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Construction Equipment

New Geith G4 quick coupler packs front and rear locks for super-secure attachments

Geith designed its new G4 excavator quick coupler to prevent attachments from falling off and for changing attachments from the cab.

June 26, 2020

Construction Equipment

Takeuchi’s new TB225 excavator has swing boom, retractable undercarriage for digging in tight spaces

Takeuchi-US’s 4,993-pound TB225 compact excavator combines features from smaller excavators, such as a hydraulically retractable undercarriage, with those from larger excavators, such as electronic throttle control and electronic proportional auxiliary control. Our video breakdown has all the details and working footage of this new machine, so check it out below. Or, if you prefer text, you […]

June 25, 2020

Business

4 more arrested in post-Hurricane Michael cleanup contract corruption investigation

In Lynn Haven, Florida, a corruption investigation after Hurricane Michael has led to three arrests for workers' compensation fraud and one pending arrest.

June 25, 2020

Construction Equipment

8 landscaping attachments for mulching, mowing, moving

Expand the capabilities of your skid steer, compact track loader, or excavator with these new attachments for mulching, mowing, grinding, and picking up debris.

June 24, 2020

Construction Equipment

Both drums oscillate on Sakai’s new SW994ND tandem roller

Sakai's new tandem roller offers dual-drum oscillation to achieve required density and surface textures. More information here on Equipment World.

June 23, 2020

Construction Equipment

Indeco expands hammer line with improved models; brings smallest to U.S.

Indeco has rolled out additions to its hydraulic hammer attachment line, including its smallest hammer for the U.S. market.

June 23, 2020

The Dirt

The Dirt #06: Doosan Selling Off Equipment Biz? + RDO’s Dennis Howard Talks Equipment Demand, De-Tiering Challanges

In this week’s episode of The Dirt we talk about new details from OSHA on the leading causes for trenching citations, Ford’s announcement surrounding its electric F-150, and a surprise story out of South Korea that Doosan is exploring the possibility of selling off its equipment business…or at least half of it. We also talk […]

June 22, 2020

Machine control

Hitachi to factory-add Topcon grade control on excavators

Hitachi will integrate Topcon grade control at the factory on certain excavators. Hitachi Solution Integrated Grade Control debuted at ConExpo. Details here.

June 22, 2020

Construction Equipment

What is the Avant Loader? An Introduction to an Articulated and Versatile Beast

Check out equipment manufacturer Avant Tecno's "wheel loaders" that combine a compact wheel loader and skid steer with an articulation joint thrown in.

June 19, 2020

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco’s new XAS 188 air compressor runs 11 hours straight

Atlas Copco’s newly redesigned XAS 188 air compressor can deliver up to 189 cubic feet per minute of air flow for 11 hours on one tank of diesel fuel.

June 19, 2020

Safety

Ga. contractor hit with $134,937 trench penalty has history of violations

With three violations in the past five years, Construction Management & Engineering Services faces a $134,937 fine for lack of trench cave-in protection.

June 19, 2020

Construction Equipment

Report: Doosan exploring sale of construction equipment business, but wants to keep Bobcat

Doosan Group’s apparent plans to retain Doosan Bobcat while selling Doosan Infracore—the Doosan subsidiary and parent company of the Bobcat and Doosan equipment brands—have met resistance from creditors, according to a report from the Korea Times. Doosan Infracore was formed in 2005 when Doosan Group acquired Daewoo Heavy Industries & Machinery. When Doosan purchased Bobcat […]

June 18, 2020