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Construction Equipment
Case launches a new backhoe: 580N EP aimed at rental, entry-level contractors; upgrades all backhoes to Tier 4 Final (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=200] At The Rental Show this week, Case Construction Equipment revealed its 580N EP model, a lower horsepower option to its 580N model that takes certain features of the company’s former M Series backhoes to create a lower cost option for rental companies and entry level contractors. In addition, the company announced its entire […]
February 23, 2015
Construction Equipment
Ditch Witch’s new MV800 mud vac makes HDD jobsite cleanup a breeze
Ditch Witch has launched a new vacuum excavator designed specifically for horizontal directional drilling jobsites. The MV800 is powered by a 31-horsepower Briggs & Stratton Vanguard gas engine with electric start and a high-capacity, remote air-intake filter. The machine features curbside controls, an 800-gallon spoils tank, reverse flow and an integrated carryover chamber that filters out […]
February 23, 2015
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Construction Equipment
Genie directs new GTH-1254 telehandler at heavy construction, oil and gas industry lifts (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=198] Introduced at the recent World of Concrete, the Genie GTH-1256 telehandler takes aim at the heavier, higher lifts required on today’s jobsites. The 12,000-pound-maximum-lift-capacity GTH-1256 has a maximum lift height of 56 feet and a maximum forward reach of 42 feet. “It gives heavy construction, steal erection and the oil and gas market […]
February 23, 2015
Construction Equipment
1,100 pounds of dynamite fails to bring down Vegas hotel, ruins demo firm’s perfect record
With hundreds of spectators gathered and even a couple of showgirls in attendance, when it came time for the Clarion Hotel in Las Vegas to perform its final number, a bit of stage fright set in. Despite 1,100 pounds of dynamite and 24 explosive charges, when all the dust settled, the elevator shaft of the […]
February 23, 2015
Business
John Deere 1Q profit plummets 43% as ag slowdown continues; further declines expected
In recent years, as the effects of the recession were hammering the construction industry and the profit margins of heavy equipment manufacturers, John Deere posted 15 straight quarters of record earnings on the strength of its farm equipment sales. And now, as construction is fighting its way back, a global slowdown in the agricultural sector […]
February 22, 2015
Construction Equipment
Ritchie Bros. breaks more sales records at annual Orlando auction
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers announced that its big Orlando auction has once again broken records. During the five-day unreserved public auction last week, the company sold more than 10,500 pieces of equipment and trucks, generating more than $179 million. Of that total, a record-breaking $66 million was generated from online buyers. The totals reflect 8-percent growth […]
February 22, 2015
Construction Equipment
Crane drops dozer into pit, quickly tumbles in after
No. 1 Video of 2015 « No. 2 No. 10 »  So, this went just about as badly as is possible. Just remember, when lowering massive machines into a pit with a crane, counterweight is always your best friend. Thankfully, the crane operator felt what was coming fast enough to swan dive to safety. […]
February 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
The Vacuworx Octapad lifts slabs faster with 8 seal points that adapt to imperfections
Few concrete highway slabs slated for removal are pristine rectangles. Most are riddled with potholes, surface imperfections and of course, expansion joints, all of which make it hard to create a vacuum seal, decreasing the likelihood of using a vacuum lifting device with a rectangular pad. “There are just too many places for the air […]
February 19, 2015
Construction Equipment
Hitachi’s new ZX300LC-6 excavator ups horsepower 32%
Hitachi has designed the new ZX300LC-6 excavator with a variety of applications in mind, including site development and roadbuilding jobs. With a 32-percent increase in engine horsepower compared to the model it replaces, the ZX290LC-5, the 249-horsepower ZX300LC-6 has an operating weight of 64,375 pounds, a dig depth of 25.10 feet and a dig reach […]
February 19, 2015
Construction Equipment
Reminder: You can equip the 2015 F-150 to handle a snow plow for only $50
With the worst of the winter season upon us and plenty of snow for those contractors who make a bit of money on the side with a bit of plowing, did you know the new Ford F-150 can be outfitted with a snow plow? The new pickup is actually the only light-duty pickup capable of […]
February 19, 2015
Construction Equipment
Komatsu’s new PC390LC-11 hydraulic excavator features cab, productivity enhancements
Komatsu America’s new Tier 4 Final PC390LC-11 hydraulic excavator, which features a SAA6D114E-6 engine that delivers 257 net horsepower, has one size class larger undercarriage components than the previous model, ensuring high lift capacity and lateral stability. With a 6-percent wider track gauge and 18 percent greater over-the-side lift capacity than the PC360LC-11, the PC390LC-11 […]
February 19, 2015
Business
Caterpillar hit with $1 billion in penalties, taxes on Swiss unit as feds open new investigation into overseas profit shifting
If slumping mining demand and oil prices hadn’t made things hard enough on the company’s finances, Caterpillar is now facing increased pressure from the U.S. government for the movement of cash between it and its overseas subsidiaries. After a review of the company’s 2007 to 2009 tax returns, which include a loss carryback to 2005, the Internal […]
February 19, 2015
Construction Equipment
Shell debuts Rotella ELC-NF, a nitrite-free, multi-vehicle coolant
Modern diesel engines run hotter, no getting around it. To help these emissions-compliant engines keep cool, Shell Lubricants has introduced a new nitrite free coolant, Rotella ELC-NF. The “ELC” in the product name stands for extended life coolant and the formula is designed to last for 600,000 on-highway miles or 12,000 hours in commercial applications. […]
February 19, 2015
Construction Equipment
Best dad ever builds drivable mini Caterpillar Model 22 dozer using lawnmower parts for son
No. 2 Video of 2015 « No. 3 No. 1 »  It’s not every dad that loves heavy equipment and tinkering so much that he builds a bulldozer for his young son. Which is why we thought YouTube user Ryan M deserved everyone’s attention. After seeing a kid dig a trench with an amazing mini […]
February 18, 2015
Construction Equipment
Honda is reviving its Ridgeline pickup, reveals sketch with more “truck-like” design
When Honda ended production of the Ridgeline last fall, the automaker had assured everyone that it wouldn’t be gone for long. That’s not to say we weren’t skeptical as sales for the unibody pickup had fallen all the way to 14,000 units. But Honda has delivered on its promise, revealing a sketch of the all […]
February 18, 2015
Dealers
Caterpillar dealers FABCO, Fabick Cat announce plans to merge
Cat dealers FABCO Equipment, out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and John Fabick Tractor (Fabick Cat), of Fenton, Missouri, are merging to create “one of the largest and most dynamic Caterpillar dealerships in the nation,” according to an announcement by the two companies. The companies are currently lead by cousins Doug Fabick, Fabick Cat president and COO, […]
February 18, 2015
Business
Terex finishes 2014 with a 27% profit increase but expects sales declines in 2015
Terex has released its fourth quarter and full-year earnings report and despite consecutive down quarters to finish the year, the heavy equipment manufacturer saw overall gains in both profit and sales during 2014. Sales were up 3 percent in 2014 to $7.3 billion thanks to increases in every segment except cranes. The figure met the […]
February 18, 2015
Construction Equipment
You’ll soon be able to rent JCB excavators at Home Depot
JCB will now supply 1,015 Compact Power Equipment Rental stores, located in Home Depots, with its 8029 and 8018 compact excavators. The “enhanced alliance,” as JCB terms it, came about after a test program of the excavators in 2014, in which the Home Depot division evaluated the machines, along with aftermarket sales and service support. […]
February 18, 2015
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