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Roadbuilding

Integrated generator on new Cat AP1000F asphalt paver cuts screed heat time in half

[imagebrowser id=21] Number one on the “paving by the numbers” handout Caterpillar gives to contractors is “heat the screed.” That start-up process just got faster with the integrated generator and screed heating system on Cat’s new AP1000F asphalt paver. “With this generator, which runs directly off the engine, you can heat up a standard screed […]

November 6, 2014

Construction Equipment

Watch the 1,000-person process of building a Ford F-150

Considering the fact that a Ford F-Series pickup is sold every 38 seconds in the U.S., Ford has to churn them out pretty quickly. Recently, Bloomberg TV visited Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Michigan to see how the automaker is able to meet that demand. Each week about 7,000 F-Series trucks roll off the […]

April 3, 2014

Construction Equipment

Case launches the 355-hp 1221F, the largest wheel loader in the company’s fleet

Today, Case added to the F Series wheel loader lineup with the introduction of the 1221F, the largest model the company offers. With an 11.9-liter Tier 4 Interim engine that delivers up to 355 horsepower, the loader is designed for heavy earthmoving and loading applications, particularly in aggregate and mining operations. The 1221F has a […]

January 20, 2014

Construction Equipment

Ford unveils 2015 F-450, King Ranch Super Duty with more powerful 6.7L V-8 turbo diesel (PHOTOS)

Early Thursday morning, Ford took the wraps off its newest F-Series Super Duty models, announcing both the 2015 F-450 and the 2015 F-250 King Ranch Super Duty. Those attending the State Fair of Texas in Dallas will get the first in-person look at these new pickups. Both trucks will feature Ford’s 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 […]

September 26, 2013

Pickups

Ford's 3D Dirt Detection Technology

Better Paint Finish, Higher Customer Satisfaction New Ford F-Series models are the latest vehicles to benefit from the company’s industry-first dirt detection technology to ensure optimal paint and surface quality. The system uses high-resolution cameras and reflected light to digitally identify surface imperfections finer than a grain of salt in final vehicle assembly, and to […]

August 22, 2013

Pickups

The Demand for Pickups Grow as Does Ford's Earnings

Ford’s $1.23 Billion Earning Credited to Truck Sales It seems that no one is benefitting from the growing demand for pickups more than Ford Motors. According to NYDailyNews.com, Ford is reporting better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter and raised its profit and sales forecasts for the year. This, combined with the increased want for the […]

July 25, 2013

Construction Equipment

Ford F-250 tops truck-dominated top 10 list of most-targeted vehicles by thieves

Americans love pickup trucks. And that fact is emphasized by the fact that Ford F-series pickups now include not only the best-selling vehicle on the market, but also the most targeted by thieves. While the F-150 is the most popular Ford truck among those acquiring vehicles through legal means, thieves prefer the F-250 crew 4WD […]

July 9, 2013

Construction Equipment

Consider us happy if this rendering of the 2015 Ford F-150 proves accurate

Thanks to several spy shots taken of a 2015 Ford F-150 in testing, it’s become fairly clear that Ford’s designers were using the Atlas concept pickup as a way to gauge their next big design in this 13th generation of the series. With those spy shots in mind, David Kiss, a graphic artist at auto […]

June 25, 2013

Pickups

Ford Leads Pickup Sales

F-Series Leads In Total Vehicle Sales The turn around in the construction and housing markets the past few months has seen an increase in the sales of pickup trucks as contractors replace aging vehicles. All the makers of full-size pickups have seen sales increases of late but Ford leads the market and is on track […]

June 13, 2013

Construction Equipment

Full-size pickup sales up 25% annually thanks to home construction, energy sector

Automakers saw sales of full-size pickups soar 24.7 percent in the last year, thanks to recent increased demand from those in the construction and energy sectors, reports the Detroit News. In all, automakers sold 1,444,626 cars and trucks here in the U.S. last month. For comparison, car and SUV sales were only up 5.7 percent compared […]

June 5, 2013

Pickups

3D Imaging Improves F-Series Trucks

Ford Can Better Analyze Rear Truck Axles For Problems   Ford engineers are using 3D mapping in what is believed to be the technology’s first application in the auto industry to better analyze rear axle parts of F-Series pickups during assembly, leading to a smoother, quieter ride for drivers of Ford trucks. The automaker’s photogrammetric […]

May 28, 2013

Pickups

Ford Bi-Fuel Super Duty Trucks

Westport CNG Systems Beat Competition With the growing number of natural gas trucks available in the market and to assist fleet owners with assessing their vehicle options, Westport recently conducted a comparison review between the Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks with the Westport WiNG™ Power System, and similar trucks offered by their competition.  Their findings […]

May 14, 2013