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Construction Equipment

Volvo ‘H-Series 2.0’ updates bring new transmission, faster cycles to 4 loaders

Volvo construction equipment has unveiled some major changes to its H-Series wheel loaders, including a new transmission and load-sensing hydraulics. Dubbed the ‘H-Series 2.0’ updates, Volvo says the improvements bring faster cycle times, better fuel efficiency and improved productivity to the L150H, L180H, L220H and the L260H loaders. These loaders are designed to handle a […]

February 23, 2018

Construction Equipment

Cat appoints new VP of Building Construction Products division

Caterpillar Inc. announced the appointment of Tony Fassino as vice president of its Building Construction Products (BCP) Division. Fassino replaces Ken Hoefling, who recently left the company to pursue other opportunities. “Tony brings great product knowledge and a strong focus on quality to this role, which combined with his deep marketing and dealer background, make […]

February 23, 2018

Construction Equipment

Elliott celebrates 70 years of making truck aerial devices

As post-World War II America was building its electrical grid and interstate system, Richard Elliott of Omaha, Nebraska, introduced his truck-mounted telescoping aerial work platform and crane. Starting in 1948, he would build just one machine at a time, mounted on a conventional truck chassis. He would drive them across the United States stopping in […]

February 23, 2018

Dealers

Fecon opens up its dealer portal to end-use customers

Fecon is now allowing end-use customers access to the web portal called FeconConnect, which previously could be accessed only by its dealers. That means customers registering their products with Fecon can get the same technical documentation that previously was exclusive to authorized dealers. The new approach is in response to market demand, Fecon says. “Customers increasingly […]

February 23, 2018

Construction Equipment

Operator rights drowning excavator, averts disaster

Unlike most excavator videos floating around the internet, this one starts with an overturned machine in the water rather than ending with one. We’re not provided with much context on how this operator ended up in this precarious spot. But what we find out is that he’s not one for giving up. As his machine […]

February 22, 2018

Construction Equipment

Manitou enters N. American mobile elevated work platform market with 5 models

Manitou, which has been manufacturing mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) since 1992 in Europe, is entering the North American market with five articulating boom models. Telescopic booms are expected to arrive later this year. Laurent Bonnaure, Manitou executive vice president, global sales and marketing, calls the move a natural progression of the company’s North American […]

February 22, 2018

Dealers

VMAC intros G30 air compressor to rental market

As the equipment rental market grows and shows no signs of letting up, VMAC has decided to enter the fray. The company is launching its foray into rentals with its G30 gas-driven, rotary-screw air compressor, which is now eligible for the first time to rental customers. “There’s been tremendous growth in the equipment rental market […]

February 22, 2018

Dealers

In strong construction market, H&E reports 20.6% revenue hike for 4Q 2017

H&E 4Q earnings at a glance: Revenues gained by 20.6 percent Net income hit $85.9 million Rental revenues climbed 10.9 percent New equipment sales rose 65.9 percent  Used equipment sales up 28.8 percent Gaining momentum in rental and distribution businesses, H&E Equipment Services is reporting a hefty 20.6 percent gain in revenues to $294.7 million […]

February 22, 2018

Business

Jan. construction starts slip 2%, pulled by 18% nonbuilding construction dip

Following December’s 13-percent hike, the value of new construction starts in January slipped 2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $725.9 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. In addition, the Dodge Index for January was 154, compared to December’s revised 156 and November’s 138. There were several contrasts to the December results. […]

February 22, 2018

Construction Equipment

Komatsu intros PC238USLC-11 excavator with better performance, new ‘bird’s-eye’ camera system

Komatsu has introduced the latest model of its PC238 tight tail swing excavator, saying the machine offers higher productivity yield and a new camera system to enhance an operator’s jobsite awareness. The new PC238USLC-11 is powered by a 6.69-liter Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 engine producing 167 net horsepower. The engine employs Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), a diesel […]

February 21, 2018

Business

In wake of father’s death, a son takes family construction business to new heights

To say that Richard Preston grew up in the construction business is an understatement. “I was always on the jobsite with my dad,” Richard says. “As early as elementary school he would have me straightening things up.” As Richard grew older, his responsibilities at Preston Construction increased, including superintending jobs in his parents’ brief absences […]

February 21, 2018

Dealers

ARA: 2018 equipment rental revenue to grow 4.5%; Rental Penetration Index now at 53%

The American Rental Association has released its latest Rental Equipment Monitor forecast, along with current Rental Penetration Index, at the start of The Rental Show this week in New Orleans. ARA now says that it expects total rental equipment for all segments (including construction, general tool and party/event) to reach nearly $60 billion by 2021. […]

February 21, 2018