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Construction Equipment

Vermeer intros D60x90 S3, D220x300 S3 drills at ICUEE (PHOTOS)

At ICUEE, Vermeer continued introductions into its S3 Navigator drill portfolio, along with showcasing its InSite productivity tool suite, which it debuted shortly before the show. The D60x90 S3 directional drill got a 17-horsepower boost to 202 horsepower from the previous machine, changing from a 6.8-liter John Deere engine to a Tier 4 Final 7.1-liter […]

October 2, 2015

Construction Equipment

2 excavators, dozer no help at all for excavator stuck in very deep hole

This one’s a bit hard to watch. After a ledge gave way an sent this machine into a hole being dug for a pumping station, this excavator operator is assisted by co-workers with little to no result. Two excavators and a dozer aren’t able to tow the machine out, largely because it was the wrong […]

October 2, 2015

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PHOTOS: Custom, crane and HD trucks and vans cram ICUEE (with some sweet UTVs too)

More than anything else at the International Construction & Equipment Utility Expo every two years, there are trucks. So many trucks. Most of them are of the shiny white variety with either a crane or bucket mounted to the back. But there are also lots of cool custom pickups to see along with some very […]

October 1, 2015

Construction Equipment

Toro launches 3 new riding trencher attachments, including 2 new trencher drive style options

At the ICUEE show this week in Louisville, Toro has launched there new attachments for its riding trenchers, including trenchers with two new options for drive styles. The first new attachment is a combo mount system available for the RT600 and RT1200 trenchers. The combo mount allows both a trencher and a plow to mounted […]

October 1, 2015

Construction Equipment

McLaughlin intros 3 vacuum excavators at ICUEE (PHOTOS)

The McLaughlin MEGA VX200 6-inch truck-mounted vacuum excavator, introduced at ICUEE, is designed to give utility contractors a productive yet affordable potholing machine. With spoil tank capacities ranging from 1,200 to 3,000 gallons, and an option of 800 gallons of fresh water, the VX200 has a 6-inch hose diameter with a 3,200 cfm blower at […]

October 1, 2015

Construction Equipment

Doosan Portable Power debuts skid mount P185 Tier 4 final air compressor at ICUEE

Doosan Portable Power’s new P185WDOU skid mounted utility air compressor features a space saving narrow design, with all cooling components mounted on one end and easily accessible service points. The machine was on display at the 2015 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition in Louisville September 30. aThe P185 offers free-air delivery at 185 cfm […]

October 1, 2015

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: The heavy equipment and muddy demos of ICUEE 2015 (plus scenes from the show floor)

Known as “the demo show,” the bi-annual International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition offers more chances for equipment operators and customers to jump behind the wheel or sticks of their favorite machines than any other trade show. With a constant rain drenching Louisville, Kentucky for the better part of the show’s first two days, those […]

September 30, 2015

Construction Equipment

Thunder Creek launches bulk diesel trailer series, bulk DEF tank

Thunder Creek Equipment has introduced a trailer series that allows contractors to haul diesel in bulk quantities that does not require drivers to keep a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement. The Multi-Tank Trailers (MTT) were launched today at the 2015 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition in Louisville. Diesel tanks in capacities more than 119 gallons […]

September 30, 2015

Business

Ditch Witch, Vermeer team up with Ericsson to recruit horizontal directional workers to meet massive telecom fiber needs

In an effort to meet massive telecom fiber construction needs, telecom services provider Ericsson is joining with Ditch Witch and Vermeer to create a template to recruit, train and deploy multiple trenchless crews in major metropolitan areas across the United States. The companies made the joint announcement this morning at the ICUEE trade show in […]

September 30, 2015

Construction Equipment

Prinoth gets RAD with debut of Panther T16 track carrier at ICUEE (PHOTOS)

Prinoth’s new Panther T16 track carrier introduces a new chassis system for the company named Rapid Attach Design, or RAD, which allows quick changes with no frame alterations needed. The company launched the machine at the 2015 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition in Louisville Sept. 30. This new “modular concept” also provides improved front-to-back […]

September 30, 2015

Dealers

Kohler launches iService, giving dealers, techs online access to manuals, parts, educational resources

Giving its dealers and technicians digital access to frequently referenced materials on a number of devices, Kohler Engine has launched a new online platform called iService. Launched at the International Construction & Utility Equipment Expo today, the service provides quick access to equipment manuals, help desk support, parts ordering, educational resources, warranty information, troubleshooting tips and more. The […]

September 30, 2015

Construction Equipment

JCB unveils the 3CX Compact backhoe at ICUEE; packs power into machine 35% smaller than standard 3CX (PHOTOS)

At the ICUEE show, JCB has unveiled its 3CX compact backhoe loader, 35 percent smaller than the company’s standard model 3CX, while retaining all the power and speed of the larger model. It comes standard with JCB’s LiveLink telematics tracking and monitoring system, delivering machine diagnostic information and combating theft. And in a move that runs […]

September 30, 2015