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Pettibone intros Extendo 944B telehandler
Pettibone has introduced the first model in its new generation of telehandlers, the Extendo 944B. Powered by a Tier 4 Final, 3.8-liter Cummins QSF generating 117 horsepower, the 944B has a maximum load capacity of 9,000 pounds. The machine has a forward reach of up to 30 feet, 3 inches and a maximum lift height of […]
December 2, 2015
Construction Equipment
GMC unveils 2016 Sierra Denali Ultimate, leaving no option unticked
As competitors like Ram, Ford and Nissan have begun to focus more and more on cramming their pickups full of technology and other luxury features like heated leather seats, luxe truck trend setter GMC has no doubt felt a bit of added pressure. Even in its announcement of the latest Sierra Denali, GMC says that the […]
December 1, 2015
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John Deere profits fall 40% in 2015; will cut 220 workers in Moline as low equipment demand is expected to continue
With decreased demand for both agriculture and construction equipment impacting the company, John Deere saw massive decreases in both profit and sales in fiscal year 2015. Deere sales fell 20 percent during the fiscal year, which ended Oct. 31, to $29 billion. Profit fell 40 percent to $1.940 billion, beating the company’s forecast which it dropped to $1.8 […]
December 1, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar upgrades D6N dozer with new transmission, 3 grade control technologies for 10% productivity boost
Caterpillar has unveiled what the company calls a “smart” upgrade to its D6N dozer, outfitted with an enhanced cab, a package of standard grade control technologies and a new fuel-saving transmission. The new D6N is powered by a Tier 4 Final-compliant Cat C7.1 ACERT engine that pushes 166 net horsepower. The XL model of the machine […]
November 30, 2015
Technology
Amazon’s new helicopter/airplane hybrid drone points to exciting possibilities for jobsite deliveries
Amazon has released the first design update on its ‘Prime Air’ drone delivery program since releasing footage of a prototype nearly two years ago. In that time the company has pushed for the Federal Aviation Administration to speed up the process in establishing commercial drone regulations, but beyond that, we haven’t seen much of the […]
November 30, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar intros RemoteTask: a more precise, lag-free remote control for skid steers, compact loaders (PHOTOS)
RemoteTask—now available on Cat D Series skid steers, compact track and multi terrain loaders—allows operators to remotely control these machines with precision using a “belly box” control system. While remote controls are not new to skid steers, Caterpillar claims its system, developed with autonomous vehicle provider TORC Robotics, offers increased precision. “It’s just like you’re […]
November 27, 2015
Construction Equipment
Komatsu intros PC45MR-5, PC55MR-5 compact excavators
Komatsu has introduced two new compact excavators in the PC45MR-5 and PC55MR-5. The two tight tail swing machines offer fuel savings over their predecessors thanks to a Tier 4 Final engine and working modes. The machines are powered by a 2.19-liter 38-horsepower Komatsu 4D88E-7 engine that use 5 percent less fuel without affecting productivity. The […]
November 27, 2015
Construction Equipment
Nix the cord, boost the power and Hilti’s AG 500-A18 closes the gap between corded and cordless performance
Hilti’s third generation AG 500-A18 cordless cut-off tool got a big boost in performance with a new 5.2 amp-hour battery, bringing it close to corded tool productivity. A keyless quick-change flange makes it easy to replace worn out cutting discs and a brushless motor will give this tool up to three limes longer life, says […]
November 27, 2015
Safety
Smokestack collapse crushes excavator cab, somehow doesn’t kill operator
No. 3 Video of 2015 « No. 4 No. 2 » An excavator operator in Alabama is lucky to be alive after the demolition of a smokestack at a historic mill went wrong earlier this week. According to a report from WIAT TV, demolition contractor Tim Phifer and his crew set off two explosive […]
November 26, 2015
Construction Equipment
John Deere’s new special edition 825i Gator adds significant storage
John Deere has introduced a special edition of its 2016 Gator that the company says makes the utility vehicle, a more “distinct offering in the market.” The XUV 825i Special Edition John Deere Gator adds some significant storage space with two integrated cargo tool boxes along with LED roof lights. “The Special Edition Gator was […]
November 26, 2015
Business
You probably pay your operators more than the Navy pays SEALs. So why don’t you get more out of them?
In a recent conversation with a group of contractors the subject of operator pay came up. As is typical, the contractors thought they were paying top dollar, but often getting lackadaisical performance in return. So I asked if anybody knew what the average Navy SEAL makes. As it turns out, the pay difference between SEALs […]
November 26, 2015
Technology
New Trimble lasers for gravity flow pipelines offer compact convenience
Shorter in length than their predecessors, the new Trimble Spectra Precision DG613 and DG813 pipe lasers work well in space-constrained environments such as manholes with precast inverts and a tight radius. DG stands for DialGrade and this new generation of lasers have a grade range from -12 to +40 percent and are fully self-leveling over […]
November 26, 2015
Construction Equipment
How a convoy of Ram pickups will serve as the backbone of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Though the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will only require the brute strength of one Ram 3500–rated at 31,210 pounds of towing capacity–a host of the truck maker’s 1500 and 2500 pickups will be put to work Thursday along the 2.5-mile parade route. Ram recently landed an exclusive partnership with Macy’s making it the official truck […]
November 25, 2015
Construction Equipment
Hilti launches TE 800-AVR breaker with active cooling
Hilti has launched a new breaker which the company says cuts down on vibration and operating temperatures. The TE 800-AVR features the company’s Hi Drive technology and delivers 15 ft.-lbs. of impact energy. Hilti says the breaker is versatile enough for both horizontal and vertical breaking in demolition work on walls, correction work on floor slabs […]
November 25, 2015
Technology
The 3D-printed car is here and the technology is well on its way to disrupting construction, too
One of the most atypical things we saw this year at the SEMA show (Specialty Equipment Market Association) was a prototype of a 3D printed car from the company Local Motors. It’s a cute little two-seater that looks a lot like a Mazda Miata, but don’t think for a minute that this is just a […]
November 24, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar intros snow pushes, 102-inch bucket in time for winter
Caterpillar has introduced a pair of work tools compatible with several of its smaller loaders for speeding up snow removal this winter season. For starters, the new range of Straight Snow Pushes are designed for moving snow in a wide range of applications. Available with rubber and steel cutting edges, the attachment reaches all the way […]
November 24, 2015
Technology
FAA’s coming drone registration will likely be very easy
The task force formed by the Federal Aviation Administration to figure out how to register U.S. drone purchases in order to better keep track of the unmanned aircraft has issued its official recommendations. The good news is that if the FAA adopts these recommendations as its final registration process, it should be fairly painless for […]
November 23, 2015
Construction Equipment
Toyota’s Tundrasine limo pickup can transport your whole crew to the jobsite in style (PHOTOS)
During the SEMA show we saw a lot of rather complicated concepts. Whether it was Toyota’s minivan-meets-Tacoma “UTV” concept, Honda’s next-gen Ridgeline racer tease or Nissan’s land speed record racing Titan, truck makers go to great lengths to impress attendees of the show. But one of the more impressive concept trucks at the show this […]
November 23, 2015
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