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Construction Equipment

JLG enters utility vehicle market with 315G and 615G

JLG has launched a line of utility vehicles, designed to transport people and equipment around large construction sites and other venues. The gas-powered three-seat 315G and six-seat 615G were manufactured through an agreement with Arctic Cat. Diesel models are coming later this year, the company says. Both models can be switched in and out of four-wheel […]

April 13, 2017

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson unveils TH627 telehandler with 3-in-1 machine capabilities

The Wacker Neuson TH627 telehandler is designed to be a versatile, three-in-one machine, the company says. It comes with a universal attachment plate allowing it to dig and carry like a wheel loader and use multiple attachments like a skid steer with a compact footprint. As a telehandler, it has a lift height of 18 […]

April 12, 2017

Construction Equipment

Sany adds 4 compact excavators to lineup

The Sany lineup of compact excavators jumps to seven with the unveiling of four new machines ranging in size from 5,908 pounds to 20,238 pounds. The lineup begins with the SY26U, the company’s smallest excavator, weighing 5,908 pounds. Sany says the machine includes many features associated with larger excavators, including a standard fully enclosed cab, auxiliary […]

April 10, 2017

Construction Equipment

Cat debuts 3 models of B Series hydraulic hammers at ConExpo

Caterpillar says its B20, B30 and B35 hydraulic hammers are designed for high production on tough jobsites, such as quarries, road construction, demolition and general construction. They can be matched to hydraulic excavator carriers weighing 19 to 44 tons and can operate a variety of tools, including moil, cone, chisel and blunt. All three models’ […]

March 31, 2017

Construction Equipment

Kubota debuts 211-hp V5009, its largest engine yet, alongside new generator

Stage V is a European diesel exhaust emissions regulation that takes effect 2019-2020. And while the United States EPA is not planning to follow suit with any emissions beyond Tier 4 Final, the changes required by Stage V are small enough that most engine OEMs will sell the same “Stage V ready” engines here and in […]

March 28, 2017

Technology

Topcon unveils ZPS concrete paver automation, bigger machine control monitors alongside slew of upgrades and updates

Topcon unveiled a slew of new products, product improvements and upgrades at the ConExpo show earlier this month. The most significant of these is the new ZPS concrete paving system. The system is a robotic total station that operates using less hardware than a traditional local positioning system or LPS. For tracking and guidance, the ZPS […]

March 27, 2017

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: The heavy equipment of ConExpo 2017’s North Hall, Silver and Bronze Lots

In addition to continuing our ConExpo 2017 machine introduction coverage, since the Equipment World staff returned from the show we’ve also been posting photo galleries consisting of our favorite sights the show had to offer. We’ve taken a look at the massive Gold Lot and the many trucks scattered about the exhibition space. Today we’ll wrap […]

March 23, 2017

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Bomag’s new BW 28 RH pneumatic tire roller offers high range of operating weight

At ConExpo 2017, Bomag introduced its BW 28 RH pneumatic tired roller that offers an enlarged ballast compartment for a high range of operating weight, as well as a higher maximum wheel load compared to previous models to allow for deeper static compaction. The operating weight of the BW 28 RH now extends from 18,960 […]

March 23, 2017

Construction Equipment

Brokk 500 adds punch to demolition machine’s robotic arm

Brokk’s remote-controlled demolition robot, available in May, comes in at about the same size as its predecessor, the Brokk 400, while delivering 40 percent more breaking power. The company credits the Brokk 500’s SmartPower electrical system with adding more punch and length to the hydraulic arm when compared to the Brokk 400. The system adjusts […]

March 22, 2017

Construction Equipment

JLG intros gravity lowering system with 742 telehandler

ConExpo attendees got the first peek at the 742 telehandler, which offers 7,000-pound lift capacity and introduces JLG’s precision gravity lowering system. The first JLG telehandler with the new lowering system, the 742 uses hydraulic power to raise the boom and gravity to lower it. That gives the operator better control and increases the machine’s […]

March 21, 2017

Construction Equipment

Tadano launches GR-1200XL-2 and GTC-600 cranes at ConExpo, updates the ATF110G-5

At ConExpo 2017 earlier this month in Las Vegas, Tadano America introduced two new cranes to the North American market and re-introduced another model with a series of upgrades. We’ll start with the new GR-1200XL-2. This model is Tadano’s largest two-axle rough terrain crane. The company says that this crane was developed with the needs of North […]

March 20, 2017

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Vögele launches Super 1700-3i, 1703-3i universal class pavers

Vögele launched two new universal class 8-foot pavers at the 2017 ConExpo show with the Super 1700-3i tracked paver and Super 1703-3i wheeled paver. The machines offer several new features that are firsts for the North American market. The company says the machines are designed for work in both confined conditions and on highway jobsites, […]

March 20, 2017