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Construction Equipment

Dozers are getting better at what they’ve always done—and taking on new tasks

Major improvement are happening with dozers, and it's mistake to dismiss them as the same old machines with slightly altered model designations. Details here.

September 25, 2018

Construction Equipment

Dozer powers through river as water laps over blade

As the machine makes its way from the depths of the current, the smokestacks illustrate the huge amount of effort needed to push through the river. Details here

August 23, 2018

Dealers

Rouse: Retail used equipment values slowing, although still at 18-month high

According to a report from Rouse Services, retail used equipment values are slowing. However, the values still remain at an 18-month high. More details here.

August 1, 2018

Equipment Experts

Cat unveils the new D8T: “As easy as driving a pickup.” (A better blade, too)

Caterpillar announced a significant refresh of its D8T track type tractor on Thursday. The iconic heavy dozer now has an upgraded transmission, a new blade cutting edge design, new ripper technology, a more durable undercarriage. The new engineering brings double digit performance and efficiency improvements in almost every category, including 18 percent more material moved […]

July 27, 2018

Construction Equipment

Cat unveils the new D8T: “As easy as driving a pickup.” (A better blade, too)

Caterpillar shows off the new D8T heavy dozer's upgraded transmission, blade cutting design, ripper technology, and more. More about the Caterpillar D8T here.

July 27, 2018

Construction Equipment

Don’t let this adorable mini ‘Cat’ dozer fool you. It’s got small-scale capability

The delightful video below comes from the YouTube channel of Lane Hanson, whose videos of his diminutive ‘Cat’ dozer have garnered more than 1.3 million views. As you can see in the videos below, Lane is finding ways to make good use of a mini dozer, from clearning snow from the driveway, to leveling out […]

June 21, 2018

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Father’s Day construction gift guide; How backhoe loaders are holding their own among specialty machines; Cat unveils 814K wheel dozer; Ram to bring a Raptor rival to market; Manitowoc unveils MLC100-1 crane

CAt, Manitowac, and Ram all unveiled new equipment this week. We've also gathered a list of gadgets for Father's Day. Check them out here on Equipment World.

June 11, 2018

Construction Equipment

Cat unveils 814K wheel dozer with updated cab, new engine

Cat's new 814K wheel dozer is said to provide more comfort to operators and easier serviceability. More details here on Equipment World.

June 5, 2018

Workforce

How to hire military veterans as equipment operators and machine techs? AEMP has a guide for that.

Spurred by a lack of understanding, AEMP developed a guide to help construction industry employers hire veterans who lack civilian job searching skills.

May 31, 2018

Dealers

E-Z Drill adds Mid Country Machinery to dealer network

Mic Country will offer E-Z Drill's complete line of concrete drilling and doweling equipment, including single- and multi-gang models. More information here.

May 23, 2018

Dealers

Rouse March Report: Used equipment values remain steady

Including February’s auction results in its March report, The Rouse Equipment Report says “used equipment values for general construction and heavy earthmoving equipment have demonstrated steady improvement and continue to achieve near-peak performance across both categories.”   Methodology Rouse Services tracks used equipment values using two primary methods: collecting prices reported publicly by auction companies, […]

April 18, 2018

Machine control

Deere adds integrated SmartGrade machine control to 950K with Power Angle Tilt blade

John Deere is now offering its 950K PAT model with fully integrated machine control from the factory. Introduced last year, the 950K PAT features an 8.6-cubic yard Power Angle Tilt blade. The machine allows operators to place material with greater precision thanks to the cutting angles the six-way blade provides. Deere says the PAT blade […]

April 13, 2018