Tag: World of Concrete 2015

Construction Equipment

Genie directs new GTH-1254 telehandler at heavy construction, oil and gas industry lifts (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=198] Introduced at the recent World of Concrete, the Genie GTH-1256 telehandler takes aim at the heavier, higher lifts required on today’s jobsites. The 12,000-pound-maximum-lift-capacity GTH-1256 has a maximum lift height of 56 feet and a maximum forward reach of 42 feet. “It gives heavy construction, steal erection and the oil and gas market […]

February 23, 2015

Roadbuilding

The Vacuworx Octapad lifts slabs faster with 8 seal points that adapt to imperfections

Few concrete highway slabs slated for removal are pristine rectangles. Most are riddled with potholes, surface imperfections and of course, expansion joints, all of which make it hard to create a vacuum seal, decreasing the likelihood of using a vacuum lifting device with a rectangular pad. “There are just too many places for the air […]

February 19, 2015

Construction Equipment

World of Concrete 2015 in 2 minutes

The show’s been over for nearly a week now, but since we had so much fun and saw so many cool demos and covered so many equipment and tool launches, we were feeling nostalgic. So we threw together this video with a catchy song to relive the glory days of World of Concrete 2015. Travel back […]

February 12, 2015

Technology

Topcon unveils host of new products and upgrades, announces partnership with GOMACO

The Topcon press conference at World of Concrete was chock-full of new products and a few interesting corporate developments. On the product front the company showed: The new TP-L5 pipe laser series includes five models with clearer and brighter beams and an upgraded operating panel with a high contrast display. The TP-L5 series offers three green and […]

February 6, 2015

Construction Equipment

Doosan begins manufacturing its own air compressor engines and airends

Starting with its P185WDO model, Doosan Portable Power says it will be the only air compressor supplier to also manufacture the engines used in their models. “This gives us better control over quality and design,” Josh Goodman, assistant product marketing manager with Doosan, said at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Goodman also points out the […]

February 6, 2015

Roadbuilding

GOMACO next-gen Commander III emphasizes connectivity, features high-tech controls, Tier 4 engines (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=193] Performance, safety, and visibility are key to GOMACO’s Next Generation Commander III which debuted this week at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. The company’s G+ control system is the major driver for these factors. The system controls hydraulic fan speed, a pivoting operating console, and electronic and hydraulic initiative. Telematics can be accommodated to allow for remote […]

February 5, 2015

Technology

Trimble’s new QML800: A tablet and 2 lasers that can mark hundreds of interior points in mere hours

When it comes to laying out interior points and walls, it’s hard work on the knees, sometimes requiring days of kneeling down marking points on the floor with measuring tape or pulling string line. Trimble says it saw an opportunity to save drywall and interior contractors a lot of time, money and knee pain. Announced […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Bosch CV300 concrete vibrator hits 20,000 vibrations per minute

The Bosch CV300 Concrete Vibrator reaches roughly 5,000 vibrations per minute (VPM) more than competitive tools, allowing for smooth and efficient operation at 20,000 VPM. The CV300 was on display at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Designed for large-scale pouring such as deep vertical walls, the CV300’s high-performance motor can withstand load over long periods, with […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Proxibid’s live heavy equipment auctions are coming to eBay

eBay and Proxibid announced at World of Concrete plans to integrate Proxibid’s live equipment auctions into the eBay marketplace. The partnership agreement enables eBay’s 155 million buyers to access new inventory previously available only via Proxibid, which handles nearly $3 billion annually in big ticket items such as heavy construction equipment and industrial machinery. eBay […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Now you can order a new International WorkStar with a Cummins ISB6.7

At World of Concrete, Navistar has announced that its WorkStar vocational truck will soon get the Cummins ISB6.7 as an engine option. You can order a WorkStar with the 6.7-liter Cummins now and production will begin in the spring. The engine is rated at 325 horsepower and 750 lb.-ft. of torque with higher ratings available […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Curvaceous Cutters: Wave technology powers Hilti breakers, bits to new levels of productivity

Hilti has added a small wrinkle to its concrete cutting tool designs, more accurately a series of subtle curves on the cutting surfaces of its concrete core bits, saw blades and breaker chisels. Here’s a rundown of the new products the company showed this week at the World of Concrete. The TE-SP Wave Chisel delivers […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Case reconfigures skid steer, compact track loader lineup in move to Tier 4 Final, intros 3 new sizes (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=192] The entire Case Construction Equipment skid steer and compact track loader line is now Tier 4 Final compliant, a move that has led to a revised lineup, including the three new sizes:   The 74-horsepower radial-lift SR240 skid steer   The SR270 skid steer, a 2,700-pound-rated operating capacity radial-lift model   The TR340 compact […]

February 5, 2015