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Construction Equipment

Peterbilt debuts Model 567 set-forward front axle config designed for mixer applications (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=188] At the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, Peterbilt has introduced a new set-forward front axle (SFFA) configuration for their Model 567, creating an ideal truck for mixer applications. The SFFA maximizes payloads and meets state and federal bridge law requirements, said Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing. “The Model 567 is […]

February 4, 2015

Construction Equipment

Kohler launches the KDI 3404, its largest diesel engine yet

To serve the needs of customers who want high-power density engines in a compact envelope, Kohler unveiled it’s latest, and biggest engine yet at the World of Concrete show Tuesday. The KDI 3404 is a 3.4 liter, four cylinder engine that cranks out 134 horsepower and 276 to 369 foot pounds of torque. The engine […]

February 4, 2015

Roadbuilding

Guntert & Zimmerman’s new MP550 material placer boasts big fuel savings

[imagebrowser id=187] Guntert and Zimmerman (G&Z) showed off its new MP550 Material Placer at World of Concrete 2015 in Las Vegas. The company markets the MP550 as the most versatile material placer on the market, capable of handling a wide variety of concrete slumps as well as dry materials. G&Z’s “Eco-Mode” feature on the MP550 […]

February 4, 2015

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: Tour World of Concrete 2015’s iron-heavy Central hall and demo lot

[imagebrowser id=189] World of Concrete is well underway. The Las Vegas Convention Center is packed full of construction and concrete professionals checking out a wealth of tools and new heavy machinery. We stalked the halls of the show, capturing every piece of equipment we could find for the gallery above. Be sure to click through and […]

February 4, 2015

Business

PCA’s Sullivan: Cement consumption on straight growth trajectory through 2017; optimism palpable at World of Concrete

Cement consumption grew by 8 percent in 2014 and is on track to grow another 8 percent in both 2016 and 2017, according to Ed Sullivan, chief economist, PCA, noting that the 100  metric million tons  realized in December was the highest month total since January 2008. Sullivan made his remarks during the opening day […]

February 4, 2015

Equipment Experts

Caterpillar intros F2 Series backhoes with sweeping cab redesign (PHOTOS)

No. 7 Story in 2015 « No. 8 No. 6 »   [imagebrowser id=185] A new cab design with several refinements including to the glass, controls and comfort, give operators a lot to look forward to in Caterpillar’s new F2 series backhoes. Cat announced the center-pivot model lineup at World of Concrete in Las Vegas […]

February 3, 2015

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar intros F2 Series backhoes with sweeping cab redesign (PHOTOS)

No. 7 Story in 2015 « No. 8 No. 6 »   [imagebrowser id=185] A new cab design with several refinements including to the glass, controls and comfort, give operators a lot to look forward to in Caterpillar’s new F2 series backhoes. Cat announced the center-pivot model lineup at World of Concrete in Las Vegas […]

February 3, 2015

Construction Equipment

Mack unveils mDrive HD, a lightweight automated manual transmission built for construction

[imagebrowser id=184] Mack has announced a “hardened,” yet still lightweight version of its mDrive automated manual transmission designed specifically for the rigors and varied terrains of construction work. During a press event at the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas Tuesday, Mack took the wraps off the mDrive HD. Stephen Roy, Mack’s president […]

February 3, 2015

Construction Equipment

Kubota reveals specs on new SSV65 and SSV75, company’s first skid steer loaders (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=183] Some of the coolest cars in the world have gullwing doors. Kubota’s new entries into the skid steer market have something similar, a front entry door that doesn’t hinge on the side, but rather slides up and stores overhead, making ingress and egress much easier and safer. The new skid steers were Kubota’s […]

February 3, 2015

Construction Equipment

Reduced tail swing gives Hitachi ZX85USB-5 excavator the edge in crowded conditions (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=182] Ultra-short may not be an advantage in basketball, but that’s what Hitachi says gives its new series of excavators, including the ZX85USB-5, distinct advantages. Hitachi showcased the ZX85USB-5 here at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. The 18,821-pound machine has 56.9 horsepower and a max digging depth of 14 feet, 10 inches. There […]

February 3, 2015

Equipment Experts

Caterpillar 926M, 930M and 938M wheel loaders debut at World of Concrete with “hybrid-type” fuel savings

[imagebrowser id=181] Caterpillar announced the successors to its K Series small wheel loaders during a special pre-show briefing at World of Concrete Monday night with the 926M, 930M and 938M. The new M Series loaders are all available with a set of new options and are powered by a Cat C7.1 ACERT Tier 4 Final […]

February 3, 2015

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar 926M, 930M and 938M wheel loaders debut at World of Concrete with “hybrid-type” fuel savings

[imagebrowser id=181] Caterpillar announced the successors to its K Series small wheel loaders during a special pre-show briefing at World of Concrete Monday night with the 926M, 930M and 938M. The new M Series loaders are all available with a set of new options and are powered by a Cat C7.1 ACERT Tier 4 Final […]

February 3, 2015