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Technology

Topcon unveils ZPS concrete paver automation, bigger machine control monitors alongside slew of upgrades and updates

Topcon unveiled a slew of new products, product improvements and upgrades at the ConExpo show earlier this month. The most significant of these is the new ZPS concrete paving system. The system is a robotic total station that operates using less hardware than a traditional local positioning system or LPS. For tracking and guidance, the ZPS […]

March 27, 2017

Dealers

Atlas Copco CE adds ROMCO Equipment to dealer network to cover Texas

Atlas Copco Construction Equipment has added ROMCO Equipment to its dealer network to provide rental, sales and service for the company’s line of compressors, generators and light towers. “ROMCO Equipment’s customer-first values, backed with their knowledge in the heavy equipment industry, makes for a great partnership with Atlas Copco,” says Alan Kurus, vice president of […]

March 27, 2017

Construction Equipment

Cat 953K track loader moves more with 22% less fuel, features new cab

The Cat 953K Track Loader moves 22 percent more material with 22 percent less fuel than its predecessor, the 953D, and comes with an updated cab and safety features. The track loader’s 173-horsepower Cat C7.1 ACERT engine is also quieter than the 953D. And an Eco Mode “automatically reduces engine speed but maintains selected ground […]

March 24, 2017

Dealers

France’s Mecalac begins push into US powered by Terex acquisition

French manufacturer Mecalac used ConExpo earlier this month to launch its new Americas initiative, including establishing a holding company, Mecalac Americas, and showcasing its agreement with dealer Larusso Heavy Equipment (LHE), based out of Walpole, Massachusetts. As part of this initiative, the company acquired the Terex production facility in Coventry, England, a deal that closed this year. […]

March 24, 2017

Construction Equipment

Perkins expands engine lineup with 4 new platforms; will launch online parts ordering, app for service manuals

Perkins engines ranges from tiny to huge industrial behemoths, and at ConExpo the company added four new product platforms ranging in size from nine to 18 liters. At the show Perkins unveiled the new 9.3-liter, 1700 series. It’s a six-cylinder, turbocharged and aftercooled Tier 4 Final engine with direct injection and a fully electronic control […]

March 24, 2017

Dealers

Jerr-Dan, JLG team up to create 10 Ton Rental Spec Carrier for equipment rental industry

Jerr-Dann Corporation and JLG Industries, both part of Oshkosh Corporation, are teaming up to create a new 10 Ton Rental Spec (RS) Carrier to be used in equipment rental. The Jerr-Dan 10 Ton RS Carrier will be available exclusively for the rental industry through JLG Industries in July this year. “We are excited to introduce […]

March 24, 2017

Pickups

Toyota unveils 2018 Tundra TRD Pro Sport signaling refresh for entire lineup

Toyota has revealed its new Tundra TRD Pro Sport where increased performance enhancements have been paired up with new safety features. The new Tundra TRD Sport is available on 4×4 and 4×2 grades in CrewMax and Double Cab configurations and is powered by a 381-horsepower, 5.7-liter i-Force V8. Toyota reports that driving performance is enhanced through the addition of TRD […]

March 23, 2017

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: The heavy equipment of ConExpo 2017’s North Hall, Silver and Bronze Lots

In addition to continuing our ConExpo 2017 machine introduction coverage, since the Equipment World staff returned from the show we’ve also been posting photo galleries consisting of our favorite sights the show had to offer. We’ve taken a look at the massive Gold Lot and the many trucks scattered about the exhibition space. Today we’ll wrap […]

March 23, 2017

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Bomag’s new BW 28 RH pneumatic tire roller offers high range of operating weight

At ConExpo 2017, Bomag introduced its BW 28 RH pneumatic tired roller that offers an enlarged ballast compartment for a high range of operating weight, as well as a higher maximum wheel load compared to previous models to allow for deeper static compaction. The operating weight of the BW 28 RH now extends from 18,960 […]

March 23, 2017

Components

Goodyear’s new tires and management tools improve uptime, drive down costs

With its showcase of tires and tire management tools at ConExpo this year, Goodyear promoted its ability to help you with productivity and lower tire costs. The Goodyear TL-4A tire has an optimized tread pattern that keeps equipment tracking steady in severe conditions. For articulated trucks the GP-4D tire sports a non-directional tread design and centerline […]

March 23, 2017

Dealers

McCann Industries expands Indiana territory for Case equipment

McCann Industries of Addison, Illinois, has expanded its territory as a Case equipment dealer by adding four counties in Indiana, including LaPorte, Marshall, St. Joseph and Stark. These counties will be serviced through its Schereville, Indiana, location. “We are honored that CASE has expanded our Indiana territory and very happy that Kevin will be representing us in […]

March 23, 2017

Construction Equipment

Case unveils CX750D: New model design is its largest, most powerful excavator

Case Construction Equipment has expanded its D-Series lineup of excavators with the addition of the CX750D, now the largest and most powerful machine in the lineup. Powered by a 512-horsepower, Tier 4 Final engine requiring no diesel particulate filter (DPF), the CX750D features new designs for the boom, arm and undercarriage along with a […]

March 22, 2017