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Construction Equipment

Cat unveils the new D8T: “As easy as driving a pickup.” (A better blade, too)

Caterpillar shows off the new D8T heavy dozer's upgraded transmission, blade cutting design, ripper technology, and more. More about the Caterpillar D8T here.

July 27, 2018

Pickups

Chevy lays claim to pickup bed crown as 2019 Silverado tops Ford, Ram in cargo space

Beyond the new body design, diesel option, and larger wheelbase, Chevy has added one more reason for you to buy the 2019 Silverado 1500 when it's released this fall.

July 27, 2018

Vocational

Radar-, camera-based driver assistance system now standard on Kenworth T680

The Kenworth T680 will now have the Bendix Wingman Fusion system as standard equipment. Learn more about the advanced driver assistance system here on EW.

July 27, 2018

Dealers

H&E revenue jumps 24.5% in 2Q; new equipment sales up 50%

H&E Equipment Services sees big time revenue and new equipment sales growth in second quarter of 2018. Get more details right here on Equipment World.

July 27, 2018

Construction Equipment

Excavator plunges from trailer after operator goes with the ‘ol back up maneuver

Check out video footage of how a large excavator ends up on its side after the heavy equipment operator tries to back the excavator onto the trailer.

July 26, 2018

Class 7-8

Volvo VNL 300 can now be spec’d with Cummins ISX12N nat gas engine

Volvo announces VNL 300 daycab now available with Cummins ISX12N Near Zero natural gas engine, providing an alternative fuel solutions.

July 26, 2018

Dealers

How Manitowoc Cranes is optimizing parts pricing across its distribution network

Manitowoc Cranes works to streamline operations, reduce complexity and be proactive in after-sales service. See how Manitowoc focuses on bettering business.

July 26, 2018

Roadbuilding

Iowa DOT testing audible warnings on attenuators to better protect road crews

The Iowa Department of Transportation is trying a new type of attenuator to protect workers & drivers in work zones, &, as the agency reports, so far, so good.

July 26, 2018

Vocational

Chevy’s 2019 Silverado medium duty trucks will start at $48K. Here’s the full 4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD pricing breakdown

The Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks will start out just below $50,000. Check out the pricing breakdown of the medium-duty trucks from Chevrolet on EW.

July 25, 2018

Safety

OSHA cites Karrenbrock Excavating $189K for repeated trench safety violations

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Karrenbrock Excavating is a repeat offender when it comes to trench safety violations.

July 25, 2018

Dealers

ALT Sales of Ohio joins Manitex articulating crane dealer network

ALT Sales is the newest retail distributor in the Manitex articulating crane distribution network, which is rapidly growing in the United States and abroad.

July 25, 2018

Construction Equipment

Vermeer After the Tornado: Parts center open next day, expect full production recovery in 30-45 days

Vermeer has made “great progress” in resuming customer support operations after the Pella, Iowa, firm suffered major damage in a June 19th tornado, says Doug Hundt, Vermeer’s president of Industrial Solutions. After assuring the safety of Vermeer team members — as well as around 400 dealers and customers celebrating the firm’s 70th anniversary — Hundt […]

July 24, 2018