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Pickups
Test Drive: 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4×4’s new Duramax engine brings big punch
Chevrolet’s 2017 Silverado 2500 is such a major upgrade from the last generation of the Bowtie’s heavy duty trucks that we decided to break this Test Drive up into two parts. Part 1 takes a look at street performance, the interior and four-wheel-drive. Part 2 next week will examine towing, information & entertainment systems, 4G LTE […]
April 12, 2017
Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson unveils TH627 telehandler with 3-in-1 machine capabilities
The Wacker Neuson TH627 telehandler is designed to be a versatile, three-in-one machine, the company says. It comes with a universal attachment plate allowing it to dig and carry like a wheel loader and use multiple attachments like a skid steer with a compact footprint. As a telehandler, it has a lift height of 18 […]
April 12, 2017
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In major brand shift, Cat is getting rid of letters in machine model names
Simply put, Caterpillar is running out of the alphabet. Because of this, Cat is dropping the letter modifier that for so long announced a new generation of Cat products and replacing it with a “Build Number.”
April 11, 2017
Construction Equipment
JLG rolls out narrower 4045R and 1532R scissor lifts
JLG has focused on width for its 4045R and 1532R electric scissor lifts, as in, less of it. The 4045R comes in at 45 inches wide, while the 1532R’s width is less than a yard, at 32 inches. The narrowness makes the machines, which will be available mid-year, easier to maneuver in tight spots and […]
April 11, 2017
Construction Equipment
Fox-Marrs replaces Mirdha as JCB North America CEO in apparent leadership shake-up
Three years after being elevated to the position, Arjun Mirdha is out as president and CEO of JCB North America (JCBNA) in favor of another company veteran. Richard Fox-Marrs has left his role as president of JCB North America’s Agriculture division to replace Mirdha. In the company’s announcement of Fox-Marrs’s promotion, Mirdha is not mentioned. According […]
April 11, 2017
Construction Equipment
Volvo intros EW60E wheeled excavator with power, cab improvements
Volvo boosted power and fuel efficiency along with the addition of a larger cab with its new EW60E wheeled excavator. Marking the machine’s first availability in North America, Volvo has dropped in a D2.6H Tier 4 Final engine delivering 60 horsepower, a 12-percent increase. Fuel efficiency has improved 10 percent over previous models thanks to a the combination of […]
April 10, 2017
Construction Equipment
Sany adds 4 compact excavators to lineup
The Sany lineup of compact excavators jumps to seven with the unveiling of four new machines ranging in size from 5,908 pounds to 20,238 pounds. The lineup begins with the SY26U, the company’s smallest excavator, weighing 5,908 pounds. Sany says the machine includes many features associated with larger excavators, including a standard fully enclosed cab, auxiliary […]
April 10, 2017
Machine control
Side-By-Side: Comparing Cat, Deere, Komatsu and Topcon mast-less dozer GPS systems
GPS* machine control started out as a tangle of aftermarket products all bolted on and wired up as retrofits to existing dozers. These systems revolutionized the operation of dozers, but there were a lot of parts to track and maintain. In the past 18 months, however, several major manufacturers have begun integrating these systems into […]
April 7, 2017
Construction Equipment
Ditch Witch launches SK1550, its largest, most powerful mini skid steer
Leaping the company’s SK1050 in size and power, Ditch Witch has unveiled the SK1550, a mini skid steer designed to tackle heavy duty landscaping projects typically reserved for traditional skid steer loaders. With a rated operating capacity of 1,558 pounds and a 44-horsepower Tier 4 Yanmar diesel engine, the machine represents the company’s largest and […]
April 7, 2017
Construction Equipment
13.6L diesel the first in John Deere Power Systems’ new generation of engines
John Deere Power Systems has unveiled a big, 13.6-liter diesel engine, the first of a next-generation line. The clean sheet engineering on the 13.6 was aimed at making an engine with installation flexibility, lighter weight and more power in a compact package. The company claims reductions in both diesel fuel and diesel exhaust fluid consumption […]
April 7, 2017
Construction Equipment
JCB boosts horsepower 20% with 210 and 215 skid steers
JCB’s new 210 radial-lift and 215 vertical-lift skid-steer loaders pack 20 percent more horsepower than the company’s similar sized models, representing the first in the small-frame lineup powered by the JCB by Kohler 74 horsepower engine. The 210 comes with a base rated operating capacity (ROC) of 2,100 pounds, and the 215 has an ROC […]
April 6, 2017
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar unveils TH514D telehandler with improved hydraulics, comfort and work range
The Cat TH514D Telehandler comes with updated hydraulics to handle a variety of work tools. Attachments include forks and a choice of carriages, buckets, truss booms, winches, pipe grapple, sweeper, material-handling arm, concrete bucket and fork-mounted platform. A manual attachment coupler is standard and a hydraulic coupler is available. The telehandler is powered by a […]
April 6, 2017
Construction Equipment
Yanmar to provide remanufactured engines for Manitou’s Gehl and Mustang machines
Manitou has reached an agreement with Yanmar on a deal that will bring remanufactured engines to North American customers of the Gehl and Mustang heavy equipment brands. Yanmar Americas REMAN will remanufacture engines using Manitou’s certified XPRT Genuine Parts. The engines will fit any Gehl or Mustang machine operating in North America and will be sold […]
April 6, 2017
Construction Equipment
Cat intros 950 GC, a lower-spec loader developed using telematics data
With the North American and European launch of the 950 GC wheel loader, Caterpillar says it is bringing a machine stateside that has proven itself to be a high-performing, reliable and budget-friendly machine in lesser regulated countries. Telematics played a big part in the development of the 950 GC, Cat says. In addition to helping customers […]
April 5, 2017
Mergers & Acquisitions
Acquisition complete, Joy Global is now Komatsu Mining Corp.
Komatsu today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Wisconsin-based surface and underground mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global. Citing a belief that the mining industry will see a long-term rebound driven by increased demand for larger equipment in surface mining and further development of underground mining, Komatsu first announced the $3.7 billion deal in July 2016. Though […]
April 5, 2017
Construction Equipment
Altec intros 2 truck cranes for use on Prinoth’s Panther T22 track carrier
Altering the design of its traditional chassis-mounted models, Altec has introduced two truck cranes now available for sale on the Prinoth Panther T22 track carrier. With the track-carrier-mounted AC45-127S-TC and AC40-152S-TC, Altec says it is now able to bring all the features of these two models’ chassis-mounted variants to hard-to-reach jobsites. Altec says the AC45-127S-TC is able to take all 127 […]
April 5, 2017
Pickups
Ram unveils 1500 Copper Sport limited edition, new 2-tone Laramie Longhorn scheme
Ram has recently added two new attractive hues to its truck lineup. One is exclusive to a limited run of 1500 Sport pickups while the other is the new two-tone paint scheme for its Laramie Longhorn pickups. The 2017 Ram 1500 Copper Sport is adorned in the truck maker’s new radiant Copper Pearl paint along with polished […]
April 4, 2017
Construction Equipment
Changes to Yanmar America’s organizational structure bring about 3 new divisions
Engine and equipment manufacturer Yanmar America has announced that it is making changes to its organizational structure that will “strengthen its customer support functions in accordance with the company’s growth strategy.” The company is splitting its current Operations Division into two new divisions: Manufacturing and Operations. The current director of Operations, David Smith, will now lead […]
April 4, 2017
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