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Pickups

Texas shop remanufactures pickups in under 48 hours, sells them for half price

Hmmmm…it’s half the cost of a new truck and it comes with a 3-year/75,000-mile warranty? Yes. A vehicle remanufacturer in Tyler, Texas rebuilds fleet vehicles, including trucks and vans, in a short amount of time and can save fleet owners plenty of money. “The guy or gal who owns a new fleet is going to save […]

December 23, 2016

ConExpo-Con/Agg

What to see at ConExpo 2017: Takeuchi, Wirtgen and Ditch Witch in the Central 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. (You can see other entries in our preview series here.) Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the Central Hall: Takeuchi-US, booth C-20753 At its Central […]

December 23, 2016

Dealers

Terry Dolan exits as president of Ritchie Bros. U.S., Latin America

Terry Dolan will step down from his position at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers as president of U.S. and Latin America operations effective Dec. 31. “I would like to thank Terry for his contributions to the company and wish him much success in his future endeavors,” says CEO Ravi Saligram. The company reports Saligram will take over as interim president […]

December 23, 2016

Business

Year in Review: The Biggest Construction Equipment News Stories of 2016

While everyone has their sights on ConExpo in March, it might be easy to overlook what a busy year 2016 turned out to be. Here’s an quick overview, plus a timeline, of what happened in the construction equipment industry last year. Bonus: check out our editors’ quick predictions for 2017 on page 30. (Note: In order to meet […]

December 22, 2016

Business

A construction success story at 30, James MacKay likes “the jobs no one else wants”

When asked to describe how he started in construction, James MacKay laughs. “I got into a little bit a trouble when I was in high school,” he says. His father, a construction veteran, promptly dropped James off at a friend’s paving job…and that contractor, just as promptly, put him on a jackhammer. But rather than […]

December 22, 2016

Dealers

Euro Auctions acquires heavy machinery auctioneer Yoder & Frey

Euro Auctions, with headquarters in Dromore, Northern Ireland, has purchased U.S.-based heavy machinery auctioneer Yoder & Frey. Financial details of the acquisition were not revealed. The company says the action will “create a stable and strategic partnership from which the local market knowledge of Yoder & Frey, combined with the global market expertise of Euro […]

December 22, 2016

Construction Equipment

Motor graders have gotten better at one thing

Some machines are exciting because of the array of features, applications and attachments they support.  Motor graders…not so much. They do one thing. They move dirt. So, how do OEMs build excitement for these one-dimensional machines? By making them better at doing that one thing.   Proper power As with other types of equipment, graders […]

December 21, 2016

Gear

11th Day of Construction Gifts: Black Diamond Storm a bright and rugged headlamp

Somehow nothing every breaks down when it’s sunny and mild outside—only in the dark of night with a raging storm around you. And when you need light to find your way around those emergency repairs there’s no better way to get it that a hands-free headlamp. This Black Diamond Storm Headlamp was designed by the […]

December 21, 2016

Construction Equipment

How to winterize aerial work platforms and boom trucks in 5 steps

Preparing your aerial lifts or boom truck cranes for cold weather operation is an important step in ensuring a long equipment life and optimum performance on the job site. Without the proper parts and service work, slow hydraulic operation and other cold-weather issues can put a serious damper on performance. Here is a list of […]

December 21, 2016

Construction Equipment

Komatsu intros PC650LC-11 excavator with cab improvements

Komatsu has updated its PC650 excavator with improvements to the machine’s cab design, fuel efficiency and serviceability. With operating weights between 140,456 and 145,284 pounds, the new PC650LC-11 is powered by a 436-horsepower Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine. The engine employs a selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to meet Tier 4 Final emissions […]

December 20, 2016

Gear

10th Day of Construction Gifts: Mechanix work gloves made for moving dirt, plowing snow, everything between

If you work in construction and the trades and value a good pair of gloves, do yourself a favor and take a look at the Mechanix lineup. Calling it comprehensive would be a disservice. Though the brand might be more well known for its automotive gloves, the company actually offers three whole categories of gloves that […]

December 20, 2016

Dealers

John Deere integrates AGTEK software for greater dealer support of 3D, GPS earthmoving

In an effort to allow its dealers to offer greater support to customers using 3D digital models and GPS technology for grading, John Deere has announced a partnership with software developer AGTEK. Deere is integrating AGTEK’s Earthwork 4D site modeling software into its WorkSight telematics dashboard in an effort to “ease the takeoff and modeling […]

December 20, 2016