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Construction Equipment

With latest asphalt compactors, OEMs focus on updated operation, multiple drum options

New asphalt compactor models have seeming dominated this year’s roadbuilding rollouts, with multiple machines being launched during ConExpo this March. While many of the new machine features introduced in the past couple of years have either involved intelligent compaction (IC) or Tier 4 Final engine updates, this year’s crop of rollers are concentrating on […]

July 28, 2017

Technology

Milwaukee Tick sticks to tools, equipment for quick locating via phone app

Milwaukee Tool’s TICK uses Bluetooth technology and a phone app to help you locate tools and equipment should they ever become lost or stolen. The plastic TICK can be placed on the tool or equipment out of sight by glue, screw, rivet or strap. The tools and equipment can then be tracked through the ONE-KEY […]

July 28, 2017

Dealers

Empire Crane names Pitre manager of New Jersey branch

Empire Crane Company has named Karl Pitre the new branch manager of the company’s Bridgewater, New Jersey, location with oversight of the serve center, parts sales and sales team support. Pitre began his career with Empire Crane in 2012, and was named service manager for the Bridgewater branch when it first opened. “I will be […]

July 28, 2017

Technology

Deere demos Kespry’s automated drone surveying at Coal Valley site

On most trips to John Deere’s Coal Valley, Illinois, demonstration site, Equipment World editors are focused on the ground, specifically the yellow machines moving the ground around. But on my most recent trip to Coal Valley, I spent some of my time looking up instead, as Deere representatives demonstrated the company’s latest product category: drones. […]

July 27, 2017

Construction Equipment

Nikola’s fuel-cell powered One tractor will have 6×4 config

Nikola Motor Co. has provided a few updates on the Nikola One electric tractor the company expects to road test next year. Via its Twitter account, the company says it is planning a “huge party/event” for customers, media and partners when the truck rolls off the test assembly line in 2018. The company also says […]

July 27, 2017

Dealers

CNH Industrial Q2 revenues up 3%, profit up 23%

CNH Industrial, parent company of Case Construction Equipment, reported a revenue increase of 2.9 percent to $6.9 billion for second quarter 2017, compared to 2016, and says adjusted net income rose 23 percent to $266 million. The company says operating profit from Industrial Activities reached $481 million for the quarter, $28 million more than the […]

July 27, 2017

Construction Equipment

ASV’s RT-120 is a big CTL designed to tackle tough applications

Following the release of an armored, slightly more powerful forestry configuration, skid steer and compact track loader maker ASV has released its base model RT-120. Powered by a 120-horsepower 3.8-liter Cummins engine producing 360 lb.-ft. of torque, the RT-120 boasts 8 percent more torque than its predecessor the RT-110. Operating capacity is 3,535 pounds with […]

July 26, 2017

Construction Equipment

Manitou intros updated Gehl RS5-19, RS9-50 telehandlers

Aimed at contractors, builders and rental houses, Manitou has expanded its RS lineup of Gehl telehandlers with two new models. The new RS5-19 Gen:3 and RS9-50 Gen:2 telehandlers are powered by Tier 4 engines and feature standard self-leveling forks, four-plate box section booms, rear axle stabilization and high visibility from inside the cab thanks to […]

July 26, 2017

Construction Equipment

Update: ALLU amends statement in Rock Tools lawsuit settlement

ALLU Finland Oy Ltd. has amended a previously issued statement concerning  the settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit against Rock Tools Equipment, LLC, and Rock Tools Attachments, LLC, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. ALLU says it misstated some of the previous statement regarding the […]

July 26, 2017

Maintenance

Transition to CK-4, FA-4 heavy-duty diesel oils has been seamless for oil companies

By Jonathan Willis Whenever new heavy-duty engine oils are launched to the public, it is the result of years of study, testing and development. Global researchers spend years working with scientists and engineers developing fuels that will meet all government and industry standards as it relates to fuel economy and emissions regulations. That’s why December’s […]

July 26, 2017

Dealers

Prinoth adds Company Wrench to North American dealer network

Tracked vehicle manufacturer Prinoth has added Carroll, Ohio-based Company Wrench to its North American dealer network to represent the company’s Panther vehicles in the state. “With the confidence in the construction industry on the rise, we believe that this market will generate a high interest level for our vehicles,” says Alessandro Ferrari, Vice President of Sales at PRINOTH. […]

July 26, 2017

Construction Equipment

Ram 5500 chassis cab gets a few improvements for 2018

Ram’s chassis cab brand manager, Adrian Ratza, recently talked to us about their biggest heavy-duty truck, the Ram 5500 chassis cab. New for model year 2018, Ram’s top workhorse will get PTO configurations for both left and right sides in either 4×2 or 4×4 models. “We take a lot of pride in the number of PTO […]

July 25, 2017