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Construction Equipment

BOMAG intros gas-powered BPR 60/65 reversible plate compactor

Offered as a more economical alternative diesel-powered models, BOMAG has introduced the BPR 60/65 reversible plate compactor. BOMAG says the BPR 60/65 consumes less than 1 gallon of gas per hour, is comfortable to operate and compacts large areas of at speeds reaching 91.9 feet per minute. Designed for soil and block paving applications, the […]

September 16, 2019

Autonomous

Komatsu adds to its autonomous hauler fleet with big 930E-5 deployment in Australia

With the deployment of 41 new 930E-5 ultra-class haul trucks, Komatsu will soon have 250 autonomous trucks in service around the world. The upcoming deployment of trucks will take place at BHP’s South Flank iron ore mine in Western Australia. Komatsu’s executive general manager of mining for Australia, Leo Kaloglou, says of the 250 deployed […]

September 16, 2019

Dealers

Franklin Equipment begins big footprint expansion in southeast U.S.

Franklin Equipment, an Ohio-based equipment dealer and rental house offering a variety of construction and light equipment, has announced a major expansion of its footprint, allowing the company to reach further into the South. The company has opened new stores in West Columbia and Spartanburg, South Carolina. The company will also soon open a new […]

September 16, 2019

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: LiuGong launches new F-Series excavators; Backhoe demand on the rebound; Gehl intros RT135 CTL; CNH to refine construction equipment line; Heavy equipment tire maintenance tips

Heavy Equipment Tire Maintenance: A little time can produce big savings Unless you do the math, you may not realize that after labor and fuel, tires are your third-highest operating cost on a wheeled piece of heavy equipment. So starting a simple maintenance and management program could save you substantial amounts of money. Creating a […]

September 16, 2019

Construction Equipment

Backhoe bounce-back? OEMs declare rebound underway with improved features, value, versatility

Backhoes are on a rebound, manufacturers say. They declare that the reduction in model counts and sales figures is over, and the loss of market share to compact excavators and other upstarts is history. Backhoes are not just making a comeback, they say. They’re bringing improved features, value and versatility. It would seem backhoes […]

September 13, 2019

Construction Equipment

Doosan to offer excavators factory fitted with Engcon tiltrotators, hitches in Europe

Doosan and Engcon are partnering up to offer Engcon’s tiltrotators, control systems and hitches as factory-installed options on Doosan excavators in Europe, the two companies announced. According to an Engcon news release, the first Doosan excavators fitted with Engcon equipment will roll off the production line this fall. “The advantage for our end customers is […]

September 13, 2019

Dealers

Morbark to be sold to Alamo Group for $352 million

Morbark owner Stellex Capital Management says it has entered an agreement to sell Morbark to Alamo Group for $352 million. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter, upon which Morbark will become part of Alamo’s Industrial Division. Under Stellex enhanced operations, Morbark implemented lean initiatives and manufacturing practices “that have resulted in […]

September 13, 2019

Construction Equipment

Deere Extends 20,000-hour 944K Hybrid loader warranty offer

John Deere has announced that it is extending its offer of a 20,000-hour/eight-year warranty on its 944K Hybrid wheel loader by one year. The warranty covers the machine’s power electronic components including wheel motors, generators, power inverters and brake resistors. The warranty is good for 20,000 hours or eight years, whichever comes first. Plus, […]

September 12, 2019

Safety

Milwaukee intros 3 new headlamps including the rechargeable Beacon, which doubles as PPE

Milwaukee has expanded its lineup of headlamps for construction, trades and industrial work with the introduction of three new lamps. Two of the new lamps are powered by removable, rechargaeble batteries that charge via USB: the new Beacon Hard Hat Light and the Low-Profile Headlamp. The third, the Spot/Flood is nonrechargable and is instead powered […]

September 12, 2019

Dealers

Talbert Manufacturing hires David Henderson as dealer development manager

Talbert Manufacturing has named David Henderson as its dealer development manager, creating the position to support its growing dealer network. In this position Henderson will work closely with dealers and regional sales managers to develop and grow the company across the U.S. and Canada. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the heavy truck […]

September 12, 2019

Construction Equipment

Gehl RT135 compact track loader brings power to confined spaces

Gehl’s new RT135 compact track loader is designed to access tight jobsites yet still maintain power. The CTL runs on a 46.6-horsepower Yanmar engine that meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards through automatic regeneration and no fuel additives. It can lift 1,350 pounds at 35 percent operating capacity and has a maximum lift height of […]

September 11, 2019

Autonomous

Daimler, Torc Robotics to begin testing autonomous Class 8 trucks on public roads

Daimler Truck North America, makers of the Freightliner and Western Star brands of heavy trucks, says its Torc Robotics team is ready to move development and testing of autonomous trucks to public roads in Virginia. Developed by Torc, part of Daimler’s new Autonomous Technology Group, the trucks are equipped with autonomous driving technology that meets […]

September 11, 2019