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U.S. construction equipment exports fall 13.2% in 2014 with decreases in shipments to all regions

Exports of construction equipment made in the U.S. fell  are down 13.2 percent in 2014, according to an Association of Equipment Manufacturers analysis of Commerce Department data. Construction equipment exports fell to $17.26 billion during the year with decreases in shipments to all world regions. U.S. exports of construction machines have fallen for eight consecutive quarters. […]

February 26, 2015

Construction Equipment

Terex intros rental ready TLB840R backhoe; and yes, it does come in blue (also white) [PHOTOS]

[imagebrowser id=203] “The TLB840R is the crown jewel of our show,” said Aron Sweeney, marketing manager, North America for Terex Construction, speaking from the company’s booth at The Rental Show this week. When rental customers asked for a low acquisition cost backhoe, Terex took their TLB840 model, and using the same chassis and basic structure […]

February 26, 2015

Construction Equipment

John Deere unveils 26G compact excavator: less weight, more lift (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=202] In a continuation of the G-Series upgrades that started in 2013, John Deere has released the 26G and 17G compact excavators, showing off the 26G at The Rental Show this week. Deere will start production of new units in March. While directed toward the rental market, the straightforward machine, which is the second […]

February 24, 2015

Construction Equipment

Case launches a new backhoe: 580N EP aimed at rental, entry-level contractors; upgrades all backhoes to Tier 4 Final (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=200] At The Rental Show this week, Case Construction Equipment revealed its 580N EP model, a lower horsepower option to its 580N model that takes certain features of the company’s former M Series backhoes to create a lower cost option for rental companies and entry level contractors. In addition, the company announced its entire […]

February 23, 2015

Construction Equipment

Ditch Witch’s new MV800 mud vac makes HDD jobsite cleanup a breeze

Ditch Witch has launched a new vacuum excavator designed specifically for horizontal directional drilling jobsites. The MV800 is powered by a 31-horsepower Briggs & Stratton Vanguard gas engine with electric start and a high-capacity, remote air-intake filter. The machine features curbside controls, an 800-gallon spoils tank, reverse flow and an integrated carryover chamber that filters out […]

February 23, 2015

Business

PHOTOS: Caterpillar unveils new 3-tower HQ campus spanning 6 city blocks in Peoria

[imagebrowser id=199] Caterpillar will make major, but very welcome, changes to the Peoria skyline with the construction of a three-tower company headquarters building along the city’s riverfront. RELATED: PHOTOS: Tour the Caterpillar Visitors Center, a walk through the history of yellow iron The plans are the result of a multiyear study with the aim of creating […]

February 23, 2015

Construction Equipment

Genie directs new GTH-1254 telehandler at heavy construction, oil and gas industry lifts (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=198] Introduced at the recent World of Concrete, the Genie GTH-1256 telehandler takes aim at the heavier, higher lifts required on today’s jobsites. The 12,000-pound-maximum-lift-capacity GTH-1256 has a maximum lift height of 56 feet and a maximum forward reach of 42 feet. “It gives heavy construction, steal erection and the oil and gas market […]

February 23, 2015

Business

John Deere 1Q profit plummets 43% as ag slowdown continues; further declines expected

In recent years, as the effects of the recession were hammering the construction industry and the profit margins of heavy equipment manufacturers, John Deere posted 15 straight quarters of record earnings on the strength of its farm equipment sales. And now, as construction is fighting its way back, a global slowdown in the agricultural sector […]

February 22, 2015

Construction Equipment

Ritchie Bros. breaks more sales records at annual Orlando auction

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers announced that its big Orlando auction has once again broken records. During the five-day unreserved public auction last week, the company sold more than 10,500 pieces of equipment and trucks, generating more than $179 million. Of that total, a record-breaking $66 million was generated from online buyers. The totals reflect 8-percent growth […]

February 22, 2015

Construction Equipment

Crane drops dozer into pit, quickly tumbles in after

No. 1 Video of 2015 « No. 2 No. 10 »   So, this went just about as badly as is possible. Just remember, when lowering massive machines into a pit with a crane, counterweight is always your best friend. Thankfully, the crane operator felt what was coming fast enough to swan dive to safety. […]

February 19, 2015

Construction Equipment

Hitachi’s new ZX300LC-6 excavator ups horsepower 32%

Hitachi has designed the new ZX300LC-6 excavator with a variety of applications in mind, including site development and roadbuilding jobs. With a 32-percent increase in engine horsepower compared to the model it replaces, the ZX290LC-5, the 249-horsepower ZX300LC-6 has an operating weight of 64,375 pounds, a dig depth of 25.10 feet and a dig reach […]

February 19, 2015

Construction Equipment

Reminder: You can equip the 2015 F-150 to handle a snow plow for only $50

With the worst of the winter season upon us and plenty of snow for those contractors who make a bit of money on the side with a bit of plowing, did you know the new Ford F-150 can be outfitted with a snow plow? The new pickup is actually the only light-duty pickup capable of […]

February 19, 2015