Tag: heavy equipment: Page 210

Technology

11th Day of Construction Gifts: DJI Mavic Pro a great first drone for pro use

If you or someone on your list has been toying with the idea of getting a drone to explore uses on the jobsite, the DJI Mavic Pro makes a great first drone for getting familiar with the technology. Beyond its reasonable price (right now it’s going for around $900 on Amazon), the Mavic Pro provides […]

December 21, 2017

Construction Equipment

Hanson named regional VP, CEO of Manitou North America

Mark Hanson is the new regional vice president and CEO of Manitou North America. “We are excited to welcome Mark at a time when Manitou Group is bringing many new innovative products to global markets,” says Laurent Bonnaure, executive vice president of global sales and marketing for Manitou Group. “Mark has a great team in […]

December 21, 2017

Dealers

Newman, Williams to be inducted into ARA Rental Hall of Fame

Two long-time equipment rental industry leaders ­–  Carl Newman and the late Melvin Williams –  will soon be inducted into the Rental Hall of Fame for major contributions to their field. The American Rental Association (ARA) created the Rental Hall of Fame in 2000 to foster an appreciation of the historical development of the rental […]

December 21, 2017

Construction Equipment

New Cat C9.3B engine sets stage for the future: Simpler, smaller, more HP and torque

Caterpillar has launched a new engine that will serve as a blueprint for many of the company’s engines to come. The C9.3B is a simpler, lighter engine system with 18 percent more power compared to previous engines said Christopher Massey, commercial manager, industrial engine group. Ratings on this six-cylinder, 9.3-liter platform run from 335 to […]

December 20, 2017

Gear

10th Day of Construction Gifts: A protective phone case and screen protector

Few things show someone how much you care than concern for their precious and increasingly fragile smartphone. So, the combo gift of a great case and screen protector are are an easy way to bring a smile to someone’s face this holiday season. We recently published the 2018 version of our annual smartphone case guide, […]

December 20, 2017

Dealers

With hurricane recoveries, Sunbelt Rentals revenue climbs 17% in six months

Fueled in large part by hurricane recoveries, Sunbelt Rental’s total revenue grew by 17 percent to $2.08 billion – including an 18-percent rise in rental-only revenue, in the first half of its fiscal year ending October 31. That’s according to UK-based parent company Ashstead Group, which reported both second quarter and first half results on […]

December 20, 2017

Autonomous

Autonomous Track Loader performs low-level excavation, grading tasks to boost jobsite productivity

Noah Ready-Campbell built his career in Silicon Valley. But his latest endeavor, a robotics company focused on autonomous construction equipment, represents a return to his roots and the hope that he can blaze a trail forward for the industry. Before he started his career with a job a Google, and before he sold a $23-million […]

December 19, 2017

Gear

9th Day of Construction Gifts: DeWalt’s 35-ft. tape measure and compact laser range finder a great combo

Half of all construction is measuring things. So why not get the construction worker in your life an additional tool, or two, for the task. They’re perfect stocking stuffers, and it is literally impossible to have too many tape measures. DeWalt has come out with two innovations in this regard. The 35-foot tape measure has […]

December 19, 2017

Construction Equipment

VMAC promotes Hogan to CEO, Gilbert to president

VMAC has promoted current president and company co-founder Jim Hogan to CEO. Executive vice president Tod Gilbert has been named the company’s new president. “These changes are an important next step in the company’s exciting future as VMAC continues to differentiate itself as the innovative leader in mobile compressed air,” says David Elgie, VMAC’s executive […]

December 19, 2017

Dealers

Equipment roundup: Chevy unveils 2019 Silverado; Case updates N Series backhoes; Cat intros INV2000 inverter generator; Komatsu brings AI to equipment; Mechanic ponders a Tesla future

Chevy unveils 2019 Silverado with a jaw-dropping redesign “No it’s not.” “Holy crud.” Those were just a couple of the exclamations coming from the stands as Chevy introduced its 2019 Silverado by helicopter at the Texas Motor Speedway over the weekend. To read more,  click here. Case updates N Series backhoes with several improvements including […]

December 19, 2017

Dealers

Tax overhaul benefits dealers, but uncertainty for future remains

Construction equipment dealers will be able to take advantage of full expensing – for both new and used equipment – under the final tax bill. There’s also a lower rate for most pass-throughs, including trusts and estates. And business interest deductibility is initially capped at 30 percent of earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITA), […]

December 19, 2017

Dealers

Business roundup: Freightliner honors “elite” salespeople; New Canadian JCB dealer; Cox named Terex Cranes NA sales director; ASV adds National First Equipment of Ohio

Freightliner Trucks honors “elite” salespeople Freightliner Trucks has named “Elite status” to its top 44 sales professionals and seven sales managers. They’ll be honored at a special awards ceremony early next year. The 44 have been recognized with “Elite” status as part of Freightliner’s annual Leland James Elite Sales Achievement program. Created in 2003 in […]

December 19, 2017