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Construction Equipment

Kobelco to manufacture 4 more excavator models at SC plant

By 2018, Kobelco plans to manufacture a total of 11 excavators at its plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with the addition of four new models, the company announced. The 156,000-square-foot plant opened in June 2016 and has been increasing production rapidly, with the goal of producing 1,800 machines a year by 2018. It currently manufactures […]

September 21, 2017

Safety

If you’ve got a 5-gallon bucket, you’ve got dust control on Hilti DSH saws

Hilti’s new DSH-P water pump is designed to provide dust control for handheld saws on worksites devoid of a pressurized water source. The new product comes just days before federal crystalline silica dust-reduction rules are scheduled to take effect in the construction industry. The pump comes with a 10-foot hose to place in a water […]

September 21, 2017

Dealers

Kobelco adds compact excavator dealer Central Equipment in Idaho

Central Equipment of Idaho will sell, rent and service Kobelco compact excavators, under a new agreement with the equipment manufacturer. The deal affects the dealership’s Pocatello and Jerome branches. Central’s specialties include heavy equipment for construction and mining. Kobelco says the deal represents its continued expansion into the North American market. The expansion includes adding […]

September 21, 2017

Construction Equipment

Plenty of credit available for used-equipment buyers. Here’s what factors in (Part 3 of a special report)

This is Part 3 of a five-part series on used equipment. Click here to see the other parts of the series. Click here to download the full version of the Used Equipment Report. “It’s not like financing a new car or a used car. There are so many things that are a factor in buying […]

September 20, 2017

Pickups

Ram recalls nearly 500,000 pickups due to faulty water pump

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 443,712 pickups over concerns of a water pump that may overheat and cause a fire. Affected models are 2013-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups and 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs. The recall is limited to trucks equipped with 6.7-liter engines. Affected customers will be advised when service […]

September 20, 2017

Construction Equipment

What to see at ICUEE 2017: Auto Crane, Bandit, Knapheide and Morooka in Area N

ICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the Oct. 3-5 Demo Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. In the run-up to the show we’ll be providing a series of sneak peeks to give you an idea of what to look for at the show. To check out the rest of the ICUEE […]

September 20, 2017

Dealers

Multi Machine, Kentucky Machinery to sell and rent new Prinoth Panther T14R dumper

Multi Machine, which has the largest fleet of fixed and rotating tracked dumpers in North America, has added the Prinoth Panther T14R Rotating Tracked Dumper to its sales and rental inventory. Prinoth has also added Kentucky Machinery as a new, sole dealer for the state of Kentucky, and will begin selling and leasing the tracked-vehicle […]

September 20, 2017

Class 7-8

Mack unveils Anthem, a brand new on-highway tractor

Mack Trucks on Wednesday upped its ante in the company’s on-highway business with the debut of Mack’s newest, most driver-centric tractor to-date. The Anthem model was unveiled at Mack’s Global Dealer Summit in Allentown, Penn. amid much fanfare and following nearly two months of teasers. “For me, this is almost like Christmas Day,” Volvo Group CEO […]

September 19, 2017

Vocational

Mack updates Granite, Pinnacle with redesigned cabs

Mack may have debuted a new tractor, but that doesn’t mean existing models are being overlooked. Mack Granite—the best-selling conventional straight-truck in the U.S.—and Pinnacle axle forward models will get all-new interiors and LED headlights, while Pinnacle axle forwards also get a new grille. Pinnacle axle back models are being replaced by the new Anthem tractor […]

September 19, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Cat 986K loader; Earth & Turf snowplow mount; Barko Strong-Arm Grapples; Bobcat’s new undercarriage

Cat launches 986K loader with redesigned cab, STIC control Calling the machine a “right-sized” loader, Caterpillar has introduced the 986K as a replacement to its legacy 988F. The 986K weighs less and is shorter than Cat’s 988K loaders and the company says the machine is perfectly matched to load Cat 40- to 61-ton articulated and […]

September 19, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: Bandit dealer expansion; Takeuchi adds Trencher Plus; 60-year-old Vt. equipment supplier closes; Kenworth dealers relocate

Bandit dealer expands to N.Y., Pa.; new Fla. dealer announced Anderson Equipment Co. will now offer Bandit tree chippers and grinders in New York and parts of Pennsylvania. Bandit also announced that Hoistlift of Fort Myers, Florida, has become its newest authorized dealer. Hoistlift will provides sales, service and parts for all Bandit hand-fed chippers and […]

September 19, 2017

Dealers

Volvo CE dealer Alta to expand into Illinois

Volvo Construction Equipment has named Alta Equipment Company as an authorized dealer for central and northern Illinois, expanding from Alta’s territory in Michigan. Alta is selling Volvo parts and services and will open new locations in Illinois to sell Volvo construction equipment. Alta has sold a full line of Volvo products in Michigan since 2009. […]

September 19, 2017