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Construction Equipment
Hyundai launches R140W-9A, R180W-9A and R210W-9A wheeled excavators
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has expanded its 9A series with three wheeled excavators: the R140W-9A, R180W-9A and R210W-9A. The machines include upgrades to the hydraulics, cab and durability. Each mid-size excavator is powered by a Cummins QSB6.7 Tier 4 Interim engine with electronically controlled fuel injection, diagnostic capabilities, variable speed fan clutch and a two-stage auto decel […]
July 7, 2014
Construction Equipment
The first self-driving heavy hauler is here: Daimler unveils a fully-functional autonomous Mercedes Actros prototype
Speculation about autonomous —or “driverless”—vehicles has been commonplace in the trucking industry for years. Now, Daimler has made this concept a reality. At a June 3 global press conference and demonstration in Magdeburg, Germany, Daimler is hosting its “Shaping Future Transportation 2014″ conference. And the decided star of the show is an actual, fully-functioning autonomous […]
July 3, 2014
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Construction Equipment
REVIEW: 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4Ă—4 Crew Cab a luxury work truck that does everything well (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=106] It has more power under the hood than most big rigs and an interior that’s as refined and quiet as many luxury sedans. Like a heavyweight kickboxer dressed out in a tux, the black 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4×4 looks stylishly strong with fierceness ready to be unleashed at a moment’s notice. That […]
July 3, 2014
Construction Equipment
New financed construction equipment sales up 3% in May, used sales decline 9%
New and used financed construction equipment unit sales went opposite directions in the month of May, according to figures released by Equipment Data Associates. New unit sales of financed construction equipment rose 3 percent during May, going from 8,000 in April to 8,273 units. Used financed units, on the other hand, declined nearly 9 percent, […]
July 3, 2014
Construction Equipment
Ditch Witch debuts JT9 HDD: a powerful drill designed for small spaces (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=107] Ditch Witch has launched its latest horizontal directional drill, the 64-horsepower JT9. Claiming the most power in its class (Ditch Witch says 33 percent more powerful than the competition), the JT9 is powered by a Tier 4-compliant Deutz diesel engine. The drill boasts 9,000 pounds of pullback force in a small frame allowing […]
July 3, 2014
Construction Equipment
GM recalls 4Ă—4 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups due to serious software issue
General Motors has announced another recall on pickups, this time due to an issue in four-wheel drive pickups that could cause a loss in power to the wheels while driving. The automaker has recalled 392,459 pickups and SUVs in order to provide an update to the transfer case software. The recall includes 2014 and 2015 four-wheel […]
July 2, 2014
Construction Equipment
Miller revamps Big Blue 800 Duo Pro welder/generators to deliver 34% fuel savings
Boost power output while saving fuel with Miller’s revamped Big Blue 800 Duo Pro diesel-engine welder/generators, which offer estimated fuel savings of 34 percent when compared to two single operator units. The Tier 4 Final compliant unit delivers a 33-percent increase in rated power output that results in 27,000 watts of generator power and up […]
July 2, 2014
Construction Equipment
Excavator forestry mulcher shreds a tree from tip to trunk in 10 seconds
While mulcher attachments on excavators are certainly nothing new, it’s always fun to see things in our industry make those outside of it marvel. And this video posted by DENIS CMAF back in 2012 has been making the rounds on the Internet in the last week and it’s easy to see why. Right at the […]
July 1, 2014
Construction Equipment
PPE: Don’t let the summer heat entice workers on your jobsite to ditch their safety gear
During the intense heat of the summer, it’s hard to stay cool when working outside. That’s why it’s tempting for construction workers to skip wearing their personal protective equipment on the hottest days of the year. Gloves can quickly make workers’ hands feel hot and sweaty, goggles may fog up and impede vision, and hard […]
July 1, 2014
Dealers
Quick Data: New and used trencher sales trends for July 2014
A snapshot of new and used trencher sales trends based on data from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates.
July 1, 2014
Machine Matters
DOZERS REDEFINED: How electronics and machine control made mid-size dozers smarter
There’s a direct correlation between power and fuel consumption; more power requires more fuel. Higher injection pressures, careful design of the piston and combustion chamber, turbocharging and other mechanical ploys improve combustion efficiency and help ensure maximum power is extracted from each unit of fuel, but they don’t change the fundamentals. More power still requires […]
July 1, 2014
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS: Guy flips an old Ford F-150 on its head and is driving this upside down truck around Illinois
This has to be the coolest pickup truck modification I can think of in…I don’t know…ever? A couple of weeks ago, Reddit user diddletheskittle posted the image you see below with the simple headline “This car is upside down.” Forgiving Mr. Theskittle that this is obviously a truck, we unfortunately have no other information to […]
June 30, 2014
Construction Equipment
MODEL MANIA: How diecast construction equipment models are made and a look at some of the largest collections (PHOTOS)
Go into a contractor’s office and you’re more than likely to see at least one. Sometimes it’s tucked into a corner of the bookshelf or a desk. Other times, a collection of them will take up a wall or even an entire office. Yet, as much as manufacturers like to give them away and contractors prize […]
June 30, 2014
Dealers
Contractor stresses importance of parts and service, tells equipment manufacturers: “You’re only as strong as your weakest dealer”
Edgar Butsch, director of equipment operations, M.A. Mortenson Company, Minneapolis, had some kind but blunt words for equipment manufacturers attending the Association of Equipment Manufacturer’s Marketing Council Seminar last week. “You’re only as strong as your weakest dealer,” said Butsch, who oversees seven equipment shop and yard facilities for Mortenson, a diverse national construction firm. “We […]
June 30, 2014
Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson’s new Honda-powered BS 50-4As and BS 60-4As rammers feature low-oil shutoff technology
Wacker Neuson has launched two new models in its vibratory rammer line—the BS 50-4As and BS 60-4As. Powered by a 4-cyle 3.2-horsepower GX 100 Honda engine, the new units join a rammer lineup that includes 2-cycle oil injection models and premix 2-cycle and diesel models. The BS 50-4As and BS 60-4As feature low oil shutoff […]
June 30, 2014
Construction Equipment
How Hyundai’s prototype R220LC Hi-POSS excavator could deliver hybrid-like fuel savings through precise hydraulics
One of the more intriguing equipment technologies to come out of ConExpo 2014 was Hyundai’s Hi-POSS system. (Hyundai Intelligent Power Optimal Sharing and Energy Saving). The company emphasizes that the model shown at ConExpo was a prototype and production models are not currently available. But the machine is being field tested in Korea now and […]
June 27, 2014
Construction Equipment
Concrete truck vaporized when barrel full of dynamite explodes
If you recognize the clip below, that’s because it might be one of the greatest things to ever happen on TV. And if not, we’re pleased to introduce it to you. Once you hear the sound this truck makes shortly before turning into dust, you might never forget it. The story behind this massive explosion? […]
June 27, 2014
Construction Equipment
Ford has shown aluminum truck bodies don’t rust and may improve gas mileage, but how will they hold up after 30 years?
Ford rocked the automotive world with its decision to use aluminum bodies in pickup trucks starting in 2015. This will cut 700 pounds off the weight of their F-150 trucks and improve fuel economy—an admirable goal. But the automaker has yet to divulge pricing on the aluminum body models and when it comes to the […]
June 27, 2014
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