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The Caterpillar MH3040 material handler replaces the M325D L MH.
The Cat MH3040 material handler replaces the M325D L MH and is built with the company’s “next generation” excavator components. The unit has a 202-horsepower Cat C7.1 diesel engine, and Smart Mode matches engine power to hydraulic power to reduce fuel consumption up to 25 percent compared to t...
The availability of equipment technicians continues to decline.
The availability of equipment technicians continues to decline, rapidly intensifying the need to address recruitment, advancement, and retention of mechanically talented men and women to fill the void. Many journeyman technicians with decades of knowledge and experience are contemplating retirement....
The house will be a partially self-sufficient house and generate fifty percent less costs.
This summer, the Czech Republic will sculpt the country’s first 3D printed house called Prvo od Burinky. The house will be a partially self-sufficient house that generates fifty percent less costs and will be built in just 48 hours—seven times faster than conventional brick passive houses. “Co...
Slightly more than 70 percent said coronavirus has lowered their outlook.
Equipment managers say the Covid-19 pandemic has caused their firms to lower expectations for the year’s business outlook, according to Construction Equipment’s exclusive mid-year survey. Slightly more than 70 percent said coronavirus has lowered their outlook, and 25 percent said their firms’...
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The report is meant to be a record of progress in technology for the damage prevention industry.
Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has released its third annual technology report, “Technology Advancements and Gaps in Underground Safety 2020.”
Eleven children of highway workers who were killed or permanently disabled on the job will receive post-high school financial assistance.
Eleven children of highway workers who were killed or permanently disabled on the job will receive post-high school financial assistance for the 2020-21 school year from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s (ARTBA-TDF) “Lanford Family Hi...
The top 2019 Doosan dealers include the following enterprises...
Doosan has announced its top-performing dealers of 2019.
The 1,200-mile pipeline from Alberta to Nebraska was stalled for much for the past decade.
A Canadian company, TC Energy, has built the first piece of the disputed Keystone XL oil sands pipeline across the U.S. border. However, it has not resolved a courtroom setback that will make it hard to finish the $8 billion project. The 1,200-mile pipeline from Alberta to Nebraska was stalled for m...
Equipment dealers play a vital role in helping fleets manage TCO for mini excavators.
Mini excavators have become ubiquitous in the last decade and therefore are a good test case for examining some of the tools available to managers to help keep operating costs down. There is no substitute, of course, for good operating practices and keeping up with maintenance on minis, but partneri...
The truck is expected to cost less than $20,000.
Ford is releasing an affordable, compact, front-wheel-drive unibody pickup truck in the next year or so. It will sit beneath the mid-size Ranger in Ford’s lineup, and is expected to cost less than $20,000, according to MotorTrend. Its name is still yet to be released, but an image of a Ford truck ...
The new roller has an operating weight of 26,500 pounds and has two amplitudes.
The SANY SSR120C-8 single-drum roller uses a 162-horsepower Cummins engine and Rexroth hydraulic components. The new roller has an operating weight of 26,500 pounds and has two amplitudes (0.071/ 0.035 inches), two vibration frequencies (32/36 Hz), and delivers excitation forces of 61,729/ 39,242 po...
Falls on construction projects account for roughly 1,200 annual fatalities.
A new training video focuses on techniques for preventing falls on construction projects, which account for roughly 1,200 annual fatalities. Produced for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), the video is designed to help contra...
The estimated $1B solar project could be the eighth-largest solar power facility in the world.
Nevada’s Department of Interior (DOI) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approved a proposal to construction and operate the largest solar power project in U.S. history. According to Construction Review Online, the state will construct a 690MW photovoltaic solar electric generating facility a...
The first step in developing a system is to define a maintenance shop tool.
Equipment maintenance functions require the use of specialized tools at varying intervals, and their availability to technicians should be simplistic yet structured, allowing for proper management and control. Identifying specialty tools required—as well as managing their acquisition, storage loca...
