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Construction Equipment

Excavator tag team lifts people to safety across flooding river

We’re used to seeing videos of excavators rescuing fellow machines or being rescued themselves from watery situations. But this is the first time we’ve seen a water rescue video where the excavators are being used to save people. According to the video description, posted to YouTube by Russia’s state-run media outlet RT, floodwaters and impassable roads […]

June 8, 2017

Vocational

International adds Fabco offset axle as WorkStar option

International’s WorkStar 7400 and 7500 models will feature a Fabco FSD-20K right-hand offset axle as a new option. The new offset bowl axle offering gives operators the flexibility to increase load capacity to 20,000 pounds without sacrificing ground clearance or cab height. The Fabco front driving axle reduces ride height compared to center bowl drive […]

June 8, 2017

Business

How to implement a Computerized Maintenance Management System

You bought it. Now you have to make it work. Here’s a 14-point plan to bring your maintenance-management protocols into the digital age. Earlier this year, we looked at how to evaluate and choose a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). But that’s just half the battle. Implementing the system is equally as important. A weak effort […]

June 8, 2017

Dealers

Florida Utility Trailers joins Travis Body & Trailer’s North American dealer network

Florida Utility Trailers, based in Apopka, Florida, has joined the North American dealer network of Travis Body & Trailer, manufacturer of aluminum end dump, bottom dump, transfer and specialty dump trailers and bodies. With this addition, Travis Body & Trailer is now represented by 43 dealers through 102 locations. “We are excited to add Travis […]

June 8, 2017

Construction Equipment

JCB’s 16C-1, 18Z-1 and 19C-1 mini excavators bring new designs, lots of choice

JCB has taken the wraps off a new lineup of mini excavators that includes a zero tailswing first for the company. Ranging from 1.6 metric tons (1.76 US tons) to 1.8 metric tons (2 USt), the new 16C-1, 18Z-1 and 19C-1 each feature 100 percent steel bodywork, improved protection for hydraulic rams and hoses and a […]

June 7, 2017

Construction Equipment

U.S. Army to test run a convoy of autonomous trucks on Michigan highway

While the focus in autonomous truck development is often on private companies, the U.S. Army has also remained diligent in pursuing self-driving tech. The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) has been successful for the past year testing communications systems during truck platooning runs on Interstate 69 in St. Clair and […]

June 7, 2017

Roadbuilding

Case intros DV23CC, DV26CC small-frame combo vibratory rollers

Case CE has introduced two new combination vibratory finish rollers built on a small frame and designed to provide high maneuverability and visibility while using the same control features found on larger counterparts. The company says the machines are intended for work on walkways, residential driveways, bike paths, tennis courts, small parking lots and other […]

June 7, 2017

Dealers

Website provider Dealer Spike reaches $8 billion in inventory management value

Dealer Spike, which provides websites and other software-as-a-service for equipment dealers, has reached $8.01 billion in inventory management value. The company reports it works with dealers in nine industries, including powersports, RV, trailer, marine, truck, agricultural equipment, lawn and garden equipment, autos and heavy equipment. Last year the company says its search engine marketing department […]

June 7, 2017

Class 7-8

Test Drive: Volvo’s new VNR tractor with 38 tons of concrete in tow

Volvo bills its new VNR tractor, which debuted publicly in April as the heir apparent to the VNM, as “the future of regional haul.” Regional trucks rarely get the same attention to fuel economy and driver comfort as their long-haul siblings, but in the future—with lengths of haul shrinking and drivers’ cries for home-time increasing—amenities and aerodynamics […]

June 6, 2017

Construction Equipment

McLaughlin introduces Vision lineup of underground utility locators

The new Vision utility locator lineup from McLaughlin is designed for a variety of users, from utility contractors to power companies to professional locators. McLaughlin says it made the Vision LX more user-friendly for utility contractors, combining the peak-locating screen and null-locating screen into one display. The display also has an automatic depth and current-measurement […]

June 6, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Volvo Trucks adds AMT features; Telematics building future for OEMs; Komatsu launches PC290LL-11 log loader; GM hit with Duramax suit;

Volvo adds Auto Neutral, Paver Assist features to VHD trucks with I-Shift AMT Volvo Trucks has added auto-neutral and Paver Assist features to its I-Shift for Severe Duty, and I-Shift with Crawler Gears automated manual transmissions. Auto neutral and Paver Assist mark the latest Volvo VHD updates centered on the capabilities of I-Shift, an automated manual transmission […]

June 6, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: Wacker Neuson hits record revenue; John Deere profit spikes; Compact excavator trends; Skid steer potential; 2017 Contractor of the Year

Wacker Neuson reaches record 1Q revenue Wacker Neuson is reporting record first quarter revenues with strong sales growth in the company’s Europe and Americas markets with gains in both the construction and agricultural sectors. First quarter revenues climbed to €338.5 million ($378.5 million), up 7 percent from 1Q 2016. Profit however fell 18 percent to €9.3 million ($10.4 […]

June 6, 2017