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Dealers

Swint named GM-president of Travis Body and Trailer

Truck Bodies and Equipment International (TBEI) has named Stuart Swint as the new general manager/president of Travis Body and Trailer. TBEI is a Federal Signal company. Swint previously served as vice president of operations for Marco Group International. He also held roles of increasing responsibility for Evergreen Tank Solutions, Williams Scotsman and M&N Construction. “We […]

August 28, 2017

Construction Equipment

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 loader’s electric drive system. However, the machine retains the Cat C18 ACERT engine, mechanical […]

August 25, 2017

Construction Equipment

What to see at ICUEE 2017: Snorkel, Camso, Melfred Borzall in the South Wing

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 25, 2017

Dealers

United Rentals buys power equipment assets from Cummins

Following the announcement last week of 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 to 2 Megawatts. Cummins will […]

August 25, 2017

Roadbuilding

Final piece of Bertha removed from Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel

The last piece of Bertha, the world’s largest tunneling machine, has been removed from Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel, marking the end of a four-month disassembly process. The machine finished its boring of the tunnel in early April, work that lasted four years. This breakthrough was roughly three years later than the original projected completion date, […]

August 25, 2017

Construction Equipment

Excavator falls from dirt face, operator rides it like a surfboard

Judging by this incident alone, this guy may have more of a future in surfing than he does in heavy equipment operation. In the video below, an excavator is perched in a less than secure spot near the top of a dirt face. The soil beneath the machine suddenly gives way, sending the machine and […]

August 24, 2017

Construction Equipment

The CUBE tower crane cab is like a mini apartment for operators

Linden Comansa acknowledges it was seeking a distinctive aesthetic for its new CUBE cab for tower cranes, but the unique design also lends itself to making life easier for the operator. The company says it sought to “convey warmth and comfort to the user.” With glass front, sides and floor – and glass roof for […]

August 24, 2017

Business

Pushing your truck fleet’s oil drain intervals? Be sure you have the right filter

With new generations of engines and improved oil formulation, fleets and OEMs have added tens of thousands of miles to engine oil drain intervals that have now crept upwards of 75,000 in some long-haul segments. A fleet’s application isn’t the only factor in how long a drain interval can be pushed. The filter has to be […]

August 24, 2017

Dealers

Barko Hydraulics adds Crosby Equipment as new Georgia dealer

Barko Hydraulics has added Crosby Equipment Company as its new dealer for land clearing and logging equipment in Georgia. “Crosby Equipment Company is a great addition to our dealer network,” says Alecia McKay-Jones, dealer development manager for Barko. “They have strong knowledge of the forest products industry and are well positioned to serve loggers in […]

August 24, 2017

Construction Equipment

Wirtgen accuses Cat of patent infringement; ITC opens investigation

Caterpillar is facing added scrutiny from the federal government in the form of a patent infringement investigation opened Tuesday by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). After the examination of a patent infringement complaint filed by the American arm of German road equipment manufacturer Wirtgen, members of the USITC voted to investigate certain Caterpillar road […]

August 23, 2017

Construction Equipment

What to see at ICUEE 2017: JCB, John Deere and Hyundai 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 23, 2017

Construction Equipment

Miller’s new ArcReach weld tech saves time and money

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. says its new ArcReach technology can save a welder up to two hours a day of work, making the welder more productive while saving labor costs for companies. Miller does this with its Cable Length Compensation and Adjust While Welding advancements. The cable feature automatically compensates for voltage drops in the […]

August 23, 2017