Construction Equipment
Ag Equipment
Roadbuilding
Dealers
Business
Technology
Construction Equipment: Page 314
Construction Equipment
Daimler Trucks execs offer insight on new DD5, DD8 medium duty engines, autonomous trucks
The principle leaders of Daimler Trucks along with Roger Penske fielded questions from the media Friday following the North American launch of the company’s new medium duty diesel engines today, touching on a variety of products. The new DD5 and DD8 engines, the production of which Daimler plans to move to Detroit, now give Daimler a […]
November 23, 2015
Business
Caterpillar to close Kentucky plant, cut 50 jobs
As part of the company’s ongoing, extensive cost-cutting plan, Caterpillar announced over the weekend that it would close its Danville, Kentucky, facility. According to the Northern Kentucky Tribune, Cat will close the facility, which manufactures track-type undercarriage components, and move production to “other locations.” The closure and transition are expected to be completed by 2017. A […]
November 23, 2015
Sponsor Content
Let our deep industry knowledge become your data-driven insights
Fusable
Success begins with a solid digital strategy. Our team of experts works closely with you to understand your business objectives, target audience, and industry landscape. Leveraging our deep industry knowledge and data-driven insights, we develop customized digital strategies that deliver tangible results.
February 19, 2025
Roadbuilding
Michigan DOT lets drivers track snowplows online via MI Drive website
Drivers in Michigan can now simply log on to find out when roads on their route will be cleared of snow this winter. According to Fox 17, the Michigan Department of Transportation has decided to let the public view the GPS tracking information it was already collecting from snowplows in the state. The department is testing the method […]
November 23, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar launches 6015B hydraulic shovel with increased power, more loading capacity
After testing four of its new 6015B hydraulic shovels in locations across the globe for roughly a year to validate the model’s power, efficiency and capacity under extreme conditions, Caterpillar officially launched the machine at a press event in Tucson, Arizona, last week. The machine is based on the 5110B structure and incorporates several proven components […]
November 20, 2015
Construction Equipment
Daimler to move medium-duty engine manufacturing to Detroit
Daimler Trucks announced this morning its plans to transition manufacturing of its new medium duty engine lineup to its Detroit brand headquarters. The $375 million investment will create 158 jobs at the Redford, Michigan, facility which will begin production of the Detroit DD5 and DD8 medium duty engines in 2018. Daimler said initial manufacturing of the engines will […]
November 20, 2015
Roadbuilding
Henke introduces the first 20-foot folding V-plow for snow removal
Just in time for the winter storms to coat the roads in snow, Henke Manufacturing has introduced a new plow that might make keeping roads clear a bit easier. Henke has introduced the world’s first 20-foot folding V-Plow and 16 cubic yard snowbasket. The company said it was contacted by Southern Auto Auction to manufacture […]
November 20, 2015
Construction Equipment
Mobile surveillance towers record jobsite intruders, then call the cops
While surveillance devices have been a presence at retail stores and on some homes for decades, with cameras getting smaller, smarter and cheaper, more contractors are taking advantage of multiple surveillance options on their jobsites. But as KPRC TV in Houston reports, a cottage industry is now popping up around mobile surveillance outposts can be […]
November 20, 2015
Construction Equipment
Hillside slop sends excavator flipping into a creek
When it comes to heavy equipment and steep grades, things can go surprisingly well or horrifically wrong. The latter was true in this case. In the video below, an excavator operator is slowly making his way down a pretty steep hillside with matters complicated even further by some really sloppy conditions. With the excavator seemingly […]
November 19, 2015
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS: The coolest trucks (and a few cars) from SEMA 2015 in one gallery
A couple of weeks ago we scoured the show floor at SEMA in Las Vegas and came back with a hefty bag of headlines. We saw lots of newsworthy pickups during our three days at the show and you can catch up on all those headlines in our SEMA 2015 hub by clicking here. But […]
November 19, 2015
Construction Equipment
Manitou intros Gehl Z55, Mustang 550Z 5.5-ton compact excavators
