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9th Day of Construction Gifts: The Oxx Coffeeboxx is a rugged K-Cup brewer designed for the jobsite
Just about everyone has a Keurig these days. The single-serve coffee brewers have quickly found a spot in the morning routines of millions of Americans thanks to the convenience of a pretty good cup ‘o joe at the press of a button. The only problem for those heading out to a jobsite every morning is […]
December 18, 2014
Construction Equipment
SPY PHOTOS: Cummins-powered next-gen Nissan Titan goes for a spin before January reveal
[imagebrowser id=157] A couple weeks ago, we got a quick, blurry glimpse at the redesigned next-generation Nissan Titan in a video from the automaker. But thanks to the sleuthy spy photographers at KGP Photography, we’ve gotten a very clear and up close look at the Cummins-powered pickup. Though the truck was camouflaged for this test […]
December 17, 2014
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Safety
Hitachi mining trucks and excavators to get same 360º cameras and motion detection as Nissan cars and trucks
Future models of Hitachi Construction Equipment’s mining trucks and large hydraulic excavators will soon be much easier to park and much safer to operate on busy mining sites. Nissan has agreed to license the same 360-degree camera and Moving Object Detection (MOD) technologies currently in its cars and trucks for use in the aforementioned Hitachi machines. […]
December 17, 2014
Construction Equipment
8th Day of Construction Gifts: Duluth Trading Work Gloves for winter, summer and carpentry
When looking for that perfect pair of gloves for the jobsite, we found Duluth Trading Company’s line of work gloves to be among the best-reviewed. Since it’s cold out there, we recommend taking a look at the Winter Work Gloves first, pictured above. This pair is currently on sale for $29.50 and has a three-layer […]
December 17, 2014
Construction Equipment
Looking for the ultimate off-road vehicle for the jobsite? Now you can buy a Humvee from the military
Today at 3 p.m. Eastern, the U.S. military will auction off decommissioned Humvees to the general public for the first time. The live auction is taking place at IronPlanet’s GovPlanet.com site where bids will be taken on an initial lot of 25 of these surplus trucks. All of the Humvees will open at a bid […]
December 17, 2014
Construction Equipment
Ram’s 5-ton Raminator monster truck wrecks world record to become fastest ever
The Raminator, the officially-sponsored monster truck of the Ram Truck brand, became the fastest truck of its kind Monday in front of Guinness World Record officials at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The truck raced down the main straight of the track, accelerating to a top speed of 99.1 miles per hour as […]
December 16, 2014
Construction Equipment
7th Day of Construction Gifts: Leatherman Charge ALX is a multi-tool that can cut through a seat belt
Choosing just one Leatherman tool as a gift is hard—so many great ones to choose from. All said and done, the Charge ALX is one of the company’s most expensive models, but probably the best for mechanics and people working in construction. It has 18 tools including needle nose and regular pliers, a saw and […]
December 16, 2014
Technology
Construction and the Internet of Things: Own it, control it, get out in front of it…or it will control you
You’ve probably heard the hype about the Internet of Things—small sensors, transmitters and computer chips embedded in everything from thermostats to coffee makers to jet engines. Chris Rezendes has heard the hype and he hates the hype, but says: “I’m betting my economic future that we will deploy sensors, they will create value and they […]
December 15, 2014
Construction Equipment
6th Day of Construction Gifts: Caterpillar has a ride-on dozer for kids now; turns on a dime, makes Power Wheels look lame (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
[imagebrowser id=156] If your kid loves big machines and dirt, here’s the item that should be at the top of your shopping list for them this Christmas. This Caterpillar dozer from Kid Trax features a working blade that your little operator can raise and lower and it has two motors that allow the diminutive dozer […]
December 15, 2014
Construction Equipment
Excavation stopped on Big Bertha repair pit due to major ground sinkage in area
The latest in a long string of delays to affect tunnel-boring machine Big Bertha has far greater implications than any of the others, this time threatening the structural integrity of the Alaskan Way viaduct and nearby buildings in the Seattle neighborhood of Pioneer Square. According to a report from The Seattle Times, Washington State Department of Transportation officials […]
December 15, 2014
Construction Equipment
Why we don’t run straight press releases and why you should care
We get press releases daily from companies who want to tell our audience about new products, initiatives and corporate changes. We value these press releases and we use them … as background material. A few years ago, we stopped the practice of copy-and-paste press releases on equipmentworld.com for a simple reason: it doesn’t help our […]
December 12, 2014
Construction Equipment
Wheel loader rescues excavator buried cab-deep in mud using cables, bucket lift
In most “stuck videos” that we’ve seen, when a machine gets in trouble, an excavator comes to the rescue. But what if it’s your excavator that’s stuck? Typically, you bring in the dozer and pull the sucker out. But in the case of this crew, only a wheel loader was available. And with how stuck […]
December 12, 2014
Construction Equipment
5th Day of Construction Gifts: Actron PocketScan Plus diagnostic scan tool
Scan tools and code readers keep going down in price and going up in features. If the mechanic on your gift list does not already have one, this recent model from Actron will be a welcome addition to their tool kit. Compatible with all vehicles from 1996 to the present, the device reads fault code […]
December 12, 2014
Business
2014 bonus depreciation expected to pass; applies to construction equipment bought and put in service by Dec. 31st
Just in the nick of time, contractors may once again this year be able to take advantage of a 50 percent bonus depreciation in new equipment purchases, a tax code provision that had expired last year. Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5771, which would reinstate both the bonus depreciation and […]
December 12, 2014
Construction Equipment
Ford is working on a hybrid F-150, will add a diesel option if demand is there
Ford has done some pretty impressive engineering with its EcoBoost V6 engines. Though many shook their heads at the automaker’s decision to turn its focus from the V8 toward creating a more powerful V6 in the name of fuel economy, the risk has largely paid off. Even the 2.7-liter EcoBoost packs some very V8-like power […]
December 11, 2014
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar excavators build world’s tallest sand castle ever, then completely destroy it
Everyone knows the best part about building a sand castle of any significance is getting to kick it into nonexistence afterward. Thankfully, the folks at Caterpillar didn’t forget that when breaking a Guinness World Record. The latest in its series of Built for It Trials videos, Caterpillar built the behemoth sand castle in Rio de […]
December 11, 2014
Construction Equipment
4th Day of Construction Gifts: Timberland PRO Pit Boss boots
When it comes to highly regarded work boots, one of the highest, if not the highest, rated pairs you’ll find on the Internet is Timberland’s PRO Pit Boss boots. At Amazon these boots have garnered a 4.5-star rating out of more than 1,000 reviews. At shoe site Zappos, nearly 300 reviewers have averaged a rating […]
December 11, 2014
Construction Equipment
3rd Day of Construction Gifts: Craftsman heavy duty plastic utility cart
These mechanics’ tool carts are a great gift for anyone who struggles to keep the tools and components for a job from scattering out over time. You can keep the whole job and all the nuts, bolts, gaskets, tools and such on the cart within arm’s reach throughout the job or leave them there until […]
December 10, 2014
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