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Construction Equipment
JCB machines co-star in latest “Alien: Covenant” movie
How many of you are old enough to remember when the original Alien movie was released back in 1979? I remember the movie as one of the scariest films ever, and I had nightmares for years to prove it. Now, nearly 40 years later, the latest film in the Alien movie franchise, Alien: Covenant, is set […]
May 18, 2017
Battery electric
Volvo unveils the EX2: First fully electric compact excavator prototype is faster, quieter
Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled what the company believes to be the first fully electric compact excavator prototype. Eight months after unveiling the LX1 hybrid electric loader and the HX1 load carrier prototypes as part of the company’s vision for the autonomous and electrified quarries of the future, Volvo has taken the wraps off of […]
May 17, 2017
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Construction Equipment
Universal HDD designs UNI 440×700 horizontal directional drill with power in mind
Universal HDD’s new UNI 440×700 Horizontal Directional Drill comes with a more powerful engine and hydraulic system. The machine is powered by a 600-horsepower John Deere turbo diesel engine. The powertrain delivers 440,000 pounds of thrust and pullback force and 70,000 foot-pounds of torque. A high-flow hydraulic system provides the needed power for demanding jobs, […]
May 17, 2017
Pickups
Test Drive: Workhorse’s W-15 electric pickup a high-tech, exciting ride
Driving the Workhorse W-15 is exciting. The acceleration of this new range-extended plug-in electric pickup truck is immediate and so quiet. I took it for a spin in a large parking lot behind the Long Beach Convention Center, shortly after its unveiling. After turning the 460-horsepower truck on, a user-friendly display indicates speed, compass heading, miles (the […]
May 16, 2017
Construction Equipment
Excavator operator uncovers one of the best preserved dinosaur fossils ever found
The scientific community is buzzing over the discovery of an excavator operator who, while working at energy company Suncor’s Millennium Mine in Alberta, Canada, dug up one of the most complete dinosaur fossils ever found. According to a fascinating report from National Geographic, the fossil was found by Shawn Funk on March 21, 2011. After six […]
May 16, 2017
Dealers
Equipment Roundup: John Deere 950K gets PAT blade; Vacuworx revamps AMC 4, AMC 6; Case limited red CTLs and skid steers; Western Star XD-25
John Deere gives 950K a finer touch with ‘exclusive’ PAT blade on the production dozer In what it calls an industry exclusive, John Deere has put a six-way Power Angle Tilt blade on its production class 950K dozer. ConExpo attendees got a preview of the 950K/PAT combo, which is expected to be available this fall. […]
May 16, 2017
Pickups
Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.2 million Ram pickups due to airbag, seatbelt control defect
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued a wide-ranging recall of Ram pickup trucks spanning four model years due to an issue with computer modules that help control the trucks’ airbags and seatbelts in rollover situations. The recall includes certain 2013-2016 Ram 1500 and 2500 pickups as well as 2014-2016 Ram 3500 pickups. FCA says these trucks may […]
May 15, 2017
Construction Equipment
Curb and gutter machine advances are “all about the controls”
Slipform pavers designed for curb and gutter work are echoing the design additions of machines primarily used for concrete paving applications. This means the focus has shifted to control systems. The process in laying down concrete doesn’t vary at a basic level, but what’s created at the back end of a curb and gutter machine, […]
May 15, 2017
Pickups
Ford details F-150 redesign: 2018 refresh features Super Duty styling, customer feedback
First announced in January, Ford has provided a few more details from its engineering team on its coming refresh of the F-150 lineup. The automaker says the new design takes cues from its Super Duty lineup, giving the half-ton truck what the automaker calls a “tougher,” “more capable” look. Ford says customer feedback played a big role […]
May 12, 2017
Construction Equipment
Easy Gripper 2400-T2 provides 2-ton, off-road tire-handling solution
Just Easy Tools has added a 2-ton OTR version of its Easy Gripper tire handler. The Easy Gripper 2400-T2 is designed as an attachment for forklifts, front loaders and truck cranes. It follows the same three-point grip design as the 1-ton version. It provides a firm grip when pulling wheels and tires off and pushing […]
May 12, 2017
Pickups
Workhorse strikes distribution deal with Ryder for W-15 electric pickup
Commercial fleet giant Ryder and Workhorse Group, makers of the recently unveiled W-15 electric pickup, have announced a 10-year strategic partnership agreement under which Ryder will become the primary distributor and provider of service and support for Workhorse light and medium duty range-extended electric vehicles in North America. In addition to the W-15, Workhorse manufactures and […]
May 12, 2017
Dealers
Strongco Q1 revenues drop 8.8%, earnings sink 18.9%
Equipment dealer Strongco Corporation’s first quarter 2017 revenues fell to $83.2 million according to its most recent financial report, representing an 8.8 percent decrease compared to the same period the year before. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) dropped to $4.3 million, a decrease of 18.9 percent compared to 2016’s $5.3 million. Despite […]
May 12, 2017
Construction Equipment
Expert excavator operator makes quick work of mat bridge over small creek
While some might argue the below video is short on action, sometimes it’s just fun to watch an expert operator handle a task with smooth precision. And that’s exactly what you’re looking at here. You might immediately recognize the star of this video as Chris Guins, aka letsdig18, from his many other great YouTube videos. According to […]
May 11, 2017
Pickups
Workhorse W-15 electric pickup Q&A: Battery warranty, towing, curb weight, tax credits and more
Workhorse recently unveiled the W-15, a plug-in electric range-extended pickup aimed at fleets. The 460-horsepower truck features a carbon fiber body, gets about 80 miles on average through battery power, and another 300 miles after switching to its three-cylinder BMW I3 gas engine. After getting most of the primary details out of the way in our original […]
May 11, 2017
Construction Equipment
Ford unveils 2018 F-650, F-750 with improved handling, braking
Ford is updating its largest trucks for improved performance and serviceability for the 2018 model year, including adding electronic stability control and traction control brakes as standard on all 2018 F-650 and F-750 tractor models. The system will initially be optional on certain F-750 diesel air-braked straight trucks with high-center-of-gravity-body upfits. For tow trucks, road service […]
May 10, 2017
Roadbuilding
Vermeer ramps up speed, efficiency on CC155 concrete cutter
Vermeer says its CC155 concrete cutter is designed to increase roadwork efficiency and minimize lane closures. The CC155 can handle such diverse applications as road construction and repair, airport lighting projects and demolition work. A geometric cutter head allows the cut to come from the center of the machine with more precision and power. The […]
May 10, 2017
Construction Equipment
The Pro-Handler is a skid steer with an extendible wheelbase, telescoping front boom
The design of construction machines doesn’t change much through the decades, but the Pro-Handler, if nothing else, takes the standard skid steer and stretches its capabilities. Hand-built as a proof of concept by Extend Manufacturing, the Pro-Handler offers an extendable rear section that also lengthens the wheelbase, an extendable boom (similar to JCB’s new Teleskid) […]
May 9, 2017
Construction Equipment
Cat expands portable generator power range with RP12000 E
Less than a year after entering the home/outdoor power market with a lineup of portable generators, Caterpillar is increasing the lineup’s power range with a new model. The new Cat RP12000 E delivers 12kW of power from a 670cc V-Twin engine with a fully pressurized oil system. The all-copper generator delivers up to 15kW of surge power, […]
May 9, 2017
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