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Liebherr debuts 2 new dozers: PR 746 and PR 756 Litronic (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=140] Liebherr has expanded its Generation 6 dozer line to include two new models in the 30 to 40 ton class, the PR 746  and PR 756 Litronic. If you were at the 2013 Bauma, the big construction trade fair in Germany, you saw some of Generation 6 improvements with the introduction of the […]
October 29, 2014
Business
Toro buys BOSS snowplows, salt and sand spreaders
Toro will buy the BOSS business of Northern Star Industries, based in Iron Mountain, Michigan. BOSS makes snowplows, salt and sand spreaders for light and medium duty trucks, ATVs, UTVs and loaders. Michael J. Hoffman, Toro chairman and CEO says the BOSS line will be added to Toro’s existing professional contractor businesses. “We’ve long been […]
October 29, 2014
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36,000-horsepower semi truck outruns a microjet plane in a drag race
The spectacle below took place in September at the 2014 Naval Air Station Oceana Airshow in Virginia Beach. And if it’s any indication of just how good this airshow is, if you live within driving distance, you should probably make a point of going to see it in person. For the first 7 or so […]
October 28, 2014
Construction Equipment
Case’s new TR310 compact track loader packs large-frame features into a mid-frame package
Case Construction Equipment has introduced the TR310 to its Alpha Series compact track loader lineup, a mid-frame machine the heavy equipment manufacturer says provides the power and stability of a large-frame CTL. Weighing in at 8,800 pounds, Case likens the TR310 to its TR270 but with wider, redesigned 15.75-inch tracks than it and Case’s other […]
October 28, 2014
Dealers
SDLG one year after North American distribution debut: “The most important thing is to do it right”
SDLG officially entered the North American market a year ago, a full-on test by owner Volvo Construction Equipment to offer a value-based Chinese-made product here. Retailing for 30 percent less than comparable premium loaders – a pricing strategy common among Chinese manufacturers wanting a toehold in North America – SDLG says it differentiates itself by […]
October 27, 2014
Construction Equipment
You can order a sleek, MPG-boosting tonneau cover for your 2015 F-150 while you wait for the truck to get here
Even though the 2015 F-150 hasn’t hit dealership lots yet, truck cap and tonneau cover maker A.R.E. has already made its aerodynamic, custom-fitted LSII Series fiberglass tonneau cover available for the highly anticipated pickup. A.R.E.’s LSII Series is designed to be a lightweight and durable worktop for the new F-150, contributing even more gas mileage […]
October 27, 2014
Business
Volvo CE earnings jump 31% during 3Q despite flat sales
Continued weak demand for construction equipment in China has negated sales gains in other parts of the world for the second-straight quarter at Volvo Construction Equipment. Despite the difficulties in Asia, the company’s positive earnings report for the third quarter Friday included a 31-percent gain in operating income to $89 million (SEK 648 million) over […]
October 24, 2014
Construction Equipment
Backhoe shimmies across water on a bridge made of old logs
During the reconstruction of a bridge in what looks to be a very rural part of Brazil, with the water in front of him a bit too deep to comfortably drive through, the backhoe operator in the video below was faced with a dilemma. He could either A) drive or haul his backhoe around to […]
October 24, 2014
Construction Equipment
Gravely intros the Atlas: a jobsite vehicle aimed at contractors with a focus on hauling and towing (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
[imagebrowser id=139] Gravely has created a new segment for off-road vehicles with the release of their new Atlas jobsite vehicle (JSV). To set itself apart from utility vehicles (UTVs), Gravely’s Atlas is a heavy-duty, commercial vehicle targeted toward contractors and other professionals. “It’s made specifically for the jobsite — from the engine to the features,” says […]
October 24, 2014
Construction Equipment
Ritchie Bros. sets dates for annual heavy equipment mega-auction in Orlando
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers today announced the dates for its annual multi-day equipment auction held in Orlando. Dubbed “The Big One,” the event is the largest equipment auction in the world and will be held February 16-20, 2015 at the auctioneers’s massive yard in Orlando. RELATED: Tour the largest heavy equipment auction in the world in […]
October 24, 2014
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar’s rugged new 903C compact wheel loader is low-spec by design
Most new machine introductions come with all the bells and whistles. But when Caterpillar introduced its atypically low-spec 903C compact wheel loader in Clayton, North Carolina, they had good reason. The “simple yet rugged design” of the 903C, says Jeff Brown, senior project engineer, was created for the customer who operates in a corrosive environment […]
October 23, 2014
Business
JCB to cut 150 jobs in UK due to decline in global demand
JCB has announced it is cutting 150 jobs, mostly at its headquarters in Staffordshire, England. According to a report from the BBC, CEO Graeme Macdonald said a “severe decline” in world markets are the reason for the job cuts. Some of the job cuts could also affect JCB offices in Wales and Derbyshire as well, the […]
October 23, 2014
Business
Caterpillar profit up 8% in 3Q, beats Wall Street expectations with slight uptick in sales
Caterpillar today announced an increase in both profit and sales during the third quarter, beating analyst expectations despite more declines in demand for mining equipment. The company announced profit of $1.017 billion, or $1.63 per share, an increase of 8 percent over third quarter 2013. Excluding $81 million in restructuring costs, profit would have been […]
October 23, 2014
Construction Equipment
IMT’s new 32 tm articulating crane provides long horizontal reach
Load and unload materials efficiently with the 32 tm crane from Iowa Mold Tooling, which delivers high working speed and precision control. The crane, which is rated at 222,050 foot-pounds, has a 15,058-pound max lifting capacity at a radius of 14 feet 9 inches, and a 69-foot 7-inch horizontal reach with eight hydraulic extensions. The […]
October 23, 2014
Construction Equipment
ASCC releases concrete safety orientation video in Spanish
The American Society of Concrete Contractors has released a Spanish version of the Concrete Employee Safety Orientation DVD. Designed for concrete contractors, the training tool was developed by members of the society’s Safety and Risk Management Council and introduced at the ASCC annual conference in September. The 40-minute DVD covers the basics of concrete construction […]
October 23, 2014
Construction Equipment
Volvo CE intros new C-Series motor graders with engine upgrades, better fuel consumption
Designed to handle a range of grading applications, Volvo has introduced its new C-Series motor graders, including the G930C, G940C, G946C (AWD) and G960C. The series has Volvo’s D8J engines, which deliver a savings of up to 5 percent in fuel consumption compared to the previous models. The engines have three variable power ranges with […]
October 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Watch construction crews bore and blast below New York City to build the 2nd Avenue subway line
“New York City is one of the toughest places to build anything.” That quote from NYC subway train service supervisor Bill Wall, more than anything else, is what stands out in the excellent video below from the New York Times which chronicles the difficulty the city and its construction crews have had in building the new […]
October 22, 2014
Dealers
A new president at Pettibone; new locations for Takeuchi, Bomag, Trimble and more 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. This week’s edition includes employee promotions and location expansions from several major manufacturers and. Pettibone names new president Pettibone-Heavy Equipment Group has named Scot Jenkins as the company’s new president, effective in October. Previously […]
October 22, 2014
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