“Our industry has always been committed to safety." -CEO Tony Conant
“Healthy Work Practices Guide” from the American Rental Association provides practical guidance on how to minimize exposure to Covid-19 to rental store customers, employees, and vendors. Available to ARA members as part of its “Clean. Safe. Essential.” program, the guide is based on expertis...
Their machines now include backhoe loaders, hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, motor graders, and soil compactors.
Hidromek, a manufacturer of construction machinery based in Turkey, is using the Loop Pro 3D printer to produce end-use parts of its construction vehicles.
The four-acre Peterbilt dealership includes a 14,200-square-foot facility.
The Peterbilt of Louisiana Group has opened Peterbilt of Houma to serve the southern part of the state. The Peterbilt of Louisiana Group operates six dealerships, five in Louisiana and one in Mississippi. The four-acre Peterbilt dealership includes a 14,200-square-foot facility with eight service ba...
Leaders believe a “return to normal” will take between 12-18 months
More U.S. engineering firm leaders now believe a “return to normal” for their businesses after the coronavirus pandemic will take between 12-18 months, a significant increase compared to nearly a month ago, the latest ACEC Research Institute Business Impact Survey 6 reveals.
Hyundai has two new hydraulic excavator models.
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has two new hydraulic excavator models, the HX210A and the compact HX85A, as well as a new material handler, the HW250MH.
The app allows users to search for parts, share literature, and research products.
Cummins Filtration’s Fleetguard app for mobile devices allows users to search for parts, share literature, and research thousands of the company’s products. The Fleetguard catalog can be accessed by cross-reference, equipment type, or attribute. Users can also use their device’s camera to scan...
The lithium-ion power systems reduce idling.
Stellar Industries has partnered with Volta Power Systems to provide lithium-ion power systems that reduce idling from fleet utility and work trucks.
Liebherr Construction HS 8200 lattice boom crawler crane fits into the 200-ton category.
Liebherr HS 8200 lattice boom crawler crane fits into Liebherr’s 200-ton category. For deep foundation purposes, the machine can be applied for dynamic soil compaction, as well as fitted with a casing oscillator or fixed leader. When digging a shaft, the winches can even be used with the full 77,1...
The tech is used to estimate distance between two people within inches.
EmbedTek, an iOT company, says it has developed a peer-to-peer social distancing and contact tracking device.
Some 93 percent of equipment finance executives report offering payment deferrals to customers.
Some 93 percent of equipment finance executives report offering payment deferrals to customers, according to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s Covid-19 Impact Survey of the Equipment Finance Industry, conducted May 4-8. Separately, the Foundation’s May Monthly Confidence Index for the...
Virtual training sessions have begun!
The Associate General Contractors of South Dakota and South Dakota Department of Transportation are looking to get people involved in construction. With Covid-19 making it tough for people to find jobs, the demand for construction workers in South Dakota is huge, according to Kekoland South Dakota.....
Highway construction is continuing around the world.
Highway construction work is continuing around the world amid social distancing directives. To assist with the new rules, DKN Capital and LociLabs have developed a social distancing tool called SafeSpace.
The county's Twitter ran this statement...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter Monday that the company's factory in Alameda County, California, will reopen despite the county's shutdown orders. "Tesla is restarting production today against Alameda County rules. I will be on the line with everyone else. If anyone is arrested, I ask that....
The branch occupies four acres.
H&E Equipment Services opened a branch in Sun Valley, California, to serve the Los Angeles market. The branch occupies four acres and includes a 15,000-square-foot facility, fully fenced yard area, offices, parts warehouse, and a repair shop with five service bays.
Tesla's California factory will re-open.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter Monday that the company's factory in Alameda County, California, will reopen despite the county's shutdown orders. "Tesla is restarting production today against Alameda County rules. I will be on the line with everyone else. If anyone is arrested, I ask that....
Covid-19 is causing lower project prices.
While the coronavirus pandemic is causing declines in local sales tax revenue, it’s also caused some lowering of prices for city street projects. Because of this, increased competitive bidding has resulted in at least $1.6 million when approved bids are compared to original estimates in three majo...
Equipment dealers play a vital role in helping fleets.
