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I learned how to operate Freightliner’s autonomous truck. It’s a strange, yet comforting, experience
In May, when Freightliner pulled the curtain back on its new Inspiration autonomous truck model, the company promised CDL-holding journalists the opportunity to get a Nevada autonomous truck endorsement in the fall. This week, I found myself once again at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway—just north of Sin City—where I was able to climb behind Inspiration’s wheel […]
September 22, 2015
Construction Equipment
Volkswagen Dieselgate fallout could affect everyone who makes or uses big trucks and construction equipment
Volkswagen’s highly publicized diesel emissions cheating scandal, now said to effect more than 11 million vehicles, brings to mind a similar nightmare that rocked the heavy diesel world 17 years ago. From the website dieselnet.com: “In October 1998, a series of court settlements were reached between the EPA, Department of Justice, California ARB and engine […]
September 22, 2015
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Construction Equipment
D85-18 the latest Komatsu dozer to get extra-long-life PLUS undercarriage
Five months after launching the dozer, Komatsu has announced that its extreme wear undercarriage system is now available for the D85EX/PX-18. The Parallel Link Undercarriage System (PLUS) is designed to last up to twice as long as conventional undercarriages and will mean an added level of durability for the new D85-18. Komatsu introduced the machine […]
September 22, 2015
Roadbuilding
Van crashes into equipment, dump truck, injuring 6 people in fiery Indiana work zone crash
A van went up in flames in a construction zone after it crashed into another vehicle, construction equipment and a dump trunk in Elkhart, Indiana. According to WSBT TV, six people were hurt after the silver minivan traveling at a high speed set off the chain reaction that ended with a scorched van. After the van hit […]
September 22, 2015
Construction Equipment
Hyundai CE touts redesigned luxury-car-inspired cab in debut of HX Series excavators, HL Series wheel loaders (PHOTOS)
It’s been a pretty busy summer for Hyundai Construction Equipment. In addition to putting the finishing touches on moving its U.S. headquarters from Chicago to Atlanta, the company rolled out substantial refreshes on both its wheel loader and excavator lineups. Near the end of July, Hyundai unveiled its seven new HX Series excavators, and in […]
September 21, 2015
Construction Equipment
2017 F-150 Raptor prototype braves soft terrain, logs and water in Ford trail testing
After unveiling the new aluminum design of the 2017 F-150 Raptor in January, Ford engineers have been hard at work testing the new truck’s capabilities through trail trials in Northern Michigan. In the footage below released by Ford, we get a taste of what to expect from the new truck, with Ford saying the 2017 Raptor […]
September 21, 2015
Construction Equipment
Looking for that leatherneck style? IronPlanet/GovPlanet auctioning surplus Marine Corps construction machines
If you hate the color of yellow iron, or you’re nostalgic for your days in olive drab, or just looking for some older, low hours machines, you might want to check out IronPlanet’s two-day GovPlanet auction of surplus Marine Corps construction equipment. The auction starts tomorrow (Tuesday, September 22) at 9 a.m. Pacific Coast Time, […]
September 21, 2015
Roadbuilding
Compactor operator killed in work zone rollover in North Dakota
An operator of a compactor in a North Dakota work zone was killed earlier this month in a rollover accident. According to a report from the Williston Herald, a 63-year-old man was operating the compactor in a work zone on Williams County Road 8 when the machine “came too close to the edge of the road, slid […]
September 21, 2015
Construction Equipment
Excavator rescues overturned dump truck from steep mining road grade
Just another few feet of error and this dump truck very likely would have been at the bottom of this steep grade rather than clinging to the side. Thankfully, mining operations have massive excavators like the Liebherr 974 seen here around to counteract the treacherous grades dumpers encounter. In the rescue video below, skip ahead to […]
September 18, 2015
Construction Equipment
