL) maker ASV has expanded its Posi-Track lineup with two new CTL models. The new VT-70 is the company’s first mid-frame, vertical lift CTL. Offering extended reach and level loads, ASV says the VT-70 features best-in-class operating capacity and excels in agriculture, construction and excavation tasks. Boasting 146 lb.-ft. […]
February 15, 2017
Construction Equipment
Digga’s new cement mixer attaches to skid steers, loaders in under 2 minutes
Digga North America has introduced a cement mixer attachment designed for skid steers, front end loaders and telehandlers. Available in operating capacities of 30 gallons/4 cubic feet and 18.5 gallons/2.5 cubic feet, the Digga Cement Mixer is maintenance free and can be used to mix cement, mulch, animal feed, fertilizer and more. The attachment easily fits to […]
February 15, 2017
Technology
What to see at ConExpo 2017: Bobcat, Kespry, Doosan Portable Power in the Gold Hall/Lot
The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. You can check out previous entries in our ConExpo 2017 previews here. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the Gold Hall/Lot areas: Bobcat, booth G-4476 […]
February 15, 2017
Pickups
2017 Ford F-150 convertible lets you feel the wind in your hair between jobsites
For every pickup owner on their way to work or between jobsites who’s ever been tempted to say “Screw work today, I’m popping the top on this sucker and heading for the beach!” … your truck has arrived. Newport Convertible Engineering (NCE), which has offices in both Huntington Beach, California, and Barcelona, Spain, typically works its magic on […]
February 14, 2017
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