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Construction Equipment

Attempt to load excavator onto truck goes horribly wrong

Though we’ve seen a fair share of loading mishaps occur even when a ramp is present, this operator’s attempt to side saddle his excavator underscores the world of pain you can avoid by simply loading a machine properly. Beyond the absence of a ramp, it’s doubtful this excavator even completely fits on to the bed […]

February 1, 2018

Construction Equipment

Kid cancer survivors get to operate construction equipment at Vegas fundraiser

The construction industry is rallying to fight childhood cancer. The American Cancer Society’s Construction vs. Cancer will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 10 in Symphony Park in Las Vegas. The event, sponsored by Las Vegas Paving Corporation, allows more than 1,200 young cancer survivors to sit in and operate, with the help […]

February 1, 2018

Dealers

AED leader: ‘infrastructure talk must become action’

In response to President Donald Trump’s brief discussion of a plan for U.S. infrastructure during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, the head of Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is calling for more than talk. “While AED commends President Trump for continuing to focus on infrastructure investment, the time is long overdue for words […]

February 1, 2018

Class 7-8

Tesla Semi whirs along in some of the first footage of the electric truck driving

While you may not see a Tesla Semi anytime soon in your neighborhood, there was one caught on video recently traveling along a street next to a UPS customer center in Sunnyvale, Calif. Though Brandon Camargo has only one uploaded video to his name, his 8-second Tesla Semi clip has gone viral with roughly 676,500 […]

January 31, 2018

Dealers

Kan. Cat dealer Foley Equipment teams with HDA Truck Pride on parts, services

Foley Equipment says it is now partnering with HDA Truck Pride to enhance and expand quality parts and services for customers throughout Kansas and northwest Missouri. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Foley Equipment now operates 19 locations in 14 cities across Kansas and northwest Missouri. The family-owned business employs nearly 1,000. “Partnering with HDA Truck Pride […]

January 31, 2018

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Deere unveils redesigned 344L; Pettibone re-enters traversing telehandler market; Volvo’s new DD110C compactor; Deere unveils mid-frame SSLs/CTLs; Kubota intros 2 new excavators

Kubota intros 2 new compact excavators: the U27-4 and the KX033-4 with extendable dipper arm During the World of Concrete 2018 show in Las Vegas last week, Kubota unveiled two new mini excavators in a three-ton model, the KX033-4 with extendable dipper arm, and a tight tail swing model, the U27-4. Both machines are powered […]

January 31, 2018

Dealers

Business Roundup: Komatsu acquires Quadco, Southstar attachments; Cat 2017 sales up 18%; United Rentals 2017 revenue up 15%; SDLG adds new dealer; Benck becomes first AED chairwoman

Diane Benck becomes first chairwoman of Associated Equipment Distributors Diane Benck – known for her strong advocacy for the equipment industry and for enhancing technician training – has been named chairwoman of Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). Benck, of Illinois, is the first woman to lead the international organization, and she received rousing applause during her […]

January 31, 2018

Construction Equipment

Kubota intros 2 new compact excavators: the U27-4 and the KX033-4 with extendable dipper arm

During the World of Concrete 2018 show in Las Vegas last week, Kubota unveiled two new mini excavators in a three-ton model, the KX033-4 with extendable dipper arm, and a tight tail swing model, the U27-4. Both machines are powered by Kubota engines with an auto downshift feature. As the name suggests, auto downshift automatically […]

January 30, 2018

Construction Equipment

Komatsu expands forestry business with acquisition of Quadco, Southstar attachments

Komatsu announced today that it has signed an agreement with Prenbec Equipment to purchase the Quadco and Southstar brands of forestry attachments from that Quebec, Canada-based company. The deal, financial details of which Komatsu did not disclose, does not include the Tanguay and Forespro delimbers. The deal will be completed through a Komatsu subsidiary, is […]

January 30, 2018

Dealers

H&E Equipment to buy Rental Inc., expanding presence in Ala., Fla., western Ga.

H&E Equipment Services is buying Rental Inc., which has five branches located throughout Alabama and Florida. Under terms of the agreement, H&E is expected to pay about $68.6 million in cash for Rental Inc., subject to customary adjustments. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018. The purchase is part of H&E’s ongoing […]

January 30, 2018

Construction Equipment

Deere unveils mid-frame 320G, 324G skid steers, 325G CTL

First unveiled at World of Concrete 2016, John Deere says it has filled out its G-Series lineup of skid steers and compact track loaders with the unveiling of two new SSLs and one new CTL at World of Concrete 2018. The new 320G and 324G SSLs, and the 325G CTL are mid-frame machines designed for […]

January 29, 2018

Construction Equipment

Slew of technology on Volvo’s new DD110C compactor boosts productivity

Volvo has added a variety of technological advancements to its new DD110C double drum asphalt compactor. The 10-ton-class compactor, which will be formally introduced at the World of Asphalt show in March, features an optional Compact Assist with Density Direct, which provides real-time density data displayed on a 10-inch touchscreen. The system prevents operators from […]

January 29, 2018