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Construction Equipment: Page 305
Pickups
Nissan unveils the Texas Titan, a chromed-out package for its new pickups
After Nissan’s new Titan was named Truck of the Year by the Texas Auto Writers Association last fall in the pickup’s first model year following the first design refresh in more than a decade, Nissan decided to dedicate a special package to the Lone Star State. The new Texas Titan package will be available on 2017 […]
October 12, 2016
Construction Equipment
Cat’s new tiltrotator brings extra versatility to wheeled excavators
Caterpillar has introduced a tiltrotator as an available option for its wheeled excavator models up to 30 tons, including the recently announced M315F and M317F. The tiltrotator allows the excavator bucket to rotate 360 degrees and tilt 40-degrees side to side. This added maneuverability allows the operator to reach more work areas from one position, […]
October 12, 2016
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Pickups
Ford’s F-150 brake defect troubles continue as NHTSA expands investigation to newer models
A brake problem in Ford F-150 pickups is apparently a bigger issue than first realized. Earlier this year Ford issued a safety recall to address front brake loss in certain model year 2013 and 2014 F-150 trucks with 3.5-liter engines. Nearly 300,000 pickups were recalled and Ford reported the problem was caused by the loss of […]
October 12, 2016
Oils & lubricants
Petro-Canada announces new Duron Lube oils for emissions-compliant engines
Starting December 1, most major oil companies will be switching to a new and more robust heavy duty diesel lube oil formula, designated as CK-4 or FA-4 oils by the American Petroleum Institute. Petro-Canada lubricants will introduce their version, Duron next generation, on that date in four performance tiers: Duron HP (high performance), Duron SHP […]
October 12, 2016
Roadbuilding
Caterpillar Chairman & CEO Oberhelman honored with ARTBA Award
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has presented Caterpillar Chairman & CEO Doug Oberhelman with the ARTBA Award, the association’s highest recognition honor. ARTBA honored Oberhelman during its annual national convention in Tucson, Arizona. The award was established in 1960 to recognize “outstanding contributions that have advanced the broad goals of the association.” […]
October 12, 2016
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar intros M315F, M317F wheeled excavators with tool carrier, compact radius design
Caterpillar is expanding its lineup of F Series wheeled excavators with the introduction of two new compact radius models designed to work as tool carriers. While the new M315F and M317F are smaller than the rest of their F Series brethren, Cat says neither sacrifice power, performance or stability and instead boast larger working envelopes, […]
October 11, 2016
Pickups
Guy manages to impale his F-350 while loading it onto a trailer
If there ever was a truck fail video that begs the question, ‘What were they thinking?’ this is it. The driver of an F-350 starts at the top of a steep driveway and—well, you’ll see the rest below as he attempts to drive the truck onto a flatbed trailer. Note to driver: While you can […]
October 11, 2016
Construction Equipment
Volvo CE taps Lundblad as VP of technology
Volvo Construction Equipment has named a former software developer and automotive industry veteran as its senior vice president of technology. The company announced that Patrik Lundblad, 46, will head its technology efforts starting November 1. According to a Volvo CE release, Lundblad has served in senior roles for both Saab and General Motors. He first […]
October 11, 2016
Dealers
Terex Cranes names Natarajan and Schröder product management directors
Terex Cranes has appointed Suresh Natarajan as director of product management for Terex Rough Terrain Cranes and Frank Schröder in the same role for Demag All Terrain Cranes. The director of product management position is new for the company, one in which the appointees will oversee global product management teams as they develop equipment based […]
October 11, 2016
Machine control
Three views on the past, present and rapidly evolving future of GPS in heavy construction
Editor’s Note:This is the fourth in a four-part GPS/GNSS 101 series. To read more, click here. It’s hard to believe, but the use of GPS in heavy construction is now more than 15 years old. Mike Momrow, survey manager for the Rifenburg Companies in Troy, New York, was present at its genesis, purchasing and fielding […]
October 10, 2016
Construction Equipment
How I select and use hydraulic hammers
Hydraulic hammers, or breakers, are some of the most used, least understood machines in the heavy equipment world. They can make or break a job…and the bottom line. It’s not hard to understand why: a hydraulic hammer can cost up to 20- to 40-percent more than the carrier it’s mounted on, and can require two to […]
October 10, 2016
Pickups
Hennessey unveils 600-hp, 6-wheel 2017 Ford VelociRaptor
How do you make Ford’s beastly 2017 Raptor even more beastly? How about throwing a couple more wheels on the rear end? That’s just what Hennessey has done with the head-turning 2017 VelociRaptor 6×6. Based on the 2017 F-150 Raptor, the VelociRaptor 6×6 boosts Ford’s already impressive 450 horsepower to 600-plus thanks to a twin turbo […]
October 7, 2016
Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson intros ET16: Mini excavator, large cab
Small enough to maneuver into hard-to-reach areas of a jobsite while boasting what the company says is the largest cab in its size class, Wacker Neuson will be introducing the new ET16 compact excavator in early 2017. The new machine will replace the 1404 model and is powered by a 18-horsepower, 3-cylinder engine. Designed for navigating […]
October 7, 2016
Dealers
Dutch compact equipment brand Giant will make North American debut at GIE+ Expo
Dutch equipment brand Giant will make its entrance to the North American market with the debut of compact equipment lineup at the GIE+ Expo in Louisville later this month. The manufacturer will operate as Tobroco-Giant USA and will be headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The company will offer a machine lineup of 11 models including compact wheel loaders, […]
October 7, 2016
Roadbuilding
APAC-Kansas donates Roadtec paver to spur interest in diesel technician careers
APAC-Kansas Inc., an Oldcastle company, donated a 2003 Roadtec asphalt paver valued at $20,000 to Salina Area Technical College and treated students students and faculty to a BBQ lunch, ksal.com reports. Mike Warren, equipment manager for APAC-Kansas in Salina, and area manager Jason Heis told the news agency that the company wanted to donate the paver […]
October 7, 2016
Technology
Volvo CE launches Load Assist: real-time payload data/documentation delivered through tablet-like interface
Volvo Construction Equipment is bringing a new feature to wheel loaders that delivers both real-time payload data to operators and easy work order management to owners and customers. Volvo calls the system Load Assist and is now offering it on its L110H, L120H, L150H, L180, L220H and L250H wheel loaders. The company says the system […]
October 6, 2016
Construction Equipment
Bobcat’s new V519 telehandler features versatile controls, Bob-Tach attachment compatibility
Bobcat has launched a new telehandler that marks the first model of its size to feature the company’s Bob-Tach quick attachment mounting system (full list of attachments below). Powered by a Bobcat D34 engine generating 74 horsepower, the new V519 telehandler features a two-stage boom with a reach of more than 10 feet, a lift […]
October 6, 2016
Business
Contractor of the Year entry deadline extended to Oct. 14
The deadline for nominations for the Equipment World Contractor of the Year contest, which honors 12 finalists each year, has been extended. Contractors and peers who wish to nominate them now have until October 14, 2016, to apply to the program. To enter, go to Equipment World’s Contractor of the Year page, and click on the “Apply Now” […]
October 6, 2016
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