Tag: equipment: Page 69

Construction Equipment

HydroRam HK220-ABF hydraulic hammer features anti-blank fire

HydroRam has introduced a redesigned HK220-ABF hydraulic hammer, which prevents the operator from engaging the attachment unless it is compressed against an object. RJB Hydraulic Hammers is the exclusive U.S. importer for HydroRam hydraulic hammers. The company says the redesigned HK220 is equipped with anti-blank fire with rental fleets in mind. “In the past, rental-fleet […]

August 23, 2019

Dealers

Wacker Neuson revenue rises 15.2% in first half of 2019

The Wacker Neuson Group posted a 15.2 percent revenue increase in the first half of 2019 over the first six months of 2018. The company says product innovations allowed it to expand market share in many markets. It also reported it has made headway on “major bottlenecks in the global supply chain” that it encountered last […]

August 23, 2019

Dealers

McCloskey names Daragh Cullen dealer manager

McCloskey International has named Daragh Cullen its dealer manager, responsible for dealer relations and recruitment in the eastern U.S. and the Caribbean. Cullen has more than 20 years experience in the equipment industry. In his new position, he will continue McCloskey’s close working relationships with its distribution partners, as well as identify and recruit prospective […]

August 23, 2019

Construction Equipment

Brokk’s new Darda concrete crushers are faster, stronger

Brokk has introduced three new concrete crushers manufactured by its Darda subsidiary. The new CC440, CC480 and CC580 concrete crushers achieve a high power-to-weight ratio along with operator safety, Brokk says. They are equipped with a new pressure booster that enables them to work independently of the carrier machine’s pressure for increased speed and crushing forces, the […]

August 22, 2019

Construction Equipment

Tips for contractors seeking a loan for used construction equipment

When it comes to seeking a loan for purchasing used equipment, lenders are interested in the same things as contractors, says Steven Nenn of Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Such information includes clear title to the machine, past use and maintenance of the equipment, and machine hours. When examining loan offers, Nenn recommends making sure the […]

August 22, 2019

Dealers

Lenders continue to see good times for used equipment loans

Editor’s Note: This is part two of our 2019 Used Equipment Report. To read part one, click here. Lenders are seeing another busy year in financing used construction equipment, with loan applications and approvals keeping pace with 2018. “Both years have been very good, both for contractors and the industry in general,” says Steven Nenn, […]

August 22, 2019

Construction Equipment

Protect excavator operators with Fecon Cab Guard

For excavator operators concerned about protecting themselves from flying rocks and other debris, Fecon has developed the Cab Guard to cover windows on mid-sized excavators. The polycarbonate panels are designed to fit most makes and models in the 8- to 12-ton excavator class. The company says the Cab Guard can be installed in less than […]

August 21, 2019

Construction Equipment

UTV test track, live concert, expanded learning planned for ICUEE 2019

This year’s ICUEE will host a new demo area for those wanting to test out the latest UTVs. Attendees can compare UTV models from Caterpillar, Bobcat and John Deere at the test track. The 80,000-square-foot area will also have UTV models on display. This year’s show will also have a new live concert in the […]

August 21, 2019

Dealers

BOMAG taps Nelson as director of dealer sales for western U.S., Canada

Matt Nelson will take the reins of BOMAG’s distribution and field sales team in the western U.S. and all of Canada, the company has announced. Nelson, who will hold the title of Director of Dealer Sales, joins the company after developing and leading a sales team at Epiroc that supported dealers in the mining market. […]

August 21, 2019

Class 7-8

Mack intros connected vehicle service for improved maintenance planning

Mack Trucks has introduced a connected vehicle service focused on proactive vehicle maintenance planning and fleet operations efficiency. Mack’s dynamic maintenance service further expands the partnership with Noregon, an IoT company specializing in connected vehicle solutions. Mack’s unique approach utilizes the Noregon platform to enhance the dealer user interface and brings the decision-making process closer […]

August 20, 2019

Dealers

ARA: N. American rental revenue near-term forecast down, no downturn expected

While projecting a positive picture rental growth in the long term, the American Rental Association adjusted its 2019 forecast slightly downward from its forecast in May. ARA and its research partner HIS Markit now say that U.S. equipment and event rental revenues will be about $55.7 billion. While this is still up 5 percent over […]

August 20, 2019

Class 7-8

Freightliner ships its first electric trucks to customers

First deliveries of eCascadia are underway, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced. Freightliner’s first two Class 8 battery electric trucks were built for Penske Truck Leasing of Reading, Pennsylvania, and NFI of Camden, New Jersey – customers at its research and development center in Portland – and will be part of Freightliner’s Electric Innovation Fleet […]

August 19, 2019