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Manitou is giving away a “throwback” Gehl R190 skid steer to celebrate the brand’s 40th anniversary
In celebration of the Gehl brand’s 40th anniversary, Manitou Americas is giving away what it calls a “throwback” skid steer. The special edition R190 skid steer features the same “maize and blaze” paint scheme as the first Gehl skid steers manufactured in 1973. The 2-speed machine features joystick controls, an enclosed cab with heat and air […]
January 27, 2014
Construction Equipment
Watch the tallest hotel in North America be built in 1 minute
Construction on 1717 Broadway in New York City, now the tallest hotel in North America and the Western Hemisphere, recently completed. The hotel stands at 753 feet tall and is the home to two Mariott hotels: the Courtyard New York Manhattan/Central Park and the Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park. It contains a total of 639 rooms and […]
January 27, 2014
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Profits drop 33% in 2013, but Caterpillar’s better-than-expected 4Q provides momentum for ’14
Caterpillar released its fourth quarter and full-year financial results for 2013 this morning, with numbers that were better than expected by Wall Street analysts. The heavy equipment manufacturer’s profits were $1 billion in the fourth quarter, an increase of 44 percent from 4Q 2012. That increase is mostly due to the $580 million impairment charge […]
January 27, 2014
Construction Equipment
Excavator bucket-boosts itself onto a railcar in a bit of heavy machinery parkour
This is one of those videos where you might not be extremely impressed by the operator’s skill, but maybe just a little bit blown away by his sheer will in accomplishing a highly questionable feat. According to the video’s description, this guy is climbing up there to unload crushed rock. And while there are probably several other […]
January 24, 2014
Dealers
New JCB, Ruppert, Bobcat and Dynapac locations in this week’s Dealer News Roundup
Welcome to the Dealer News Roundup, your one-stop shop for all the moves going on inside the heavy equipment distributor industry. We post a new edition each week with news on hires, promotions, new locations and expansions. Check back for a new edition every Friday! CSTK JCB joins JCB’s North American dealer network JCB’s North […]
January 24, 2014
Construction Equipment
Making mud flow better, Putzmeister America debuts two new concrete pumps
A number of design enhancements and improvements went into the two new concrete boom pumps shown by Putzmeister at the World of Concrete this week. The 32Z-Meter truck mounted concrete boom pump weighs 3,250 pounds less than the previous 32 meter version. This allows for increased payload for auxiliary equipment, fuel and water. The new design […]
January 23, 2014
Construction Equipment
Minnich adds remote control to concrete doweling machine
By allowing the operator to stand at a distance from the work, the Minnich wireless remote control improves safety and performance when drilling concrete dowel holes. The operator can get away from the dust being generated and position himself for a better view of the work and out of the way of obstacles and hazards. […]
January 23, 2014
Construction Equipment
Topcon unveils the LN-100: world’s first 3D positioning solution designed for BIM and construction layout
If you’ve ever felt like a total station is more tool than you need or understand, Topcon has come up with the solution. The  LN-100, introduced yesterday at the World of Concrete is the world’s first 3D positioning solution designed specifically for BIM and construction layout. What Topcon did was take the basic functionality of […]
January 23, 2014
Construction Equipment
4-in-1 trolley from Husqvarna offers tools, power unit and remote control in one compact wheeled unit
Husqvarna’s new Prime product range, which debuted at the World of Concrete show this week, offers four concrete cutting products transported by one trolley carrier, and includes a high-frequency electric power source. “We think this will change the way concrete is cut,” says Mark Michaels with the company. “A large part of the job is […]
January 23, 2014
Construction Equipment
Doosan Portable Power intros P185 and C185 Tier 4 Final air compressors
Although the P185 and C185 air compressors look the same on the outside, the Tier 4 Final engine has meant significant changes inside,” says Russ Warner with Doosan Portable Power. In introducing what it claims are the industry’s first Tier 4 Final air compressors, Doosan opted to use a 49-horsepower Deutz D2.9 4L that requires […]
January 23, 2014
Construction Equipment
Komatsu will release 3 more intelligent Machine Control dozers before ConExpo
Komatsu says it was so pleased with the reception of the D61i-23 that soon after its June 2013 launch, it began working to bring more dozers with the company’s new integrated machine control technology to market. This morning, the equipment manufacturer announced that it will release three more intelligent Machine Control (iMC) dozers by the […]
January 23, 2014
Construction Equipment
Driver loses control of pickup, survives 40-foot plunge onto a frozen pond
The Ranger was discontinued back in 2011, but after seeing just how “Built Ford Tough” this 2001 model turned out to be there might be a renewed interest in the midsize pickup. Anne Spiess, 54, of Maplewood, Minnesota was driving on Interstate 694 in St. Paul when she lost control of her Ford Ranger, according […]
January 23, 2014
Construction Equipment
Knaack DataVault secures jobsite computers, monitors, other tech; could replace trailers on some jobs
A walk around the Werner booth at World of Concrete showcased a number of intriguing products and upgrades. First catching our attention was the Knaack Data Vault. “We found that general contractors were taking our tool cabinets and creating their own technology boxes,” says Rob Swelgin, channel marketing manager for Werner, which has the Knaack […]
January 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Honda launches GXR120 engine designed for rammers
At World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Honda launched a new GXR120 general purpose engine designed specifically to power rammers. Offered as a second power option to the GX100 engine, the GXR120 has a displacement of 121 cc, enabling the engine to power 110- to 175-pound rammers.  The engine has a special cast-iron cylinder sleeve […]
January 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
IronPlanet and Mascus partner for “seamless integration” between two auction websites
Iron Planet and Mascus have announced a partnership that will result in the “seamless integration” between the two equipment auction websites. In the 13 years since its launch, Iron Planet has registered more than 1 million users and sold more than $3 billion worth of used heavy equipment. The Netherlands-based Mascus sells construction equipment, trucks […]
January 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Bosch shows off a battery heated jacket that charges your cell phone as well as new RH540 rotary hammer and new vacuums at World of Concrete
Who couldn’t use a jacket that heats you up and charges your phone? Bosch now offers a battery heated jacket, the PSJ120 12 V Max Heated Jacket, with three quick-warming core heat zones, two in the chest and one in the back. The heat starts in minutes and can keep you toasty up to six […]
January 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Kohler launches new line of portable generators and trash pumps
At the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, Kohler has launched a new line of portable generators and trash pumps. The smallest of the new generators, the Kohler Pro 2.0iS, could fit in a backpack, but it brings enough power, two kilowatts, to keep a single tradesman running power tools and electronics on the […]
January 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
The Black Knight is an actual Transformer that is drone, helicopter and truck all in one (PHOTOS)
It sounds a little too good to be true, but the vehicle you’re looking at is a real life Transformer with the ability to switch between use as an off road truck, helicopter and drone. Designed by aerospace firm Advanced Tactics, the AT Black Knight Transformer is designed to act as a drone in evacuation […]
January 22, 2014
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