Truck hauling excavator pulls down 4 power poles, leaves hundreds without power in Oregon
A driver hauling an excavator along a two-lane road in Banks, Oregon, recently ran into a bit of trouble—literally. According to a report from KATU TV, the driver underestimated the height of the John Deere excavator he was hauling beneath power lines. Near an intersection, the joint of the machine’s boom and arm snagged a line […]
September 18, 2015
Roadbuilding
Vögele launches MT 3000-2i material transfer vehicle in North America
Vögele’s Tier 4-interim MT 3000-2i material transfer vehicle, already a staple in the European paving industry, is being introduced in the North American market and offers high capacity, expanded maneuverability and low operating costs. The machine, which features a 215 hp water-cooled Deutz engine, has a storage capacity of 18 tons and can move 1,300 […]
September 18, 2015
Construction Equipment
SkidCrane Lives: How the family of a former contractor is bringing his skid steer crane attachment to market (PHOTOS)
Parnell Jorgenson believed in the Bobcat. His son Kim remembers the now-iconic skid steer beginning to pop up on his father’s jobsites at some point in the late 1960s, just a few years after Bobcat first introduced it. And it didn’t take long for Jorgenson and his nimble loaders to gain a reputation. “He always […]
September 17, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar launches Cat Inspect app, replacing forms with smartphones, tablets on machine walkarounds
Caterpillar has released a new app for smartphones and tablets that allows owners, operators and fleet managers to remove paper forms from their machine inspections. RELATED >> Caterpillar unveils the S40: Rugged smartphone’s slim design combines Cat DNA, user feedback (PHOTOS) Dubbed Cat Inspect, the app replaces Technical Analysis (TA1) inspection forms and preventative maintenance […]
September 17, 2015
Construction Equipment
Atlas Copco’s new lightweight Cobra PROe and TTe handheld breakers minimize vibration
Boost productivity while minimizing vibration with the latest versions of Atlas Copco’s Cobra gas-powered handheld breakers. The Cobra PROe and Cobra TTe breakers are compact and lightweight, weighing as little as 53 pounds and measuring 24 inches wide from handle to handle. The Cobras feature multiple vibration reducing systems, including the Hand Arm Protection System, […]
September 17, 2015
Construction Equipment
Doosan launches DX180LC-5, DX225LC-5, DX235LCR-5 excavators with Smart Power Control, cab updates (PHOTOS)
Doosan has launched three new Tier 4-compliant crawler excavators to its lineup. The DX180LC-5, DX225LC-5 and DX235LCR-5 replace the Tier 4 Interim-compliant Dash-3 models and add feature performance and comfort improvements to a range of features. We first got a look at these machines during a media event in the Arizona desert back in March and Doosan […]
September 16, 2015
Construction Equipment
2016 Ford F-150 to feature a stronger, more malleable aluminum alloy
When Ford unveiled the 2015 F-150 early last year with a new all-aluminum body, the automaker was well aware of the coming beer can jokes and overall stigma surrounding the metal’s strength. It assured everyone that the alloys used in the truck were high-strength and aerospace-grade. With fears over the metal’s durability having largely subsided in favor […]
September 16, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar intros PL72, PL83, PL87 pipelayers with more lifting power, stability and a refreshed cab (PHOTOS)
Caterpillar has updated its pipelayer lineup with three new machines that boast increased lift capacity, better visibility, better performance on slopes and cab updates. The new PL72 is powered by a Cat C9.3 ACERT engine rated at 257 horsepower. A Cat C15 ACERT powers the remaining machines, the PL83 and PL87, and is rated at […]
September 14, 2015
Construction Equipment
Dozer operator killed after plunging into pit of 200-degree water at Texas refinery
A bulldozer operator at a southeast Texas refinery was killed earlier this month after his machine plunged into a pit filled with nearly-boiling water. According to a report from Hydrocarbon Processing magazine, 66-year-old Thomas Courts was working at Total’s Port Arthur Refinery on September 6 when the accident occurred. “Courts was using the bulldozer to push […]
September 14, 2015
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