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Machine control

Topcon intros Pavelink cloud-based paving logistics software alongside new jobsite tools

Some big news from Topcon’s booth at the recent Bauma trade show in Germany was the introduction of its paving application, Pavelink. This cloud-based system connects everybody in the paving logistics chain from the asphalt plant to the truck drivers, site supervisors, equipment operators and office personnel in real time throughout the paving process. “Paving […]

May 21, 2019

Maintenance

Deere dealers can now actively monitor your machines to prevent maintenance issues

Both Connected Support and the Machine Health Monitoring Center from Deere will remotely monitor machines and diagnose current or pending issues. More here.

May 21, 2019

Dealers

American State Equipment adds Liebherr mining equipment

The addition of the Liebherr Mining Equipment product line is an excellent fit for the American State Equipment construction equipment division. More here.

May 21, 2019

Construction Equipment

Rototilt’s new rippers designed for frozen, hard ground conditions

Rototilt has launched new ripper attachments to help excavator operators break through hard or frozen ground. The S60 and S70 rippers are designed for maximum breakout force. Their front, rear and sides are made of wear-resistant HB450 steel. Rototilt reinforced the attachment frame to withstand high breakout torque. The company says it also made the […]

May 20, 2019

Safety

OSHA rule changes expected to save contractors money

OSHA's rule changes will affect the construction industry in a big way. The changes could result in $5.8 million a year in savings to the construction industry.

May 20, 2019

Dealers

Digital platforms, machine telematics continue to add new features to rental experience

There’s an essential first step to rental customer service: do the job. “We need to give our customers reliable equipment on time, ready to go, and in a way that helps them get their jobs done,” says Chris Hummel, chief marketing officer of United Rentals. “There’s a huge structural shift, with users moving away from […]

May 20, 2019

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Autonomous dozers, excavators are here; Latest CTLs treading different paths; Hitachi debuts EX1200-7 excavator; Komatsu unveils PC1250-11 excavators; Mack debuts first electric truck

With debut of its first electric truck, Mack not concerned about range, payload While concerns have been repeatedly raised about the payload and range of all-electric trucks in general, Mack believes the refuse industry will prove to be a good fit for its first battery-powered truck. Powered by an electric Mack drivetrain, the Mack LR […]

May 20, 2019

Safety

House Subcommittee proposes increasing FY 2020 budgets for MSHA, OSHA, NIOSH

A budget bill drafted by the House subcommittee for the FY 2020 aims to increase funding for OSHA, MSHA, and NIOSH. Learn more about the proposed budgets here.

May 17, 2019

Dealers

SMS Equipment opens Anchorage branch

SMS Equipment is now serving as the Alaska distributor for Komatsu. The Anchorage facility is SMS’s 39th facility, including branches in North America and one in Mongolia. “We’re looking forward to offering the customer-centered support and industry-leading products that both SMS Equipment and Komatsu are known for,” said Drew Clerc, sales/operations manager. SMS says it […]

May 17, 2019

Pickups

Volkswagen tests U.S. waters with debut of Tarok pickup with modular bed

At the recent New York International Auto Show, Volkswagen previewed a pickup it might bring—in some form—to U.S. customers. The compact unibody pickup was first seen at the Sao Paolo International Motor Show at the end of 2018 and is expected to enter production for the South American market in the near future. Although there […]

May 16, 2019

Dealers

Genesis demolition attachments get automatic Steelwrist tiltrotator interface

Tiltrotator manufacturer Steelwrist has signed a cooperative agreement with Genesis Attachments to supply fully automatic attachment interfaces from the factory. Genesis will now offer demolition attachments with Steelwrist’s SQ-type adaptor plates direct from the factory. The move increases productivity and reduces downtime for end users, Steelwrist says, since the interface between work tools and adaptor […]

May 16, 2019

Dealers

Bobcat dealer network continues 2019 expansion with N.C. addition

Bobcat of Winterville is now an authorized dealer for new and used sales of Bobcat equipment, as well as service, rental, and parts. More information here.

May 16, 2019