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Construction Equipment

Here’s what Brokk and Aquajet will have on display at ConExpo 2020

The Brokk 70 remote-controlled demolition machine, the smallest in the company’s line up, will be highlighted at Brokk’s ConExpo 2020 booth at the Festival Grounds (F101901). (You can see more of what OEMs have in store for ConExpo 2020 in our show preview page by clicking here.) It offers the power of 3-ton machine into […]

December 31, 2019

Construction Equipment

ASV to offer base, premium configurations for Posi-Track loaders

ASV is now offering base and premium configuration for its mid-sized Posi-Track loaders. Base configurations will offer a lower-cost option for operators while the premium package will provide additional production and comfort features, the company says. Both configurations will feature ASV’s Posi-Track undercarriage. The options will be provided for these models: RT-65, VT-70 High Output, […]

December 30, 2019

Dealers

The two tiered technician field—and why dirty hands will still be required

In recent weeks we’ve published a couple of stories that provide an interesting contrast. If you click here, you’ll find our fourth and final report on the technician shortage. This article focuses on the future of technicians and all the digital tools they will be wielding soon. Click here and you’ll find ourour article on […]

December 30, 2019

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: The Top Equipment Stories of 2019; VIDEO: Komatsu Proactive Grading Control; Sneak Peek: Kioti’s new tractors; Eterra Vortex Stump Grinder; New Atlas Copco XAS 950 air compressor

Atlas Copco’s new XAS 950 air compressor logs 15% fuel savings The XAS 950 portable air compressor from Atlas Copco features new technology that matches the compressor’s engine speed, power and torque with air demand. Called pressure adjusted through cognitive electronics, or PACE, the technology leads to a 15 to 20 percent increase in fuel […]

December 30, 2019

Construction Equipment

The Top Construction Equipment Stories of 2019

1. Diesel technician shortage a perfect storm gathering for decades Today’s market heights have put an exclamation point on the construction equipment technician shortage, one that’s having a direct impact on contractors. Contractors can’t find the people they used to hire to take care of the equipment to the level they did in the past. […]

December 27, 2019

Business

Contractors optimistic about 2020, predicting growth in all major project types, AGC says

As contractors approach the new year, optimism abounds for 2020’s construction outlook conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America. Any major worries economists may have about the broader economy or specific segments don’t appear to be affecting the construction industry, according to the newly released AGC survey. In survey responses from about 1,000 member […]

December 27, 2019

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Mo. contractor fined $210,037 for repeat trench violations

A contractor in Missouri was issued penalties for trench violations in excess of $200,000 and is being placed in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program for repeat offenses. Blue Nile Contractors of Birmingham, Missouri, was issued citations totaling $210,037 by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, partly for not protecting workers from potential trench collapse. […]

December 27, 2019

Construction Equipment

Sneak peek at Kioti’s new 2020 subcompact, compact utility tractors

In a preview prior to a more formal introduction of these new machines, Kioti says its latest subcompact and compact utility tractors are designed for operator comfort and ease of use and maintenance. The company rolled out these 2020 model year tractors recently for a sneak peek at its annual North American dealer meeting. The […]

December 26, 2019

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco’s new XAS 950 air compressor logs 15% fuel savings

The XAS 950 portable air compressor from Atlas Copco features new technology that matches the compressor’s engine speed, power and torque with air demand. Called pressure adjusted through cognitive electronics, or PACE, the technology leads to a 15 to 20 percent increase in fuel savings, the company says. The technology also enables the compressor a […]

December 26, 2019

Construction Equipment

Stanley Infrastructure to debut next generation of LaBounty Legend Series shears at ConExpo 2020

The new Stanley Infrastructure company — which incorporates the company’s Stanley, Paladin, LaBounty and Pengo brands — will make its debut at ConExpo 2020 at its North Hall booth, N11101. (You can see more of what OEMs have in store for ConExpo 2020 in our show preview page by clicking here.) Included in the display […]

December 26, 2019

Dealers

Ann Fandozzi named CEO of Ritchie Bros.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has named Ann Fandozzi as its new CEO, effective Jan. 6. Fandozzi comes to Ritchie from ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company, where Ritchie says she “engineered a step-change in profitability and laid the foundation for an all-new customer experience through technology.” “She brings a strong customer […]

December 26, 2019

Construction Equipment

Compact equipment goes big time

It’s not surprising that we’re hearing tales of compact equipment sales in some geographical areas growing 40 percent per year from 2015 to 2018. The construction industry has seemingly gone gaga over these versatile, maneuverable machines. From a sheer numbers standpoint, you could even say they’ve taken over. Three compact machines – for this part […]

December 25, 2019