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ConExpo-Con/Agg
Learn how to quickly dry pavement at Road Dryerās ConExpo 2020 booth
The truck-or-trailer-mounted Road Dryer RD-1200XT will be on display at the Silver Lot at ConExpo 2020, booth S6509. (You can see more of what OEMs have in store for ConExpo 2020 in our show preview page by clicking here.) The unit dries asphalt and concrete pavement in just one pass, allowing crews to pave or [ā¦]
December 20, 2019
Dealers
Quick Data: Top-selling compact track loaders and sales trends
A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reillyās EDA equipment financing data and TopBid auction price service.
December 20, 2019
Dealers
As construction equipment evolves, basic technician skills are still needed (Part 4 in series)
Editorās Note: This is the final part in our four-part series on the challenges brought on by the shortage of diesel technicians in the U.S. You can read Part One of the series by clicking here. Read Part Two, here. Read Part Three, here. Talk about the future of construction equipment technicians and several terms [ā¦]
December 19, 2019
Dealers
ELFF: Moderate growth in construction equipment investment ahead
Construction and agricultural machinery investment growth should see moderate increases next year, according to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundationās 2020 U.S. economic outlook. The foundation also said that mining and oilfield machinery could improve modestly ābut is likely to remain weak overall.ā Third quarter construction machinery investment pulled back 6.7 percent (annualized) but rose [ā¦]
December 19, 2019
Trucks
10th Day of Construction Gifts: Support the team, protect your legs with ShinShield tow hitch covers
If you havenāt barked your shin on a truck trailer hitch wellā¦you probably donāt work in construction. But for those who do there is protection available. Hitch Solutions offers these extra-large ShinShield tow hitch covers to protect your legs from those exceedingly painful encounters. They are made from automotive grade polymers and can withstand trailer [ā¦]
December 19, 2019
Construction Equipment
Equipment Operators Sound Off on Green Operators, Machine Tech, Cat Operator Challenge
During the North American Finals of its Global Operator Challenge, Caterpillar invited four operators that took part in the competition to talk about their experiences competing. But the conversation also included their opinions on finding new operators, using machine control and other technology, and other issues that impact their jobs on a daily basis. You [ā¦]
December 18, 2019
Gear
9th Day of Construction Gifts: A rechargeable hard hat light from Milwaukee
Construction professionals need light to do their job. But at certain times of the year and in certain tight spots, light is hard to come by. Which is why having a dependable hard hat light is important. And both of these choices from Milwaukee are rechargeable, meaning you never have to worry about replacing the [ā¦]
December 18, 2019
Construction Equipment
LiuGong intros smallest of next-generation excavators to U.S.: 1.8-metric-ton 9018F
The smallest of LiuGongās new F-series excavators has arrived in the United States for dealer review. The 1.8-metric-ton 9018F features a retractable undercarriage width from 51 to 39 inches for working in tight spaces and for fitting through bay doors. It also features reduced tail swing. The narrower width, along with its low height of [ā¦]
December 17, 2019
Construction Equipment
Astec seeks buyer of GEFCO drilling equipment subsidiary
Astec Industries, owner of Roadtec and Carlson paving equipment brands, plans to sell GEFCO, an Oklahoma-based designer and manufacturer of portable drilling rigs. āAs part of a thorough strategic review of our product portfolio, we determined that divestiture of GEFCO enhances shareholder value and aligns with our vision for the future of Astec Industries,ā says [ā¦]
December 17, 2019
ConExpo-Con/Agg
DSE ESeries engine controllers to be on display at ConExpo 2020
Products with DSEās ESeries range of engine controllers, on display at ConExpo 2020 at booth B93602 in the Bronze Hall, are compatible with Tier 4, Stage 5 electronic engines as well as non-electronic engines. (You can see more of what OEMs have in store for ConExpo 2020 in our show preview page by clicking here.) [ā¦]
December 17, 2019
Robotics
Spot the robot ādogā could one day scan jobsites, do layouts and maintain machines if Trimble, Hilti, Boston Dynamics collaboration succeeds
People and dogs have enjoyed mutually beneficial relationships since the dawn of time. And now thereās a new breed of dog thatās eager to help you on your construction sites. His name is Spot and heās a Boston Dynamics robot. In this collaboration, Boston Dynamics engineered the carrier vehicle, while Trimble and Hilti provide a [ā¦]
December 16, 2019
Gear
7th Day of Construction Gifts: Crescent Tradesman Backpack tool bag
Several of the construction professionals and technicians we know have started carrying around tool backpacks rather than tool bags. But you donāt want to use the old Jansport in your closet for something like this. You want something purpose built for protecting your investment and standing up to the harsh environment of a job site. [ā¦]
December 16, 2019
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