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Construction Equipment

Manitou’s 3 new MRT all-terrain telehandlers work as tele, winch and platform

Manitou is bringing three new telehandlers to the North American market. The MRT 2470, MRT 3050 and MRT 1840 range from capacities of 8,800 to 15,400 pounds, with lift heights of 58 to 97 feet. Manitou calls the additions to the MRT Series “three-in-one machines,” serving as telehandler, winch and platform. They feature all-terrain capability, […]

February 15, 2018

Construction Equipment

Articulating Lumax oil filter wrenches get a grip in confined spaces

Just getting to an oil filter in the first place can be an ordeal. Then trying to twist it loose at an odd angle and inside some cramped engine underbelly can frustrate even the most patient mechanic. Lumax swivel handle oil filter wrenches are designed for ergonomic comfort with cushion grip handles and a slim […]

February 15, 2018

Dealers

ENGS Commercial Finance launches electronic signature for construction division

ENGS Commercial Finance has added secure electronic signature (E-signature) documentation capabilities to its construction division, following similar implementations in the company’s transportation and industrial divisions. ENGS says the E-signature capabilities will provide “a fast and efficient way to complete the documentation process.” In addition, the E-signature capabilities will increase overall security and compliance during the […]

February 15, 2018

Class 7-8

Test Drive: How Kenworth’s fuel cell T680 delivers a quick, quiet ride

California Governor Jerry Brown wants 5 million zero-emission vehicles on state roads by 2030. By the end of next month, one of them will be shuffling around the ports of SoCal. Kenworth’s hydrogen fuel cell Zero Emissions Cargo Transit (ZECT) T680 tractor, the fruit of a $7 million project between the Kirkland, Washington, truck-maker, the U.S. […]

February 14, 2018

Construction Equipment

New Epiroc ER 1500 Drum Cutter features dust-suppression system

Epiroc says its new ER 1500 Drum Cutter for excavators is ideal for tunneling, special foundation work, demolition and soil mixing. It also comes with a dust-suppression system designed to meet OSHA silica dust-reduction regulations that took effect in September. The system uses water jets to spray the working area to prevent dust from entering […]

February 14, 2018

Dealers

Ditch Witch unveils easier, faster online parts lookup

Ditch Witch has made it easier for its customers to find parts. The company has released an advanced version of its Ditch Witch Parts Lookup to help customers increase efficiency and reduce downtime by not only finding the service parts they need along with detailed information, but also giving them a direct communication line to […]

February 14, 2018

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Doosan intros gap-filling DL280-5 loader; Dynapac updated CC950 roller; Kenworth fuel cell T680 test drive; Toyota unveils 2019 TRD Pro trucks; Bobcat updates E85 excavator with more power, redesigned cab

Dynapac intros updated small tandem Asphalt Roller CC950 Dynapac is introducing an updated version of its small tandem Asphalt Roller CC950. It’s primarily for small-scale compaction work such as pavements, bicycle paths, small roads, parking areas and other places that need compaction but are difficult to reach with a larger roller. The CC950 comes with […]

February 14, 2018

Dealers

Business Roundup: RST pipeline inspection rebranded to Subsite; Doosan Portable Power adds Six & Mango; Elliott Equipment of Omaha taps new VP; Brokk adds Taylor as training specialist

RST pipeline inspection tech products rebranded to Subsite The R.S. Technical Services (RST) brand of pipeline inspections technologies has been changed to Subsite. Subsite Electronics bought RST last July. Along with changing the brand name, the RST colors will match the Subsite brand. Subsite says everything else will remain the same.   To read more, […]

February 14, 2018

Gear

Post-it Extreme Notes designed with construction contractors in mind

You gotta give these marketing guys some props. It isn’t easy coming up with new uses for an old product. But the people at 3M brainstormed up a new “application” if that’s the right word, for Post-it Notes it and created Post-it Extreme Notes for the construction industry. These aren’t your typical wimpy office Post-it […]

February 14, 2018

Construction Equipment

Bobcat updates E85 excavator with more power, redesigned cab

Bobcat has unveiled the latest version of its largest compact excavator, the 8.5-ton E85, which is part of the company’s R-Series lineup. Its 66-horsepower Bobcat turbo-charged diesel engine does not require a diesel particulate filter or selective catalytic reduction. It is designed to work in tight spaces with 13 inches of tail overhang, and the […]

February 13, 2018

Construction Equipment

Hilti intros TE 2000-AVR hammer, HIT-HY 270 injectable mortar

Alongside the company’s new DD-WMS 100 water-plus-vacuum system, at the recent World of Concrete show Hilti also introduced a demolition hammer and injectable mortar. The new TE 2000-AVR demolition hammer weighs just 33 pounds but packs the same punch (26 foot-pounds/1,800 blows per minute) as tools in the 65 pound weight class and double that […]

February 13, 2018

Dealers

RST pipeline inspection tech products rebranded to Subsite

The R.S. Technical Services (RST) brand of pipeline inspections technologies has been changed to Subsite. Subsite Electronics bought RST last July. Along with changing the brand name, the RST colors will match the Subsite brand. Subsite says everything else will remain the same. Current RST dealers will continue to carry the products. Those products include […]

February 13, 2018