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Construction Equipment

Kinshofer X-LOCK Coupler gives operators step-by-step, in-cab control over connecting attachments

Kinshofer has developed a quicker, safer way to switch excavator attachments with its new X-LOCK Coupler, the company says. The coupler allows the operator to switch attachments without exiting the cab. It is designed to prevent accidents on the job, such as those caused by improperly attached or failing buckets. The operator can control and […]

March 21, 2018

Construction Equipment

CNH Industrial CEO Richard Tobin to step down

Richard Tobin is stepping down as CEO and as a director of CNH Industrial to pursue another executive opportunity. Tobin’s departure will be effective April 27, 2018, following announcement of the company’s financial results for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2018, CNH says. Derek Neilson will serve as interim CEO for the company, which […]

March 21, 2018

Construction Equipment

Volvo’s lifetime frame and structure warranty now covers wheeled and high-reach demolition excavators

Despite the rough conditions some of these machines can face on a daily basis, Volvo has announced the extension of its lifetime frame and structure warranty to cover high-reach demolition and wheeled excavators. The warranty covers the frame, boom and arm of Volvo excavators for the entirety of the initial ownership period, the company says. […]

March 21, 2018

Construction Equipment

Volvo CE intros EWR150E, EWR170E and EW220E wheeled excavators

The latest wheeled excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment were introduced earlier this month at World of Asphalt: the short swing EWR150E and EWR170E, and the conventional swing EW220E. “Wheeled excavators are underutilized in North America, and contractors are missing out on the benefits they bring, especially in applications like road building and in urban utility […]

March 20, 2018

Construction Equipment

Epiroc integrates dust suppression into new SB hydraulic breakers

In an effort to help the construction industry meet OSHA’s silica-dust reduction regulations, Epiroc has added a dust suppression system to its new line of hydraulic breaker attachments. Epiroc, a subsidiary of Atlas Copco that is being spun off into its own company, has added an internal water port as standard on the SB Series […]

March 20, 2018

Class 7-8

Small Mack recall affects Anthem, Granite, Pinnacle models

By Matt Cole Mack Trucks is recalling approximate 135 model-year 2018 trucks for an issue that could cause the rigs’ light control module to fail, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. The recall affects certain 2018 Anthem, Granite and Pinnacle tractors manufactured between April 18, 2017, and Dec. 18, 2017. If the light […]

March 20, 2018

Dealers

AEM elects Fowler, Johnson and Rich as directors

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected three to leadership roles on the AG and CE Sector boards. Rusty Fowler, president and CEO of Krone NA, takes a seat on the AEM AG Sector Board. Rick Johnson, CEO of Charles Machine Works, and Bryan Rich, chairman and CEO of SmartEquip, were elected to the CE […]

March 20, 2018

Dealers

H&R Construction Equipment Parts launches new branding with a name change

H&R Construction Parts & Equipment has made a name change to H&R Construction Equipment Parts. The change, the company says, targets its primary responsibility to customers as a way to provide quality alternative parts that fit their machines at a price that fits their budget. The company’s new brand promise – More than just parts. Solutions. – reinforces […]

March 20, 2018

Class 7-8

Volvo unveils new VNX Series trucks designed for heaviest of heavy-haul duties

Low, gray skies.  Snow on mountains. Flurries dancing through the icy air—it was a backdrop made to order for the launch of Volvo’s redesigned VNX heavy-haul truck line. But the gloomy Nordic weather, wasn’t in Sweden (Volvo’s home base), but Dublin, Virginia, where the company has its assembly plant and North American customer center. The […]

March 19, 2018

Construction Equipment

Equipment makers launch ad with workers telling Trump to ‘just say no’ to tariffs

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released a new ad that urges President Donald Trump to not follow through with his plan to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The video includes equipment manufacturing workers voicing how the move will hurt manufacturing jobs and the industry, making it harder to for U.S. companies […]

March 19, 2018

Dealers

Rouse: With Ritchie Bros. auction, market showing increased appetite for used equipment

With the blockbuster Ritchie Bros. Orlando auction now in the rearview mirror, Rouse Services outlined several “notable takeaways” from the sale in the cover letter to its February Equipment Report: On average, the total Ritchie sale across all types of equipment was 5 percent above the Rouse Forced Liquidation Value (FLV) benchmark as of Jan. […]

March 19, 2018

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Cat’s latest cold planers boast unique design; International unveils MV Series trucks; Ford teases new off-road SUVs, hybrid F-150; The first VR training simulator for heavy equipment; Ditch Witch intros new HX vacuum excavators

Ditch Witch’s 3 new HX vacuum excavators boost productivity, versatility Ditch Witch focused on boosting productivity and versatility with it new HX-Series of vacuum excavators. The three models in the series – the HX30, HX50 and HX75 – are equipped with Kubota Tier 4 Final engines that have greater fuel capacity than their predecessors and boost power […]

March 19, 2018