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Gradall to showcase 1945 excavator, VR simulator at ConExpo 2020
Gradall will merge the old and the new at its ConExpo 2020 booth in North Hall—bringing one of its first truck-mounted excavators from 1945 and a virtual reality simulator for training operators. (You can see more of what OEMs have in store for ConExpo 2020 in our show preview page by clicking here.) The No. […]
December 10, 2019
Business
My Epiroc system tracks fleets by mobile device, computer
Epiroc has developed a new system and app for tracking equipment fleets via computer and mobile devices. The company says the My Epiroc digital system improves fleet efficiency, with a focus on increasing uptime for mining and infrastructure operations. The system tracks fleet status in the production process, providing alerts and updates, and highlights items […]
November 18, 2019
Construction Equipment
Contractors, are you ready for the new ANSI standards for aerial lifts?
Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a three-part series on how the new ANSI standards for aerial work platforms will affect contractors. You can view Part 2 by clicking here. Part 3, which you can view here, examines whether contractors are ready to comply. Starting June 1, contractors who use telescopic-boom, articulated-boom or scissor-lift […]
October 29, 2019
Construction Equipment
Terex Utilities’ new monitor enhances overload warning on truck-mounted aerial equipment
Terex Utilities has updated its Load Alert monitor display to increase safety for operators of the company’s truck-mounted aerial devices. The new monitor display now turns red if an overload is detected and displays the word “overload” on the screen. It also sounds an alert in the platform and at ground level. A dial readout […]
September 2, 2019
Construction Equipment
Protect excavator operators with Fecon Cab Guard
For excavator operators concerned about protecting themselves from flying rocks and other debris, Fecon has developed the Cab Guard to cover windows on mid-sized excavators. The polycarbonate panels are designed to fit most makes and models in the 8- to 12-ton excavator class. The company says the Cab Guard can be installed in less than […]
August 21, 2019
Construction Equipment
BOMAG intros 10-foot pavers with dual swingout stations for better visibility
The new pavers were designed for quieter operation in interstate and state highways, airports, heavy industrial and large commercial projects. More here.
July 15, 2019
Driver/operator coaching/training
New CM Labs dozer simulator lets trainee operators “feel” the dirt
The new Dozer Simulator Training Pack addresses common beginner challenges along with advanced training exercises. Details here on Equipment World.
September 26, 2018
Construction Equipment
Inside Cat’s Seguin engine plant which plans to produce its 400,000th engine this fall
Caterpillar's Seguin engine plant is scheduled to produce its 400,000th engine in the fall of 2018. Check out the video and details here on Equipment World.
June 25, 2018
Roadbuilding
Road workers head to New York City to help with expected blizzard
New York City is preparing for the up to one foot of snow expected to fall on the Big Apple this weekend, but backup is on the way to help out. According to WKTV, the New York State Department of Transportation is sending workers from out of town into the city to help remove snow from the […]
January 22, 2016
Construction Equipment
MEN VS. WOMEN: Who are the better heavy equipment operators?
Many people assume that operating heavy construction equipment is a man’s job. After all, these are big, powerful machines. Grease on the hands, mud-caked boots and the smell of diesel in the morning are just part of the job. No place for women, right? Not necessarily. While there are few women operating yellow iron, the […]
July 31, 2014
Construction Equipment
Very stuck dump truck proves to be a challenging rescue for this excavator
We have conflicting thoughts about this video. On one hand, we couldn’t help but root for the operator of the excavator. After all, according to the video’s description, he’s the one who got this Volvo A30 stuck in the first place and apparently no one on site was willing to give him a hand getting […]
November 27, 2013
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Inspector of collapsed Philadelphia building commits suicide, says collapse “wasn’t my fault”
The collapse of a downtown Philadelphia building that killed 6 people last week has turned even more tragic with news coming this morning that an inspector who surveyed the building weeks before it was demolished was found dead Wednesday night from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Ronald Wagenhoffer, 52, worked for the city’s Department of Licenses […]
June 13, 2013
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