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REVIEW: The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel’s V-6 delivers major fuel efficiency with the feel of a V-8
Slipping around a slow-moving motorhome on a moderate grade in Oregon’s Coast Range took little more than moving into the passing lane and rolling into the throttle. The Ram 1500’s engine did the rest in short order. Despite towing a 4,000-pound enclosed trailer, the pass was made without any drama. No, it wasn’t a 5.7-liter […]
August 26, 2014
Business
Vermeer names third-generation family member Jason Andringa incoming president, CEO
Vermeer Corporation has named Jason Andringa incoming president and CEO, taking over the position from his mother, Mary Vermeer Andringa, and continuing the Vermeer family’s leadership of the company into the third generation. The transition will be fully effective on Nov. 1, 2015. On Nov. 1 this year, Jason will assume the role of president […]
August 26, 2014
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Technology
What “Moneyball” and telematics have in common: they both turn information into success
If you’ve seen the movie “Moneyball”, you understand how information can become a game-changer.  And if you have any smarts at all you’ll find that what worked in Moneyball can also work in any business—especially construction when you learn to use telematics. The movie and the book by the same name, chart how Oakland Athletics […]
August 26, 2014
Construction Equipment
Fleet and special order 2015 Ford F-150 buyers won’t get their trucks until next year
Those who plan on being among the first to place a special order for a 2015 Ford F-150 may not receive their trucks until early next year. According to a leaked internal memo discovered by Automotive News, fleet buyers and retail customers that order “a specific truck with unique trim colors” won’t receive their trucks until […]
August 25, 2014
Construction Equipment
Semi hauling an excavator plows through a guardhouse while pulling onto college campus
At Bellhaven University they’re referring to it as “the Guardhouse Incident.” With construction having begun on a new on-campus apartment complex, a lot of big construction equipment is making its way onto Bellhaven’s small campus in Jackson, Mississippi. And, as you can see in the video below, a particular guardhouse at an entrance to the […]
August 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Bobcat adds Trimble GPS option to grader attachment (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=126] By adding a Trimble GCS900 GPS grade control option to its grader attachment, Bobcat says owners of its M Series loaders now have the ability to precisely grade on jobs that require more maneuverability than dedicated graders can handle. Two Bobcat grader attachments, the 96- and 108-inch moldboard models, will be available in […]
August 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Volvo CE launches EC350E crawler excavator with updated controls, more fuel-efficient D13 engine
Following the launch of the new EC480E earlier this week, Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced another Tier 4 Final crawler excavator powered by its D13 engine, the EC350E. While the EC480E is designed for quarry and mass excavation jobs, the EC350E is intended for the transportation and earthmoving industries. However, like the EC480E, the EC350E […]
August 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Doosan intros DX300LC-5 and DX350LC-5 crawler excavators with 10% boost in fuel efficiency (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=125] Doosan has launched two new Tier 4-compliant excavators – the 271-horsepower DX300LC-5 and the 318-horsepower DX350LC-5, which replace the DX300LC-3 and DX350LC-3 models, respectively. The crawler excavators feature a range of engine improvements and new aftertreatment technology. The excavators include Scania diesel engines that have a high-pressure common-rail fuel delivery system and cooled […]
August 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Chevrolet unveils 2015 Silverado Rally Editions with racing-inspired styling (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=124] Considering a Silverado as your next pickup but feel like the look of the pickup could benefit from some racing-inspired sleek trim? Chevrolet now has a truck for you. This morning the brand unveiled new Rally Editions for 2015 Silverado double-cab and crew-cab pickups that add factory options like racing stripes and larger […]
August 21, 2014
Construction Equipment
The Ziesel, an amazing tracked go-kart/wheelchair/tank hybrid, tackles any jobsite terrain with ease
While the most important pieces of equipment on the jobsite are definitely the machines moving all the dirt, a lot of contractors need a vehicle that allows them to move across that dirt, especially on larger jobsites. The typical solution to that problem is either driving around in your pickup or investing in a UTV. […]
August 21, 2014
Dealers
Case CE now lets you configure their machines online then send the specs to your dealer
Case Construction Equipment has added a new tool to its website that seeks to shorten the buying process for its customers. The new Case Configurator allows customers to spec out any Case machine and send the specs to their local dealer—all from the comfort of the Internet. Case says the online Configurator allows customers to […]
August 21, 2014
Business
Master the art and science of telematics (and get inspired too)
If you’re trying to learn as much as you can about telematics you won’t want to miss the closing keynote speaker for the Association of Equipment Management Professionals 2014 Asset Management Symposium. Christopher Rezendes, president of Inex Advisors, will talk about the emergence of the “Internet of Things,” the worldwide deployment of tiny devices that […]
August 20, 2014
Construction Equipment
Volvo launches EC480E crawler excavator: high power, low fuel use
Volvo has launched its new EC480E crawler excavator which features a Tier 4 Final D13 engine. Designed for quarry and mass excavating jobs, the machine provides high digging and breakout forces while delivering fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. The electro-hydraulics system provides on-demand flow while reducing power loss. The excavator features Volvo’s ECO mode, which improves […]
August 20, 2014
Construction Equipment
ROAD TEST: 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Crew Cab 4Ă—4 handles well under a heavy load
Toting a yard-and-a-half of bark mulch to a jobsite in the bed is a typical task for a landscaper’s pickup and just the type of job to test the payload capacity and handling of Ram’s 2014 EcoDiesel 1500 Crew Cab 4×4. When Lane Forrest Products’ loader operator dropped the first bucket full, the suspension sagged a few […]
August 20, 2014
Construction Equipment
Bobcat’s new zero tail swing E20 compact excavator arrives at dealers this fall
[imagebrowser id=123] Bobcat’s new E20 compact excavator, sized to fit in the 1-to-2 metric ton class and replacing the company’s 324 model, will be on sale this fall. “This has been a successful size for us, especially in rental applications,” says Tom Connor, Bobcat excavator product specialist. The 4,211-pound machine is quickly transportable, capable of […]
August 19, 2014
Construction Equipment
Construction worker rolled over by equipment and killed while laying asphalt in Arkansas
A worker in Batesville, Arkansas was killed earlier this month when he was rolled over by a piece of equipment. John Garner, 52, was killed while construction crews were laying asphalt, according to a report from KAIT TV. Authorities say Garner was helping with the construction when a “piece of rolling equipment” flipped and rolled […]
August 19, 2014
Construction Equipment
BIGGER BUCKETS: 15+ videos of loaders and dump trucks dowsing people for the Ice Bucket Challenge
No. 2 Story in 2014 « No. 3 No. 1 »  Just in case you’ve been away from the Internet for the past couple of weeks, there’s been a thing going on called “The Ice Bucket Challenge.” It’s a full on viral craze that has spawned thousands of videos of people dumping buckets of […]
August 18, 2014
Technology
AEM survey: Construction firms plan to grow staff and fleet size, but most have no plans to use telematics
According to a survey released this morning by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, U.S. construction companies are fairly optimistic about the near future as the majority say they plan to either increase or maintain current fleet and staff levels. The survey was conducted by AEM earlier this year with more than 1,200 responses coming in. […]
August 18, 2014
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