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Roadbuilding

Breakdown of $300 million worth of heavy equipment stolen in 2013

Nearly $300 million worth of construction and other heavy equipment was stolen in 2013 with only 21 percent of it recovered, according to the latest theft report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the National Equipment Register. The majority of thefts occurred during the spring and summer months with August topping all other months with 1,305 […]

December 8, 2014

Construction Equipment

Skid steers and John Deere machines most targeted among $300 million worth of heavy equipment stolen in 2013

Nearly $300 million worth of construction and other heavy equipment was stolen in 2013 with only 21 percent of it recovered, according to the latest theft report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the National Equipment Register. The majority of thefts occurred during the spring and summer months with August topping all other months […]

December 2, 2014

Construction Equipment

New financed construction equipment sales rise 16% in October, up 13 % year-over-year

The number of financed new units of construction equipment sold or leased in October increased by 16 percent compared with September, according to Equipment Data Associates, which tracks financed construction equipment activity. In October, 8,503 new machines were sold, compared to 7,094 in September. New financed sales rose 13 percent compared with October 2013. Used […]

December 1, 2014

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson starts building skid steers, compact track loaders in North America

Four models of skid steers and compact track loaders will be made at Wacker Neuson’s plant in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, the company announced Wednesday. Production will start in the first quarter of 2015, and the machines will be distributed in both the United States and Canada. Models now made here will include two skid steers, […]

November 13, 2014

Construction Equipment

Case’s new TR310 compact track loader packs large-frame features into a mid-frame package

Case Construction Equipment has introduced the TR310 to its Alpha Series compact track loader lineup, a mid-frame machine the heavy equipment manufacturer says provides the power and stability of a large-frame CTL. Weighing in at 8,800 pounds, Case likens the TR310 to its TR270 but with wider, redesigned 15.75-inch tracks than it and Case’s other […]

October 28, 2014

Equipment Experts

Kubota launches its first skid steers: meet the SSV65 and SSV75

To expand its line of construction equipment, Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) unveiled the SSV65 and SSV75 skid steer — the company’s first entries into the skid steer market. The SSV 65 and SSV 75 skid steers are both vertical-lift machines and both models come with standard two-speed travel and optional high-flow hydraulics. Features include an overhead front […]

October 15, 2014

Construction Equipment

Kubota launches its first skid steers: meet the SSV65 and SSV75

To expand its line of construction equipment, Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) unveiled the SSV65 and SSV75 skid steer — the company’s first entries into the skid steer market. The SSV 65 and SSV 75 skid steers are both vertical-lift machines and both models come with standard two-speed travel and optional high-flow hydraulics. Features include an overhead front […]

October 15, 2014

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar adds high-horsepower 297D and 297D XHP multi-terrain loaders to lineup

If  you’re looking for more muscle and a comfortable-all-day cab environment, Caterpillar showed us two new models that fit the bill–the 297D and 297D XHP—at a press event in Clayton, North Carolina last week. Judging by the numbers, the two machines punch well above their weight class. The 279D increased its horsepower by four percent, […]

October 9, 2014

Construction Equipment

Terex launches Generation 2 skid steers and compact track loaders with more than 100 upgrades

Featuring more than 100 enhancements from previous models, Terex has launched a new line of skid steers and compact track loaders. The Terex Generation 2 machines are available in radial and vertical lift-path patterns with rated operating capacities ranging from 665 to 3,600 pounds. The Terex Gen2 line currently includes eight models, ranging in size from 665 […]

September 3, 2014

Construction Equipment

BIGGER BUCKETS: 15+ videos of loaders and dump trucks dowsing people for the Ice Bucket Challenge

No. 2 Story in 2014 « No. 3 No. 1 »   Just in case you’ve been away from the Internet for the past couple of weeks, there’s been a thing going on called “The Ice Bucket Challenge.” It’s a full on viral craze that has spawned thousands of videos of people dumping buckets of […]

August 18, 2014

Construction Equipment

Case debuts new snow removal package for SR250, SV300 skid steers

Simplify snow removal applications with Case Construction Equipment’s new Snow Removal Package for the SR250 and SV300 skid steers. The package includes high flow auxiliary hydraulics that deliver up to 37.6 gpm for use with snow blowers and brushes, as well as hydraulic self-leveling and Ride Control, which provide smooth, controlled boom operation. The package […]

August 7, 2014

Construction Equipment

The Great Attachments Roundup of 2014 (GALLERY)

[imagebrowser id=113] Whatever the task at hand—cleanup, compaction, concrete and asphalt, demolition, earthmoving, grading, landclearing, landscaping or lifting—there’s an attachment in our roundup that will help you complete the job. Click through and see them all above.

July 25, 2014