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Construction Equipment

DeWalt steps up its laser game with pair of new rotary models and a bunch of laser distance measuring tools

DeWalt has introduced two new rotary lasers and several laser devices that make taking measurements over long distances a cinch. The two new rotary laser models from DeWalt are powered by the company’s 20-volt cordless battery system. The DW080LGS Green Rotary Tough Laser has a high-visibility green beam and the DW080LRS offers a traditional red […]

March 8, 2018

Dealers

CCI: More contractors plan to buy equipment as confidence continues

The commercial construction industry has continued its optimism from 2017 into 2018, with increases in new business prospects, rising revenue forecasts and steady backlogs, according to the Commercial Construction Index. And for the third consecutive quarter, a higher percentage of contractors report that they expect to spend more on tools and equipment in the next […]

March 8, 2018

Construction Equipment

Case intros SV216D, SV212D rollers with more torque, ‘most climbing power in the industry’

At the World of Asphalt show Tuesday, Case Construction Equipment launched two new rollers in the SV212D and SV216D. Only the SV212D was on display. These single drum vibratory rollers are powered by a new 154-horsepower Tier 4 Final engine that delivers more torque than previous models.and are able to climb grades of up to […]

March 7, 2018

Dealers

Protecting aerial lift residual values, Genie intros Certified Pre-Owned program

Forecasting a significant increase in used aerial lifts coming to the market, Genie has introduced two programs designed to maintain higher used residual values for Genie machines. “The replacement cycle for aerial lifts is starting to come back again,” says Mitch Ely, Terex Aerial Work Platforms director of customer satisfaction and reconditioning. “Since we accept […]

March 7, 2018

Safety

OSHA silica rules boost dust vac sales as contractors ‘tool up’ to comply

Tool manufacturers have seen a big boost in sales on products designed to meet recent federal regulations to reduce workers’ exposure to crystalline silica dust. And solutions that involve a vacuum attached to the tool to extract dust appear to be leading the charge. “Demand in the market has skyrocketed,” Eric Hollister, Hilti senior director […]

March 6, 2018

Construction Equipment

Dynapac intros oscillation to Gen VI lineup with new CO4200 double drum roller

Dynapac has introduced a new roller model to its Generation VI lineup. The new CO4200  is a double drum model and the first Gen VI roller with oscillation. Operators can select between vibration and oscillation compaction systems on the CO4200, allowing them to choose the most suitable system for the application at hand. Oscillation comes […]

March 6, 2018

Components

Yokohama raising OTR tire prices due to market pressures

Yokohama has announced that it will be increasing prices on its off-the-road tire offerings due to market conditions. The company says the price increases will take effect April 1 could be as high as 6 percent, noting that the increases will be “among other inline adjustments.” Yokohama OTR vice president Bruce Besancon’s statement suggests that […]

March 6, 2018

Dealers

Equipment dealer webinars to address Google search rankings, marketing, advertising

The Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) and digital marketing firm Team SI will soon offer EDA members three free webinars on digital marketing and storytelling topics. Here are the offerings: March 27, 2018: The Basics of SEO and Directories May 29, 2018: Content Marketing 101: Tell Your Story July 24, 2018: Programmatic Advertising and Why it Matters […]

March 6, 2018

Business

Colorado’s Solid Earth Civil Constructors named 2018 Contractor of the Year

Solid Earth Civil Constructors Owners: Don and Rae Peters Location: Pueblo, Colorado Annual revenues: $3- to $5-million Years in construction: 36 Year company founded: 1996 Number of employees: 15 Type of work: Heavy civil and concrete A landscaping design/build company that grew into a heavy civil and concrete construction firm took top honors in […]

March 5, 2018

Construction Equipment

Deere sales up 23% in Q1 with 57% jump in construction equipment; tax reform has early negative impact

Due to the passing of December’s U.S. tax reform bill, John Deere reports that it posted a loss of $535.1 million during its first quarter, which ended January 28. Without changes brought on by the tax reform bill, Deere says the quarter would have brought income of $430 million on sales $6.9 billion. However, Deere […]

March 5, 2018

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Toro unveils Dingo CUL with extendable arms; 800-hp Yenko Silverado; How to adjust CTL track tension; Ritchie Bros. Orlando photo tour; Cat signs with AT&T LTE network

Cat signs on AT&T LTE network for telematics, machine connectivity Caterpillar and AT&T have signed an agreement that will provide the former’s heavy equipment with LTE connectivity. Announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Cat and AT&T have entered a multi-year deal that will allow Cat machines in 155 countries to network and […]

March 5, 2018

Dealers

Business Roundup: Cat to close Waco plant; Construction execs predict ‘best year ever’; Herc Rentals revenue up 16%; Kubota adds Mo.’s Farm Shop; Yancey Bros. to carry Thunder Creek; AEM names Kubota’s Stucke treasurer

Kubota’s Stucke elected 2018 treasurer for AEM Todd Stucke, senior vice president of marketing, product support, and strategic projects for Kubota Tractor Corporation, has been elected 2018 Treasurer of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Stucke has served on the AEM board since 2014. He’s an industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience. […]

March 5, 2018