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Business

Safety, Profits and Productivity — The Many Benefits of ELDs for construction fleets

Tracking hours of service compliance is just a fraction of what most ELD systems can do. Some of the simplest, most inexpensive systems – often a smartphone app paired with an engine control module (ECM) connection device – come with web-based, back-office unit tracking software and dispatch tools. Others have more robust back-end programs. Contractors […]

June 26, 2017

Roadbuilding

Volvo touts new P4410B as a commercial-heavy highway crossover paver

Volvo Construction Equipment says it has created a commercial-heavy highway crossover paver with its new P4410B tracked machine by adding a powerful engine in a compact machine platform. “The P4410B is designed to be the most utilized paver in any fleet,” says John Mooney, product manager. “Whether the job is light highway or heavy commercial, […]

June 26, 2017

Dealers

Ritchie Bros. sells $46 million in equipment and trucks at Houston auction

Ritchie Bros.’ third Houston auction of the year brought in more than $46 million in sales with more than 4,700 equipment items and trucks sold over the two-day event. The company reports there were more than 4,250 bidders from 57 countries at the event, with more than 2,850 registering to bid online. Roughly 58 percent […]

June 26, 2017

Pickups

Ford details 2018 F-150 engines: More power, better MPGs, short delay for diesel option

While Ford F-150 fans are excited to hear about the new diesel option coming to the 2018 model, they’ll have to wait until spring of next year to get it. The news came as Ford released more information on its upcoming half-ton pickup, including performance numbers on its all-new 3.3-liter V6, which the automaker reports […]

June 23, 2017

Dealers

Trail King names Smith district sales manager

Trailer manufacturer Trail King Industries has named Ryan Smith district sales manager with responsibility for sales and dealer relationships in the Pacific Northwest territory. Smith most recently worked at FWC Equipment in Washington State, where he sold and supported agriculture and industrial equipment. He will be based in Redmond, Oregon, for his new role. Trail […]

June 23, 2017

Construction Equipment

Excavator takes direct hit from land mine

Among the many hazards of operating heavy equipment, absorbing the impact of a land mine explosion is not one of them for the majority of operators out there. But for this particular operator, it’s simply part of the job. According to the description accompanying the below video from LiveLeak, this armored excavator is working at […]

June 22, 2017

Construction Equipment

Cat excavator makes cameo in “Transformers: The Last Knight”

The latest of what feels like 100 Transformers movie sequels has hit theaters and we know you’re probably itching for the weekend for a chance to see what explosion fanatic and director of movies Michael Bay has in store for us in “The Last Knight.” (And if you’re anything like me it will be […]

June 22, 2017

Class 7-8

Electric trucks will drive supplier innovations says Michelin COO

The pending tidal wave of electric trucks that may or may not ever see the highway presents a unique set of challenges for tire makers: Torque management. In an interview with sister site CCJ during the company’s global summit for sustainable mobility in Montreal Tuesday afternoon, Michelin Americas Truck Tires Chief Operating Officer Ralph Dimenna said innovations in […]

June 22, 2017

Dealers

H&E Equipment to hold “trade show format” grand opening for branch in Beaumont, Texas

H&E Equipment will hold a grand opening ceremony for its new branch in Beaumont, Texas, on July 20. The new location, which brings the company’s branch total to 79, will service customers in eastern Texas and southwest Louisiana. The company is planning equipment displays and demos, NASCAR and John Deere simulators, a buffet meal, prize […]

June 22, 2017

Construction Equipment

John Deere unveils 620G, 622G motor graders with new dual joystick on GP models

John Deere is expanding its G-Series lineup of motor graders with two new models aimed at customers who prefer lighter, more fuel-efficient machines. The new 620G and 622G are powered by a Tier 4 Final 6.8-liter Deere engine. This engine delivers 215 horsepower on the 620G and 225 hp on the 622G. Both machines will […]

June 21, 2017

Business

Cat invests in Alight to combine machine data with mining forecasts

Caterpillar’s Venture Capital arm has invested in Alight, a tech company that develops financial forecasting software, in the hopes of combining telematics data pulled from connected machines with business software. Alight, based in San Francisco, says it recently closed a Series A funding round of $11 million that included the Cat investment. The tech startup […]

June 21, 2017

Construction Equipment

With loose fit, built-in kneepads HH Workwear’s Chelsea pants will make your workday better

While blue jeans seem to be the favorite of contractors everywhere, there are better alternatives. Take the Chelsea Work Pant and the Chelsea Construction Pant from Helly Hansen (HH Workwear) which I’ve been evaluating for a couple of months now. The two types of pants are the same, except the Construction Pants have built in […]

June 21, 2017