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Construction Equipment
870G LC, John Deere’s largest excavator, gets upgraded engine, hydraulics
Not long after announcing similar upgrades to its second-largest excavator, John Deere has introduced engine and hydraulics upgrades in its largest excavator, the 870G LC. Powered by a new Tier 4 Final, 512-horsepower engine, this production-class machine features more hydraulic flow than its predecessor, says Deere excavator product manager Mark Wall, who adds that it is […]
June 28, 2016
Pickups
Ford rejects Bloomberg report that F-150 fails to meet U.S. emissions standards
Ford has rejected a recent Bloomberg report stating that 40 percent of its new F-150s fail to meet 2016 U.S. emissions and fuel standards. The article, titled “Ford’s crown jewel the F-150 has a big problem after overhaul,” is based on findings produced by automotive research group H-D Systems, which reports that the new 3.5-liter, […]
June 28, 2016
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Dual-mode Makita sander can hog off the rough stuff or polish to a mirror finish
None of the palm-grip random orbit sanders I’ve owned ever truly wowed me. Most professional shops use a DA sander (dual action) running off compressed air for aggressive material removal or metalwork and auto body finishing. Trouble is, you need Godzilla’s own air compressor to feed these hungry beasts and they usually don’t come with […]
June 28, 2016
Roadbuilding
Diamond Road Smoother features all-in-one diamond tooth grinding system
Diamond Road this summer plans to launch its Diamond Road Smoother all-in-one machine that includes a profiler, computer system, water tank, cutting machine, brooms, vacuum system and directional arrow board on a trailer that can be towed. Features include: Long averaging arms with multiple pivoting wheels designed to smooth individual humps and dips, according to […]
June 28, 2016
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar’s new 300.9D VPS mini excavator works on diesel or electric power
Caterpillar has introduced a new version of its smallest mini excavator, the 300.9D, that allows the machine to operate on either diesel or electric power. The 300.9D VPS (Versatile Power System) can work using the power of its 13-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine, or electricity, when connected to its remote hydraulic power unit. Cat says the new […]
June 27, 2016
Technology
Leica’s unmanned Pegasus Multiscope rover maps infrastructure in dangerous terrain
Leica Geosystems has partnered with a company called Milrem to launch the Pegasus Multiscope Unmanned Ground Vehicle—a mini-machine that can take GPS mapping and camera technology into places where you wouldn’t risk the lives or safety of your crew. Designed to perform GPS mapping chores on dangerous terrain the Pegasus Multiscope can work around minefields, […]
June 27, 2016
Trucks
Ram unveils limited edition 2016 Mopar Rebel 4Ă—4
Mopar mashups have traditionally been the domain of Dodge’s sports cars, like Charger and Challenger. All that changed Thursday when Ram unveiled the first limited edition Mopar-modified full-size pickup in the company’s history. The Mopar 2016 Ram Rebel is limited to a production run of just 500 pickups and is upgraded with Mopar Custom Shop options. Pietro […]
June 24, 2016
Roadbuilding
First electrified highway opens with Scania hybrid haulers in 2-year test in Stockholm
Siemens and Scania have partnered for a two-year test of an electronic highway (eHighway) test on a two-kilometer section of the E16 highway near Stockholm, Sweden. Sweden’s Minister for Infrastructure Anna Johansson and Minister of Energy Ibrahim Baylan were on hand for the launch of the program June 22. The test is a step toward […]
June 24, 2016
Dealers
Wacker Neuson to build new plant in China
After building and selling construction equipment in China for more than 20 years, Wacker Neuson has announced that it plans to build a new plant located near Shanghai in Pinghu, Zhejiang Province. In an announcement, the company says the plant will initially build compact excavators for the local market with plans to produce further products […]
June 24, 2016
Construction Equipment
Cat D6 dozer rescued from watery pit by intricate 3-truck winch setup
The video below is a bit lengthy (though it does compress a three-hour machine rescue to just more than 17 minutes) but the process it documents is a pretty cool thing to behold. The sunken Cat D6 in peril is wedged firmly in the muck of a mining pit and has been soaking there for […]
June 23, 2016
Construction Equipment
Volvo CE says its 3 new loader buckets can reduce fuel consumption by 10%
Volvo Construction Equipment has released three new buckets designed for its L110-L350 wheel loaders the company says handle material so much more efficiently that they can reduce fuel consumption up to 10 percent. “One of the best ways to increase production and limit fuel costs is to efficiently match the bucket to the jobsite,” says Stefan […]
June 23, 2016
Dealers
Walsh JCB expands parts/service, Hyundai CE adds 4 locations in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing News Roundup
Walsh JCB expands parts and service department Walsh JCB, Prospect, Pennsylvania, has expanded its parts and service department, adding 11,000 square feet to its Prospect facility. The company also has a branch location in Lilly, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1932, the company represents Lee Boy, Rosco and Schwarze equipment in addition to JCB. Hyundai adds four […]
June 23, 2016
Construction Equipment
John Deere updates 670G LC excavator with improved hydraulics
A production-class model designed for big highway jobs, underground and deeper water and sewer projects, John Deere has introduced a newly updated model of its 670G LC excavator. The machine weighs in at 154,103 pounds, has a max digging depth of 30 feet and an arm digging force between 50,357 and 51,931 pounds. In addition to receiving a new […]
June 22, 2016
Pickups
Honda Ridgeline stands up to Chevy’s puncture test better than Silverado or F-150
Honda has stepped up to the truck bed challenge by dumping 800 pounds of concrete blocks into the pickup bed of its 2017 Ridgeline. Though only one load was dropped from a height of roughly four feet, the Ridgeline’s composite bed appears to have held up better than the steel or aluminum beds subjected to […]
June 22, 2016
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar’s new MH3295 material handler a marriage of 390F and 385C excavators
In order to create a machine engineered for the wear, tear and torsion of bulk material handling and scrap recycling applications, Caterpillar engineers married the design facets of two excavators. The new MH3295 combines the cab of the 390F with the boom, stick and most of the undercarriage of the 385C to create a package Cat […]
June 21, 2016
Technology
FAA releases finalized commercial drone rules, tossing out need for special exemptions
The Federal Aviation Administration today announced that it has finalized regulations on the commercial use of drones in U.S. airspace. The official regulations, which will take effect in August, aren’t all that different from the restrictions businesses agreed to operate within as part of the Section 333 exemption formerly required for all commercial drone flights. The main difference […]
June 21, 2016
Dealers
Yanmar acquires Terex’s compact construction equipment business
Terex announced today that it has agreed to sell its German compact construction business to Yanmar. The deal is for $60 million cash and is expected to close in the second half of this year. Terex’s compact construction business makes and sells midi/mini excavators, wheeled excavators and compact wheel loaders. As part of the deal, […]
June 21, 2016
Pickups
Inside the 2017 F-250 King Ranch: Ford’s Super Duty trucks get bigger and lighter
The integration of aluminum into Ford’s famed F-Series pickup line was a risky move. For a brand that bills itself as “Built Ford Tough,” the introduction of the lighter-weight alloy exposed the F-150, the best-selling pickup for a generation, to criticism. Competitors pounced, but the consumers who actually buy the trucks have barely flinched. Through […]
June 20, 2016
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