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Construction Equipment

Deere-Hitachi unveil 345G LC, ZX345USLC-6 reduced tail swing excavators as partnership celebrates 30th anniversary

John Deere and Hitachi celebrate their 30 year partnership by announcing their newest joint venture excavators, the Deere 345G LC and Hitachi ZX345USLC-6.

May 24, 2018

Dealers

Deutz Power Centers now authorized service, parts centers for Genie aerial lifts

Duetz Corp. and Terex AWP announce employees at select Deutz Power Centers are now trained and equipped to work on various Genie booms, lifts, and telehandlers.

May 24, 2018

Construction Equipment

This genius loader attachment can fill thousands of sand bags a day

The SandMaster attachment from Barrier Systems allows you to fill multiple sandbags in just a few seconds! Check out the video and see for yourself.

May 23, 2018

Class 7-8

Record demand for new heavy trucks outpacing supply, stabilizing prices in bloated used marketplace

Without an influx of new drivers, new trucks are going to push older models to a used truck market that is already saturated with equipment. Details here!

May 23, 2018

Business

How to maximize equipment wrench time with planning and scheduling

Many factors interfere with a tech’s ability to perform a job, with most being systemic or systems-oriented and beyond the control of the technician to improve.

May 23, 2018

Dealers

E-Z Drill adds Mid Country Machinery to dealer network

Mic Country will offer E-Z Drill's complete line of concrete drilling and doweling equipment, including single- and multi-gang models. More information here.

May 23, 2018

Battery electric

Volvo, Skanska to test electric, autonomous site quarry for 10 weeks this fall

Come fall, Volvo will see its electric site quarry come to life thanks to the help of Skanska Sweden. Watch Volvo's RC model demonstration on Equipment World.

May 22, 2018

Pickups

Chevy adds new 2.7L Turbo I4 to 2019 Silverado 1500’s expanded powertrain options

The performance of each engine/transmission combination benefits from a truck that is lighter and more aerodynamic than the previous model. Details here.

May 22, 2018

Construction Equipment

Yokohama adds cut-, heat-resistant compounds to dump truck tires

The RL42 E-4 is made for long hauls on hard surfaces while the RB42 E-4 is designed for work in soft and loose surfaces. Both feature steel cord belts.

May 22, 2018

Dealers

With manufacturing winding down, Caterpillar begins marketing Aurora plant for repurposing

Cat is working to market the 4-million-square-foot campus on 350 acres along Route 31 in Montgomery, which is a few miles from Aurora. More information here.

May 22, 2018

Construction Equipment

OSHA removes crane capacity restrictions from operator certifications; will require more rigorous employer evaluations

In removing ROC-based restrictions from operator certifications, OSHA says it will instead require employers to ensure the competency of their crane operators.

May 21, 2018

Dealers

Deere 2Q equipment sales leap 34% as construction sees ‘sharp’ improvement

Deere's equipment operations reported profit of over $1 billion for the quarter, while agricultural & construction equipment show broad-based improvement.

May 21, 2018