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Cat Intermat intros include wheel loaders, backhoes, rollers
Cat will display more than 40 machines at Intermat, 20 of which will be seen for the first time in Europe. • Wheel loader improvements include the 966K CVT (constant velocity transmission) wheel loader. The new transmission doesn’t require a torque converter or gear shifting, making for easier operation and fuel savings through efficiency. • […]
April 13, 2012
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Breakers, generators on Atlas Copco Intermat slate
Atlas Copco will introduce a number of products at Intermat. • The new HB 4100 hydraulic breaker is 287 pounds lighter than its predecessor so it can be mounted to smaller carriers, those in the range of 40 to 70 metric tons. It also delivers better performance and higher efficiency than the previous model. • […]
April 13, 2012
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Intermat Preview — Digital Extra
INTERMAT MACHINE PREVIEWS Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of the hundreds of significant machine and component introductions that will be seen at Intermat 2012, in Paris France, April 16-21. For availability of these machines here, please consult with your equipment dealer, and note that the specs may differ between European and U.S. […]
April 12, 2012
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Home-grown rental Compact Power Equipment Centers come on strong with 405 locations in The Home Depot stores By Marcia Gruver Doyle   From a start of seven locations in 2009, Compact Power Equipment Centers are now in 405 Home Depot Tool Rental Centers, growing by 100 locations in the first four months of 2012 alone. […]
April 5, 2012
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Machine Matters More
No need to be compact for compaction By Mike Anderson Crawler excavators surpassing 30 metric tons are increasingly taking the attachment-carrier role traditionally played by 20-ton-class machines, says Volvo’s Joel Escalante. Larger carrier attachment use adds an element of caution, however. A mismatched attachment could instantly render the excavator useless. “It’s crucial to ensure the […]
April 5, 2012
Compaction attachments are turning larger excavators into the multi-purpose tool carriers for which their smaller siblings are traditionally known. Caterpillar’s CVP110 hydraulic plate compactor fits excavators beyond 30 metric tons.
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Heavier Workload: 30- to 50-metric-ton crawler excavators winning over new customers with added versatility
By Mike Anderson Impressing veteran equipment operators is never easy. For Georgia contractor Lee Deas IV, though, a light bulb turned on the day he pulled himself into the cab of a 72,000-pound crawler excavator. “I’ve run small excavators my whole life, but it’s a whole different ballgame when you get on something that big,” […]
April 5, 2012
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Heavier Workload: 30- to 50-metric-ton crawler excavators winning over new customers with added versatility
By Mike Anderson Impressing veteran equipment operators is never easy. For Georgia contractor Lee Deas IV, though, a light bulb turned on the day he pulled himself into the cab of a 72,000-pound crawler excavator. “I’ve run small excavators my whole life, but it’s a whole different ballgame when you get on something that big,” […]
April 5, 2012
Automatic warm-up and overheat protection systems are standard on the Tier 4 Interim Isuzu engines used by JCB on its excavators, including the 82,829-pound JS360 shown here in a common LC configuration. A reinforced XD version for demolition and land-clearing applications was recently introduced.
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Equipment World Digital Plus
C/V: Chrysler’s commercial van offers cost-effective option for hauling, towing Product Focus: More grinders, chippers and shredders Digital Marketplace: New products from Knaack, Sokkia, Telogis and more         Product Report: Ram Cargo Van Ram Cam Chrysler’s new entry into the commercial van market proves fleet of feet, easy on the pocketbook. By […]
April 5, 2012
Despite the mini-van appearance, the Ram C/V has the cargo and towing capability of a half-ton pickup.
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Contractor of the Year Finalist
Steve Vesseli Brick, New Jersey   Universal Wrecking Year started: 2000 Number of employees: 20 Annual volume: $3 million to $5 million Markets served: Industrial and commercial demolition.   Steve Vesseli is all too happy to clean up where much of industry leaves off – and where something new is hopefully on the way.  By […]
April 5, 2012
“Every building has its life expectancy,” says Steve Vesseli, owner of Universal Wrecking. And, when the time comes for it to come down, his New Jersey-based crews of demolition professionals are ready to take up the challenge.
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NTEA Work Truck Show 2012 sets new records
NTEA, the Work Truck Show 2012, held March 6-8 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, was the biggest work truck event in history. It broke all standing event records, with a verified 10,408 attendees checking out work trucks and equipment from 563 exhibitors. The event’s Green Truck Summit on March 5-6 also hit new […]
March 27, 2012
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Fecon celebrates 20 years
Fecon will host a Field Day/Open House on April 26 in celebration of the company’s 20th anniversary in the forestry mulching business. The event will feature activities such as live demos, machine walk-arounds, factory tours, a night out at the ballpark and a chance to see Fecon’s Chipper Tool Technology. For more information, visit www.fecon.com/field-day.
March 22, 2012
Fecon's 20th anniversary celebration will be April 26.
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Conexpo-Con/AGG 2014
Event: Start Date: 03/04/14 End Date: 03/08/14 Phone: (800) 867-6060 Web: www.conexpoconagg.com
March 21, 2012
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