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Business
Terex walks away from Konecranes merger to continue talks with Zoomlion
Three months after receiving an acquisition offer from Chinese equipment manufacturer Zoomlion, Terex has announced that it has mutually agreed with Konecranes to terminate plans to merge the two companies. Announced in August 2015, the merger would have placed 60 percent of the new company (to be called Konecranes Terex) in the hands of Terex shareholders, with […]
May 18, 2016
Construction Equipment
Komatsu’s new WA500-8 loader boosts productivity with better bucket, auto-dig
Komatsu has updated its WA500 wheel loader, saying the new machine is 10 percent more productive and 5 percent more fuel efficient than its Dash-7 predecessor. The WA500-8 is designed for use in loading articulated dump trucks on construction sites, on-highway trucks or smaller rigid trucks in quarry applications and for load and carry applications, says […]
May 17, 2016
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Construction Equipment
International to offer OTA programming on Cummins engines
The first truck maker to offer over-the-air (OTA) engine programming will also be the first to offer OTA programming for Cummins engines. International has announced plans to begin offering OTA updates this fall on limited production release 2017 Cummins engines. OTA programming allows drivers and fleet managers to update engine control modules to the latest manufacturer-approved […]
May 17, 2016
Construction Equipment
Chevrolet unveils 2017 Silverado High Desert with deluxe cargo system
Calling the truck a pickup that combines the form of a Silverado with some of the features and functionality of the Suburban SUV, Chevrolet has unveiled the 2017 Silverado High Desert. Based on a concept vehicle revealed at the 2014 SEMA show, this new Silverado package will be available starting this fall for the LT, LTZ and High […]
May 16, 2016
Construction Equipment
Volvo says its self-driving prototype FMX can safely navigate mines
Though in development for some time, Volvo recently decided to give us all a peek behind its R&D curtain, sharing details on an autonomous truck the company is testing for use in the mining industry. The company says this self-driving truck, an FMX model based on the picture the company has shared, is capable of navigating fixed […]
May 16, 2016
Technology
John Deere launches app for tracking maintenance intervals, repairs and more
John Deere has released a new app for the iPhone and Android devices that helps owners, operators and fleet managers keep up with machine maintenance schedules and repairs. The MyMaintenance app allows users to quickly view and document maintenance intervals, by date or by engine hours, along with the following: View equipment on a map and […]
May 16, 2016
Construction Equipment
Western Star unveils a real Transformer: 6900XD MBT-40 switches between dump, other bodies in minutes
With the launch of Western Star’s new Extreme Duty (XD) Off-road package Thursday at Michelin’s Laurens (S.C.) Proving Grounds, the company that built the most recent iteration of Optimus Prime for the Transformer movies released a real “transformer” into the wild with the introduction of the 6900XD Off-road Multi-Body Transformer. Engineered for rugged environments, the Western Star XD Off-road package is available on both […]
May 13, 2016
Construction Equipment
Mack makes new 13-speed AMT standard on Granite trucks
Mack Trucks’ new 13-speed mDrive HD automated manual transmission (AMT), which features a creeper gear, will be standard equipment on 2017 Mack Granite model trucks, the company announced Monday. The 13-speed, along with a 14-speed mDrive AMT, was unveiled in March and will be available to order in October. “Since its introduction, the mDRIVE has […]
May 13, 2016
Construction Equipment
With gentle skill, excavator operator rescues baby deer from deep mud
Typically when we see an excavator operator coming to the rescue it’s for a fellow operator. But in the video below, rather than assisting a loader or another excavator struggling in deep mud, this operator is coming to the aid of a young deer. That is a nasty muck to be sure and it’s unlikely […]
May 12, 2016
Construction Equipment
In return to cabover truck market, Chevy starts new model pricing at $40k
Chevrolet has announced sticker prices for its resurgent commercial cabover trucks set to debut next model year. Pricing for the trucks with a 6 liter V-8 gas engine will start at $40,900. Trucks equipped with diesel engines start at $48,375. Each will include a $1,125 destination charge but exclude tax, title, license and dealer fees. […]
May 12, 2016
Roadbuilding
This glow-in-the-dark concrete could build long-lasting, light-emitting highways
In the hopes of one day lighting highways without the need of electricity, a Mexican researcher has developed a unique formula of concrete that would not only glow in the dark, but last for a century. According to a report from Phys.org (via Investigatión y Desarrollo), Dr. José Carlos Rubio of the University of San Nicolas […]
May 12, 2016
Construction Equipment
REVIEW: Nissan’s gas V8 Titan XD has a few advantages over “tow monster” Cummins-powered brother
Nissan’s recent ride impression event for the 2016 Titan XD V8 gas model was a reminder of the company’s goal to reach a broader range of truck customers, including those looking for more responsive acceleration—even if it means giving up torque along the way. Nissan’s new 5.6-liter Endurance gas V8, which can be spec’d in […]
May 11, 2016
Construction Equipment
Terex intros R350T/Forestry compact track loaders to smoother ride Gen2 lineup
Terex is expanding its Generation 2 lineup of skid steers and compact track loaders once more with the addition of the company’s largest CTLs. The radial lift R350T and R350T Forestry are powered by a Tier 4 Final Cummins QSF3.8 engine providing 120 horsepower and 360 lbs.-ft. of torque. With a 6-foot profile, 15 inches of […]
May 11, 2016
Construction Equipment
Fuel cell research leads to breakthrough on more powerful batteries for electric vehicles
It’s no secret that the biggest hindrance to today’s battery technology is what the majority of the batteries that power our computers, phones, smartwatches and, increasingly, cars, are made of: lithium. After 20 years of hybrid car development and selling thousands of Priuses, Toyota may be more familiar with the frustrations of wrangling a highly unstable […]
May 11, 2016
Construction Equipment
Case’s new 521F wheel loader boasts bucket breakout boost
Case has released an update to the 521F, bringing its smallest wheel loader into Tier 4 Final compliance, adding a few fuel efficiency features and bolstering one of the machine’s specs. Like the previous generation 521F, unveiled at the 2013 World of Concrete show, this new loader delivers 131 net horsepower. However, bucket breakout force has increased […]
May 10, 2016
Construction Equipment
2017 Honda Ridgeline will have best-in-class fuel economy, but…
Though Honda unveiled its next-generation Ridgeline pickup back in January, the automaker opted to provide specifics on the truck’s powertrain and fuel economy at a later date. Now, with production of the truck getting underway in Alabama, Honda has confirmed expectations that the 2017 Ridgeline will hold claim to the best fuel economy among midsize pickups. The […]
May 10, 2016
Business
Minn. bill would ease restrictions on construction material, aggregate hauling
Minnesota has laid the groundwork for a significant change in state transportation policy which would benefit everyone from companies to commuters, says Fred Corrigan, executive director of the Aggregate & Ready Mix Association of Minnesota, in a column published by the Mesabi Daily News. Currently, Minnesota businesses that haul construction materials are subject to restrictive […]
May 10, 2016
Construction Equipment
The new 710L: John Deere’s largest backhoe gets a power boost
In bringing its largest backhoe into the L Series fold, John Deere has implemented several updates into the new 710, including a sizable boost in power. The 710L is the latest backhoe to join the L Series, introduced in April 2015, and is powered by a Tier 4 Final Deere PowerTech Plus engine providing 148 […]
May 9, 2016
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