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Construction Equipment

New Loftness Battle Ax mulcher designed specifically for ASV loaders

Loftness has introduced a new Battle Ax mulching head attachment specifically designed for ASV compact track loaders. The ASV-focused S-Series Battle Ax, available through ASV dealers, produces a finer mulch with fewer passes due to Loftness’ shear bars and two-stage cutting chamber. It is geared to such tasks as land clearing, right-of-way maintenance and forestry […]

July 7, 2020

Construction Equipment

John Deere intros skid steer trencher attachment

John Deere’s new TC36 and TC48 attachments can turn skid steers and compact track loaders into trenchers.

July 6, 2020

Construction Equipment

Cat Intros 420, 420 XE Backhoes: What’s the Difference Between These New Machines?

The 420 is Caterpillar’s flagship backhoe, it’s the most popular due to the versatility of thes size and how well balanced it is. And because of that it’s really the machine that Cat bases the rest of its lineup upon. And an all-new model just hit the market. But along with this updated 420, Cat […]

July 3, 2020

Pickups

U.S. Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle is a militarized, diesel-burning Chevy Colorado ZR2

Uncle Sam likes diesel. At least that’s the case with the U.S. Army’s latest troop carrier which is based off the midsize Chevy Colorado ZR2 pickup. The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal announced this week that GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, has been awarded the production contract to build, field and sustain […]

July 2, 2020

Construction Equipment

Volvo Financial Services names Shannon president for North America

Volvo Financial Services has appointed Patrick Shannon president of its North American region. He will be responsible for business operations and financial performance of the company in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. With more than 30 years of experience, Shannon has held various senior leadership roles in sales, wholesale operations and risk management. He joined sister […]

July 2, 2020

Construction Equipment

The 2020 Buyer’s Guide for Asphalt Pavers and Compactors

Equipment World’s 2020 Buyer’s Guide for Asphalt Pavers and Compactors offers an in-depth look at the latest paving equipment to hit the market.

July 1, 2020

Business

These 20 contractors rate best in paying subs, suppliers on time

A new award has named 20 large construction contractors that pay their subs and suppliers on time with no hassles. The award is the creation of Levelset, an online service to help construction businesses file mechanic’s liens. The Levelset website also allows subcontractors and suppliers to rate contractors on how responsive they are to paying […]

July 1, 2020

Construction Equipment

Deere taps Stone to lead reorganized Construction & Forestry equipment division

Deere & Company has named John Stone as president, Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems. In his new position, Stone will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the company’s global construction and forestry operations. In addition, he will oversee Deere’s engine, drivetrain and electronic-component business. Joining the company in 2002, Stone […]

July 1, 2020

Safety

Worker injured in Fla. trench collapse; $54K penalty issued

Duke Energy Florida faces a proposed penalty of $53,976 after a worker was injured in a trench collapse.

June 30, 2020

Roadbuilding

XCMG deploys new autonomous rollers to build China highway

Chinese equipment manufacturer XCMG says it has successfully tested its new autonomous asphalt compactor during construction of a new highway in China. The technology for the autonomous machine was developed in a partnership of XCMG, Sichuan Railway Investment Group and Tsinghua University. XCMG says its new autonomous road roller succeeded in tests at the end […]

June 30, 2020

The Dirt

The Dirt #07: Infrastructure Funding Bills, the 2021 Ford F-150 + What is Trimble Centerpoint RTX?

This week on The Dirt we discuss potential legislation for road funding, a new excavator from Takeuchi and the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 which has been redesigned inside and out and now features a powerful new hybrid powertrain option and even an integrated generator. We also talk with Towfique Ahmed, a product manager at Trimble […]

June 29, 2020

Construction Equipment

Montabert offers spay system on breakers to combat silica

Montabert has introduced a new water mist system for its hydraulic rock breakers to reduce silica dust on jobsites.

June 29, 2020