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Construction Equipment
Elderly woman causes $10,000 damage to work zone after driving into wet concrete
An elderly woman caused $10,000 worth of damage when she drove through 50 feet of newly-poured concrete in the 25th Street construction zone in Fargo, North Dakota. According to a report from KFGO News, the 78-year-old woman was southbound when she became confused by road signs, took a wrong turn and ended up in concrete that had […]
August 29, 2014
Construction Equipment
Bobcat, Make-a-Wish fulfill 5-year-old’s wish to see how his favorite machines are made (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=127] A five-year-old boy fighting a rare blood disorder got to have a few days of pure fun thanks to the Make-A-Wish North Dakota and Make-A-Wish Minnesota. Connor Menard of Montrose, Minnesota got to witness what goes into building his favorite machines: Bobcat loaders and excavators. On August 14, Menard got a special send-off ceremony at Farm-Rite dealership, an […]
August 29, 2014
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Our 2015 Contractor of the Year contest is open for entries
Equipment World’s Contractor of the Year program—which honors the forward thinkers, high achievers and just plain good people in construction—is now open for entries. Each year, the editors of Equipment World select 12 finalists for this prestigious program, now in its 15th year. Each finalist and their guest receive a free weekend at the Wynn […]
August 28, 2014
Construction Equipment
Country music star Kip Moore wrote a rocking Labor Day ballad for the construction industry
Kip Moore has penned his share of hits, most notably the platinum-selling “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck’ which reached number 1 on the U.S. country charts. And now the country star has dedicated a song to the men and women of the construction industry as well as Case Construction Equipment. The song is called “On the […]
August 28, 2014
Construction Equipment
Takeuchi launches TW65 Series 2, TW80 Series 2 compact wheel loaders
Takeuchi had enhanced machine performance and operator comfort in mind when launching the company’s newest compact wheel loaders—the TW65 Series 2 and TW80 Series 2. The Tier 4 Final-compliant machines feature a compact design for maneuverability on tight jobsites, and provide reach and dump heights up to 8 feet 6 inches. The TW65 Series 2 […]
August 28, 2014
Construction Equipment
This implosion’s fireworks and colorful smoke signals make for the most entertaining demolition ever
Residents of Albany, New York were already excited to see a dilapidated hotel from the 1920s make way for a new convention center. But the deal was definitely sweetened when the city was treated to a full on fireworks display as part of the 11-story building’s demolition. As you can see in the video below, […]
August 27, 2014
Construction Equipment
REVIEW: The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel’s V-6 delivers major fuel efficiency with the feel of a V-8
Slipping around a slow-moving motorhome on a moderate grade in Oregon’s Coast Range took little more than moving into the passing lane and rolling into the throttle. The Ram 1500’s engine did the rest in short order. Despite towing a 4,000-pound enclosed trailer, the pass was made without any drama. No, it wasn’t a 5.7-liter […]
August 26, 2014
Business
Vermeer names third-generation family member Jason Andringa incoming president, CEO
Vermeer Corporation has named Jason Andringa incoming president and CEO, taking over the position from his mother, Mary Vermeer Andringa, and continuing the Vermeer family’s leadership of the company into the third generation. The transition will be fully effective on Nov. 1, 2015. On Nov. 1 this year, Jason will assume the role of president […]
August 26, 2014
Technology
What “Moneyball” and telematics have in common: they both turn information into success
If you’ve seen the movie “Moneyball”, you understand how information can become a game-changer. And if you have any smarts at all you’ll find that what worked in Moneyball can also work in any business—especially construction when you learn to use telematics. The movie and the book by the same name, chart how Oakland Athletics […]
August 26, 2014
Construction Equipment
Fleet and special order 2015 Ford F-150 buyers won’t get their trucks until next year
Those who plan on being among the first to place a special order for a 2015 Ford F-150 may not receive their trucks until early next year. According to a leaked internal memo discovered by Automotive News, fleet buyers and retail customers that order “a specific truck with unique trim colors” won’t receive their trucks until […]
August 25, 2014
Construction Equipment
Semi hauling an excavator plows through a guardhouse while pulling onto college campus
At Bellhaven University they’re referring to it as “the Guardhouse Incident.” With construction having begun on a new on-campus apartment complex, a lot of big construction equipment is making its way onto Bellhaven’s small campus in Jackson, Mississippi. And, as you can see in the video below, a particular guardhouse at an entrance to the […]
August 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Bobcat adds Trimble GPS option to grader attachment (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=126] By adding a Trimble GCS900 GPS grade control option to its grader attachment, Bobcat says owners of its M Series loaders now have the ability to precisely grade on jobs that require more maneuverability than dedicated graders can handle. Two Bobcat grader attachments, the 96- and 108-inch moldboard models, will be available in […]
August 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Volvo CE launches EC350E crawler excavator with updated controls, more fuel-efficient D13 engine
Following the launch of the new EC480E earlier this week, Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced another Tier 4 Final crawler excavator powered by its D13 engine, the EC350E. While the EC480E is designed for quarry and mass excavation jobs, the EC350E is intended for the transportation and earthmoving industries. However, like the EC480E, the EC350E […]
August 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Doosan intros DX300LC-5 and DX350LC-5 crawler excavators with 10% boost in fuel efficiency (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=125] Doosan has launched two new Tier 4-compliant excavators – the 271-horsepower DX300LC-5 and the 318-horsepower DX350LC-5, which replace the DX300LC-3 and DX350LC-3 models, respectively. The crawler excavators feature a range of engine improvements and new aftertreatment technology. The excavators include Scania diesel engines that have a high-pressure common-rail fuel delivery system and cooled […]
August 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Chevrolet unveils 2015 Silverado Rally Editions with racing-inspired styling (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=124] Considering a Silverado as your next pickup but feel like the look of the pickup could benefit from some racing-inspired sleek trim? Chevrolet now has a truck for you. This morning the brand unveiled new Rally Editions for 2015 Silverado double-cab and crew-cab pickups that add factory options like racing stripes and larger […]
August 21, 2014
Construction Equipment
The Ziesel, an amazing tracked go-kart/wheelchair/tank hybrid, tackles any jobsite terrain with ease
While the most important pieces of equipment on the jobsite are definitely the machines moving all the dirt, a lot of contractors need a vehicle that allows them to move across that dirt, especially on larger jobsites. The typical solution to that problem is either driving around in your pickup or investing in a UTV. […]
August 21, 2014
Dealers
Case CE now lets you configure their machines online then send the specs to your dealer
Case Construction Equipment has added a new tool to its website that seeks to shorten the buying process for its customers. The new Case Configurator allows customers to spec out any Case machine and send the specs to their local dealer—all from the comfort of the Internet. Case says the online Configurator allows customers to […]
August 21, 2014
Business
Master the art and science of telematics (and get inspired too)
If you’re trying to learn as much as you can about telematics you won’t want to miss the closing keynote speaker for the Association of Equipment Management Professionals 2014 Asset Management Symposium. Christopher Rezendes, president of Inex Advisors, will talk about the emergence of the “Internet of Things,” the worldwide deployment of tiny devices that […]
August 20, 2014
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