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Wacker Neuson intros, demos new SW 28 skid steer, ST 35 compact track loader designed for U.S. contractors
In Europe compact wheel loaders do much of the heavy lifting, but in the United States contractors prefer the more versatile skid steer loader or compact track loader. With that in mind, Wacker Neuson beefed up the skid steers they’ve been selling in Europe for many years and introduced four new models for the American […]
March 6, 2014
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS: ConExpo 2014 Day 2: Sky high Silver Lot and demos
[imagebrowser id=36] We spent a chunk of Day 2 exploring the huge Silver Lots at ConExpo. As you can see from the photos, the Silver Lots are packed full of cranes reaching to the sky as well as a wide variety of attachments, tools, beautiful trucks, equipment demos and even a Transformer. Click through the […]
March 5, 2014
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Construction Equipment
JLG launches the H340AJ: the first four-wheel electric drive hybrid boom
JLG Industries launched the very first four-wheel electric drive hybrid boom at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. The H340AJ, the first machine of its kind, combines diesel fuel and an electric power system to deliver a combination of power and durability with reduced operational costs. With four independent electric-drive motors, the H340AJ offers performance that equals the machine’s […]
March 5, 2014
Business
In first meeting with press, new Volvo president Weissburg highlights innovation, discusses recent transactions
In his first comments to the press after taking the reins as president of Volvo Construction Equipment on January 1, Martin Weissburg noted his unhappiness with the company’s current financial status but highlighted forward thinking and discussed two of the company’s recent transactions. “While we’re not pleased with our recent financial results, we’re focusing on […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
Case updates 821F and 921F wheel loaders to Tier 4 Final
[imagebrowser id=37] Case Construction Equipment (Booth 11722, North Hall) announced that its 821F and 921F wheel loaders have been updated to meet Tier 4 Final emission standards. The wheel loaders are equipped with a selective catalytic reduction (SCR)-only solution that treats emissions separately with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and does not require the engine to […]
March 5, 2014
Business
IronPlanet positions itself to be multi-channel solution for online equipment buying
IronPlanet is now targeting a whole spectrum of equipment disposal options, designed to make the most out of its 1 million unique customer registrations, says Greg Owens, chairman and CEO. “We are a multi-solution online marketplace with three different channels. We’ve become an advisor in used equipment dispositions,” Owens said during a press briefing at […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
International Construction Products to offer U.S. contractors comfort zone when buying deep-discount Chinese machines
The Chinese machines are here; why aren’t U.S. contractors buying more of them? The up to 40 percent price differential between these machines and established brands would turn most buyer’s heads, especially since quality issues seem to be diminishing. The answer lies in continuing, if not universal, aftersales uncertainties; it’s all fine to get a […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
Ford reveals 2015 F-Series Super Duty and King Ranch pickups with class-leading power (PHOTOS)
No. 10 Story in 2014 « No. 11 No. 9 » [imagebrowser id=38] Today, Ford introduced its 2015 F-Series Super Duty pickups, saying that the new heavy-duty trucks once again offer best-in-class power thanks to upgrades to its PowerStroke V8 engine. The second generation 6.7-liter turbo diesel engine in the F-250, F-350 and F-450 has […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
Ford intros 2016 F-650 and F-750 work trucks with new integrated powertrain, tech
[imagebrowser id=35] At the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ford revealed its 2016 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty vocational trucks with a new engine and chassis. The new models will be available in Spring 2015 and will be available in three cab styles and three models. You’ll be able to choose from a Regular Cab, SuperCab […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
Komatsu rolls out 6 new hydraulic excavators, 2 dozers and an articulated dump truck at ConExpo
Komatsu introduced six new hydraulic excavators, two crawler dozers and a Tier 4 Final articulated dump truck at a March 4 press conference at ConExpo 2014 in Las Vegas. The company’s theme for the trade show this year is “Innovative, Intelligent, Integrated,” which Komatsu says defines its equipment as it forges ahead with intelligent machine […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
JCB intros 8018 and 8029 compact excavators and Loadall 516-42, its largest capacity telehandler
JCB never wastes a news conference, and it’s phalanx of introductions today proved true to form. The machine intros include the 8018 and 8029 compact excavators. The 8029 CTS, for conventional tail swing, has a 25 horsepower engine and a tail swing just 18.5 inches longer than the 8025 zero tail swing machine. With a 10-foot […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS: ConExpo 2014, Day 1 – Opening ceremonies, North Hall equipment showcase
[imagebrowser id=34] ConExpo 2014 kicked off with a bang with an opening ceremonies performance that included performers literally walking on the walls of the Las Vegas Convention Center, high above the crowd. After the ribbon cutting, things got under way and the crowds starting pouring in. You could argue that the show’s main attraction is […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
Volvo CE unveils GaiaX concept: an electric, tablet-controlled excavator (VIDEO, GALLERY)
[imagebrowser id=33] We’ve got to hand it to Volvo Construction Equipment’s design team. After all, the team took inspiration from Swedish furniture and Greek mythology to create a concept compact excavator unveiled today at ConExpo in Las Vegas. The idea is a bit…broad, but admirable nonetheless. Called GaiaX, the concept machine is named after the […]
March 4, 2014
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar CEO talks up prospects of highway bill, says U.S. has a lot to learn about public-private partnerships
What are the prospects for the federal government passing a multi-year highway bill soon? Doug Oberhelman, Caterpillar chairman and chief executive officer, says he was extremely encouraged by President Barack Obama’s recent proposal for a $302-billion, multi-year highway bill. “We have been pushing hard for that at Caterpillar and our customers have been pushing us […]
March 4, 2014
Telematics
John Deere showcases customizable Ultimate Uptime system, upgrades loaders to Tier 4 Final at ConExpo
“The number one thing our customers ask for is uptime,” says Mark Germain, director of customer and product support, John Deere Construction & Forestry. “If they’re not working, they’re not earning.” Which is the main impetus behind one of Deere’s primary thrusts at ConExpo 2014, its Ultimate Uptime customer support system. The new system offers […]
March 4, 2014
Construction Equipment
Risk of shooting flames causes Cummins Westport to recall 25,000 natural gas engines
Certain Cummins Westport natural gas engines could cause flames to shoot from your exhaust. But this isn’t some type of hot rod modification. It’s a serious defect that has caused Cummins and its joint venture with Westport to initiate a recall. The recall affects certain natural gas engines in the Cummins Westport ISL G and […]
March 3, 2014
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar stresses technology, unveils 336F H hybrid excavator and compact wheel loader
If there’s one word that Caterpillar wants you to take away from this year’s ConExpo it’s “technology.” And the equipment manufacturer had plenty of it to show off in a pre-ConExpo press event that included the unveiling of an update to its hydraulic hybrid excavator. F Series excavators The 336F H contains the same three-part […]
March 3, 2014
Construction Equipment
“Ninjas” infiltrate construction of 2nd-tallest building, scale crane, grab terrifying footage (VIDEO, GALLERY)
No. 11 Story in 2014 « No. 12 No. 10 » [imagebrowser id=32] Not to be outdone by the crane operator on the very same jobsite, two Russian “urban ninjas” broke into the construction site of China’s Shanghai Tower and grabbed some pretty ridiculous photos of their own. But these two daredevils also took some […]
March 3, 2014
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