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Construction Equipment

Spider excavator climbs rockslide to help clear covered Calif. road

This Caltrans video shows spider excavator operator starting at the top of the rock slide and working his way down. Watch the video here on Equipment World.

June 14, 2019

Vocational

Dump truck doubles as public art in new downtown Boston exhibit

The red dump truck on display in downtown Boston is a tribute to community construction workers that have helped build bridges and park systems in Boston.

June 14, 2019

Telematics

Deere drops price of telematics subscription

Deere's telematics system subscription structure is changing and will now cost less to make the construction equipment solution more affordable.

June 14, 2019

Pickups

EcoDiesel returns on 2020 Ram 1500, grabs half-ton diesel torque crown

The all-new engine delivers 260 horsepower, an 8-percent increase while making a class-leading 480 lb-ft of torque. Details here on Equipment World.

June 13, 2019

Construction Equipment

Terex Utilities intros TL Series aerial devices with lower GVW

Designed to be cost-effective and require less maintenance, the TL80, TL100, and TL80/112 truck-mounted aerial devices are designed for transmission work.

June 13, 2019

Construction Equipment

Xylem rental service offers broad range of water pumps, solutions

Xylem says the goal is to provide a one-stop service for contractors and others who need water pumps and other related equipment. Details here.

June 13, 2019

Equipment Experts

Deere intros 470G LC with factory-equipped grade guidance

After first introducing the feature last year on the 210G LC, John Deere is bringing its grade guidance feature to the 470G LC. Grade guidance is Deere’s term for what other manufacturers call “indicate” mode. The guidance system uses a display inside the cab to show the operator the elevation and position of the bucket’s […]

June 12, 2019

Machine control

Deere intros 470G LC with factory-equipped grade guidance

The guidance system shows the bucket’s cutting edge with respect to a 2D or 3D design surface and will now be factory equipped on the Deere 470G LC excavator.

June 12, 2019

Construction Equipment

Roadtec: New RP-250e wheeled paver achieves pushing power of tracks

The new RP-250e comes with the same features as other Roadtec pavers but also includes a 250-horsepower engine and large diamond-tread. More on Equipment World.

June 12, 2019

Business

Amish contractor’s faith, leadership talent help grow construction firm. Meet the 2019 Contractor of the Year

Joseph Shrock of Shrock Premier Custom Construction has been named the 2019 Contractor of the Year. Details on Schrock and this award here on Equipment World.

June 12, 2019

Dealers

West Region shows 7% decline in 1Q 2019 new financed construction equipment sales; state-by-state breakout of top models, types and brands

Get all the details about new machines financed in the first quarter of 2019 in the West Region of the United States here on Equipment World.

June 12, 2019

Pickups

2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 to launch with 3L Duramax, most half-ton diesel horsepower

GMs new 3.0-liter Duramax diesel will be offered in the late 2019 and 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500s. The 3L Duramax delivers 277 horsepower and more. Details here.

June 11, 2019