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Construction Equipment

Beyond Tier 4, how else have OEMs been improving wheel loaders since resolving after treatment?

So what have wheel loader manufacturers been working on since Tier 4 engines and after treatment have been resolved? We asked specifically about hydraulics, electronics and components. How have these areas been improved and how does that translate to value for the customer? Hydraulics get efficient In the past, manufacturers used fixed-displacement pumps. These run the same flow and same pressure […]

February 24, 2017

Construction Equipment

John Deere, Liebherr partner to speed up the engine development process

John Deere and Liebherr have announced a new agreement centering on engine development collaboration. The move represents the expansion of a well-established relationship between the two companies in engine manufacturing. John Deere Power Systems and Liebherr’s Switzerland-based Machines Bulle operation already work together to produce engines for Deere and Liebherr machines and those for heavy equipment […]

February 24, 2017

Dealers

Rush Enterprises opens truck center in Farmington, New Mexico

Commercial vehicle provider Rush Enterprises has added a new location to its North American dealer network with the addition of Rush Truck Center-Farmington in New Mexico, the third in the state. The new facility measures 14,000 square feet and offers a parts showroom and eight service bays. “We are proud to extend our nationwide presence […]

February 24, 2017

Pickups

Ram 2017 Night Package 2500, 3500 pickups get a custom look with dark accents

Ram is expanding its “factory-custom” truck offerings with the introduction of a Night Package for its 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickups. Ram first introduced the Night Package back in September for the half-ton 1500 saying that it had heard from customers asking for a customized look on their pickup without the hassle of actually taking it to a custom […]

February 23, 2017

Construction Equipment

Manitou Americas CEO Dan Miller stepping down

Dan Miller, chief executive officer of Manitou Americas and president of Manitou’s compact equipment division, has announced that he will step down from his position. No successor has been named at this time but Miller “will remain active to assist with the transition while the company conducts an external search,” according to a Manitou statement. Miller’s […]

February 23, 2017

Technology

AT&T’s LTE-equipped drones look like a great way to connect remote jobsites

Though drones have already been given construction tasks such as inspections, jobsite safety monitoring, progress photos and surveying, a future industry use of unmanned aircraft could be delivering internet access to remote jobsites. AT&T has begun testing drones as a quick way to deploy LTE wireless data in areas that are either experiencing a network outage or […]

February 23, 2017

Roadbuilding

Schwarze Industries launches SuperVac Vortex sweeper truck

Schwarze Industries has launched a new sweeper truck with its SuperVac Vortex, based on the design of the SuperVac Gale Force and SuperVac Updraft machines. “The new enhanced SuperVac Vortex is a perfect blend of functionality and affordability and continues our commitment to the customer to innovate and advance our products,” says Jim Adair, director […]

February 23, 2017

Roadbuilding

Astec Industries reports 17% increase in net sales for 2016 to $1.15 billion

Asphalt plant manufacturer and Roadtec parent company Astec Industries reports 2016 net sales of $1.15 billion, a 17 percent increase compared to 2015, with net sales reaching $55.2 million, 68.3 percent higher than the year before. For the fourth quarter 2016, the company reports a 52 percent increase in net sales compared to the same […]

February 23, 2017

Dealers

Morbark’s Boxer adds 5 dealers to worldwide distributor network

Boxer Equipment, which offers a line of compact utility loaders manufactured by Morbark, has added five dealers to its worldwide distributor network, four of which are in the U.S. These dealers include: ASAP Equipment, LLC, in College Station, Texas Motor City Rentals in Peoria, Arizona PDQ CATV Supply Incorporated in Dunnellon, Florida Rocky’s Stone and […]

February 23, 2017

Construction Equipment

Doosan intros DX210WMH-5 material handler with improved guarding, fuel efficiency

Doosan has launched a new material handler the company says offers more efficient performance and guarding. The new DX210WMH-5 is fitted with standard hydraulic cab risers, a straight boom and droop nose and improved machine guarding. Doosan says the straight boom improves reach and lift height while the droop nose arms enhance grapple and magnet access […]

February 22, 2017

Technology

Kespry Drone 2s brings centimeter-level survey accuracy, single base station setup to automated drone platform

Drone maker and aerial intelligence platform Kespry has introduced a big update to its Drone 2 hardware that greatly improves the unmanned aircraft’s performance while increasing its accuracy and reliability. Last year, Kespry launched Drone 2.0, a complete drone solution aimed at construction and surveying that fully integrates drone hardware and cloud-based image rendering software in order […]

February 22, 2017

Dealers

Bobcat Company adds dealer in Clarksville, Tenn., for multi-state coverage

Bobcat Company has added Bobcat of Clarksville (Tennessee) to provide service to customers in northern-middle Tennessee and southwestern Kentucky. The new site is the ninth location in the Bobcat of St. Louis dealer network. It will provide a “large” rental fleet to include compact and heavy equipment and attachments. Bobcat of St. Louis opened in […]

February 22, 2017