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Construction Equipment

“Pain in the butt:” How 3 Florida contractors are dealing with the complications of Tier 4

[youtube k53Eemnie3U nolink] The lack of enthusiasm about the federally-mandated Tier 4 Interim and Final fluid handling and maintenance requirements was front and center during a contractor panel held last week at Flagler Construction Equipment, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer in Tampa, Florida. “It’s a new game in the industry for both manufacturers and contractors,” […]

June 16, 2014

Business

Contractors skeptical of Tier 4 resale value, say lack of consistent work will continue driving equipment rentals

Skepticism around Tier 4 equipment and a continued lack of consistent work will contribute to continued momentum in the rental market, based on data collected by a Wells Fargo Equipment Finance survey in January. Nearly 30 percent of contractors surveyed said they feel Tier 4 equipment will have a worse resale value than previous generations. […]

February 27, 2014

Roadbuilding

The Greening of the Fleet: EPA regulations reduce emissions by more than 95 percent (INFOGRAPHIC)

In honor of Earth Day, our sister site, Equipment World, created an infographic about the effectiveness of EPA regulation since 1996. Click the image above to see the full infographic.

April 22, 2013

Bauma

Engines at bauma: Fuel efficiency and meeting stringent regs

Talking to engine manufacturer reps here at the pre-bauma media dialogue in wintry Munich,  I get the impression that at the big event in April one of the most fascinating and potentially volatile sub-events will be the battle for market share as green regulations continue to push original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). From the biggest engines […]

January 30, 2013

Business

California truckers file lawsuit against EPA for emissions regulations

After the federal government tightened its reins on emissions standards for big-rigs, RVs and tractor-trailers, California truckers are fighting back with a lawsuit to block the rules, saying the new regulations will put them out of business, according to a Jan. 6 report from FoxNews.com. The new EPA standards are being compared to the rigorous […]

January 6, 2012

Roadbuilding

Volvo launches Operator Safety Vest campaign

Volvo Construction Equipment launched Operator Safety Vest — its latest safety campaign — in a bid to reduce worksite injuries at this year’s Bauma. The conference is currently going on in Munich, Germany. Through the campaign, the company issue thousands of Volvo-branded high-visibility jackets globally throughout the coming months, distributed via the company’s customer magazine, […]

April 27, 2010

Roadbuilding

Cummins launches Tier 4 Website

At Bauma 2010, Cummins Inc. announced the launch of its Tier 4 Website to provide equipment users with an early insight into the performance and operation of field test installations ahead of the January 2011 effect date for EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIIB low emissions engines above 173-hp (129-kW). The Website (www.tier4.info) […]

April 21, 2010

Roadbuilding

John Deere Power Systems shows entire Interim Tier 4/Stage III B diesel engine lineup

John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) displayed its entire Interim Tier 4/Stage III B diesel engine lineup and announced engine models and power ratings at the Bauma 2010 show, April 19 – 25 in Munich, Germany. Emissions regulations begin Jan. 1, 2011 for 130 kW (174 hp) and above engines and require a 90-percent reduction in […]

April 21, 2010

Business

Cummins launches Tier 4 Website

At Bauma 2010, Cummins Inc. announced the launch of its Tier 4 Website to provide equipment users with an early insight into the performance and operation of field test installations ahead of the January 2011 effect date for EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIIB low emissions engines above 173-hp (129-kW). The Website (www.tier4.info) […]

April 21, 2010

Equipment

John Deere Power Systems shows entire Interim Tier 4/Stage III B diesel engine lineup

John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) displayed its entire Interim Tier 4/Stage III B diesel engine lineup and announced engine models and power ratings at the Bauma 2010 show, April 19 – 25 in Munich, Germany. Emissions regulations begin Jan. 1, 2011 for 130 kW (174 hp) and above engines and require a 90-percent reduction in […]

April 21, 2010

Business

California Crackdown

Up in the air? California postpones enforcement of its off-highway emissions rule, leaving contractors wondering what to do next. By Marcia Gruver and Mike Anderson   Editor’s note: This is the first part in a series of articles on California’s off-highway emissions regulations and their potential impact on the rest of the country.   California’s […]

April 3, 2010