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Business
ARA: U.S. equipment rental market to grow 7.3 percent this year, slightly down from earlier predictions
Revising its forecast slightly down from the 7.6 percent growth predicted in July, the American Rental Association now sees 7.3 percent growth this year in the U.S. equipment rental market. The total market—consisting of primarily construction equipment and general tool segments, but also including a party and event component—is now expected to reach $35.7 billion, […]
November 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar announces migration process for 4-to-6-liter Tier 4 engines to lesser-regulated countries
Cat has announced the process its dealers in lower regulated countries will use to modify 75-to-174 horsepower Tier 4 equipment migrating into their areas. This comes a year after Cat said its 175-horsepower-and-up engines would need no modification when they were sold into lower regulated countries. Tier 4 machines, whether Interim or Final, require ultra […]
November 4, 2014
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Excavator scrapes 50 tons of sharp rock out of 2015 F-150 to test aluminum bed
When Ford unveiled the 2015 F-150 in January, it knew it would have to convince a lot of skeptics that the truck’s new aluminum body could stand up to abuse. The company has done a pretty good job of allaying concerns through efforts like secretly testing the aluminum body on construction sites and a gold […]
November 4, 2014
Business
Despite slight dip in profit during first 6 months, Komatsu revises full-year forecast upward on “brisk” equipment sales
Sales and operating income at Komatsu are up during the first six months of the company’s fiscal year, but the increases weren’t enough to stave off a slight dip in profit. The Japanese heavy equipment manufacturer reported sales of $8.3 billion (942.5 billion Japanese Yen), during the first half of fiscal year 2o14, which ends […]
November 3, 2014
Business
Kobelco opens new North American headquarters in Texas
As a result of expected rapid growth in their sale of excavators in North America, Kobelco Construction Machinery has opened a new corporate headquarters in Katy, Texas. Designed to service dealers and customers in the United States, Canada and Latin America, the location features parts warehousing capabilities including a floor plan and racking configuration that […]
November 3, 2014
Business
Terex sells 51% of ASV to Manitex, resulting in skid steer, compact track loader joint venture
Terex is selling 51 percent of ASV to Manitex International, resulting in a joint venture that is 51 percent owned by Manitex and 49 percent owned by Terex. The joint venture will manufacture skid steers and compact track loaders. According to Terex, after the agreement is finalized, ASV will continue to sell its skid steers […]
November 3, 2014
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar E2 series mini-excavators overcome emissions challenges with high-def hydraulics, smart technology
High-definition is a term normally associated with televisions, but Caterpillar is using it to describe a new hydraulic system that plays a crucial role in the company’s next generation of mini-excavators. The new Caterpillar E2 series of mini hydraulic excavators, introduced to the press in Clayton, North Carolina, in September, include five models ranging from […]
November 2, 2014
Business
Terex profit falls 30% in 3Q, reduces expectation for full-year earnings
Despite a slight sales boost, equipment manufacturer Terex saw earnings fall during the third quarter and has reduced its earnings forecast for the full year. Sales were up 3 percent over the same quarter last year to $1.8 billion, mainly due to the continued success of the company’s aerial work platforms (AWP) segment and a […]
November 2, 2014
Construction Equipment
First Drive: Kenworth’s new T880 vocational truck has a luxury feel sure to please both drivers and mechanics
Kenworth recently debuted its new flagship T880 vocational truck. The new truck, which replaces the venerable T800, went into production late last year. It is the result of a four year, $400-million effort by Kenworth. The company recently invited us out to the Seattle area to take a ride in the new units. I came […]
November 1, 2014
Construction Equipment
The 7 latest trends in over-the-road Heavy Trucks that could impact your construction business
Significant changes are taking place in over-the-road trucking industry, changes that contractors will also see. Some are inherent in new designs. Others will require careful consideration if contractors are to receive maximum benefit. The first step to making the most of these changes is to recognize whether most of your truck fleet is an integral […]
November 1, 2014
Dealers
Quick Data: New and used grader sales for November 2014
November 1, 2014
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar launches CT681 vocational truck with new look, better ride on long hauls (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
[imagebrowser id=141] Caterpillar added a second model to its new line of vocationally-focused work trucks with the unveiling of the Class 8 CT681 truck Thursday at the company’s Edwards Proving Grounds outside of Peoria, IL. [youtube Jiws1zcqhsg nolink] Caterpillar first previewed the new truck at the ConExpo Show in Las Vegas earlier this year. The […]
October 31, 2014
Construction Equipment
Chrysler recalls more than 380,000 Ram heavy duty trucks due to fire hazard
Chrysler has announced a large recall on a range of Ram heavy duty pickup trucks due to a potential fire hazard. The problem affects 381,876 2010-2014 model year Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups as well as 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs equipped with Cummins diesel engines. Ram says a fuel heater housing could overheat and […]
October 31, 2014
Business
Turnaround in construction equipment sales lone 3Q highlight as CNH Industrial profit plummets 113%
Following a second quarter where profit increased despite sales declines, CNH Industrial did not fare nearly as well in the third, as sales and revenues fell again and profit has plummeted year-over-year. CNH Industrial, makers of the Case Construction and New Holland equipment brands, saw profit fall 113 percent during the third quarter from the […]
October 31, 2014
Technology
Doosan Telematics now available for the company’s full line of heavy equipment
Doosan has launched an upgraded telematics package for the company’s full line of heavy equipment. Standard on all machines except for DX63-3 and DX85R-3 compact excavators, Doosan Telematics is in response to customer demand for machine-to-machine communication and equipment monitoring. Outfitted with a complimentary three-year subscription that includes prepaid wireless service, Doosan machines can be […]
October 31, 2014
Business
Bomag will move Cedarapids, CMI equipment production to new South Carolina headquarters
In order to create what Bomag Americas president Walter Link called a “North American epicenter for operations,” the company has announced that it will also be transitioning the manufacturing of its Cedarapids asphalt paving and CMI reclamation/stabiliziation equipment to its new South Carolina headquarters. By the end of this year, the company will have transitioned […]
October 31, 2014
Construction Equipment
Sneak Preview: Liebherr’s new 7-meter telehandlers: the TL 432-7, TL-436-7 and TL-441-7
Although they won’t show up in the United States until 2016, Liebherr gave us an early look last week at the three new telehandlers it is debuting in Europe in 2015. And not to disparage European “football,” but these machines are built like an NFL running back: wide, low center of gravity and hard to […]
October 30, 2014
Construction Equipment
Deutz begins providing engines for Hitachi wheel loaders
Deutz announced this morning that it has entered into a partnership with Hitachi Construction Machinery to supply the Japanese manufacturer with engines for some of its wheel loaders. According to the announcement, Hitachi began fitting its ZW100 and ZW120 series wheel loaders with Deutz TCD 3.6 engines in April. Deutz called the partnership and opportunity […]
October 30, 2014
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