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AEM names PR director

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has named Richard Jefferson to the newly created position of Senior Director of Public Relations. He will oversee the trade group’s efforts to expand the scope of its activities for increased awareness to represent equipment manufacturers, particularly in the areas of public policy, global business development and workforce issues. Jefferson […]

January 25, 2008

Aerial Work Platform Training to feature live demonstration at ConExpo

Aerial Work Platform Training, in conjunction with the International Powered Access Federation, will host a live demonstration at ConExpo/Con-Agg 2008, held March 11-15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The live demonstration is part of AWPT’s Click It! safety campaign that calls for users of boom type platforms to wear a full body harness with a short […]

January 16, 2008

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OSHA releases enforcement report

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released its annual enforcement statistics. In FY 2007, OSHA conducted 39,324 total inspections, a 4.3 percent increase over its stated goal of 37,700. Total violations of OSHA’s standards and regulations were 88,846, a 6-percent increase from Fiscal Year (FY) 2006. The agency cited 67,176 serious violations, a 9-percent […]

January 2, 2008

Cover Story: 2008 Innovations

John Deere NeverGrease It means just what it says – never grease a wheel loader pin joint again. There’s no way around it: keeping wheel loader pin joints properly greased is a pain. First, you have to manage whether or not it gets done – and on a daily basis. Then you’re never sure if […]

January 1, 2008

On Record: Two for the web

Sometimes words, however carefully crafted, just aren’t enough. And so we’re excited that our new digital version – which debuted this past October – allows us to even further explain some of the innovations we’re highlighting in this issue. Log on to http://www.equipmentworlddigital.com, take a few moments to subscribe, and using this printed version of […]

January 1, 2008

Rent Smart: Rent, lease or buy?

Chances are, you’ve made the rent, lease or buy decision several times by now. But what makes one alternative trump the others? Not everyone’s financial situation and rate of use will be similar, so experts offer a few tips to help determine whether you’re in it for the long – or short – haul. Renting […]

January 1, 2008

Marketplace

Compact utility loader combines the tasks of several machines The D-Series Toolcat 5600 utility work machine from Bobcat can be used to accomplish many of the same tasks as a compact tractor, attachment carrier, utility vehicle, pickup truck and more. Integrated suspension stops help to maintain the machine’s 2,000-pound payload and 1,500-pound operating capacity. A […]

January 1, 2008

’08 World of Concrete Supplement

With more than 900,000 square feet of exhibits, 1,739 exhibitors and 91,628 registrants, World of Concrete 2007 was the largest event in the show’s 33-year history. This year’s show promises to be even bigger and better. The January 22-25 event in Las Vegas will feature new products, the latest technologies, 90-minute and 3-hour seminars, indoor […]

January 1, 2008

Reporter

Volvo’s US-made excavators make production debut Capping a $25 million to $56 million investment, Volvo Construction Equipment rolled off the first U.S.-made excavators at its Asheville, North Carolina, plant in November. The 400,000-square-foot Asheville facility is building four of Volvo’s 11 excavator models: the EC160C, EC210C, EC330C and EC360C. In addition to the excavators, the […]

January 1, 2008

Safety Watch: Just 14 ounces

The near accident: A New York State Department of Transportation worker started sand blasting a bridge in preparation for painting. Although it’s a departmental rule that hard hats must be worn, the job circumstances seemed safe. He wasn’t under traffic, nor was he under an overhead hazard. But several feet away from the worker, a […]

January 1, 2008

Trucks: Sixty never looked so good

For a truck lineup that began in 1948, Ford’s F-Series has come a long way. As a tribute to its 60th anniversary, Ford gave its 2008 F-Series Super Duty truck line touches of luxury, ruggedness and functionality. Cleaner, more powerful engine The truck’s 6.4-liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel engine offers significant improvements over its predecessor. The […]

January 1, 2008

First Word: Time for learning

The first quarter of 2008 is a great time to reward key employees (and yourself) with a trip to an industry trade show. Thanks to the ever-expanding educational opportunities at these events, sending managers to a show can serve not only as a pat on the back for a job well done, but as a […]

January 1, 2008

Onboard scale systems reduce return trips to weigh scale

Case Construction Equipment now offers onboard scale systems from Loup Electronics, available for installation on Case wheel loader models 521, 621, 721, 821 and 921. The two scale options, the Load Log 800 and Load Log 8000, help eliminate return trips for overloaded and under-loaded trucks, and reduce visits to the weigh scale. Weighing on […]

December 19, 2007

Engine Notebook: MTU-Detroit Diesel Series 4000, Tier 2

Say you have 300 or 400 tons of material to move every 30 minutes and you’ve got to do it more than two miles above sea level using an engine that must meet stringent emissions levels. It’s a tall order, and this spring MTU-Detroit Diesel introduced the Tier 2 Series 4000 to meet the challenge. […]

December 7, 2007

Cover Story/Machine Matters: Multi-tasking trenchers

Contractors are doing more shallow subsurface installations in established areas as service utilities continue to expand cable, power and telecomm services. In residential construction, owners are adding amenities to existing properties. “Contractors are building outdoor kitchens or water features for homeowners and need to pull water and power out to those projects,” says Jon Kuyers, […]

December 7, 2007

Contractor of the Year Finalist: Kelly, Scott and Steve Thompson

When Wally and Jean Thompson started their construction firm in 1980, their sons were not far behind them. Scott, now 52, had already put in time along side his father at local construction firms. Kelly, 44, was then in high school and started working summers in his father’s firm. The only son still too young […]

December 6, 2007

ICUEE Overview

The 2007 International Construction and Utility Equipment Expo, held in Louisville, Kentucky, in October, attracted more than 17,900 attendees, a 9.5 percent increase over the last event, according to the show’s sponsor the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Here are some of the products that debuted at the event: Control Bobcat loaders remotely In a matter […]

December 6, 2007

Sponsored Information: 2007 Attachments Supplement

Allu SM Screener-Crusher helps bring natural gas to eastern Kentucky Gary “Red” Bailes of Leslie Equipment puts his pickup truck into four-wheel drive and heads up the almost vertical slope of the construction right-of-way to where ST Pipeline workers install the Big Sandy Pipeline. Building a 68-mile pipeline in the rugged mountains of eastern Kentucky […]

December 6, 2007

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Yellow and black John Deere articulated dump truck with 460 capacity in urban setting

Deere Previews Autonomous Haul Truck: One Truck, Two Operation Modes

The bolt-on autonomy system would let contractors switch their articulated dump trucks between manual and autonomous operation. Get a first look here.

Black 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD pickup truck towing a flatbed trailer with yellow construction excavator in a wooded area.

2027 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD Get More HP With New Diesel, Gas V8s

Historical factory floor with tracked industrial machinery and equipment at Caterpillar Tractor Company facility

Construction’s Mighty Bull Stands the Test of Time — Dozer Buyer’s Guide 2026

Yellow XCMG 4.8-metric-ton XE45U Pro mini excavator with hydraulic arm and bucket displayed at ConExpo 2026

XCMG Releases 2 New Mini Excavators for North American Market

Green tractor pulling yellow 30-yard scraper loaded with dirt on beach with ocean backdrop

“The Lightest 30-Yard Scraper on the Market” — K-Tec's New 1230

Choosing The Right Tire and Track Patterns for Maximum Productivity