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Construction Equipment

Caterpillar unveils 903C compact wheel loader with hydrostatic transmission, auxiliary hydraulics

Caterpillar has taken the wraps off its newest machine. The 903C compact wheel loader boasts an operating weight of 9,150 pounds and is designed for work in the construction, industrial, agricultural, landscaping and snow-removal markets. The machine is powered by the 42-horsepower, Tier 4 Interim Cat C2.4 engine and is paired with a hydrostatic transmission. […]

October 7, 2014

Roadbuilding

Takeuchi launches TW65 Series 2, TW80 Series 2 compact wheel loaders

Takeuchi had enhanced machine performance and operator comfort in mind when launching the company’s newest compact wheel loaders—the TW65 Series 2 and TW80 Series 2. The Tier 4 Final-compliant machines feature a compact design for maneuverability on tight jobsites, and provide reach and dump heights up to 8 feet 6 inches. The TW65 Series 2 […]

September 10, 2014

Construction Equipment

Takeuchi launches TW65 Series 2, TW80 Series 2 compact wheel loaders

Takeuchi had enhanced machine performance and operator comfort in mind when launching the company’s newest compact wheel loaders—the TW65 Series 2 and TW80 Series 2. The Tier 4 Final-compliant machines feature a compact design for maneuverability on tight jobsites, and provide reach and dump heights up to 8 feet 6 inches. The TW65 Series 2 […]

August 28, 2014

Construction Equipment

LOADER SHOWDOWN: Skid steer loaders vs. compact wheel loaders: Which is the better buy?

Although the skid steer loader is one of the most popular and versatile construction machines of all time, some contractors also find the compact wheel loader a compelling challenger. We pitted the two machines head-to-head in 10 key categories and see how they compare. To generate some accurate numbers and better represent the average age […]

April 29, 2014

Construction Equipment

Takeuchi launches 2 compact loaders, 4 compact excavators

Takeuchi launched six new machines at the ConExpo 2014 trade show, including the TL8 compact track loader, TW80 Series 2 compact wheel loader and TB216, TB240, TB260 and TB290 compact excavators. Four of the new machines meet EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards. TL8 compact track loader The 8,345-pound TL8 compact track loader replaces the […]

March 19, 2014

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar stresses technology, unveils 336F H hybrid excavator and compact wheel loader

If there’s one word that Caterpillar wants you to take away from this year’s ConExpo it’s “technology.” And the equipment manufacturer had plenty of it to show off in a pre-ConExpo press event that included the unveiling of an update to its hydraulic hybrid excavator. F Series excavators The 336F H contains the same three-part […]

March 3, 2014

Roadbuilding

Expo Engineering

Here’s a sneak peek at the technologies behind exceptional equipment for roadbuilding at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014.

January 8, 2014

Construction Equipment

John Deere launches its shortest compact wheel loaders yet in the 204K and 304K

Standing a full foot lower than the rest of John Deere’s lineup of compact wheel loaders, the company’s new 204K and 304K were designed specifically for lower-clearance applications. The 8-foot-tall machines feature rigid front and rear axles that lower the machine’s center of gravity while increasing stability and tipping load limit. The height of these two […]

August 21, 2013

Business

John Deere launches GreenFleet loyalty rewards program with discounts, financing offers

John Deere has launched a new rewards program that can mean sizable discounts, financing offers and other benefits for the company’s loyal customers. GreenFleet Loyalty Rewards is meant to pay back customers who have purchased at least two qualified John Deere products. When a customer purchases at least two machines, they are automatically enrolled in […]

May 22, 2013

Construction Equipment

Skid steers grow up; how to choose the right one for you

Developed for a single task, skid-steer loaders have become multifunction workhorses in the 50-plus years they’ve been around.

January 1, 2013

Roadbuilding

Parsons hires Sam Elters as road, highway leader

Parsons has hired Sam Elters as regional transportation director in Arizona and Nevada. In this position, he will be responsible for all road and highway projects in this region, and he will serve as the lead for major pursuits, including public-private partnerships, design-build projects, and design and construction management projects. Prior to joining Parsons, Elters […]

April 13, 2012

Roadbuilding

Parsons hires Sam Elters as road, highway leader

Parsons has hired Sam Elters as regional transportation director in Arizona and Nevada. In this position, he will be responsible for all road and highway projects in this region, and he will serve as the lead for major pursuits, including public-private partnerships, design-build projects, and design and construction management projects. Prior to joining Parsons, Elters […]

April 13, 2012