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Construction Equipment

John Deere launches 370E, 410E, 460E articulated dump trucks with improved cab (PHOTOS)

John Deere has launched several updates in its three new E-Series articulated dump trucks, highlighted by a new Tier 4 Final diesel engine and a new pressurized cab. The 370E, 410E and 460E ADTs are powered by a Deere PowerTech engine delivering 422, 443 and 481 horsepower, respectively, providing fast cycle times and boosting power and […]

June 29, 2015

Construction Equipment

Print your own F-150 Raptor or Ford GT with the automaker’s new 3D Store

Remember those halcyon days of model car building? Carefully popping those plastic pieces apart before piecing them together? The smell of the paint fumes and the pride of finding a spot on the shelf? While scale model cars might not be as popular as they once were, Ford is—knowingly or not—providing us with a bit […]

June 29, 2015

Construction Equipment

EPA, DOT propose heightened heavy duty diesel emissions, fuel efficiency standards for 2018

The EPA and DOT announced Friday their plans for Phase 2 of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles. Phase 2 of the program would “significantly reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles, helping to address the challenges of global climate change and […]

June 23, 2015

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar built a moving golf course atop dump trucks and loaders to create the true Greatest Game Ever Played

As if golf wasn’t frustrating enough, the evil minds at Caterpillar thought it would be fun if the holes moved. But how does one create a moving golf course? After all, though they may be hard to hit, greens aren’t exactly small. Luckily, Cat happens to be the manufacturer of some of the biggest dump trucks on […]

June 18, 2015

Safety

Bucket truck catches fire forcing worker to perch atop sign until rescued

While working to remove a sign from a restaurant in South Carolina, a worker’s bucket truck caught fire, leaving him nowhere to go but up. According to a report from WYFF TV, 44-year-old Kevin Putman, was working to remove a sign from a Domino’s Pizza along Highway 24 in Anderson County when he noticed the […]

June 16, 2015

Construction Equipment

TEST DRIVE: Freightliner’s 108SD, 114SD work trucks blend power, serious comfort on long haul through Texas hill country

What do you do if you’re Freightliner and your OTR market share numbers are in the stratosphere? You turn your attention to the vocational truck market, of course. Freightliner has always had a vocational presence. But about four years ago, the company decided it was time to update its work truck lineup to take advantage […]

June 15, 2015

Construction Equipment

REVIEW: 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Z71’s power, fuel economy, comfort outweigh lack of burst (PHOTOS)

Not everyone who works in the earthmoving world of construction needs a one-ton dually, or even a ½-ton pickup. Many just need an efficient, reliable pickup as a mode of transportation that can be used once in a while to tow a trailer with enough payload to handle lighter duty work and recreational tasks. And there are […]

June 11, 2015

Construction Equipment

Ram sets pricing on 2015 Rebel and Laramie Limited pickups

Ram has announced pricing on the two pickups that represent the first front end redesign for the truck brand in many years. We’ll start with the 2015 Rebel, an off-roading-inspired model with a new grille and front bumper design incorporating a skid plate, front tow hooks and LED fog lamps. The Rebel will start at $42,790 for the […]

June 10, 2015

Construction Equipment

Ford F-150 production reportedly held back by supply shortage of the truck’s frame

Though Ford’s new aluminum-bodied F-150 faced an initial uphill battle in the months after its unveiling early in 2014, since the truck’s launch in the fall, the automaker has largely eased any early concerns or questions customers may have had over durability, repair or insurance costs with the truck’s aluminum body. However, despite indications of high demand […]

June 9, 2015

Roadbuilding

City of Lexington uses high-tech SUV to analyze pavement conditions and prioritize projects

Lexington, Kentucky, officials are spending nearly $400,000 to assess the condition of the city’s roads using lasers, cameras, and GPS equipment in an effort to better prioritize repaving and repair projects on the 4,024 streets the city maintains. “Maintaining basic infrastructure like roads is a key responsibility of local government,” Lexington Mayor Jim Gray said […]

June 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

We go for a ride in Peterbilt’s almost-self-driving Model 579

Peterbilt showcased its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) during a Technology Showcase last week at Texas Motor Speedway. The system is a street-capable GPS autopilot that Bill Kahn, principal engineer for Peterbilt, says is accurate to within 5 centimeters. “It’s the stepping stone to autonomous driving,” he says. RELATED >> What it’s like to operate a self-driving […]

June 3, 2015

Construction Equipment

AEV transforms Ram 2500/3500 into the ultimate off-road work truck (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Up until recently, much of American Expedition Vehicle’s (AEV) focus has been on the Jeep Wrangler. But in 2013 the popular off-road conversion firm unveiled a Ram concept truck at SEMA that sent everyone home wanting more. Now, the company has released a 5-product lineup that turns any Ram 2500 or 3500 into one extremely versatile […]

June 1, 2015