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Construction Equipment

Deere intros Grade Guidance for 210G LC, updates to 190G W wheeled excavator and 11 others

Deere introduces what it calls "grade guidance" technology on the 210G LC & updates 190G wheeled excavator in a series of upgrades to 11 other excavator models.

May 29, 2018

Vocational

Texas shop’s 48-hour, half-cost truck remanufacturing leads to a DOT grant program

In an effort to save taxpayers thousands of dollars, Jim Camp, director of transportation at the East Texas Council of Governments, opted for this alternative.

May 29, 2018

Construction Equipment

Genie’s new Lift Guard prevents potential hazards for slab scissors, mast lifts

The Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm on the slab scissors and vertical lists is designed to automatically prevent the platform from hitting an object. More here.

May 29, 2018

Dealers

Haulotte Central America GM Demaretz also named account coordinator for Latin America

Demaretz has been named key account coordinator specifically for Latin America after being with the company since 2007. Details here on Equipment World.

May 29, 2018

Pickups

Ford unveils 2019 F-150 Raptor with Live Valve smart suspension and off-road cruise control

The all-new 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor features electronically controlled FOX shocks, new Trail Control and Recaro sport seats with three new exterior colors.

May 28, 2018

Construction Equipment

Epiroc SB 302, SB 402 breakers now come in tunnel models

The new tunneling attachments fit excavators of 4.5 to 13 tons and standard underground scalers. More information here on Equipment World.

May 28, 2018

Components

Michelin intros a new Tweel airless tire designed for UTVs

The Michelin X Tweel UTV 26x9N14 tire serves as a single unit that replaces pneumatic tires and removes the need for maintenance, spare tires or repair kits.

May 28, 2018

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Volvo, Skanska to test electric site quarry; Deere-Hitachi unveil new excavators; OSHA removes crane capacity from operator certification; Volvo developing remote control mining loader; Chevy adds 2.7L I4 to Silverado engine options

This week Chevy adds new 2.7L Turbo I4 to 2019 Silverado, Deere-Hitachi unveils reduced tail swing excavators, and much more. Check out our Equipment Roundup.

May 28, 2018

Dealers

Business Roundup: Deere 2Q equipment sales leap 34%; H&E opens new Salt Lake City location; Deutz Power Centers now service, parts centers for Genie aerial lifts; E-Z Drill adds Mid Country Machinery to dealer network; Cat marketing Aurora plant for repurposing

This week Deere saw a sharp improvement in Q2 sales, E-Z Drill added Mid Country Machinery to dealer network, and H&E opened new Salt Lake City operation.

May 28, 2018

Dealers

Thompson Rental Services of S.C. joins ASV dealer network

Thompson will offer the new RT-40, "an industry-leading small-frame CTL", the VT-70, ASV’s first mid-frame vertical lift model, and the RT-120 Forestry unit.

May 28, 2018

Construction Equipment

How Volvo is building a loader that works a quarter-mile beneath the operator’s feet

Volvo Construction Equipment partnered with Swedish mining company Boliden to field test remote control of a wheel loader located more than 1,312 feet underground.

May 25, 2018

Safety & Compliance

Bill to exempt small trucking companies from ELD mandate introduced in House

This bill would allow carriers with 10 or fewer trucks to use paper logs to record duty status, instead of electronic logging devices. More infirmation here.

May 25, 2018