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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
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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
Dealers
Equipment Roundup: Gehl T650/750 telescopic artic loaders; Deere 20,000-hr. warranty on 944K; Kenworth T880 AWD; Barko 930B and 937B tractors
Manitou unveils Gehl T650/750 telescopic artic loaders, new compact excavators at both ends of range Manitou has launched several new compact machines as of late among which are duos of new articulated loader and compact excavator models for the company’s Gehl and Mustang machine lineups. We’ll start with the company’s new articulated loaders. We got […]
May 9, 2017
Pickups
Workhorse W-15 electric pickup unveiled: Gas engine backup, half ownership cost of conventional fleet pickups
It was tough trying to catch a glimpse inside the nation’s first OEM-produced plug-in range-extended electric pickup. Moments after Workhorse unveiled its 460-horsepower W-15 truck in Long Beach, onlookers flocked to take a closer look. And who can blame them? It’s not every day that you see a new electric pickup, let alone one featuring a […]
May 8, 2017
Dealers
Caterpillar acquires Yard Club, a contractor-to-contractor equipment rental service
Two years after investing in and providing some of its own dealer inventory to the service, Caterpillar has acquired Yard Club, a startup that facilitates contractor-to-contractor equipment rental. A Yard Club spokesperson reached out to Equipment World to confirm the acquisition, but the deal was first reported by TechCrunch.. Caterpillar has yet to acknowledge the deal in an official capacity […]
May 8, 2017
Construction Equipment
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. “Our customers were asking for a machine that does both heavy excavating and fine grading […]
May 5, 2017
Construction Equipment
Watch 2-year construction of new Atlanta Braves baseball stadium in 90 seconds
After 20 years and and many postseason runs at Turner Field, the Atlanta Braves have moved into a new home at Sun Trust Park. Construction of the new stadium took American Builders (a partnership between Brasfield & Gorrie, Mortenson, Barton Malow and New South) 26 months to complete before Atlanta hosted the park’s inaugural game with […]
May 5, 2017
Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson CEO Peksaglam to step down
Wacker Neuson CEO Cem Peksaglam recently told the company’s supervisory board that he plans to step down this summer. Peksaglam, who guided the company to strong growth through what Wacker Neuson calls a “successful realignment,” will reach the end of a six-year contract in August. He told the board he has decided to allow the […]
May 5, 2017
Pickups
Ram unveils one-of-a-kind Kentucky Derby Edition 2500 Limited
If you plan on watching the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby this weekend, prepare yourself to see a lot of the Ram Truck brand. As the exclusive automotive sponsor for the iconic horse race, the company says it will “immerse” fans at Churchill Downs and watching on TV “in a total Ram Truck brand experience,” […]
May 4, 2017
Construction Equipment
Vacuworx revamps AMC 4, AMC 6 vacuum lifters with lighter, smaller, more versatile designs
The AMC 4 and AMC 6 vacuum lift systems are designed to work in congested streets or other tight areas on compact to mid-sized excavators and truck-mounted articulating cranes without significantly reducing the host machine’s lifting power. To that end, Vacuworx has made its AMC Series Lifting Systems lighter and smaller and added attachment options. The […]
May 4, 2017
Construction Equipment
Case unveils red limited edition skid steers, CTLs to honor 175th anniversary, agricultural roots
If you like your skid steers in a shade other than yellow, and you want to own a piece of history, Case has a machine for you. But you’ll probably need to act fast. In celebration of the heavy equipment manufacturer’s 175th anniversary, Case has unveiled a limited edition lineup of skid steer and compact track […]
May 3, 2017
Construction Equipment
Terex encouraged by early impact of restructuring as sales decrease 10% in 1Q
Despite a sales decrease of 10 percent from the same period last year, Terex Corporation reports that the company sees encouraging signs in its first quarter earnings moving forward. For the first quarter, Terex reported net sales of $1 billion, down from 1Q 2016 sales of $1.1 billion. The company reports a loss from continuing […]
May 3, 2017
Vocational
Western Star unveils the XD-25, a rugged 4900 designed for construction, off-road hauling
A year after announcing plans to add an Extreme Duty (XD) off-road package to its lineup, Western Star has unveiled the second member of the XD family. Initially offered on the company’s flagship 6900 as the XD-40, during its its 50th anniversary celebration in Phoenix Western Star debuted the XD-25—a hulked up 4900 with 25 tons of capability. Western […]
May 2, 2017
Construction Equipment
IronDirect launches new lineup of 10 Shantui hydrostatic dozers
IronDirect, an online equipment seller primarily known as a sales platform for Chinese-made heavy equipment, has added a lineup of 10 Shantui dozers to its product offerings. The new machines maintain track and blade control with fully hydrostatic transmissions that automatically adjust to load conditions. Track speed and direction can be controlled individually from the cab with a […]
May 2, 2017
Dealers
Hitachi eyes North American distribution network with Sullair purchase
Hitachi is purchasing Sullair from Accudyne to pick up the company’s portable air compressor business and as a means of tapping into the brand’s sales network with a primary focus on the North American market. The announced purchase price is $1.245 billion. “We are thrilled by the prospect of partnering with Hitachi to grow Sullair […]
May 2, 2017
Construction Equipment
Manitou unveils Gehl T650/750 telescopic artic loaders, new compact excavators at both ends of range
Manitou has launched several new compact machines as of late among which are duos of new articulated loader and compact excavator models for the company’s Gehl and Mustang machine lineups. We’ll start with the company’s new articulated loaders. We got a preview of these machines last year at the bauma show in Germany. But now […]
May 1, 2017
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