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Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco launches 30 new high-flow dewatering pumps

Atlas Copco is capitalizing on its 2016 acquisition of Varisco by adding more than 30 new high-capacity pumps. The new products include three models of centrifugal dry prime pumps that can handle flows up to 6,164 gallons per minute. The pumps come in wet and dry prime models for construction, drainage and emergency conditions. There […]

October 20, 2017

Dealers

IronPlanet buyers now have access to Ritchie Bros. financing

Auction giant Ritchie Bros. says its financial services are now available to customers of IronPlanet, which Ritchie bought this year. IronPlanet’s customer base can now access LeaseFlex and PurchaseFlex financing, which Ritchie Bros. Financial Services (RBFS) says offer more flexibility and convenience compared to traditional bank financing. The easier process can help buyers get quicker […]

October 20, 2017

Construction Equipment

Crane flips while lowering backhoe into pit

The operator in the video below is lucky to be unharmed after his machine flips completely over while lowering a backhoe into a pit. As the machine begins to leave the ground you can actually see him notice that his wheels are airborne before deciding to bail. Even after he escapes, it appears that he […]

October 19, 2017

Construction Equipment

Melfred Borzall reveals new drill bits, blades and housing

Melfred Borzall unleashed several new products at the 2017 ICUEE show, including its Black Diamond Blade, Pitbull Housing and its Super Eagle Claw.   Black Diamond Blade The Black Diamond Blade is the company’s response to complaints about the difficulty of horizontal directional drilling into hard ground. The company says the blade increases drilling efficiency […]

October 19, 2017

Safety & Compliance

ELD-compliant TomTom Bridge Hub connects any device with telematics and navigation

If you’re looking for a truck telematics system that links maps, traffic reports and navigation with business applications, the new TomTom Bridge Hub allows you to connect with any smartphone, tablet or HDMI device to create enhanced mobility solutions. With a CAN Bus interface and 4G/LTE connectivity you can link your driver to the back […]

October 19, 2017

Construction Equipment

American Augers intros M-300D cleaner, DD-240T HDD

American Augers’ new M-300D HDD fluid cleaning system got its first running at ICUEE, keeping a steady flow of material churning at the company’s booth. The company also used the demo show in Louisville, Kentucky, to launch its DD-240T Midi Rig horizontal directional drill. M-300D The HDD fluid cleaning system for 60- to 100-ton drill […]

October 18, 2017

Maintenance

Get certified with AED’s diesel equipment technician test

If you know your way around a heavy equipment shop and want to polish you resume a bit, the AED Foundation announced the availability of their new Diesel Equipment Technician Certification. The certification covers six core areas: diesel engines, hydraulics, hydrostatics, electric and electronics, power trains, air conditioning and heating, and safety and administration. To […]

October 18, 2017

Dealers

INFOGRAPHIC: Excavator sales and buyer trends

A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price service.

October 18, 2017

Dealers

Kansas Cat dealer moving to new $19M headquarters

Caterpillar dealer Foley Equipment Co. is moving to its expanded Wichita, Kansas, headquarters, according to the Wichita Business Journal. The company is relocating its departments and personnel to the new headquarters, which includes 160,000 square feet across two buildings, the Journal reports. The new buildings are beside the current headquarters. The company was formed in […]

October 18, 2017

Pickups

Ram’s new Harvest Edition trucks designed for farmers, come in ‘Case Red,’ ‘New Holland Blue’

Calling agriculture “part of the foundation” of which the truck maker’s success is built on, Ram has introduced a special edition pickup designed for farmers and their families. The new Harvest Edition will be available on Ram’s 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups in all four-door Quad, Crew and Mega cab configurations, all box lengths and […]

October 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Volvo calls real-time Compact Assist ‘a game-changer’ for soil compaction

Volvo Construction Equipment is expanding its Co-Pilot intelligent compaction interface with a new real-time guidance feature for soil compaction. Volvo product manager Bill Laing says the new Compact Assist for Soil is a “game-changer for soil compaction.” “It takes all the guesswork out of soil compaction, allowing operators at any experience level to save […]

October 17, 2017

Maintenance

Shell Rotella’s new T6 multi-vehicle lube oil headlines new range; DEF, oil filters coming to retail

Every year Shell Lubricants rounds up the construction and trucking press to talk about diesel engine lubricants. Last year there was one big news story—the industry’s new oil specs CK-4 and FA-4, almost 10 years in the making. (See what we wrote about it here.) But with the CK-4/FA-4 story behind us, this year Shell […]

October 17, 2017