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Construction Equipment

Tobroco-Giant boosts lift capacity with D337T X-TRA wheel loader

Tobroco-Giant’s new D337T X-TRA wheel loader is designed to handle heavier loads than the standard D337 model. The X-TRA has a tipping load of 4,528 pounds versus the standard model’s 3,196 pounds. It runs on a 33-horsepower three-cylinder Kubota diesel engine, has hydrostatic four-wheel drive and has a top speed of 11 mph. The wheel […]

August 30, 2017

Trailers

Trail King fights corrosion with new Commercial MG-HG trailer

Corrosion-resistance was made a top priority for Trail King’s Commercial MG-HG detachable gooseneck trailer. The company designed the structure with no moisture-trapping areas and primed and painted the entire trailer before adding air, hydraulic and electrical lines and decking. For further corrosion-resistance, an optional lightweight aluminum version of the trailer is available, including aluminum I-beam […]

August 30, 2017

Dealers

Stihl names new director of branch operations

Stepping up to fill the position of director of branch operations at Pacific Stihl in Visalia, California, is Murray Bishop, an 18-year employee with the company. Bishop is now responsible for directing and managing sales and the distribution and service of all products, parts and accessories. He will lead the development of advertising and marketing […]

August 30, 2017

Roadbuilding

PHOTOS: The equipment, trucks and booths of the 2017 APWA Public Works Expo

The American Public Works Association’s 2017 International Public Works Expo in Orlando, Florida, this week featured a variety of equipment, new technology and services covering the entire public works industry. Here is a gallery of photos we shot on the show floor during the week.

August 30, 2017

Vintage Equipment

PHOTOS: Cat displays contractor’s amazing antique machine collection at visitors center

Visitors at the Caterpillar Visitors Center (CVC) in Peoria, Illinois, are now able to view seven antique Cat machines of one construction firm’s premier 125-piece-plus collection. Doug and Matt Veerkamp, the father and son who head the 200-employee Doug Veerkamp General Engineering in Placerville, California, have been collecting for years, specializing in antique Cat machines, […]

August 29, 2017

Construction Equipment

What to see at ICUEE 2017: Toro, TT Technologies, Tulsa Rig Iron in Area K

ICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the October 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 […]

August 29, 2017

Workforce

70% of contractors report hiring difficulties; Harvey’s damage likely to make it worse

Seventy percent of construction contractors in the United State report having a hard time finding hourly craft workers, and more than 35 percent are having a hard time hiring salaried office and field employees, according to a study released August 29 by the Association of General Contractors of America and Autodesk. The latest figure […]

August 29, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Ram 3500 steals torque crown from Ford; What to see at ICUEE 2017; Demag PC 3800-1 pedestal crane; Manitou EDGE tree clipper

Demag PC 3800-1 pedestal crane offers quick setup, versatile jobsite access Terex has introduced a new Demag pedestal crane the company says reduces jobsite prep time and allows contractors to access jobsites unreachable by standard crawler models. The new PC 3800-1 does not require leveling supporting ground across a large area in order to achieve […]

August 29, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: United buying Neff; Why Cat bought Yard Club; Talbert’s top dealers; Doosan adds Roland Machinery; Fabick donates $600,000

Talbert Manufacturing recognizes top 10 dealers of 2016 Talbert Manufacturing recently recognized its top 10 dealers for high performance in selling trailers, service and parts for 2016, with Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel of Voorhees, New Jersey, being named its top dealer for the ninth consecutive year. “Hale continues to lead our North American dealer network year after […]

August 29, 2017

Dealers

Canada’s Toromont tenders its largest Cat dealer transaction in Hewitt acquisition

Calling it its largest transaction ever, Toromont Industries of Canada has offered to purchase Hewitt Equipment, also of Canada, to create one of the larger dealerships in the Cat network. The deal, valued at 1.02 billion Canadian dollars, or about $814 million U.S., would allow Tormont to expand to 120 branches in Nunavut, Manitoba, Ontario, […]

August 29, 2017

Construction Equipment

Deere launches 1050K pipelayer crawler in two configurations

Responding to customer requests for “a purpose-built pipelayer,” John Deere has launched two new pipelaying configurations based on its 1050K dozer platform. The 1050K pipelayer will be available in configurations for 170,000 pounds (model PL170) and 220,000 pounds (model PL220) of maximum lift capacity. Both pipelayers are are powered by a 350-horsepower engine paired with […]

August 28, 2017

Components

Surplus, rock bottom prices have made new tire prices competitive with retreads

Ten years ago, a global tire shortage had contractors scrambling to get tires on their machines and the retreading industry took off. Since then, the recession reduced demand and a number of new tire factories increased supply. The end result was plenty of new tires at historically low costs. “Unfortunately, the recapping industry has taken […]

August 28, 2017