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25-lb. Vacuworx PHD vacuum lifter has 2,500 lbs. of lifting power
Vacuworx has introduced the PHD, a new vacuum lifting system introduced at World of Concrete 2020 that packs quite a bit of lifting power into a very portable package. Watch the video above or read on for all the details. Weighing in at just 25 pounds, the PHD has an extremely small footprint. Despite its […]
February 11, 2020
Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson adds 3001 Concrete Edition to 3-ton dumper lineup
Wacker Neuson’s  3001 Concrete Edition of its 3-ton dumper uses a specially-designed concrete chute to deliver and place concrete. Using feedback from concrete contractors, Wacker Neuson engineers designed the chute, which along with the dumper’s bucket shape, gives users the ability to transport and place concrete with less spilling.  The company shaped the metal chute with high side […]
February 2, 2017
Construction Equipment
Terex Bid-Well unveils remote control options for roller paver lines at World of Concrete
Terex Bid-Well has unveiled three remote control options designed to make setting adjustments to their 2450, 3600 and 4800 roller pavers from ground level while paving. The new options were on display during the 2017 World of Concret e show. “While paving, it is common for the operator to make minor adjustments to machine settings,” […]
January 17, 2017
Construction Equipment
Atlas Copco introduces LT5005 and LT6005 rammers; gives WOC attendees sneak peek of new trowels
Atlas Copco launched the LT5005 and LT6005 concrete rammers at the show, featuring ultra-slim bodies and narrower handles. Designed for use close to buildings and in narrow spaces, the units have a specially designed Honda engine, the 3.5-horsepower four-stroke GXR120. The rammers also have a three-lever throttle control for stop/idle/run functions, a redesigned fuel tank […]
February 5, 2015
Construction Equipment
Chicago Pneumatic expands company’s concrete line with new CombiForm, power trowels
At World of Concrete, Chicago Pneumatic showcased new equipment added to the company’s concrete line, first launched at ConExpo last year. Product manager Jan Marcus said that show attendees found CP’s new CombiForms to be the most exciting. “They’re very popular; they’re catching like fire,” he said. The CombiForm, which is designed for larger pours, is […]
February 4, 2015
Construction Equipment
Makita debuts 70-lb. HM1812 AVT breaker hammer with significant vibration reduction
Makita’s latest addition to its Anti-Vibration Technology family of tools includes the HM 1812 70-pound breaker hammer, which debuted Tuesday at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Available in the spring, the HM1812 features an internal mechanical counterbalance system, vibration-absorbing housing, and fixed movement handles that reduces vibration significantly during concrete breaking applications, as you can see during the […]
February 4, 2015
Construction Equipment
Chicago Pneumatic launches first concrete line, aims to be one-stop shop
Chicago Pneumatic launched its new concrete equipment line at ConExpo-Con/Agg, including vibration, leveling, finishing and cutting products. As the company’s first concrete products, the line is intended to position Chicago Pneumatic as a one-stop shop for its customers. Pokers The product line includes VPM mechanical pokers designed for mid-sized applications using medium- to high-slump concrete, […]
March 13, 2014
Construction Equipment
Power trowel spins out of control despite a dozen workers’ best attempts to defeat it
Our sister sites Total Landscape Care and Better Roads shared this video this week and we just couldn’t resist. These poor guys have completely lost control of a concrete buffer while another crew, of office workers, enjoys and films from the safety of their building. In the description of the video, one of the guys […]
December 6, 2013
Construction Equipment
Toro acquires Stone assets
Toro on Thursday announced the acquisition of Stone Construction Equipment’s assets, in a transaction that gives Toro a line of light construction equipment including compaction equipment, mixers and other concrete equipment. Toro expects the purchase to expand the company’s reach in the rental market, as well as complementing other recent product line acquisitions. Toro acquired […]
April 26, 2012
Roadbuilding
LiuGong acquires HSW, Dressta
LiuGong Machinery Corp., a global construction equipment manufacturer based in Liuzhou, China, has finalized its agreement to acquire HSW (Huta Stalowa Wola) and its distribution subsidiary, Dressta Co. Ltd., company executives announced. The agreement was signed by both companies’ executives in Warsaw with celebration ceremonies following at the Baranów Sandomierski Castle in Baranów Sandomierski, Poland. […]
January 10, 2012
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