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Gear

Casella’s new Apex2 dust pumps constantly monitor silica exposure

In preparation for upcoming federal rules to reduce worksite silica dust, Casella has introduced its latest dust-sampling pumps to monitor worker exposure to the harmful airborne substance. The pumps come in three models: Apex2, Apex2 Plus and Apex2 Pro. They are designed to monitor the amount of dust exposure facing individual workers on the job. […]

June 29, 2017

Dealers

Southeastern Equipment donates CTLs for Team Rubicon Detroit revitalization project

Southeastern Equipment, a Case CE dealer, has donated the use of two TR310 compact track loaders (CTL) fitted with grapple buckets to Team Rubicon for a Detroit neighborhood revitalization project. Team Rubicon is a disaster response group run by veterans and Case CE has been working with them for nearly two years. The project, Operation […]

June 29, 2017

Pickups

Diesel-powered Chevy Silverado 1500 spied in testing

ICYMI: The Silverado is going diesel! https://t.co/tPSeyOoCsc pic.twitter.com/F17fDNdRoz — Off-Road.com (@OffRoaddotcom) June 24, 2017 Looks like even Death Valley provides no escape from spy photographers. A heavily camouflaged, diesel-sipping Silverado was photographed at a fueling station there at Death Valley National Park. Looking at the pictures posted on autoguide.com, it’s plain to see that the truck […]

June 28, 2017

Construction Equipment

Manitou intros MTA 5019, MTA 9050 telehandlers

Manitou has introduced two new telehandlers to its MTA machine lineup, the Series III MTA 5019 and the Series II MTA 9050. With an operating capacity of 5,500 pounds, the MTA 5519 is powered by a 69-horsepower, Tier 4 Yanmar Engine paired with a two-speed Rexroth transmission. Lift height is 19 feet, 1 inch, with […]

June 28, 2017

Technology

Virtual tape measure app shows promise for putting augmented reality to work

At its recent Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple unveiled the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 11. Beyond tweaks to core parts of how users currently navigate iOS and major improvements to file handling on iPads, the biggest news with the new OS was the addition of what Apple calls ARKit. The new platform […]

June 28, 2017

Dealers

LiuGong names Kevin Thieneman to two major executive positions

LiuGong Machinery has named Kevin Thieneman as chairman of LiuGong North America and senior chief director of Guangxi LiuGong Machinery. “We are excited that Kevin has decided to join our organization,” says LiuGong Chairman Zeng Guang’an. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to LiuGong both in North America and in the global market […]

June 28, 2017

Construction Equipment

Dynapac N.A. names Bishop as marketing and communications manager

Dynapac North America has named Jennifer Bishop as marketing and communications manager with responsibility for branding, marketing and communications for North America. Atlas Copco announced earlier this year its intent to divest the Dynapac group, an announcement followed shortly after by news that Fayat would purchase it. Bishop previously served as customer service manager for Atlas Copco. The […]

June 28, 2017

Construction Equipment

New 845 forwarder anchors Komatsu’s more powerful lineup

Komatsu has introduced a new lineup of forwarders that offers improved performance and operator comfort and includes a new 12-metric-ton model. The four-model lineup includes the new 845 along with the updated 855, 875 and 895 models. Each of the new models are powered by Tier 4 Final engines and the three returning models feature […]

June 27, 2017

Business

Cummins unveils ZED Connect with launch of ELD smartphone app

Engine maker Cummins announced it has launched a new software company, ZED Connect, whose first offering is a smartphone-based electronic logging device that’s compliant with the USDOT’s looming ELD mandate. The ZED smartphone ELD app is aimed at the small fleet and owner-operator segments. Dubbed a “plug and play” device, the ELD includes visual inspection […]

June 27, 2017

Safety

AEM updates Digger Derrick Safety Manual

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released an updated version of its Digger Derrick Safety Manual with new content. Provided by manufacturer members of the association, the new content touches on safe equipment operation, start-up and shutdown, and maintenance precautions. Also included in this updated edition are the following: Key terms for calculating load […]

June 27, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Cummins developing electric powertrain; Cat-powered Monterra cabovers; Prinoth updates Panther T16; Seppi M. intros Maxisoil 350; International Fabco offset axle for WorkStar

Cummins developing fully-electric powertrain: “We are not just a diesel company” In an effort to diversify its commercial transportation product portfolio beyond diesel and natural gas-powered engines, Cummins announced it will introduce a fully electrified powertrain solution for the urban transportation market by 2019 and a range-extended electrified powertrain by 2020. The company said electric […]

June 27, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: Bomag celebrates 60 years; Franklin Equipment opens in Nashville; H&E new branch in Fort Collins; Implementing a CMMS; Housing starts dip in May

Franklin Equipment opens new location in Nashville Franklin Equipment, which carries equipment from Wacker Neuson, Skyjack, Chicago Pneumatic and New Holland, has opened a new location in Nashville, Tennessee. The new site, which adds to its eight other locations in Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin, is part of the company’s effort to expand into the Southeast. […]

June 27, 2017