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Construction Equipment

Volvo adds to G-Series articulated dump trucks with launch of A45G

Volvo Construction Equipment has added increased tonnage to its G-Series articulated dump trucks with the addition of the A45G. “We have taken the industry’s best lineup of articulated haulers and made them better by increasing payload capacities and including a range of new features that make them even safer and more efficient than before,” says […]

January 31, 2017

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What to see at ConExpo 2017: Kenworth, Power Curbers, Power-Packer in the South Hall

The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the South Hall: Kenworth, booth S-62939 Kenworth’s T880S has a set-forward front axle configuration, designed for ready-mix, dump and […]

January 31, 2017

Dealers

John Deere partners with Foresight Intelligence as daily machine alert provider for dealers

John Deere Construction and Forestry has added Foresight Intelligence as an endorsed construction data solutions provider for its network of dealers to use in managing daily machine alerts with its customers as part of its WorkSight telematics system. Foresight Intelligence’s Intelligent Alert Triage Center (IATC) is designed to allow dealers to capture, consolidate and prioritize […]

January 31, 2017

Dealers

ARA expects equipment rental revenue to reach $48.9 billion in 2017

In its latest five-year forecast, the American Rental Association (ARA) expects equipment rental revenue for 2017 will reach $48.9 billion, and grow 4.3 percent per year to reach $56 billion by 2020. The latter is an increase of $500 million compared to the previous 2020 forecast of $55.5 billion released in November 2016. ARA Vice […]

January 31, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: KCM 80Z7 wheel loader, Kubota KX033-4 compact excavator, John Deere 450K crawler dozer, Case SV340 skid steer, Fayat purchase of Dynapac

KCM intros Tier 4 Final version of 80Z7 wheel loader The Tier 4 Final version of the 80Z7 wheel loader has been released by KCM Corporation. Equipped with a 4.2 -cubic-yard general purpose bucket, the loader is powered by a 200-gross-horsepower Cummins QS86.7 engine. The machine has no diesel particulate filter (DPF), which eliminates the […]

January 31, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: News on Caterpillar, global rental market forecast, Ring Power, McBride Mack, new I-9 forms

Caterpillar reports $38.5 billion sales and revenue for 2016, $0.11 per share loss Caterpillar Inc. has reported an 18 percent drop in sales and revenues for all of 2016 at $38.5 billion, with a per share loss of $0.11 for the year. That compares to 2015, when the company reported full-year sales and revenue of […]

January 31, 2017

Construction Equipment

Kobelco intros SK270 short rear swing excavator, upgrades SK230

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has introduced one new short rear swing excavator, the new SK270SRLC-5, and has announced updates on its SK230SRLC-5 model. The 21-foot-9-inch dig depth SK270 has a digging force of 31,700 pounds and a maximum digging reach of 32 feet, 3 inches. While working in ECO-mode, Kobelco says the machine offers up […]

January 30, 2017

Dealers

Southwest Material Handling launches JCB of Las Vegas

Southwest Material Handling Inc. has launched a JCB-dedicated location, JCB of Las Vegas, to round out its business and offer the full line of JCB construction equipment. “The construction and landscape industries are continuing to grow in Las Vegas, so we’re particularly excited to offer JCB’s compact and mid-range machines,” says Kirt Little, president & […]

January 30, 2017

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What to see at ConExpo 2017: Bruner & Lay, Baldor Electric, Command Alkon in the South Hall

The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the South Hall: Bruner & Lay, booth S-62147 The company makes paving breaker tools for use with most types […]

January 30, 2017

Business

Atlas Copco board proposes spinoff company to focus on mining and civil engineering

Atlas Copco’s board of directors has proposed splitting Atlas Copco Group to create a separate company from its Mining and Rock Excavation Technique Business Area and Construction Tools division with the aim of being dedicated to mining and civil engineering customers. This new company would include 12,000 employees from these two business units and would […]

January 27, 2017

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What to see at ConExpo 2017: Brokk, Martin Sprocket & Gear, Sullair in the Bronze Hall/Lot

The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the South Hall: Brokk, booth B-90703 The Brokk 280 remote-controlled demolition machine includes the Brokk SmartPower electrical system, which […]

January 27, 2017

Roadbuilding

Atlas Copco’s Dynapac Generation VI asphalt rollers feature 3-year telematics subscription

The new Atlas Copco Dynapac Generation VI articulated tandem rollers feature temperature sensors on the front and rear rollers so operators can better manage temperature drop while compacting. (Atlas Copco, while in the midst of selling its Dynapac road division to the Fayat Group, will be displaying its paving equipment at the company’s ConExpo Central […]

January 27, 2017