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Heavier Workload: 30- to 50-metric-ton crawler excavators winning over new customers with added versatility

By Mike AndersonImpressing veteran equipment operators is never easy. For Georgia contractor Lee Deas IV, though, a light bulb turned on the day he pulled himself into the cab of a 72,000-pound crawler excavator.Ive ...

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New John Deere K-Series Backhoe/Tractor Loaders Provide Contractors Versatility and Power Needed on the Jobsite

MOLINE, Ill.  John Deere announces today the introduction of its K-Series Backhoe Loaders, eight productive and efficient models (310K EP, 310K, 310SK, 310SK TC, 315SK, 410K, 410K TC, 710K) that build on the success ...

New John Deere K-Series Backhoe/Tractor Loaders Provide Contractors Versatility and Power Needed on the Jobsite

CCJ Test Drive: Kenworth T680’s design aids driving experience

Kenworth engineers spent five years working on the new T680s design, and it shows inside and out. The front end of the truck builds on the companys aerodynamic heritage with a smooth sculpted look, ...

CCJ Test Drive: Kenworth T680’s design aids driving experience

Peterbilt unveils Model 579 aerodynamic tractor

Peterbilt introduced a new over-the-road tractor strong on aerodynamics, styling and other features Wednesday, March 21, in Louisville, Ky.The 579 integrates legendary Peterbilt quality and innovation with a product platform that delivers in every aspect of ...

Peterbilt unveils Model 579 aerodynamic tractor

Kenworth debuts T680 aerodynamic tractor

Kenworth Truck Co. introduced its most aerodynamic truck ever, the T680, on Wednesday, March 21, in Louisville, Ky.The T680s features include sculpted full-height roof, optimized bumper and hood, full-height side extenders, cab/sleeper-to-fairings closeout ...

Kenworth debuts T680 aerodynamic tractor

John Deere: Efficient K-Series crawler dozers with hydrostatic transmissions launched

John Deere is adding four models to the K-Series crawler dozer line, providing contractors an emissions-certified machine that affords higher productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs in earth moving and grading applications. The 550...

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Case upgrades N Series loader/backhoes

   Case Construction rolled out at World of Concrete 2012 in Las Vegas upgrades to its Case N Series loader/backhoes including the application of cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) emissions-control technology to achieve ...

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Machine Matters

Where Small is BigLooking for a compact excavator? Theres no shortage of choices and options on the marketBy Mike AndersonFor equipment considered foreign to North American contractors not much more than a generation ago, the ...

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New Cat® 950K and 962K Wheel Loaders Offer High Performance and Low Emissions

Two new wheel loaders from Caterpillar, the 950K and 962K feature engines certified as meeting US EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIIB emissions standards while delivering high performance, long life, excellent fuel efficiency and ...

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Western Star launches 4700 Class 8 vocational

Western Star Truck Sales on Tuesday, March 8, introduced its all-new Class 8 vocational truck, the Western Star 4700. The company says the 4700, combined with its 4900 and 6900 truck models, provides customers with a full range of truck options ...

Western Star launches 4700 Class 8 vocational

Top Financed Equipment

Backhoes, 14- to 15-foot maximum dig depth What are the top financed models in this size of backhoe? Contractors and others have been choosing these machines new and used throughout most of 2010.Lauren HeartsillThe ...

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Machine Matters

Big rollouts for large skid steersComfort features now an integral part of compact loader designBy Mike AndersonIts a brand so synonymous with the equipment type that its name remains foremost in the minds and on ...

Machine Matters

Kenworth debuts front engine power take-off option for T800

Kenworth Truck Co. has introduced a new front engine power take-off option for the T800. The T800 FEPTO is designed for municipal and vocational fleets that require a front engine PTO for snowplow, dump, mixer, ...

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Volvo CE to offer artic haulers with Phillipi-Hagenbuch products, technology

Volvo Construction Equipment will soon offer Phillipi-Hagenbuch (PHIL) products and technology with Volvo articulated haulers.PHIL announced Tuesday that the two companies have entered into an international supply agreement in which Volvo will offer, with ...

Volvo CE to offer artic haulers with Phillipi-Hagenbuch products, technology

Kenworth T880 vocational truck now available for order

The Kenworth T880 the flagship of Kenworths vocational trucks lineup is now available for order.Introduced at the 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show, Kenworth says the T880 is suited for vocational customers who demand a durable and ...

Kenworth T880 vocational truck now available for order

Caterpillar expands D Series line with 6 new compact track and multi terrain loaders

Caterpillar added six machines to the companys D Series product line Tuesday, launching three new compact track loaders and three new multi terrain loaders as replacements for B3, C and C2 Series models. Cat also ...

Caterpillar expands D Series line with 6 new compact track and multi terrain loaders

Refined workhorse: Mack Granite test drive

Driving a new fully-loaded Mack Granite dump truck near Allentown, Pa., I was reminded that theres something special about the rolling Pennsylvania backroads. I was following State Road 309, running south from West Hazelton toward Tamaqua. ...

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Peterbilt unveils vocational 567

Peterbilt unveiled its all-new vocational Model 567 Tuesday at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.,From the 567s rugged design and versatile configurations to its enhanced visibility and new spacious interior, this new model exceeds ...

Peterbilt unveils vocational 567

John Deere intros two compact excavators to G Series, Final Tier 4 compliant

John Deere has introduced the 50G and 60G compact excavators, 26 and 53 horsepower, respectively, to its G Series. Both models are outfitted with a DOC/DPF aftertreatment device to meet the Final Tier 4 (FT4 ) emissions requirements. ...

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Right truck, right time: Cummins-powered International ProStar+ test drive

In February, I made the short drive over to Columbus, Miss., to visit International dealer Waters Truck & Tractor, which had just taken delivery of one of the first ProStar+ daycab tractors to come off ...

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