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Should you buy a new backhoe now or wait for the Tier 4 debate to subside?
The 2013 Equipment World Spec Guide had 10 new models of backhoes in the 14-foot and greater categories. This year, there’s only one new model. Since Tier 4 Final is set to come into effect next January 1 for most engines used in this backhoe size class, we wondered what manufacturers have done in addition […]
August 1, 2014
Business
H&E Equipment Services rental revenues up 18%, equipment sales up 20% in 2Q
Integrated construction equipment distribution and rental firm H&E Equipment Services says its rental revenues increased 18 percent in its second quarter compared with the same time last year due to “strong physical utilization while continuing to expand the fleet” because of high demand. The average time utilization, based on original equipment cost, was up almost […]
August 1, 2014
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Construction Equipment
MEN VS. WOMEN: Who are the better heavy equipment operators?
Many people assume that operating heavy construction equipment is a man’s job. After all, these are big, powerful machines. Grease on the hands, mud-caked boots and the smell of diesel in the morning are just part of the job. No place for women, right? Not necessarily. While there are few women operating yellow iron, the […]
July 31, 2014
Construction Equipment
How to double a Ford F-250/F-350’s driving range with a simple fuel tank install (DIY GALLERY)
[imagebrowser id=114] Most owners of heavy-duty pickups in the trades choose a diesel package over gas because it provides the best power for pulling trailers and hauling loads while delivering good fuel economy. Better fuel economy equates to more time spent in the field and less at the fuel pump. So the last thing you’d […]
July 31, 2014
Construction Equipment
Drilling delays a problem for tunnel-boring machine Big Bertha even as she slumbers below ground
Crews in Seattle are now expected to finish digging a 12-story pit to reach stalled tunnel-boring machine Big Bertha one month later than planned due to concrete pilings proving more difficult to drill through than expected, according to a report from the Seattle Times. Bertha, the world’s largest tunnel-boring machine went down from overheating in late January, […]
July 31, 2014
Construction Equipment
Terex Trucks: “Business as usual, but with added muscle” after sale to Volvo CE
In a statement today, Volvo Construction Equipment added to comments it made to Equipment World earlier this month on its new Terex Trucks division, adding information about the division’s global status. Paul Douglas, Terex Trucks managing director with Volvo CE, says Terex Trucks will continue to operate as an independent business, while drawing on the […]
July 30, 2014
Construction Equipment
Hyundai launches company’s first attachments with HDB line of hydraulic breakers
Hyundai Construction Equipment has introduced a line of hydraulic breakers, the HDB10 through HDB800, to the North American market. Consisting of 14 different models, the HDB series breakers are Hyundai’s first entries into the attachments market. With a chisel diameter from 1.6 to 7.9 inches, the HDB series breakers are suitable for all sizes of […]
July 30, 2014
Construction Equipment
Navistar launches Diamond Preferred: a used truck reconditioning, resale program
Navistar is taking aim at the used truck market. The company has introduced Diamond Renewed, a comprehensive inspection and mechanical reconditioning process for International used trucks taken in via trade that it says will improve the value and marketability of the trucks when returned to the wholesale, retail and dealer marketplaces. “Diamond Renewed is an […]
July 30, 2014
Construction Equipment
Volvo launches new L110H and L120H wheel loaders; reduce fuel usage 18%
Volvo has launched its new 18- to 22-ton-class L110H and L120H wheel loaders, delivering 256 and 268 gross horsepower, respectively. Designed to handle applications such as material handling, road construction and utility work, the loaders offer bucket capacities between 3.2 and 12.4 cubic yards. An 8-liter Tier 4 final D8J engine with fully automatic regeneration […]
July 29, 2014
Business
Sany guilty of infringing Manitowoc crane patent in initial ruling from U.S. International Trade Commission
After opening its investigation of the case more than a year ago, the U.S. International Trade Commission has made an initial ruling in favor of Manitowoc in the crane manufacturer’s patent infringement lawsuit against Sany America. The ITC ruled earlier this month that Sany’s SCC8500 crawler crane violates section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, saying that […]
July 29, 2014
Business
Komatsu sees slight boost in sales and profit during 1Q
Komatsu announced today increases in both sales and profit during the company’s first quarter ending June 31. The company reported net sales of $4.5 billion (460.2 billion Japanese yen), up 1.1 percent from the first quarter of 2013. Operating income rose 21.1 percent to $621.7 million (63.4 billion Japanese yen). Profit for the company rose […]
July 29, 2014
Construction Equipment
Ford reveals 2015 F-150 pricing: aluminum body boosts price of all models (UPDATE: Check out the full pricing guide!)
Ford dealers began placing their orders for the 2015 F-150 on Monday and pricing for the new pickup have been announced. As expected, while the new aluminum bodies shave 732 pounds from the weight of the pickups, the material and new production methods add anywhere between $395 and $3,515 to the cost of the trucks. UPDATE: You […]
July 28, 2014
Construction Equipment
The 7 options you need to consider when buying your next pickup truck
Whether buying or leasing, when it comes time to make those hard decisions on which new pickup rolls into your fleet, the choices have to make good business sense. Bed length, cab configuration, engine and drivetrain configuration all have to be spec’d out so the new truck will handle all the tasks that come its […]
July 28, 2014
Technology
Hard hats with augmented reality to ship to construction companies by end of this year; more capable than Google Glass
While discussing the reasons construction companies should become early adopters of Google Glass, we mentioned that the much-talked-about device was worth exploring since it is a precursor to much more sophisticated technology. Turns out, we were closer than we thought to those types of new devices as a startup company named Atheer has plans to […]
July 28, 2014
Construction Equipment
The Great Attachments Roundup of 2014 (GALLERY)
[imagebrowser id=113] Whatever the task at hand—cleanup, compaction, concrete and asphalt, demolition, earthmoving, grading, landclearing, landscaping or lifting—there’s an attachment in our roundup that will help you complete the job. Click through and see them all above.
July 25, 2014
Construction Equipment
Excavator straddles extremely narrow bench, predictably topples over
There’s very little context for this video, but when it starts the machine already has one track dangling over the edge of the bench as crumbs of dirt trickle from the side to the level below. It seems like the slightest movement could ruin this crew’s day. And just about the time you start to […]
July 25, 2014
Business
Terex sees big profit increase as AWP and MHPS segments boost sales
In its latest earnings report, Terex announced increases in both sales and profit during the second quarter of the year. The company’s net sales increased to $2.05 billion, up 10.4 percent from the second quarter of 2013 again mainly due to strong performances from the company’s Aerial Work Platform and Material Handling and Port Solutions (MHPS) […]
July 25, 2014
Construction Equipment
GEAR: Knapheide Utility Rack for service trucks handles long items such as pipe and conduit
Handle lengthy items not generally suited for service trucks with Knapheide’s Utility Rack, which is useful for pipe, conduit, ladders and more. Featuring square and rectangular steel rube construction, the utility rack has a 1,000-pound rating load and accommodates forklift loading from either side. The rear swing-away and center removable cross sections enable loading taller […]
July 25, 2014
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