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Trucks

Caterpillar Buggy is a C12-powered hot rod with Studebaker body, 966 loader grille

“I wanted something that was a little different,” says hot rod enthusiast and builder Snapper Schomaker in a video where he explains the genesis of what he calls the Caterpillar Buggy. The resulting hot rod definitely delivers on Schomaker’s original goal of “different.” When you see this vehicle rumbling toward you or even sitting still in […]

September 7, 2017

Construction Equipment

What to see at ICUEE 2017: McLaughlin, McElroy, Ring-O-Matic, Subsite Electronics and Sharewell HDD in Area K

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 7, 2017

Construction Equipment

Harvey victims, responders urged to use caution when pumping out floodwaters

As water starts to recede in flood-damaged areas in the path of Hurricane Harvey, the urge to pump that water out will only grow. But Glenn Wieczorek, managing director of pump manufacturer Tsurumi America, hopes contractors and others seeking the water’s removal from homes and buildings will follow a few precautions before cranking up the […]

September 7, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Depot’s Holdman tapped to lead Texas Rental Association

Michael Holdman, rental supervisor of Equipment Depot in San Antonio, has been elected to serve as president of the Texas Rental Association. “The goals that I have set for the coming year include helping rental operators connect with skilled employees, reinstituting TRA regional meetings, getting more members involved at all levels and reaching out to younger […]

September 7, 2017

Construction Equipment

Miami’s tower cranes can’t withstand Irma’s Category 5 winds, city warns

Miami officials are concerned about the 20 to 25 tower cranes that are on construction sites in the city, as Hurricane Irma barrels toward Florida. The cranes can withstand winds up to 145 mph, but not a Category 5 storm, the city says. The National Weather Service reports that Irma is packing maximum sustained winds […]

September 7, 2017

Construction Equipment

Deere bringing machine learning to ag equipment with $305 million acquisition

John Deere has agreed to a tech-based acquisition focused on applying machine learning to its agriculture equipment. The company announced Wednesday evening that it has agreed to buy Sunnyvale, California-based Blue River Technology for $305 million. Blue River specializes in intelligent crop spraying equipment. This spraying equipment uses “computer vision” to see a crop and […]

September 6, 2017

Class 7-8

Tesla’s electric semi reportedly has 200-300 mile range

Tesla’s all-electric tractor-trailer, which is set to debut this month, reportedly has a range of about 200 to 300 miles. That kind of range, combined with the truck’s sleeper-less day cab design, makes it more of a regional hauler than a cross-country tractor, according to a Reuters report. Reuters’ source on the story, Ryder Chief […]

September 6, 2017

Dealers

Cat dealer Cleveland Brothers helps form gas compression degree

The largest Cat dealer in Pennsylvania, Cleveland Brothers, has formed a partnership to create a two-year associate degree to train technicians in the natural gas compression industry and provide tuition reimbursement for select students. The degree will be offered this fall at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) in Centre County. Ariel […]

September 6, 2017

Dealers

Regional demands drive used construction equipment prices: Part 1 of a Special Report

This is Part 1 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. Supply and demand determine the price of used equipment, but other less apparent influences also move the needle. Location is one such […]

September 6, 2017

Vocational

Kenworth intros T370 heavy front drive axle configurations

Fabco 18,000- and 20,000-pound front drive axles are now available as a factory-installed option on Kenworth’s T370. The truck was already available in 4×4 and 6×6 configurations with axle ratings from 10,000 pounds to 16,000 pounds. Kenworth will pair the Fabco FSD-18A and FSD-20A axles with the Fabco TC-548 transfer case in the new configuration, which […]

September 5, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Cat 988K XE wheel loader; Miller’s new ArcReach; Case CX145D SR excavator; Michelin Vision 3D printed tire

Cat unveils 988K XE electric drive wheel loader with up to 49% efficiency boost Delivering 25 percent greater overall efficiency, Caterpillar says its latest wheel loader, the 988K XE, is designed “for demanding jobsites where fuel efficiency makes a difference in the machine’s total cost of operation.” The fuel savings are thanks to the new […]

September 5, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: United buys Cummins power equipment assets; Barko adds Crosby Equipment; H&E opens Durham branch; Prinoth adds CG Equipment; Mont. rental equipment embezzlement

United Rentals buys power equipment assets from Cummins Following the recent announcement its plans to purchase of Neff Corporation, United Rentals says it has bought power equipment assets from Cummins, with service and equipment available immediately. The purchase gives the company Cummins’ mobile rental generator fleet made up of equipment with output ranging from 150 Kilowatts […]

September 5, 2017