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Construction Equipment

OEMs used ConExpo to preview what will be the most revolutionary decade in the history of heavy equipment and truck technology

As ConExpos go, the 2014 show was a welcome shot of enthusiasm for the construction industry. But it was a short quote from Doug Oberhelman, CEO of Caterpillar, that I think set the tone and the goals for the next decade in the heavy equipment business. Oberhelman was talking to the press about the completion […]

March 24, 2014

Business

Mike Rowe opens up about opera, skilled trades and Dirty Jobs (EXCLUSIVE)

All of the new machines are obviously the star of a show like ConExpo. But one of the highlights for the Equipment World team last week at the show was getting to sit down with TV host and newly-minted author Mike Rowe for a conversation on the importance of skilled trades and vocational education. Just […]

March 11, 2014

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Case updates 821F and 921F wheel loaders to Tier 4 Final

Case Construction Equipment (Booth 11722, North Hall) announced that its 821F and 921F wheel loaders have been updated to meet Tier 4 Final emission standards. The wheel loaders are equipped with a selective catalytic reduction (SCR)-only solution that treats emissions separately with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and does not require the engine to re-circulate exhaust […]

March 7, 2014

Construction Equipment

Backhoes, skid steers, telehandlers wheelie and waltz with rock violinists

Known as the “down-to-earth version of the Blue Angels,” JCB’s Dancing Diggers aren’t ones to turn down a big show. Let alone the largest trade show in the U.S. The team of backhoes, skid steers and telehandlers was in full force at ConExpo 2014 and performed with a rock violin group. In the end, we […]

March 7, 2014

Construction Equipment

Bell introduces B25E and B30E articulated dump trucks at ConExpo

Bell Equipment North America began the company’s E-series articulated dump truck roll-out at ConExpo-Con/Agg, starting with the B25E and the B30E. Incorporating the latest developments in 6×6 technology, the E-Series features customer-focused advancements and high level automated machine protection, says CEO Gary Bell. “The all-new truck platform has been specifically engineered to handle future emissions […]

March 7, 2014

Construction Equipment

Sany America intros new SY16C and SY35U compact excavators at ConExpo

With three new machines in its booth, including two new compact excavators, Sany America is poised to deliver on the full faith of the Sany Corporation, says new CEO Mike Rhoda. “Sany is now the 5th largest construction equipment manufacturer in the world, so that’s a lot of horsepower,” Rhoada said to a packed press […]

March 6, 2014

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: Hyundai unveils R220LC-9A amphibious excavator

[imagebrowser id=40] Back in December, Hyundai launched the R220LC-9A mid-size excavator. That machine boasted a 157-hp Cummins Tier 4 engine and a 20-foot, 5-inch max dig depth. At ConExpo this week, the company unveiled its amphibious cousin. The R22LC-9A Amp is capable of treading 5 feet, 1 inch of water thanks to its 5-foot steel hydraulic […]

March 6, 2014

Construction Equipment

Pettibone addresses costs, comfort with launch of Cary-Lift 154

With cost reduction and enhanced operator comfort in mind, Pettibone launched a new addition to the Cary-Lift line this week at ConExpo-ConAgg 2014. The Cary-Lift 154, which features a streamlined redesign, also offers simplified maintenance while boosting productivity in load handling jobs such as pipes and poles, recycling and scrap, and rough terrain applications. Powered […]

March 6, 2014

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson intros, demos new SW 28 skid steer, ST 35 compact track loader designed for U.S. contractors

In Europe compact wheel loaders do much of the heavy lifting, but in the United States contractors prefer the more versatile skid steer loader or compact track loader. With that in mind, Wacker Neuson beefed up the skid steers they’ve been selling in Europe for many years and introduced four new models for the American […]

March 6, 2014

Construction Equipment

JLG launches the H340AJ: the first four-wheel electric drive hybrid boom

JLG Industries launched the very first four-wheel electric drive hybrid boom at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. The H340AJ, the first machine of its kind, combines diesel fuel and an electric power system to deliver a combination of power and durability with reduced operational costs. With four independent electric-drive motors, the H340AJ offers performance that equals the machine’s […]

March 5, 2014

Equipment Experts

Volvo CE debuts EC380E excavator, 6 G-Series articulated haulers and 395-hp L250H loader at ConExpo

In addition to unveiling an electric, remote-controlled concept compact excavator Tuesday, Volvo debuted several new products at ConExpo on Wednesday. EC380E Tier 4 Final excavator The new machine is powered by a Volvo 306-horsepower, D13 engine, and offers a 9 percent improvement in fuel economy. Operators can choose from between five work modes—I for idle, […]

March 5, 2014

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Volvo CE debuts EC380E excavator, 6 G-Series articulated haulers and 395-hp L250H loader at ConExpo

In addition to unveiling an electric, remote-controlled concept compact excavator Tuesday, Volvo debuted several new products at ConExpo on Wednesday. EC380E Tier 4 Final excavator The new machine is powered by a Volvo 306-horsepower, D13 engine, and offers a 9 percent improvement in fuel economy. Operators can choose from between five work modes—I for idle, […]

March 5, 2014