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Roadbuilding
Caterpillar brings its quick-heating screed system to two new pavers: the AP655F, AP600F
At the World of Asphalt show in Baltimore today, Caterpillar introduced two new pavers equipped with its quick-heating screed system that cuts heating times by more than half. New screed platforms are available for the pavers including the vibratory only SE50 V and SE60 V as well as the SE50 VT which offers vibration and tamper […]
March 17, 2015
Construction Equipment
REVIEW: 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Tradesman achieves work truck nirvana with comfort, unbelievable fuel economy
Call it plain vanilla. Call it a stripper. Call it bare-bones. It’s all of those. One thing the 2015 Ram 1500 Regular Cab EcoDiesel isn’t, though, is wimpy. The truck I recently spent a few days driving the city streets, interstates and mountain roads around Phoenix, Arizona and Laughlin, Nevada is the epitome of bland. […]
March 17, 2015
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Construction Equipment
Chevrolet unveils 2015 Colorado Z71 Trail Boss, an off-road model that’s hopefully just the beginning (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=212] If you’re interested in the Chevrolet Colorado’s seemingly perfect size and great fuel economy, but have wanted a little more versatility, the Bowtie folks might just have the pickup for you. Chevy has revealed the 2015 Colorado Z71 Trail boss, a special edition model that won’t blow you away with big specs, but […]
March 16, 2015
Construction Equipment
JCB just bought a controlling stake in a hydrogen fuel cell company. Hmmm…
JCB, the third-largest manufacturer of construction equipment in the world, just made a very interesting announcement that could point to future machines from the company being powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Through its Research arm, JCB has purchased more than 16 million shares valued at $7.21 million (£4.9 million) for a controlling stake in ITM […]
March 13, 2015
Construction Equipment
2015 Ford F-150 resale value increases thanks to improved fuel economy, Toyota Tundra retains top spot
If the better fuel economy and lighter aluminum construction weren’t quite enough to push you over the edge into buying Ford’s new 2015 F-150, automotive analysts have placed one more feather in the truck’s cap. According to a report from Bloomberg, analysts with TrueCar’s ALG division say the resale value of the new F-150 is up 11.5 […]
March 13, 2015
Construction Equipment
Bucking roller operator hangs on for dear life when dozer helps a bit too much
The ways people can make loading up a piece of heavy equipment much more dangerous than it has to be never cease to amaze. Much like last week, we’ve got a dozer shoving another piece of equipment in order to help load it up. But this week we’ve got a roller and a ramp up […]
March 13, 2015
Business
IronPlanet taps Schleicher as new CFO
A veteran of the financial industry with stints at several prominent accounting firms, Deborah Schleicher has been named the next Chief Financial Officer at IronPlanet. Schleicher’s resume includes roles at Arthur Andersen, PricewaterhouseCoopers and, most recently, eight years at Grant Thornton where she leaves a position as a national partner. “IronPlanet will benefit from Debbie’s […]
March 13, 2015
Construction Equipment
SPIED: Leaked photo gives first look at the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty
So far, the only photos we’ve seen of a next-generation Ford Super Duty were of a prototype of the truck exploding in flames. Thankfully, we’ve now got a much clearer look at the pickup thanks to the folks at Jalopnik. The leaked photo you see above, sent to the site by a tipster, is purportedly of the […]
March 12, 2015
Technology
Caterpillar’s predictive diagnostics will enable more “repairs before failure” in future telematics updates
It’s not too often that you’ll see a construction boss smile while talking about an equipment operator mishandling a machine. But with a recent job, taking place hundreds of miles away from his office, Allen Feller got a taste of the magic of telematics. Feller is the co-owner of Feller Enterprises, an excavation firm based in St. George, […]
March 12, 2015
Construction Equipment
Peterbilt intros all-wheel drive Model 567
Peterbilt has announced it will begin production on an all-wheel drive Model 567 in April. Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing, says the new all-wheel drive 567 “will help customers go off-road in tough conditions with ample traction, power and maneuverability they can rely on.” The AWD 567 is available for order now in a set-back […]
March 12, 2015
Dealers
Plunging yen has boosted Komatsu sales; Caterpillar dealers report “aggressive” pricing
With profit and sales declines in full effect for competitors Caterpillar, John Deere and CNH Industrial, Komatsu earnings reports been the lone bright spot among construction equipment manufacturers. Even Terex, which finished the year with a 27 percent profit increase, is expecting a more challenging 2015 with sales declines. Komatsu sales increased 6.4 percent year-over-year […]
March 12, 2015
Construction Equipment
In construction of “Spaceship” campus, Apple recycles 95% of concrete from demolition on-site
While Google is still in the early phases of design and approval with ambitious plans for upgrades to its campus, construction on Apple’s new Campus 2 is fully under way. KQED was recently granted a tour of the jobsite by Apple. There are actually two versions of the article, one published by NPR and another on the […]
March 12, 2015
Construction Equipment
REVIEW: Caterpillar 336E L excavator is an operator’s dream machine
With a combined 14,000 hours of uptime with the Caterpillar 336E L and after considering every aspect of the machine’s fit in their business, our reviewers gave the excavator high marks in nearly every category. Based on their reviews, the 336E L is a machine that performs well and makes operators happy, despite a few […]
March 11, 2015
Technology
A team of robotic cranes, or “Crabots,” will help Google build its new HQ
Not content to simply redefine the definition of “office space” in general, Google also plans to create a new category of construction equipment in the building of its recently-announced corporate headquarters update. The updated campus will be defined by giant see-through canopies that, like greenhouses, house green spaces and offices that can be easily be moved around and […]
March 11, 2015
Construction Equipment
Watch a 57-story skyscraper get built in just 19 days in this breakneck time-lapse
Remember Sky City? It was set to be the world’s tallest building, rising 220 stories and 2,750 feet above Changsha, China. But more importantly, the original goal was to build the massive skyscraper in just 90 days using pre-fabricated pieces. After pushing that back to the slightly more realistic seven months, construction on the building was […]
March 11, 2015
Construction Equipment
Silicone wedding bands keep your hands, fingers (and marriage) safe on the jobsite
This may mean squat to you. Then again it may save a finger, a hand or a life. I’m talking about medical grade, silicone band wedding rings from Qalo. These rings, unlike gold, platinum and other metals are non-conducting and if pulled hard enough will tear apart. That’s a big deal for construction workers, electricians, […]
March 11, 2015
Construction Equipment
Bergkamp’s new MA30 applies frictional mastic surface treatment
The Bergkamp MA30 applicator can spread frictional mastic surface treatment (FMST) by way of a counterflow mixing technique that helps keep aggregates in suspension. FMST is made up of angular fine aggregates, asphalt emulsion, polymers, catalysts, and various recycle materials. The new applicator features a low-pressure system operating at less than 40 psi, and can […]
March 11, 2015
Construction Equipment
How to make sure your heavy equipment doesn’t burst into flames
Fire prevention is everybody’s job, but there is one person who can do more than most to keep heavy equipment safe from fire, and that is the technician. The reason: most fires happen when something on the machine is neglected. And nobody knows the condition of the machine better than your service techs and the […]
March 11, 2015
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