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Pickups

U.S. Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle is a militarized, diesel-burning Chevy Colorado ZR2

Uncle Sam likes diesel. At least that’s the case with the U.S. Army’s latest troop carrier which is based off the midsize Chevy Colorado ZR2 pickup. The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal announced this week that GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, has been awarded the production contract to build, field and sustain […]

July 2, 2020

Construction Equipment

Volvo Financial Services names Shannon president for North America

Volvo Financial Services has appointed Patrick Shannon president of its North American region. He will be responsible for business operations and financial performance of the company in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. With more than 30 years of experience, Shannon has held various senior leadership roles in sales, wholesale operations and risk management. He joined sister […]

July 2, 2020

Construction Equipment

The 2020 Buyer’s Guide for Asphalt Pavers and Compactors

Equipment World’s 2020 Buyer’s Guide for Asphalt Pavers and Compactors offers an in-depth look at the latest paving equipment to hit the market.

July 1, 2020

Construction Equipment

Deere taps Stone to lead reorganized Construction & Forestry equipment division

Deere & Company has named John Stone as president, Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems. In his new position, Stone will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the company’s global construction and forestry operations. In addition, he will oversee Deere’s engine, drivetrain and electronic-component business. Joining the company in 2002, Stone […]

July 1, 2020

Safety

Worker injured in Fla. trench collapse; $54K penalty issued

Duke Energy Florida faces a proposed penalty of $53,976 after a worker was injured in a trench collapse.

June 30, 2020

Roadbuilding

XCMG deploys new autonomous rollers to build China highway

Chinese equipment manufacturer XCMG says it has successfully tested its new autonomous asphalt compactor during construction of a new highway in China. The technology for the autonomous machine was developed in a partnership of XCMG, Sichuan Railway Investment Group and Tsinghua University. XCMG says its new autonomous road roller succeeded in tests at the end […]

June 30, 2020

The Dirt

The Dirt #07: Infrastructure Funding Bills, the 2021 Ford F-150 + What is Trimble Centerpoint RTX?

This week on The Dirt we discuss potential legislation for road funding, a new excavator from Takeuchi and the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 which has been redesigned inside and out and now features a powerful new hybrid powertrain option and even an integrated generator. We also talk with Towfique Ahmed, a product manager at Trimble […]

June 29, 2020

Construction Equipment

Montabert offers spay system on breakers to combat silica

Montabert has introduced a new water mist system for its hydraulic rock breakers to reduce silica dust on jobsites.

June 29, 2020

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: What is the Avant Loader? Takeuchi’s new TB225; Sakai intros SW994ND with oscillation; Indeco expands hammer line; 8 great landscaping attachments

8 landscaping attachments for mulching, mowing, moving These eight construction equipment attachments can mulch, mow, grind and pick up debris, offering ways to expand the use of your skid steers, compact track loaders and excavators.   To see the roundup, click here.   Indeco expands hammer line with improved models; brings smallest to U.S. Indeco […]

June 29, 2020

Dealers

Runnion Equipment becomes full line Knapheide dealer

Runnion Equipment is expanding its Knapheide body offerings, and now offers Knapheide’s full line of service/utility and dump bodies. The new capabilities will be in addition to Runnion’s use of Knapheide bodies for the company’s offering of National Crane boom trucks and Palfinger knucklebooms. “This is an exciting opportunity for us,” says Michael Prochot, Runnion president. […]

June 29, 2020

Construction Equipment

New Geith G4 quick coupler packs front and rear locks for super-secure attachments

Geith designed its new G4 excavator quick coupler to prevent attachments from falling off and for changing attachments from the cab.

June 26, 2020

Construction Equipment

Takeuchi’s new TB225 excavator has swing boom, retractable undercarriage for digging in tight spaces

Takeuchi-US’s 4,993-pound TB225 compact excavator combines features from smaller excavators, such as a hydraulically retractable undercarriage, with those from larger excavators, such as electronic throttle control and electronic proportional auxiliary control. Our video breakdown has all the details and working footage of this new machine, so check it out below. Or, if you prefer text, you […]

June 25, 2020