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Hotel construction unearths beer mugs, liquor bottles and a bar dating back to before the Revolutionary War
Archaeologists are excavating the construction site of a 22-story hotel on The Bowery in New York City, which has been occupied since the 1740s, in order to preserve any history that may be hiding in the soil. And recently they made a big discovery. According to a report from DNAInfo New York, Chrysalis Archaeology discovered hundreds […]
May 14, 2014
Construction Equipment
Mounting tires with an ether explosion looks smart but is extremely dumb
Editor’s Note: Despite abundant evidence of this crazy trick working, the process involves causing a very dangerous explosion on purpose and therefore we urge you, DO NOT try this at home. If you ignore this advice, the extremely likely injury you’ll incur is on you. You’ve been warned. Despite the Internet’s vast, collective knowledge, there’s […]
May 13, 2014
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Construction Equipment
Camera gives a live view of construction on Big Bertha’s 12-story repair access pit
Just because Big Bertha is down for nearly a year, that doesn’t mean work around the world’s largest tunnel boring machine has come to a halt. And now thanks to a camera set up by the Washington State Department of Transportation, anyone can watch as that work progresses. After completing one-tenth of the 1.7-mile State Route 99 […]
May 13, 2014
Construction Equipment
Doosan’s new wedge lock coupler allows for fast attachment changes with no decrease in excavator breakout force
Change excavator attachments without decreasing breakout force with Doosan’s wedge lock coupler designed for use with the company’s 6- to 53-metric-ton excavators. The wedge lock coupler allows for the use of multiple attachments, such as heavy-duty digging buckets, trenching buckets and high-capacity bucket models. The coupler also pairs with Doosan’s excavator clamp attachments. To boost […]
May 13, 2014
Construction Equipment
FUTURE PAST: 22 concept trucks we wish had been built (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=72] Build it and they will come. Great saying, but hard to execute. The reality is pickup manufacturers have built a lot of really cool concept trucks over the years. But none have been produced exactly as the one-off “teaser” model that was displayed at auto shows. Dodge/Ram and Ford have by far the […]
May 12, 2014
Business
JCB sales dip, profit drops 14% in FY 2013
British equipment maker JCB saw profit and sales fall during fiscal year 2013, mostly impacted by a slowdown in emerging markets. JCB announced this morning a profit of $528 million (£313 million), down 14.2 percent from fiscal year 2012. Sales were down 0.7 percent to $11.6 billion (£6.88 billion). Sales volume was down as well, […]
May 12, 2014
Dealers
Volvo CE’s new mobile app puts specs, dealers and other resources just a few taps away
Volvo Construction Equipment has launched a new app for smartphones and tablets that gives customers access to Volvo CE news, product information and special offers. The Volvo CE Insider app enables mobile device users to access the latest information on a 24/7 basis, including customer support solutions. The intuitive navigation allows users to quickly access […]
May 12, 2014
Construction Equipment
Watch a Cat 797B mining truck pancake a Land Cruser without even stopping
Short and sweet, the outcome of this video isn’t surprising. It’s the middle part that’s amazing. The Cat is moving at a pretty good click but to flatten this Land Cruiser without even so much as a twitch or pause from the Cat is just a testament to how large and powerful these trucks are. […]
May 9, 2014
Workforce
North Dakota diesel tech program grows 25%, adds Komatsu program
A long-standing diesel tech program in the southeast corner of North Dakota gained an additional industry partner this week. Komatsu America has joined John Deere, Caterpillar and Case in establishing a brand-specific two-year degree at the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, aimed at channeling techs into dealer shops. In the past two […]
May 9, 2014
Business
Aerial Work Platform sales propel Terex to profit in 1Q
Despite flat sales, Terex announced increased first quarter earnings thanks to the continued success of its Aerial Work Platform segment. Net sales were at $1.6 billion for the quarter, unchanged from the first quarter of 2013. Profit increased 69 percent to $32.6 million, or 28 cents per share. “We remain encouraged by the performance of […]
May 9, 2014
Construction Equipment
Fecon FTX128L mulching tractor tackles right-of-way mulching and more
Perform right-of-way mulching, clearing, and other forestry and urban applications with Fecon’s FTX138L mulching tractor. Delivering 60 gpm to the Bull Hog forestry mulcher, the compact FTX128L has 20-inch tracks that have just 3.8 psi of ground pressure. The unit features a Cummins QSB4.5 diesel engine that delivers 128 horsepower, and fuel consumption is less […]
May 9, 2014
Construction Equipment
NO SWIMMING: Why turning your truck bed into a pool is a terrible idea
Ever thought about cooling off by throwing a tarp in the bed of your truck and filling it with water? Maybe you have and maybe you haven’t. The point is, apparently truck bed swimming pools are enough of a sweeping national crisis that pickup bedliner company DualLiner had seen enough. So they put together the […]
May 8, 2014
Business
Lawsuit alleges Caterpillar hid defects in 2007-2010 engines from buyers
Nearly 10 class-action lawsuits have been filed against Caterpillar claiming that its 2007-2010 year model ACERT C13 and C15 engines were defective—driving up costs for owners and driving down resale value—and that the company concealed the information from buyers and owners. The lawsuits—the most recent of which was filed April 30—stem from Caterpillar’s emissions controls […]
May 8, 2014
Business
CNH Industrial profit falls 33% in 1Q due to softer agriculture equipment demand
CNH Industrial, makers of the Case Construction and New Holland equipment brands, reported flat revenues during the first quarter of the year with a big decrease in profit due to softer sales of farming equipment. Revenues totaled $7.5 billion during the first quarter, down 0.1 percent from the first quarter of 2013. Net sales fell […]
May 8, 2014
Construction Equipment
HammerHead’s pneumatic piercing tools handle underground installation with little disruption
Perform underground installation work with minimal disruptions to landscapes, buildings or traffic flow with HammerHead’s four new pneumatic piercing tools. Available in 4- and 5.125-inch sizes, the tools are either a Catamount reciprocating head model or a fixed, non-reciprocating head model. The Catamount piercing tools are designed for difficult applications in a range of soil […]
May 8, 2014
Construction Equipment
Diggerland USA construction equipment theme park officially sets grand opening for June 14
Diggerland USA, a construction equipment theme park currently under construction in West Berlin, New Jersey, officially announced this morning that it will open to the public Saturday June 14. According to the announcement, gates will open at 10 a.m. and visitors will have access to 23 attractions mostly made up of JCB construction equipment modified […]
May 7, 2014
Business
Komatsu sees profit jump 26% in FY 2013, but expects less demand in coming year
Komatsu says an increase in demand for construction equipment in Japan, China and other regions offset a low demand for mining equipment during fiscal year 2013 adding up to increases in sales and profit for the company. Nonetheless, the has lower expectations for 2014. For the fiscal year ending March 31, the company reported net […]
May 7, 2014
Construction Equipment
SPY SHOTS: GM is testing the Duramax diesel 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon alongside the Volkswagen Amarok
[imagebrowser id=71] A very interesting batch of spy shots have recently surfaced reportedly showing the two upcoming diesel pickups from General Motors being tested alongside a pickup not currently available in North America. According to a report from PickupTrucks.com, KGP Photography nabbed photos of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, both powered by GM’s […]
May 7, 2014
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