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Dealers
Ruffridge-Johnson now a Bomag distributor, Holt Cat expands mining business, United Rentals expands operations 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. We post a new edition each week with news on hires, promotions, new locations and expansions. Check back for a new edition every Friday! Ruffridge-Johnson now Bomag road building distributor Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Company is […]
December 19, 2013
Construction Equipment
How to dig your way down a steep, shifting slope in an excavator
Should you find yourself at the top of a steep and shifting slope in an excavator, you could simply take the risk of running down it like a mad man. Or, if you’re like this guy, you could do it safely and help out your fellow operator in the wheel loader below by throwing them […]
December 19, 2013
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Construction Equipment
Unstoppable Force, Immovable Object: Seattle’s Big Bertha halted by mystery object
Has Big Bertha met her match? She has, at least for the time being. The world’s largest tunnel-boring machine was recently brought to a halt 60 feet beneath the streets of Seattle, Washington when it hit an unknown object and could move no farther, reported KOMOnews.com. The five-story head of the machine was completely brought […]
December 19, 2013
Construction Equipment
Home design with a tornado-proof core could serve as the blueprint for storm-proofing future communities
After seeing countless homes destroyed in three recent natural disasters, an architectural contest was held to attract specific storm-proof house designs for three impacted cities. New York City and New Orleans, affected by Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina respectively, both tapped energy-efficient winners in the Designing Recovery competition, sponsored chiefly by the American Institute of Architects. […]
December 19, 2013
Construction Equipment
Helicopter rescues stranded crane operator high above a raging inferno
A student housing complex under construction in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, caught fire Tuesday afternoon, stranding a crane operator high above the inferno below. Around 2 p.m. Tuesday, explosions were heard at the site, according to the CBC. Thought to be the sound of propane tanks exploding, the resulting blaze engulfed the under-construction housing complex and […]
December 18, 2013
Construction Equipment
Stihl taught one of its chainsaws to sing “Silent Night” in a version not so tender or mild
It’s not the prettiest rendition of “Silent Night,” and you probably won’t be able to sing along to it, but Stihl’s take on the classic carol is definitely one for the ages. After the tool maker’s Virginia Beach factory has shut down for the night, one MS 291 chainsaw raises its voice from a testing […]
December 17, 2013
Construction Equipment
Who is the nation’s best equipment technician? AEMP accepting nominations for top tech
The Association of Equipment Management Professionals is now accepting nominations for its Technician of the Year Award. The award will be presented to two technicians, one from the private sector and one from the public sector, who exemplify the best attributes of top-notch technicians: a high regard for safety, use of technology, mechanical mastery, innovation […]
December 17, 2013
Technology
New app allows Komatsu owners to view Komtrax fleet monitoring data on iPhone, iPad or Android devices
Komatsu America has released a new app that gives owners the ability to browse their Komtrax fleet monitoring data on their iPhone, iPad and/or Android tablet or smartphone. Introduced in 2005, Komatrax comes standard on all new Komatsu machines and wirelessly sends machine operating information to a secure website for owners to browse. The new […]
December 16, 2013
Business
Montabert to remove Tramac brand name from demolition products in North America
Montabert is keeping the green coloring, but dropping the Tramac brand name from all of its products. Until now, hydraulic breakers, plate compactors, drilling attachments and pneumatic equipment have been branded “Tramac by Montabert.” But in an effort to extend its brand further in North America, Montabert is dropping the Tramac name. Montabert will start […]
December 16, 2013
Construction Equipment
4 rules for calculating Backhoe Owning & Operating costs
What’s it really cost to run a backhoe? Probably a lot more than you think. The following will guide you through an example of how to accurately figure these costs. Before we get into the numbers, be aware that these are just ballpark figures, from a few years ago, for discussion purposes only. The purchase […]
December 16, 2013
Construction Equipment
World of Concrete releases “Rig Racin,” a concrete-truck-flipping obstacle course game for iPhone, iPad and Android
Big news from Hanley Wood Exhibitions, the show runner for the World of Concrete trade show has released its first game for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices called “Rig Racin’.” The game puts players in control of a tricked out cement mixer truck and tasks them with navigating challenging obstacle courses with the goals of […]
December 15, 2013
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar partners with Shell Canada to develop dual fuel LNG engine and fuel mix for mining trucks
Caterpillar and Shell Canada announced today a partnership that will test a new engine and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel mix aimed at reducing operating costs and emissions. According to the announcement, Cat is developing a “dual fuel” mining truck where LNG displaces most of the diesel power. Cat will test the truck at Shell’s […]
December 15, 2013
Construction Equipment
Excavator operator exposes a sewer, removes manhole cover with surgical precision
Exposing a storm sewer manhole doesn’t sound like very exciting work, but when the guy in this excavator’s operator seat is doing it, it’s an art form. This crew is working on adjusting the height of the manhole for a new street. So they bring their ace operator in and he meticulously removes the fill […]
December 13, 2013
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar VP Hans Haefeli to retire, PRS VP Savage tapped as replacement
Hans Haefeli, Caterpillar’s vice president of Advanced Components & Systems Division (ACSD) has decided that he will retire April 30, 2014. Jean Savage has been tapped to replace Faefeli. Savage is currently senior vice president and Chief Operating Officer of the Locomotive and Railcar Services business unit for  Progress Rail Services (PRS), a Caterpillar subsidiary. Savage will […]
December 12, 2013
Business
JCB’s $244 million expansion plan will create 2,500 jobs in UK
Two new factories and a large expansion are in the plans for JCB as part of a $244 million plan that will create 2,500 jobs in the United Kingdom. The expansion plan will take place over a five year period and will be a huge boost for the county of Staffordshire where each of the […]
December 12, 2013
ConExpo-Con/Agg
The 4 hottest ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 education seminars
Pre-registrations are coming in strong ConExpo-Con/Agg education sessions according to to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The four sessions are proving the most popular in registrations, including three sessions co-sponsored by the Association of Equipment Management Professionals: Making a Business Case for Telematics Regardless of Your Fleet Size This session will detail how telematics data […]
December 12, 2013
Business
FDNY firefighters form a construction company to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Sandy
Fire Lt. John Nolan recently retired from the New York City Fire Department after 18 years of duty, so he’s well-versed responding quickly in disastrous situations. So, when Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast in October 2012, devastating the communities of Rockaway and Breezy Point in the borough of Queens, Nolan and fellow firefighters went […]
December 12, 2013
Construction Equipment
Komatsu intros Tier 4 Interim PC170LC-10 excavator with more lift capacity, better fuel efficiency
The newest addition to the company’s dash-10 series, the Komatsu PC170LC-10 excavator offers 5 percent more lift capacity with the standard counterweight than the previous PC160LC-8 model, and up to 15 percent more lift capacity with an optional counterweight. The PC170LC-10 features operating weights ranging from 38,100 to 41,600 pounds, delivers 115 net horsepower at […]
December 10, 2013
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