Mini excavators have become ubiquitous in the last decade and therefore are a good test case for examining some of the tools available to managers to help keep operating costs down. There is no substitute, of course, for good operating practices and keeping up with maintenance on minis, but partneri...
Sales have bounced back to pre-pandemic levels.
Sales of pickup trucks in the United States have bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, according to Detroit News.
Employment declined by 975,000 jobs in April. ⬇️
Construction employment declined by 975,000 jobs in April as a new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America. Data from construction technology firm Procore show deteriorating demand for construction, officials with the association announced today. The new economic data underscores the...
The video is the second in a series of safety videos. 🦺
A new training video focuses on techniques for preventing falls on construction projects, which account for roughly 1,200 annual fatalities. Produced for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), the video is designed to help contra...
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Operators evaluated technologies designed to improve efficiency and productivity on a Volvo Construction Equipment North America L180H wheel loader.
Vacuworx demo at World of Concrete!
BOMAG shows how a trash compactor might work.
Testing equipment at the @hyundaiceamericas booth. #icuee #icuee2019
Construction Equipment editors put the JCB 3CX compact backhoe loader in the dirt at IUOE Local 649 in Bartonville, IL.
Ready to work in Manhattan. @johndeere
One minute on the RS-414 with Brian Rabe, Manitou's regional manager.
Check out special features on Wacker Neuson's WL95.
One minute on the JCB 1CXT with Diego Butzke, product manager.
Construction Equipment editors put the Hyundai HX220L excavator in the dirt at IUOE Local 150 in Wilmington, where professional operators took it through its paces.
Skyjack Inc demonstrates its ELEVATE telematics platform at the ARA Rental Show. The platform allows lifts to perform an automated self-check from anywhere in the world. This one is live from Australia!
Heavy equipment for miles 🚧 #WorldOfConcrete2019
Construction Equipment caught up with Michel Marchand, VP of CASE Construction Equipment North America, to discuss dealer relationships and the outlook for 2019.
RIDE ALONG VIDEO: Take a glimpse into the the Komatsu 980E autonomous mining truck's daily work and functions, straight from the operating seat.
Construction Equipment editors evaluate the Liebherr R 920 reduced tail swing excavator at the IUOE Local 150.
Our field test evaluates the Gehl V420 skid steer loader's capabilities, with a rated operating capacity of 4,200 pounds, and an operating weight of nearly 11,700 pounds.
“You saw what I did—opened about 30 feet of 6-foot trench and sloped it along the way in just a matter of minutes,” says pro evaluating the VolvoCE EC220E excavator.
Reduced tail swing is only one feature of Deere's 345G LC excavator.
Veteran IUOE operators push the capabilities of Volvo’s most popular excavator, the EC220E, in situations routinely encountered on job sites. Read more... https://bit.ly/2qKub2x
Coming in May, from Editorial Director Rod Sutton.
Nominations for the 2018 Under 40 in Construction Equipment Awards are open until February 16! What young professionals will lead the construction industry into the future? https://www.constructionequipment.com/under40
Our Annual Report and Forecast covers industry expectations across vocations, and 2018 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. Read more here: http://bit.ly/2lXnk2r
We’re live with Mike Vorster at CEEI!
We are now accepting nominations for the Under 40 in Construction Equipment Awards! What young professionals do you know who represent potential in the construction industry? Let us know: https://www.constructionequipment.com/under40
We asked IUOE trainer Bill Cinnamon to evaluate Kubota’s innovative new SSV75 skid-steer loader. http://bit.ly/2we18r5
We visited a field test of the new Kubota SSV75 skid-steer, and asked IUOE instructor Bill Cinnamon to evaluate. Full video: http://bit.ly/2we18r5
Does the SDLG value brand L948F wheel loader perform like they say it should? We asked some professional operators for their opinion.
Drone Zone at #Conexpo Tech Experience
1 minute with the new Komatsu hybrid excavator that puts power to the bucket.
We're looking for a few young leaders in the equipment industry. Nominate someone for Under 40 in Construction Equipment.
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