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Construction Equipment

Sales flat, earnings down for Astec in 3Q

Continuing to navigate softer market conditions, Astec reported flat sales for the third quarter. The owner of Carlson Paving and Roadtec reported revenues dropping 0.3 percent from the three months ending September 30 compared to the same period last year. Net sales were $255.8 million compared to $256.6 million. The bulk of the revenue drop […]

November 1, 2019

Dealers

Hyundai adds Quality Fleet Service to dealer network

Quality Fleet will offer sales, service and parts for Hyundai's full line of excavators, wheel loaders, compaction rollers and other construction equipment.

November 1, 2019

Construction Equipment

New ANSI standard: What goes up in an aerial lift must come down … safely

Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a three-part series on how the new ANSI standards for aerial work platforms will affect contractors. Part 1, which you can view here, looked at the new training standards. Part 3, which you can view here, examines whether contractors are ready to comply. Starting June 1, contractors who use telescopic-boom, […]

October 31, 2019

Construction Equipment

Vermeer XR2 vacuum excavator combines soft dig with on-site separation

Now that hydro excavation and soft dig are becoming popular as underground contractors seek more ways to avoid utility hits, two basic problems with the process have come to the forefront, says Vermeer. One is dumping the spoils in an approved manner. The other is getting an uninterrupted full day’s service out of a hydrovac truck, […]

October 31, 2019

Dealers

H&E Equipment Services 3Q revenues increase 9.6%

H&E Equipment Services saw revenues increase 9.6 percent to $353 million in the third quarter compared to $322.1 million during the same time period a year ago. Total equipment revenues for the quarter were $204.1 million an increase of $31.4 million or 18.2 percent. Rental revenues were $184.8 million, an increase of $28.8 million, […]

October 31, 2019

Construction Equipment

Small Articulated Loader is a new machine category for Bobcat

What do you get when you cross the maneuverability of a stand-on or mini skid-steer with some of the capability of a compact wheel loader? Bobcat says it looks something like the Bobcat Small Articulated Loader (SAL). The SAL is a new machine type for Doosan Bobcat, one that the company’s president for North America, […]

October 30, 2019

Construction Equipment

Vanair intros Air N Arc 150 Diesel all-in-one power system

Vanair has introduced a new diesel-powered all-in-one power system with five functions. The new Air N Arc 150D has a totally enclosed design and includes: 20 cfm reciprocating air compressor 5kW generator 150 amp high frequency 100 percent duty-cycle DC welder 190 amp battery booster Battery charger Vanair says the unit also comes with a […]

October 30, 2019

Dealers

HercRentals parent reports 2.4% increase in 3Q rental revenues

Herc Holdings, parent of HercRentals, says its 3Q equipment rental revenues increased 2.4 percent to $459.6 million, compared to $449 million in the same period last  year. Total revenues decreased 1.6 percent to $508.1 million, compared to $516.2 million in 3Q 2018. Although the company says it had strong year-over-year pricing and mix, these gains […]

October 30, 2019

Construction Equipment

New Ditch Witch SK3000 most powerful stand-on track loader ever

Ditch Witch's SK3000 is the company's most powerful stand-on track loader ever with 51-horsepower and 3,100-pound capacity.

October 29, 2019

Business

Slower growth but no recession near, predicts latest cement industry forecast

According to the Portland Cement Association, cement consumption in the U.S. is expected to grow through 2021 at a slow pace. More details on Equipment World.

October 29, 2019

Dealers

Groff Tractor named Case Diamond Dealer for 6th year

Case Construction's Diamond Dealer award recognizes recipients for sales performance, marketing and communications, product support, parts support and training.

October 29, 2019

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Prinoth’s massive crawler carrier built for the arctic; Deere intros mechanical angle blade for 950K, 1050K; Nissan reveals 2020 Titan XD; New Terramac crawler carriers made for utility work; Vermeer intros CTX160 stand-on track loader

This week's equipment roundup featured heavy-duty equipment insight by Prinoth, John Deere, Nissan, New Terramac and Vermeer. Details on Equipment World.

October 29, 2019