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Construction Equipment
Bobcat details new T770 loader, updates to S595 skid steer and MT85 ride-on track loader before World of Concrete debuts
Bobcat has announced that three of its new machines will make their public debuts at World of Concrete 2016, scheduled for February 2-5, and has provided us with a few details on these new loaders in advance of their official debut. We first got word of the T770 back in October when Bobcat announced engine updates [âŚ]
December 18, 2015
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10th Day of Construction Gifts: Blade Nano QX drone for beginners to (crash and) learn with
If youâve spent any time at all reading this site, youâre likely aware that drones are by far and away the fastest growing technology on construction sites around the country. Weâve seen one contractor increase efficiency by working these unmanned aircraft into just about every aspect of its workflow and now we have a clear picture [âŚ]
December 18, 2015
Business
Bonus depreciation, Section 179 tax breaks extended, sent to President Obama for signature
Not only did the bonus depreciation and Section 179 tax breaks come through as expected, current legislation Congress just sent to President Obama extended both measures. Hereâs a recap: Under current legislation, the bonus depreciation is extended through 2019. This allows contractors to apply a 50 percent bonus depreciation to any equipment bought during a [âŚ]
December 18, 2015
Dealers
Atlas Copco opens distribution center, Volvo Trucks names dealer of the year and more in the latest Dealer & Manufacturing Roundup
Atlas Copco Rock Drilling Tools Distribution Center up and running Atlas Copco drilling customers are receiving orders faster thanks to the new Rock Drilling Tools (RDT) Distribution Center in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The 18,000 square-foot warehouse optimizes the delivery system as it serves as the âreplenishment pointâ for Atlas Copco customer centers and authorized distributors. The [âŚ]
December 18, 2015
Roadbuilding
MassDOT shows off winter weather readiness with snow removal equipment showcase
With 4,000 pieces of equipment for winter weather, 380,000 tons of salt and 750,000 gallons of liquid de-icer, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is letting the public know its ready for winter. MassDOT held a press conference on Thursday, according to CBS Boston, in front of a fleet of snow removal equipment and an electric [âŚ]
December 18, 2015
Construction Equipment
9th Day of Construction Gifts: âGoodnight, Goodnight, Construction Siteâ a bedtime story for the heavy equipment-loving kid in us all
A New York Times bestseller, a 5-star rating out of thousands reviews on Amazon and the go-to bedtime story of countless children, Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site is a no-brainier gift for the construction professional with kids or kids who dream of becoming construction professionals. This wonderful book focuses on a group of heavy machines as [âŚ]
December 17, 2015
Safety
2 men crushed to death in seperate heavy equipment accidents in Texas and Alaska
Heavy equipment accidents led to the deaths of two men in the last month. According to a report from KXAN TV, 24-year-old construction worker Armando Juarez was killed Nov. 18 while assisting with the installation of storm water drainage pipes in Manor, Texas. Juarez was killed when an excavator bucket fell on top of him [âŚ]
December 17, 2015
Roadbuilding
Bertha is nearly ready to start tunneling again
The massive tunnel-boring machine thatâs been sidelined in Seattle for two years could be back to boring by New Yearâs. The Washington State Department of Transportation announced that the Seattle Tunnel Partners had begun the final preparations before drilling gets started again with soil and sand being poured into the 120-foot-deep access pit on Sunday. Bertha [âŚ]
December 17, 2015
Construction Equipment
Bobcat intros new CTL undercarriage systems that improve, ride, fuel capacity, clearance
Bobcat has released two new undercarriage systems for its compact track loaders that the company says offer improvements to ride quality, track carriage cleanout, fuel capacity as well as better ground and rear clearance. The new solid-mount and optional Roller Suspension system undercarriages are available for Bobcat T550, T590, T630, T650, T740, T750 and T770 CTLs. Bobcat [âŚ]
December 16, 2015
Construction Equipment
Ford F-150s, Raptor put on drifting, jump clinic that looks like truck figure skating
With the holiday season upon us and ice skating rinks opening up across the country, we were reminded of a pretty impressive display put on at this yearâs SEMA show by a trio of Ford off-road racing trucks. In the video below, a pair of F-150s start things off with an interesting dance of drifting [âŚ]
December 15, 2015
Technology
7th Day of Construction Gifts: âConstruction Simulatorâ video game for PC and tablets
For the heavy equipment junkie on your list this year, there are few better presents than âConstruction Simulatorâ. This extremely detailed game puts you behind the controls of real machines from manufacturers like Liebherr and MAN and asks you to complete a wide array of challenging projects. The 2015 Gold Edition of the game is [âŚ]
December 15, 2015
Business
Caterpillar group president Ed Rapp to retire due to fight with ALS
Ed Rapp, Caterpillar president of the Resource Industries group, has announced his plans to retire due to a recent diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Rapp, 58, has been with the company for 36 years and calls the decision to retire âthe toughest choice I have ever faced.â âEarly retirement was not part of my [âŚ]
December 15, 2015
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