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Construction Equipment

Brazen burglars bust barriers to boost bulldozer in broad daylight

A lot of heavy equipment thefts take place on open jobsites and sometimes because keys are left in the ignition. But when you’re dealing with experienced and determined criminals, not even taking all the necessary precautions to protect valuable machines can keep them from being stolen. That’s the lesson a trucking company in Lakeside, California learned […]

December 30, 2014

Construction Equipment

Bobcat’s new 3400, 3400XL utility vehicles are faster, more powerful and easier to handle

[imagebrowser id=163] Bobcat’s 2015 3400 and 3400XL four-wheel-drive utility vehicles are launching with improved suspension systems, faster travel speeds and new payload and towing specs. These new UTVs can be spec’ed with either a 40-horsepower gasoline or a 24-horsepower diesel engine. The gas burners come with electronic fuel injection and the diesel units have glow […]

December 30, 2014

Construction Equipment

To reduce noise, NYC officials close to regulations to boost contractor use of electric jackhammers over pneumatic models

With construction booming again in the concrete jungle of New York City, the sound of jackhammers is a distinct voice among the city’s cacophonous urban symphony. For some, it’s a little too distinct. Especially those that know that since 2011, Hilti has offered an electric pavement breaker—the TE 3000-AVR—that the company says is not only […]

December 30, 2014

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco’s new Dynapac CA1300 and CA1500 single-drum soil rollers have first cross-mounted engines for easy accessibility

A wide range of parking lot, road, utility pipe and street projects are possible with the new Dynapac CA1300 and CA1500 single-drum soil rollers from Atlas Copco. With cross-mounted engines, which Atlas Copco says is an industry first, and hydraulic pumps in line with the engine, operators can reach all components for service and maintenance, while placing […]

December 29, 2014

Construction Equipment

Craneception? Crane lifts a crane lifting a crane, lifting a crane which is also lifting a crane

In one of the coolest machine demos we’ve ever seen, Liebherr chose to show off the capabilities of its crane lineup in 2012 with a stunt that looks as if it were inspired by the movie “Inception.” We start with an LTR 1100 lifting a scale model into the air, followed by an LR 1350 […]

December 26, 2014

Construction Equipment

Minimizer’s tough, poly tool box defies damage

Your typical metal truck tool box takes up a lot of room, and one good whack and it’s dented for good. Minimizer solved both those problems with an 18-inch, tough, poly tool box that is lighter than metal versions and fits into a variety of small spaces on a truck. The solid, weatherproof, molded plastic […]

December 25, 2014

Construction Equipment

Hyundai’s new programmable HL740-9A wheel loader adapts to the job

With a fully automatic transmission designed for improved travel speed and clutch control, the new, 28,000-pound Hyundai HL740-9A wheel loader moves quicker and more efficiently for increased productivity. The operator can customize the machine’s engine power, transmission shift points and clutch cut-off activation to suit personal preferences or job conditions. A rotary switch lets the […]

December 24, 2014

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Big Bertha’s delays have pushed back the opening of the tunnel it’s digging by 20 months…so far

Seattle’s new State Route 99 tunnel is officially 20 months behind schedule, and it’s all Bertha’s fault. The Associated Press reports Washington State Department of Transportation officials are now saying that the new tunnel being dug beneath Seattle by Big Bertha, the largest tunnel-boring machine in the world, won’t open until August 2017. And they […]

December 24, 2014

Business

Tadano America comic book embezzler named one of top 10 costliest frauds

The $9.3 million embezzlement by the former head of legal affairs and human resources at Tadano America was among the top 10 costliest embezzlements reported in the 2013 Marquet Report on Embezzlement, released last Friday. The Marquet report delves into white collar fraud on cases where at least $100,000 was alleged to have been misappropriated. […]

December 23, 2014

Construction Equipment

Terex, Manitex finalize skid steer/compact track loader joint venture

The joint venture between Terex and Manitex International has been completed, making Manitex the majority owner of ASV. Terex is selling 51 percent of ASV to Manitex. The joint venture will manufacture skid steers and compact track loaders. ASV will continue to sell its skid steers and compact track loaders under the Terex brand. Ron DeFeo, […]

December 23, 2014

Construction Equipment

Obama signs bonus depreciation, Section 179 measure

As expected, Obama has signed legislation reinstating tax provisions that could have a direct impact on whether or not you buy new equipment in the remaining weeks of 2014. The Tax Increase Prevention Act (H.R. 5771) reinstates two provisions that may help contractors press the “buy” button on construction equipment: Bonus depreciation The act reinstates the 50 […]

December 22, 2014

Construction Equipment

Building suddenly collapses atop excavator in demolition gone wrong

It’s hard to see exactly what went wrong in this video, but it definitely highlights the dangers of demolition work. The operator is gutting the building and at a couple of points he’s having a hard time pulling something to the exterior. However, when the building finally goes, it looks like he’s reaching back inside […]

December 19, 2014