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Construction Equipment

What to see at World of Concrete 2018: Chicago Pneumatic, Doosan, Wacker Neuson in the Silver Lot

The 43rd annual World of Concrete kicks off January 23 with 1,500 companies signed up as exhibitors. The event is billed as the largest international show for the concrete and masonry industries, attracting more than 55,000 attendees. The show runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Las Vegas Convention Center, ending […]

January 9, 2018

Pickups

Toyota to offer electric powertrain on pickups by 2025

Toyota says that by 2025 it hopes to make available electrified powertrain options on all Toyota and Lexus models. Though no models were specifically named, I confirmed with the automaker that its plans for electrification include its pickup trucks. Toyota writes in its press release that “the number of models developed without an electrified version […]

January 9, 2018

Dealers

Marco Group International buys JAD Equipment Co. of Youngstown, Ohio

Marco Group International has bought JAD Equipment Co. Inc., an Ohio-based distributor of equipment and services for the painting, sandblasting and pressure-washing industries. JAD has distributed surface preparation equipment, parts and supplies to contractors – primarily in the industrial and infrastructure markets – from its Youngstown headquarters since 2001. Marco makes and distributes surface preparation […]

January 9, 2018

Construction Equipment

Grundopit mini directional drill brings power to confined areas

TT Technologies has upgraded its Grundopit mini directional drill for line installations in tight spaces. Despite its compact size, the pit-launched drill delivers 13,489 pounds of thrust and pull-back and 553 foot-pounds of torque with bore length of up to 150 feet. It is 54 inches long, 43 inches wide and 57 inches tall. The […]

January 8, 2018

Driver/operator coaching/training

New Crane Industry Services evaluation identifies operator strengths, weaknesses

Crane Industry Services (CIS) has introduced its Qualified Crane Operator Evaluations (QCOE) process, which it says identifies “specific operator strengths and skills that need to be improved.” Using the QCOE process, an employer will see where its crane supervisors and operators’ knowledge and skills are strongest, and what areas need additional training or experience. CIS […]

January 8, 2018

Dealers

INFOGRAPHIC: Telehandler sales and buyer trends

A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price service.

January 8, 2018

Roadbuilding

Ammann launches new 17-model paver lineup

Global supplier Ammann Group is launching a new, technologically advanced line of premium asphalt pavers, the company says. The new machines excel in applications ranging from narrow paths to city streets to wide lifts for roadways and airports, the company says in a press release. “With this launch, Ammann shows its ongoing commitment to the […]

January 5, 2018

Dealers

H&E Equipment completes purchase of Contractors Equipment Center in Denver

H&E Equipment Services has completed its acquisition of Contractors Equipment Center (CEC) in the greater Denver, Colorado, area. The purchase is part of H&E’s ongoing strategy of acquiring rental companies to complement its existing business and footprint, the company says. This latest acquisition will augment H&E’s capabilities and efficiencies of scale in the market areas […]

January 5, 2018

Construction Equipment

Excavator claws through raging floodwaters to rescue two dump truck drivers

According to the YouTube description of the video below these two dump truck drivers became trapped by floodwaters while driving along a mountain road. As the video begins, both drivers are stranded in their trucks as the high waters threaten to wash them away. Thankfully, a nearby excavator operator jumps into action, braving the torrent […]

January 4, 2018

Dealers

Genie brings on six new sales reps in North America

Genie has hired six new sales representatives in North America: Dickey Bennett, Justin Kelley, Dave Porter, Tim Schmidt, Mike Shaw and Brad Trask. They will support Genie products and services for customers, focusing on their customers’ business goals, while also helping to develop new growth opportunities, the company says. “Our sales force plays an important role […]

January 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Blizzard spurs R.I. to ban tractor-trailer trucks from highways

Heavy snow and high winds led to an emergency situation in Rhode Island Thursday, with highway restrictions in place for the much of the day on tractor trailer trucks. With heavy snow and high winds impacting Rhode Island, Gov. Gina Raimondo banned tractor trailer trucks from all state highways from noon to 9 p.m. As […]

January 4, 2018

Construction Equipment

Cat ups warranty terms on skid steers, CTLs, multi-terrain loaders and compact excavators

Caterpillar announced Tuesday that it would extend its standard full-machine warranty on select new compact equipment to 24 months or 2,000 hours. New skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, multi-terrain loaders and compact excavators purchased after January 1 are covered by the extended warranty. Cat’s previous warranty for these machines was 1-year, unlimited hours. Compact wheel […]

January 3, 2018