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Hydraulic advances make mid-size excavators more versatile than ever

 The 21-to-25-metric-ton class excavator is one of the most popular size classes in the United States. While mid-size excavators are digging wonders, they also excel at other tasks.Todays contractors need maximum utilization ...

Hydraulic advances make mid-size excavators more versatile than ever

(World of Concrete) Kubota launches three new compact excavators at World of Concrete

LAS VEGASKubota unveiled three new compact excavators at World of Concrete the KX040-4, KX018-4 and the U35-4. The machines, which replace older models, include a number of enhancements, says Keith Rohrbacker, construction ...

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John Deere intros E Series skid steers, CTLs at World of Concrete

[youtube jkgZfFabheg nolink]During a World of Concrete press event Tuesday night, John Deere introduced its new E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs). The new line includes five skid steer ...

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Volvo debuts new, long-range auto hauler

Adding to its lineup of Volvo Autohauler (VAH) models, Volvo Trucks in North America introduced the Volvo VAH 630, a premium sleeper version for long-haul operations. The VAH family, which Volvo Trucks launched in March 2011, already ...

Volvo debuts new, long-range auto hauler

2015 Innovations Awards: The 3 biggest game-changing construction machines of the year

Our 2015 Innovation award winners include an excavator that goes into semi-automatic mode every time you get close to the target surface, a pickup truck body that was the talk of 2014 and a generator with massive ...

2015 Innovations Awards: The 3 biggest game-changing construction machines of the year

‘EPIQ’ fuel economy push: Peterbilt takes Model 579 to new heights

The highly efficient highway cruiser doesnt sacrifice looks, prestige, comfort or powerIn a sense, Peterbilt engineers never get to build a true clean sheet design when they start work on a new truck.Those engineers ...

‘EPIQ’ fuel economy push: Peterbilt takes Model 579 to new heights

Komatsu launches semi-automatic PC210LCi-10 excavator; cuts production time 63%

Were used to numberssome of them in the double digitswhen manufacturers talk about fuel efficiency gains in new equipment. But Komatsu America on Friday talked about a huge number, and it wasnt about fuel efficiency, ...

Komatsu launches semi-automatic PC210LCi-10 excavator; cuts production time 63%

Peterbilt announced special edition Model 389 dubbed ‘Pride & Class’

Peterbilt unveiled Nov. 4 a new special edition Model 389, the Pride & Class edition.The truck maker says the truck is in production and is shipping to customers.The Pride & Class edition has a customized, ...

Peterbilt announced special edition Model 389 dubbed ‘Pride & Class’

Kubota launches its first skid steers: meet the SSV65 and SSV75

To expand its line of construction equipment, Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) unveiled the SSV65 and SSV75 skid steer the companys first entries into the skid steer market.The SSV 65 and SSV 75 skid steers ...

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John Deere upgrades 250G LC, 350G LC and 380G LC excavators to Tier 4 Final; 15,000 hours before DPF ash removal (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=108]Three G-Series John Deere excavatorsthe 250G LC, the 350G LC and 380G LChave advanced to Tier 4 Final engines that Deere says maintain or reduce total fluid consumption, figuring in both diesel fuel and ...

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John Deere updates G-Series excavators with Tier 4 Final engines

John Deere has unveiled its updated 250G LC, 350G LC and 380G LC excavators, which now feature Tier 4 Final engines.The 250G LC is powered by a 188-horsepower Tier 4 Final John Deere PowerTech PVS 6.8L ...

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DOZERS REDEFINED: How electronics and machine control made mid-size dozers smarter

Theres a direct correlation between power and fuel consumption; more power requires more fuel. Higher injection pressures, careful design of the piston and combustion chamber, turbocharging and other mechanical ploys improve combustion efficiency and help ...

DOZERS REDEFINED: How electronics and machine control made mid-size dozers smarter

CCJ Test Drive: 2014 Kenworth T440

Kenworths T440 is billed as a heavy-duty performer for medium-duty needs, and during a test drive last week near the companys Chillicothe, Ohio assembly plant it didnt disappoint.The T440 features a set-back front axle ...

CCJ Test Drive: 2014 Kenworth T440

FIRST LOOK: New Volvo CE Tier 4 Final A40G artic offers fuel efficiency guarantee (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

[imagebrowser id=96]While visiting Flagler Construction Equipment, we got a chance to take a closer look at the Volvo Construction Equipments A40G articulated truck, introduced at ConExpo and now in dealer inventories.The Tier 4 ...

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CCJ Drive Test: The 2014 Mack Titan

If you went into a lab and boiled down everything Mack trucks has learned and experienced over the past 114 years to its purest essence everything battlefield Macks have fought on, every jobsite, every bridge, dam ...

CCJ Drive Test: The 2014 Mack Titan

CCJ Test Drive: Volvo’s new VNX heavy-haul tractor

While many truck manufacturers do long-range market studies to determine if they should add a new truck model to their lineups, Volvos approach to launching its new, VNX severe duty tractor was a bit more ...

CCJ Test Drive: Volvo’s new VNX heavy-haul tractor

Detroit unveils new fully integrated powertrain

Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) Thursday unveiled the new Integrated Detroit Powertrain (IDP) featuring its DD15 engine, DT12 transmission and Detroit axles.Detroit says the integrated powertrain delivers lower cost of ownership to its customers....

Detroit unveils new fully integrated powertrain

Mack debuts new LR Refuse trucks

Mack Trucks today previewed the new MackLR series of low-entry cabover refuse trucks designed with the driver, customer and demands of the rigorous job in mind. Initially available in three-axle 64 configurations and powered either by ...

Mack debuts new LR Refuse trucks

Bobcat releases Tier 4 600 frame-size skid steer, compact track loaders

Bobcat Company has released four new Tier 4 600 frame size loaders.The new loaders the S630 and S650 skid-steer loaders and T630 and T650 compact track loaders are the first of their kind the company has ...

Bobcat releases Tier 4 600 frame-size skid steer, compact track loaders

Volvo CE debuts EC380E excavator, 6 G-Series articulated haulers and 395-hp L250H loader at ConExpo

In addition to unveiling an electric, remote-controlled concept compact excavator Tuesday, Volvo debuted several new products at ConExpo on Wednesday.EC380E Tier 4 Final excavatorThe new machine is powered by a Volvo 306-horsepower, D13 engine, ...

Volvo CE debuts EC380E excavator, 6 G-Series articulated haulers and 395-hp L250H loader at ConExpo

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