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Diesel-powered Volkswagen Passat sets world record for fuel economy on tour of 48 states
Add another feather in the cap of diesel engines. Volkswagen’s diesel-powered Passat TDI recently went on a road trip of all 48 contiguous U.S. states, covering 8,122 miles of road. The kicker: the Passat only needed 105 gallons of fuel to do it. For those of you without a calculator handy that means the Passat achieved […]
June 25, 2013
Construction Equipment
Navistar CFO Andrew Cederoth leaving company
According to a report from our sister site CCJ, truck maker Navistar has announced that its chief financial officer Andrew Cederoth will be leaving the company at the end of the month. In April, Cederoth and former chief executive officer Dan Ustian were sued in multiple class action lawsuits on behalf of shareholders who bought […]
June 25, 2013
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Construction Equipment
JCB announces three new backhoes, intros new wheel loaders and Tier 2, 6-cylinder engine
English equipment manufacturer JCB invited us over the pond earlier this month for a look at a wide range of  new and “refreshed” machines. Here’s a rundown of the models relevant to the North American market. Three new backhoes For the rental market or budget-conscious contractors, JCB now offers what it calls a “low-spec” 3CX […]
June 24, 2013
Construction Equipment
Galpin Auto Sports created the life-sized Ford Tonka truck we’ve always wanted (PHOTOS)
Galpin Auto Sports is becoming one of our favorite custom shops. I guess we shouldn’t be surprised at something as cool as this life-sized Ford Tonka pickup truck coming from the guys that brought you the ability to order your very own Bat Truck. The North Hills, California shop took a Ford F-250 Super Diesel […]
June 24, 2013
Construction Equipment
Manitowoc lawsuit against Sany based on counterweight patents to be used in two future cranes
As Sany attempts to offset the dwindling sales the company is seeing in its home country of China by attracting new business here in the U.S., the company’s most aggressive tactic to date has landed it squarely in the sights of a lawsuit from Manitowoc Cranes. The lawsuit, filed June 12 in Wisconsin, is accompanied […]
June 24, 2013
Construction Equipment
2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra V-6 fuel economy rated at 18 city, 24 highway
General Motors has announced fuel economy ratings for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra when equipped with the 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V-6, claiming class-leading combined mileage and capability. The 4.3-liter V-6 variants of the Silverado and Sierra get 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. Meanwhile, the 4×4 models get 17/22 mpg. The Silverado and […]
June 24, 2013
Construction Equipment
John Deere demos 644K Hybrid wheel loader, discusses price premium, fuel savings
First teased as a coming attraction at the 2011 ConExpo-Con/Agg show, and given a full intro at this year’s World of Concrete, John Deere’s 644K Hybrid is now in production, prompting the company to give editors an in-the-dirt introduction at its Coal Valley, Illinois, proving grounds Wednesday. [youtube j1g0NwhO4Fg nolink] “We’re finding hybrid interest among […]
June 21, 2013
Construction Equipment
Hilarious “Movin’ Season” parody spoofs pickup truck TV ads
There are parodies and then there are perfect parodies, and this spoof TV ad from comedian Owen Weber falls into that latter category. Just about every ad for a pickup these days splices video of brand new trucks splashing through mud, towing a giant load up a mountain, or, amazingly, being loaded full of dirt […]
June 21, 2013
Construction Equipment
Mack to begin building Pinnacle Axle Back powered by DME alternative fuel
After a press event held by parent company Volvo earlier this month that focused on dimethyl ether, Mack Trucks has announced that in 2015 it will begin producing Pinnacle Axle Back models that are powered by the alternative fuel, also known as DME. DME is a clean-burning fuel that is non-toxic. Plus, it can be made […]
June 21, 2013
Construction Equipment
GM trucks sweep Ford’s F-Series, propel automaker to top of J.D. Power’s automaker initial quality rankings
In a survey ranking customer satisfaction within the first 90 days of ownership, J.D. Power has tapped General Motors as the top major automaker, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press. J.D. Power asks new vehicle owners how happy they are with their purchase and asks them to identify problems, including any ways […]
June 20, 2013
Construction Equipment
Adopting ancient Roman recipe could result in stronger concrete that is less harmful to the environment
Using a sample from the bottom of Italy’s Pozzuoili Bay that dates back to 37 B.C., researchers have deciphered the formula that ancient Romans used to create the most resilient concrete the world has ever seen in the hopes that modern processes will incorporate them as well. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, the sample comes from concrete breakwaters […]
June 20, 2013
Construction Equipment
John Deere’s new mid-frame E Series skid steers and compact track loaders to offer modified boom design
So far this year, John Deere has introduced nine models to its E Series skid steers and compact track loaders lineup. And this week at its headquarters in Moline, Illinois, the company announced that mid-frame units with a modified vertical lift boom design will join the E Series later in 2013. [youtube hU0rHx7hdgY nolink] “We […]
June 20, 2013
Business
Sany president responds to Manitowoc lawsuit and allegations of patent infringement
Sany President President Xiang Wenbo has released a statement in response to a lawsuit and allegations of patent infringement filed against his company by Manitowoc Cranes. A federal lawsuit against Sany was filed last week in Wisconsin. And on June 12 Manitowoc also filed a complaint before the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging that Sany’s […]
June 19, 2013
Construction Equipment
Case intros CX145C SR and CX235C SR minimum-swing radius excavators with fuel savings, boosted productivity
Case has introduced two new minimum-swing radius excavators that aim to reduce fuel consumption in the CX145C SR and CX235C SR. The new excavators deliver fuel savings of 9.2 and 17.5 percent, respectively, when compared with previous B Series models even though operating weight has been increased by 3,659 and 2,677 pounds. Delivering 100 and 160 […]
June 19, 2013
Construction Equipment
Terex launches TL 120 compact wheel loader with a 16% boost in power
Terex’s new TL 120 compact wheel loader features a 101-horsepower Tier 4 interim four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with intercooler. The Deutz engine delivers 16 percent more power and 90 percent lower emissions than the previous model. The engine cooling system uses a hydraulically operated fan that starts automatically and can be adjusted down for cooler […]
June 19, 2013
Construction Equipment
Doosan’s new DX140LCR-3 excavator features reduced tail swing, operator comforts
Perform a range of site development, commercial construction and road projects with the 16-ton Doosan DX140LCR-3 excavator, which features a Tier 4 interim four-cylinder Cummins QSB 4.5 engine that delivers 109 horsepower at 2,200 rpm. The excavator has a maximum speed of 2.9 mph. The reduced tail swing machine has a radius of 5 feet […]
June 19, 2013
Construction Equipment
Komatsu launches D61i-23: world’s first dozer with fully automatic, integrated blade control
[youtube oo9wruSCJ1Q nolink] Every once in a while, the release of a new product coincides perfectly with a point in time where the industry it serves most needs the killer feature it delivers. In this case, that product is Komatsu’s new D61i-23 dozer, a machine that features what the company calls “intelligent machine control” implemented […]
June 18, 2013
Construction Equipment
Ford puts robots behind the wheel to ramp up truck durability testing
We may be a way off from driverless cars on the highways, but Ford is already using the technology to test the toughness of its trucks. The test drive is a big deal for automakers. Though the conceptual phase and physical design of automobiles are important, you could argue that it’s on the test track […]
June 18, 2013
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