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Construction Equipment

Doosan begins manufacturing its own air compressor engines and airends

Starting with its P185WDO model, Doosan Portable Power says it will be the only air compressor supplier to also manufacture the engines used in their models. “This gives us better control over quality and design,” Josh Goodman, assistant product marketing manager with Doosan, said at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Goodman also points out the […]

February 6, 2015

Construction Equipment

Excavator’s thread-like cable snaps, tanker truck in tow goes careening off muddy hillside

To be sure, this hill’s sloppy terrain presents a formidable challenge. This tanker needs to make it up the slope and his friend the excavator is lending a hand. The truck gets oh so close and the excavator gives one last tug to bring the truck home when the piece of floss being used to […]

February 5, 2015

Roadbuilding

GOMACO next-gen Commander III emphasizes connectivity, features high-tech controls, Tier 4 engines (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=193] Performance, safety, and visibility are key to GOMACO’s Next Generation Commander III which debuted this week at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. The company’s G+ control system is the major driver for these factors. The system controls hydraulic fan speed, a pivoting operating console, and electronic and hydraulic initiative. Telematics can be accommodated to allow for remote […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Bosch CV300 concrete vibrator hits 20,000 vibrations per minute

The Bosch CV300 Concrete Vibrator reaches roughly 5,000 vibrations per minute (VPM) more than competitive tools, allowing for smooth and efficient operation at 20,000 VPM. The CV300 was on display at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Designed for large-scale pouring such as deep vertical walls, the CV300’s high-performance motor can withstand load over long periods, with […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Proxibid’s live heavy equipment auctions are coming to eBay

eBay and Proxibid announced at World of Concrete plans to integrate Proxibid’s live equipment auctions into the eBay marketplace. The partnership agreement enables eBay’s 155 million buyers to access new inventory previously available only via Proxibid, which handles nearly $3 billion annually in big ticket items such as heavy construction equipment and industrial machinery. eBay […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Case reconfigures skid steer, compact track loader lineup in move to Tier 4 Final, intros 3 new sizes (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=192] The entire Case Construction Equipment skid steer and compact track loader line is now Tier 4 Final compliant, a move that has led to a revised lineup, including the three new sizes:   The 74-horsepower radial-lift SR240 skid steer   The SR270 skid steer, a 2,700-pound-rated operating capacity radial-lift model   The TR340 compact […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

STIHL launches lithium-ion powered TSA 230 cut-off machine

Funny thing about small gas-powered concrete cut-off saws. According to Dan Pherson, Stihl product manager, they may only get a few hundred hours of use a year yet the starter components are often activated thousands of times. So Stihl, seeing that the starter mechanism was the weak link, developed the TSA 230 Cutquik, a battery […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco introduces LT5005 and LT6005 rammers; gives WOC attendees sneak peek of new trowels

Atlas Copco launched the LT5005 and LT6005 concrete rammers at the show, featuring ultra-slim bodies and narrower handles. Designed for use close to buildings and in narrow spaces, the units have a specially designed Honda engine, the 3.5-horsepower four-stroke GXR120. The rammers also have a three-lever throttle control for stop/idle/run functions, a redesigned fuel tank […]

February 5, 2015

Business

BlueLine Rental expands footprint with acquisition of Trico Equipment Inc.

BlueLine Rental has announced that it will acquire Trico Equipment Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Trico, a rental company serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Texas, specializes in aerial lift equipment. Trico’s senior leadership is expected to stay with BlueLine in management roles once the acquisition is completed. “Trico is a very complementary business for BlueLine […]

February 5, 2015

Safety

Backhoe strikes and kills worker in Texas

A construction worker in Texarkana was killed Tuesday when he was struck by a backhoe. According to a report from the Texarkana Gazette, 61-year-old Jose Andrade was standing directly behind the backhoe in a work zone on Galleria Oaks Road. Police told the paper that the backhoe swung around and hit him, killing him instantly. Andrade was […]

February 5, 2015

Technology

Trimble’s new lasers have “fingerprints”; can relock to receivers thanks to new HL760 remote control

[imagebrowser id=190] Trimble introduced four new lasers to its Spectra Precision lineup at World of Concrete, each featuring automatic self-leveling and aimed at general construction. Available in mid-February, all of the new lasers, anchored by the LL300S base model, are ruggedized and come with a 5-year warranty. They are IP66 rated to work in adverse […]

February 5, 2015

Equipment Experts

Cat’s new K2 dozers offer a primer and alternative to full-blown GPS (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=186] Because of its precision earthmoving capabilities, a dozer is one of the first machines a contractor considers upgrading with GPS grade control. But what about those contractors hesitant to take the $50,000 to $60,000 bite a full GPS system requires? With Cat’s new small dozer lineup–the 80-horsepower D3K2, the 92-horsepower D4K2 and 104 […]

February 5, 2015