Manitou has filled out its compact excavator lineup with the addition of 5.5 metric ton compact excavators under both of the company’s Gehl and Mustang brands. The Gehl Z55 and Mustang 550Z increase the number of Manitou compact excavators available in North America to six, ranging in size from 1.7 to 8 metric tons. And […]
November 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
Caterpillar unveils 3 F Series wheeled excavators with restyled exterior for improved comfort and safety
Caterpillar’s new F Series wheeled excavators—the M314F, M316F and M322F—offer a redesigned cabin aimed at improving operator visibility and comfort. The exterior features new designs for the three access steps and door handrails, optional heated mirrors, rain visor and light protectors. The cabin provides higher pressure, features a larger door with additional glass, a larger […]
November 18, 2015
Construction Equipment
Guy goes on drunken excavator joyride, knocks out cable and phone service
This story may not exactly be new news, but it’s a great example of mankind’s propensity (and reasoning) for doing dumb things and a great reminder to always immobilize heavy equipment left on a jobsite, or at least remove the keys. According to the Oswego Patch, police were dispatched just past midnight on August 21 […]
November 18, 2015
Roadbuilding
The RoadPrinter builds brick roads as if it were unrolling carpet
Laying each individual block in a brick road can be a time-consuming process, but this machine from RP Systems has made the process a little less time consuming and much more fun to watch. Tech Insider recently featured the video below of the PRS6 RoadPrinter easily rolling out a road. Plus, the machine is building a […]
November 18, 2015
Safety
Worker crushed, killed while servicing bulldozer in Florida
A worker for a Florida construction company was killed late last month while performing maintenance on a bulldozer. According to a report from the NBC 2, 21-year-old Joshua Caleb Alain was killed Oct. 27 when the dozer fell on top of him at EHC Inc. in North Naples. Police say Alain was working beneath the dozer, […]
November 18, 2015
Technology
Work trucks get a tech tune-up thanks to smarter transmissions, telematics
Technology isn’t just electrons and algorithms. It’s metallurgy and frame rails and a host of other details. Truck manufacturers use these tools to develop, produce and service what they sell. Some techniques for improving fuel efficiency in line-haul trucking don’t carry over well to vocational applications. Skirts and other aerodynamic features don’t help much on a […]
November 17, 2015
Construction Equipment
Get a Grip: The latest and greatest tires for heavy equipment (and 1 model for your pickup)
In the heavy construction and trucking industry tires have too often been viewed by contractors and fleet managers as a commodity, an afterthought, the cost of doing business, like diesel fuel. But the pros in these fields know that every dime counts and, more importantly, that tires are a major operating expense. You spend more […]
November 17, 2015
Dealers
Quick Data: Dozer sales for November 2015
November 17, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar brings semi-auto Grade with Assist control to 323F L excavator; grading 45% faster
Cat has added a semi-autonomous grade assist system option on top of its indicate-only Grade system on the 323F L excavator, a model introduced last year. What Cat calls Grade with Assist is available both factory-installed and as a dealer-installed update for 323F machines now in the field. Cat says the system enables operators—no matter […]
November 17, 2015
Previous Page
Page 314 of 694
Next Page
Top Stories
Compact Excavators
A Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail Swing
The 24.4-horsepower mini excavator features a swing boom and a three-pump hydraulic system for tackling a variety of light construction jobs.
Attachments
Rodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large Excavators
Pickups
Toyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard Features
Compact Excavators
Bull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator Lineup
Featured Sponsor
Stop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
Equipment World Contractor of the Year
The Contractor of the Year contest recognizes contractors who have annual revenues of between $3 million and $20 million and exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals.
White Papers
Tire Pressure Tips for Heavy Equipment Operations
When it comes to your OTR (off-the-road) tires, nothing is more important than having proper tire inflation. This directly impacts the performance and longevity of your tires, which is linked to the overall productivity of your operation.
