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Business

Construction spending up 0.5% in October thanks to residential gains

U.S. construction spending rose 0.5 percent during October due to gains in homebuilding and government projects. Spending rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.172 trillion and is 3.4 percent above the October 2015 mark, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. Spending in the private homebuilding sector rose 1.6 percent to $466 billion during October, […]

December 1, 2016

Construction Equipment

Barko launches 295B, 495B and 595B Rough Terrain Carrier log loaders

Boasting a turn radius the company says is sharper than many half-ton pickup trucks, Barko has launched its new Rough Terrain Carrier (RTC) package on three log loaders. The new 295B, 495B and 595B RTC loaders are available in boom length options of 30, 32, 36 and 40 feet and all are powered by a […]

November 30, 2016

Construction Equipment

Hyundai intros de-tiering kits for 9A-Series excavators and wheel loaders

Hyundai Construction Equipment has introduced a de-tiering kit for its 9A-Series excavators and wheel loaders that allow these Tier 4 machines to operate safely in lesser regulated countries. The 9A Series has been replaced in the last couple of years by Hyundai’s new HX-Series excavators and HL-Series loaders. With some customers looking to sell these 9A-Series […]

November 30, 2016

Roadbuilding

For paving site preparation, mix of tech, thorough planning and communication save a lot of hassle

Preparation for a paving job goes well beyond simply lining up equipment and materials and readying the site. Understanding the design and specifications, soil type, and utility locations is a major step for contractors, and can make a big difference in the profitability of a job. For Eric Covington of DECCO Contractors-Paving in Rogers, Arkansas, […]

November 30, 2016

Dealers

John Deere dealer Nortrax adds sales staff in southeast region and Wisconsin

Nortrax, which operates John Deere construction and forestry dealerships in the U.S. and Canada, has added John Fairley to its Used Equipment Division in the company’s Southeast Region, and Randy Klug to its sales team in Merrill, Wisconsin. Fairley most recent worked as the equipment division manager for a heavy highway, bridge and paving contractor. […]

November 30, 2016

Trucks

Komatsu unveils HD465-8, HD605-8 off-highway trucks with more power, redesigned cab

Komatsu has updated its HD465 and HD605 off-highway trucks with several improvements aimed at improving the trucks’ production. First, the HD465-8 and HD605-8 are now powered by a Komatsu SAA6D170E-7 engine that increases power to 724 horsepower over the Dash-7 models. The engine employs a diesel particulate filter and performs DPF regeneration passively with no action required […]

November 29, 2016

Pickups

GM to offer CNG/LNG engine option on Chevy, GMC HD trucks and vans next year

Early next year, Chevrolet and GMC will make available a compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-capable  6-liter V8 engine on its heavy duty trucks and commercial vans. The engine is manufactured by Power Solutions International (PSI). Ed Peper, U.S. vice president of GM Fleet, says expanding available engine choice is the key to helping […]

November 29, 2016

Dealers

Modustri launches machine wear and management system for Caterpillar dealers

Caterpillar dealers can now use mobile devices to monitor wear on parts to help them forecast inventory requirements and to keep up with customer needs for repairs and maintenance. Software developer Modustri created the Cat Wear Management System for Cat’s worldwide dealer network. The company had previously partnered with Cat on the HDE Inspection kit, […]

November 29, 2016

Dealers

Scott Equipment is advancing technicians’ electrical know-how through a custom training curriculum

Monroe, Louisiana-based Scott Equipment, with 23 locations in seven states, understands the growing skills gap the construction equipment industry is facing, and in particular machine maintenance. So it made sense for them to figure out a way to train new employees and keep current employees up-to-date. The company’s solution was something right under their nose: […]

November 29, 2016

Dealers

TopBid Equipment auction calendar for Nov. 30 – Dec. 6

Construction equipment auction calendar for November 20 – December 6 provided by TopBid. The listings include dates, locations and links to the catalog listings for each event. Nov. 30 BigIron Auctions Internet www.bigiron.com Catalog available here. Housby Auctions Internet www.housby.com Catalog available here. Hunyady Auction Company Duncansville, Pennsylvania www.hunyady.com Catalog available here. Nov. 30-Dec. 1 IronPlanet Internet www.ironplanet.com Catalog […]

November 28, 2016

Dealers

Product Roundup: New machines and tech from Caterpillar, Kobelco, Trimble and Ditch Witch

Cat intros Grade Control 3D for its small dozer lineup (VIDEO) Cat’s Grade Control 3D has now migrated to the smaller dozers in its lineup, the D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2. “This system is now the same from the D3 to the D8 size,” says Joel Fritts, market professional, small track type tractors, Caterpillar. The system […]

November 28, 2016

Dealers

Business Roundup: News from IronPlanet, Brooks Tractor, CBS Rental & Supply, Hawthorne Cat, compact excavator sales trends

IronPlanet adds negotiated pricing to allEquip used equipment marketplace IronPlanet has launched a new twist to its allEquip online used equipment marketplace. Launched in 2014 as an alternative to online equipment auctions, allEquip allows heavy equipment owners to sell their used machines with a fixed “Buy Now” price. Similar to the concept of eBay’s “Buy-It-Now” option, the site allows […]

November 28, 2016