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July 3, 2012

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Volvo increases Deutz shareholding

Volvo has signed an agreement with Deutz to increase their shareholding from 6.7 percent to more than 25 percent, making Volvo the single largest Deutz shareholder. Volvo bought approximately $163 million shares from Same Deutz-Fahr Group (SDF), paying just over $7 per share. Once the transaction is complete, SDF will own 8.44 percent of shares […]

June 19, 2012

Roadbuilding

Volvo G-Series middle-weight wheel loaders

Volvo Construction Equipment says its new G-Series L60G, L70G, and L90G middle-weight wheel loaders feature loader arms with patented Torque Parallel linkage for superior breakout and lifting forces. The machines meet Tier 4 Interim emissions requirements and are fitted with a six-liter, six-cylinder, turbocharged V-ACT (Volvo Advanced Combustion Technology) off-highway diesel engine, which features cooled […]

June 6, 2012

Roadbuilding

Volvo D-Series excavators are designed for efficiency

Never before has Volvo created such a productive and efficient range of excavators that bridge the weight classes of 14 and 28 tons. Featuring the latest fuel-efficient Volvo engines and enhanced hydraulics, take command with the new EC140D, EC160D and EC220D excavators. Offering greater digging forces and faster cycle times, the machines that make up […]

June 6, 2012

Roadbuilding

Terex TA400 Generation 9 articulated truck

Terex Corp. says its new TA400 Generation 9 articulated truck is designed to keep productivity levels high, fuel consumption low, and cycle times short. The machine boasts a 444-horsepower Tier 4 Interim-compliant Scania DC13 engine with a maximum torque of 1,548 foot-pounds at 1,350 revolutions per minute and a fully automatic Allison transmission. Additional features […]

June 3, 2012

Roadbuilding

Hitachi: Hydraulic excavator overhaul

The Hitachi EX2500-6 ultra-large hydraulic excavator is heavier than its predecessor, has more engine horsepower, and the BE-backhoe version has increased bucket capacity. Estimated productivity increases are 13 percent for the short-reach BH backhoe, and 4 percent for the loader version. Loading time per truck has been lessened as well.   The bucket capacity […]

June 3, 2012

Roadbuilding

John Deere’s five technologies for business optimization

The John Deere WorkSight integrated suite of technology solutions for business optimization consists of five technologies including the following: JDLink machine monitoring system, Fleet Care proactive machine health program, Service ADVISOR, Remote dealer diagnostics, grade control, and payload weighing. The JDLink proprietary system provides machine location, utilization measures, and maintenance tracking via a Website. Two […]

June 3, 2012

Roadbuilding

LiuGong hires new western regional manager

LiuGong Construction Machinery has hired Marcus Menough as western regional manager. In this new position, Menough will be responsible for LiuGong’s dealer recruitment and training efforts, and for the sales support of existing LiuGong dealers in the states West of and including Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee and Mississippi, as well as the province of Manitoba, Canada.,LiuGong Construction Machinery has hired Marcus Menough as western regional manager. In this new position, Menough will be responsible for LiuGong’s dealer recruitment and training efforts, and for the sales support of existing LiuGong dealers in the states West of and including Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee and Mississippi, as well as the province of Manitoba, Canada.,LiuGong Construction Machinery has hired Marcus Menough as western regional manager. In this new position, Menough will be responsible for LiuGong’s dealer recruitment and training efforts, and for the sales support of existing LiuGong dealers in the states West of and including Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee and Mississippi, as well as the province of Manitoba, Canada.,LiuGong Construction Machinery has hired Marcus Menough as western regional manager. In this new position, Menough will be responsible for LiuGong’s dealer recruitment and training efforts, and for the sales support of existing LiuGong dealers in the states West of and including Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee and Mississippi, as well as the province of Manitoba, Canada.,LiuGong Construction Machinery has hired Marcus Menough as western regional manager. In this new position, Menough will be responsible for LiuGong’s dealer recruitment and training efforts, and for the sales support of existing LiuGong dealers in the states West of and including Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee and Mississippi, as well as the province of Manitoba, Canada.,LiuGong Construction Machinery has hired Marcus Menough as western regional manager. In this new position, Menough will be responsible for LiuGong’s dealer recruitment and training efforts, and for the sales support of existing LiuGong dealers in the states West of and including Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee and Mississippi, as well as the province of Manitoba, Canada.,LiuGong Construction Machinery has hired Marcus Menough as western regional manager. In this new position, Menough will be responsible for LiuGong’s dealer recruitment and training efforts, and for the sales support of existing LiuGong dealers in the states West of and including Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee and Mississippi, as well as the province of Manitoba, Canada.,LiuGong Construction Machinery has hired Marcus Menough as western regional manager. In this new position, Menough will be responsible for LiuGong’s dealer recruitment and training efforts, and for the sales support of existing LiuGong dealers in the states West of and including Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee and Mississippi, as well as the province of Manitoba, Canada.

May 14, 2012

Gear

Volvo intros wheel loaders at Intermat

Volvo is launching more than 60 new products this year, says Pat Olney, president and CEO. Intermat intros include the L45G, L50G, L60, L70 and L90 wheel loaders. In addition, Olney said while the North American market has grown significantly, the company has overcome the longer lead times experienced last year. “We are much better […]

April 17, 2012

Construction Equipment

Machine Matters More

No need to be compact for compaction By Mike Anderson Crawler excavators surpassing 30 metric tons are increasingly taking the attachment-carrier role traditionally played by 20-ton-class machines, says Volvo’s Joel Escalante. Larger carrier attachment use adds an element of caution, however. A mismatched attachment could instantly render the excavator useless. “It’s crucial to ensure the […]

April 5, 2012

Equipment Experts

Heavier Workload: 30- to 50-metric-ton crawler excavators winning over new customers with added versatility

By Mike Anderson Impressing veteran equipment operators is never easy. For Georgia contractor Lee Deas IV, though, a light bulb turned on the day he pulled himself into the cab of a 72,000-pound crawler excavator. “I’ve run small excavators my whole life, but it’s a whole different ballgame when you get on something that big,” […]

April 5, 2012

Business

Heavier Workload: 30- to 50-metric-ton crawler excavators winning over new customers with added versatility

By Mike Anderson Impressing veteran equipment operators is never easy. For Georgia contractor Lee Deas IV, though, a light bulb turned on the day he pulled himself into the cab of a 72,000-pound crawler excavator. “I’ve run small excavators my whole life, but it’s a whole different ballgame when you get on something that big,” […]

April 5, 2012