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Construction Equipment

EchoDrive bolt-on kit turns pickup trucks into hybrids, cuts fuel use by 40%

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to note that EchoDrive cannot be installed by anyone not approved by Echo Automotive. DIY installs without Echo training will void product warranties. The day has finally arrived when you or your shop mechanic can convert your conventional, gas-powered heavy-duty pickup into a plug-in, hybrid-electric model before lunch time. […]

March 19, 2014

Construction Equipment

Ford dealer gives away shotgun with the purchase of a pickup

A lot of car salesman will tell you they “shoot straight,” but the ones at Muscatell Burns Ford recently gave that phrase a whole new meaning recently. For the first two weeks of March, the Hawley, Minnesota-based Ford dealer gave away a Remington 870 Express shotgun with the purchase of every new or used F-Series pickup that it […]

March 19, 2014

Construction Equipment

Stunt man climbs, flips way through construction equipment obstacle course in Bauma 2016 ad

While ConExpo-Con/Agg immersed us in 2014, there was one show exhibitor that had its sights on 2016: the producers of the bauma (intentionally spelled with a lower case “b”) trade show, slated for April 11-17, 2016 in Munich, Germany. ConExpo-Con/Agg is absolutely the premier construction equipment show for North America, enticing nearly 130,000 visitors two […]

March 17, 2014

Construction Equipment

Doosan announces telematics package, DX63-3 compact excavator

Doosan took advantage of ConExpo-Con/Agg to preview three excavators, its DL420-5 wheel loader and DA40-4 articulated dump truck, plus announce a new standard telematics package that will debut in May. All Tier 4 models will be officially launched late this spring, when Doosan will give details on the larger excavators, wheel loader and artic. “We’re […]

March 13, 2014

Construction Equipment

CARB proposes compliance extensions and delays for contractors, small fleets in powertrain upgrade regulations

The California Air Resources Board March 6 announced proposals to change elements of its Truck and Bus Rule emissions regulations that would mostly impact contractors with low-milage work trucks, very small fleets and owner-operators, though some elements could impact fleets. CARB’s rule required that all truck owners running in the state with pre-2007 model engines […]

March 10, 2014

Construction Equipment

The Cummins CorePlus motor-generator provides hybrid-like benefits and could be retrofitted on trucks and equipment

If anything, ConExpo has been the first construction trade show in a decade where Tier4 Interim and Tier 4 Final are no longer news. Engine emissions controls are a done deal. Now manufacturers are moving aggressively to improve the fuel and power efficiency of components outside the engine envelope. These contributions also reduce carbon dioxide […]

March 7, 2014

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: ConExpo 2014 Day 3: Tour the tons of trucks at the show

[imagebrowser id=42] It’s not a truck show per se, but that doesn’t mean ConExpo isn’t a show that doesn’t love trucks. In all honesty, it’s hard to stand anywhere at the show and not see a truck in at least one direction. But if you’re like us and were looking for trucks at ConExpo, then […]

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

PHOTOS: Case tricks out 580 Super N backhoe to match paint job, leather interior of a Ram Laramie Longorn pickup

No. 6 Story in 2014 « No. 7 No. 5 »   [imagebrowser id=39] One of the most popular sights in the North Hall at this year’s ConExpo without question has been Case’s modified 580 Super N Wide Track backhoe. That’s because it’s sitting on a trailer attached to a Ram Laramie Longhorn pickup with […]

March 6, 2014

Construction Equipment

Ford reveals 2015 F-Series Super Duty and King Ranch pickups with class-leading power (PHOTOS)

No. 10 Story in 2014 « No. 11 No. 9 » [imagebrowser id=38] Today, Ford introduced its 2015 F-Series Super Duty pickups, saying that the new heavy-duty trucks once again offer best-in-class power thanks to upgrades to its PowerStroke V8 engine. The second generation 6.7-liter turbo diesel engine in the F-250, F-350 and F-450 has […]

March 5, 2014

Construction Equipment

TEST DRIVE: Peterbilt’s new Model 567 is a head-turner and a breeze to maneuver

Given the realities of truck design today, Peterbilt’s Model 567 simply did not spring into existence all on its own. The truck is derived from the company’s Model 579 tractor, which debuted two years ago. The focus of the Model 579 was to create an entirely new and modern cab/driver environment. In order to do […]

March 2, 2014

Construction Equipment

First round of Ram 1500 EcoDiesel orders sells out in 3 days in rush from dealers and customers

The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel hasn’t hit dealerships yet, but the fuel-saving truck is already a hit. Chrysler announced Wednesday that between February 7 and 10, more than 8,000 orders were placed for the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel–which filled the initial round of orders being offered for the truck and accounting for about half of the […]

February 20, 2014