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Construction Equipment

Caterpillar launches M318F, M320F wheel excavators with greater durability, lower operating costs (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=131] Caterpillar has launched two new wheel excavators—the M318F and M320F—which the company says incorporates the best features of predecessor models with improvements based on customer input. The resulting machines provide reliability and durability combined with low operating costs. Both excavators deliver 169 horsepower from a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine that includes an emissions […]

September 9, 2014

Construction Equipment

Construction equipment among quickest recovering industries from recession; contributes the economic value of an entire state

According to a new study of the construction equipment industry released Tuesday by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the industry was among the quickest to recover from the throes of the Great Recession and contributes nearly four times its market share in value to the U.S. economy. Sanctioned by AEM and authored by Inforum, an […]

September 9, 2014

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: See the attachments, truck parts and other construction gear you might have missed in our end-of-summer roundup

[imagebrowser id=129] Summer is always a busy time for everyone—with vacations, kids’ activities and a hectic schedule, it’s easy to look up and realize it’s September already. So, here are some of the new products launched over the summer that may have escaped your attention, including a snow removal attachment, updates to a useful app […]

September 9, 2014

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar launches 824K wheel dozer with powertrain, cab improvements, larger fuel tank (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=130] Caterpillar has launched its new 824K wheel dozer, featuring powertrain, cab and serviceability improvements. The new 824K is powered by Cat’s C15 ACERT engine, producing 405 horsepower. The machine has a maximum operating weight of 74,966 pounds and is available with six blade configurations ranging in capacity from 6.6 to 21.1 cubic yards. […]

September 8, 2014

Construction Equipment

Texas construction firms are buying the majority of construction equipment for earthmoving right now and it’s not even close

At 645 buyers, Texas stomped No. 2 Florida (317 buyers) in the number of financed construction equipment buyers engaged in earthmoving through August. The numbers are the result of an analysis of Equipment Data Associates data segmenting out companies* likely to be engaged in earthmoving and which bought new equipment in the past eight months. […]

September 8, 2014

Construction Equipment

U.S. exports of construction equipment down 17.3% in first half of 2014

Exports of construction equipment made in the U.S. during the first half of the year are down 17.3 percent, according to an Association of Equipment Manufacturers analysis of Commerce Department data. Construction equipment exports fell from $10.8 billion during the first half of 2013 to $8.93 billion in the first half of 2014. Just as […]

September 8, 2014

Safety

Guy attempts Ice Bucket Challenge with excavator, bucket knocks him out cold instead

No. 1 Video in 2014 « NO. 2 Editors’ Pick »   When we were putting together our original roundup of Ice Bucket Challenge videos, we were surprised at just how many we were able to find with people using heavy equipment. We were also surprised that none of them included people being seriously hurt […]

September 5, 2014

Construction Equipment

Eaton launches Procision double-clutch automated Class 6 and 7 transmission

Eaton has launched a new, dual-clutch, automated transmission. It’s called the Procision Line and debuts in Class 6 and 7 urban delivery markets, including P&D, beverage, school bus and recovery/towing applications. According to John Beering, senior Vice President and general manager of commerical vehicle transmissions for Eaton, the new transmission was designed with driver safety […]

September 5, 2014

Construction Equipment

Terex launches Generation 2 skid steers and compact track loaders with more than 100 upgrades

Featuring more than 100 enhancements from previous models, Terex has launched a new line of skid steers and compact track loaders. The Terex Generation 2 machines are available in radial and vertical lift-path patterns with rated operating capacities ranging from 665 to 3,600 pounds. The Terex Gen2 line currently includes eight models, ranging in size from 665 […]

September 3, 2014

Safety

How to avoid deadly roller compactor rollovers on jobsites with slopes or embankments

A construction worker was killed in an accident in Florida on August 21, when the roller he was operating slipped down a berm and rolled on top of him, killing him. Although compactors feature a number of design advantages that boost stability, such as a low center of gravity, wide base and low speed, compactor […]

September 2, 2014

Construction Equipment

What’s new with directional drills?

Operator-centric moves Keeping operators happy and productive continues to be a main thrust. “This positively impacts contractor’s bottom lines,” says Joshua Beddow, marketing manager, Toro, “which in turn leads to higher productivity.” Because of this, Toro is seeing higher demand for cabs, even on smaller machines. Additional features aimed the operator include color gauges/displays with […]

September 2, 2014

Construction Equipment

9 things you must know to get a handle on DEF

“Why does it have to be this way? Why are we having to do one more thing?” Those are typically the first questions customers ask Heath Watton, regional manager for Southeastern Equipment, Cambridge, Ohio, when they’re told about Tier 4 Final engines and the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) they need to operate. The frustration is […]

September 1, 2014