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Caterpillar gives sneak peek at the new 730 C, 725 C Tier 4 Final articulated trucks

Caterpillar recently gave our sister site Aggregates Manager a sneak peek at its Tier 4 Final articulated trucks. The trucks, the 30-ton 730 C and the 25-ton 725 C, will launch in January and February, respectively. According to Aggregates Manager, The 730 C (which also has an ejector model) is powered by a Cat C-13 engine […]

November 12, 2013

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar gives sneak peek at the new 730 C, 725 C Tier 4 Final articulated trucks

Caterpillar recently gave our sister site Aggregates Manager a sneak peek at its Tier 4 Final articulated trucks. The trucks, the 30-ton 730 C and the 25-ton 725 C, will launch in January and February, respectively. According to Aggregates Manager, The 730 C (which also has an ejector model) is powered by a Cat C-13 engine […]

November 12, 2013

Business

Equipment Boot Camp: How one group of Marines is making mechanics out of Afghan soldiers

An Afghan National Army 215th Corps Engineer Kandak, or battalion, convoy was making its way back to Camp Shorabak from an operation in Sangin in late July when it struck an improvised explosive device, causing a bulldozer to roll off the trailer carrying it. The ANA soldiers were able reload the damaged bulldozer and continued […]

November 11, 2013

Construction Equipment

Manitou launches new MRT 2540 Privilege Plus rotating telehandler, updates MRT 2150 and MRT 1840

At an event in West Bend, Wisconsin, Manitou launched its newest rotating telescopic handler, the MRT 2540 Privilege Plus. The company also announced upgrades to the MRT 1840 Easy 360° and MRT 2150 Privilege Plus that include popular options as standard features, including a Perkins Interim Tier 4 engine, forward-neutral-reverse functionality on the joystick, a […]

November 10, 2013

Technology

Social media aids construction company in recovering stolen excavators

We know social media isn’t exactly a top priority for most contractors. But, in addition to the ways in which it aids in marketing your company, a social media presence can also help when machines go missing. Though Facebook and Twitter might not be as powerful as telematics, according to a report from the San […]

November 10, 2013

Business

Forbes: Sany, fellow Chinese equipment makers’ move into foreign markets “isn’t working”

It’s been a rough year for Sany. Back in January, despite the fact that a decade-long infrastructure boom in China had already come to a crashing halt, equipment manufacturer Sany had high hopes for its expansion into the U.S. and other foreign markets. The Chinese company told of its ambition to over take Komatsu and […]

November 7, 2013

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Renting a telehandler: Questions 6 and 7

What attachments do you need? Beyond the standard forks, popular attachments include wider fork carriages, brooms, and jib – or truss – booms. Keep in mind, however, that a wider fork carriage may be too wide to enter restricted openings, Kiskunas says, “or may project beyond palleted loads.” “One of the neatest things I’ve seen lately […]

November 7, 2013

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Renting a telehandler: the final questions

What options/features do you need?  One example would be a light package for night work. Enclosed cabs will give your operators more comfort in high and low temperatures. Other options include pintle hitches for towing, brick guards to protect the cab glass and fenders, Boeckman says. How will you transport the machine?  Many telehandlers are […]

November 7, 2013

Construction Equipment

10 questions to answer before renting a telehandler

“Telehandlers offer great flexibility,” says Heath Watton, branch manager for rental dealer Southeastern Equipment, Cambridge, Ohio. “They handle multiple attachments, including jib booms, auger heads and swing carriages.” This versatility has made the 10,000-pound-plus units the darling of the oil shale business in Watton’s territory of eastern Ohio, where he carries the JLG, Skytrak and […]

November 7, 2013

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Renting a telehandler: Questions 3, 4 and 5

How far forward do you need to place the materials?  Horizontal reach is also a consideration. Where will the machine be working? Muddy, rough terrain conditions will typically require machines with outriggers. What type of telehandler will be best for your job?  “One of the big design differences is the position of the boom pivot pin,” […]

November 7, 2013

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Renting a telehandler: Questions 1 and 2

What and how much do you need to lift?  Telehandlers have gone far beyond their original masonry pallet roots, and can lift, move framing, be used as a work platform, and even do some light earthmoving/loose material handling. “Customers are trending toward bigger machines and lift capacity and height requirements are growing,” says Wayne Goodall […]

November 7, 2013

Technology

“Scoop” excavator game now available for Android devices

A couple of weeks ago, we profiled an awesome new game for the iPad and iPhone called “Scoop,” which allows everyone to get the feel for operating an excavator. And now, Yawsum, the developers behind the game have released a version of “Scoop” for Android devices. The game is available now for $2 in the […]

November 6, 2013