VIDEO: Cat intros new D5 dozer, new D3-Series skid steers and new 306 CR...
Join us for a quick run around of Cat‘s event this week in Clayton, North Carolina, where the company introduced the new D5 dozer along with the new D3 generation of skid steers/CTLs, and the 306 CR...
View ArticleVIDEO: Excavator operator shows off Engcon tiltrotator’s capabilities
Hyundai and Engcon are partnering to equip Hyundai excavators with tiltrotators, and both companies were showcasing the partnership at their respective booths at ICUEE. In the video below, an operator...
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Cat sales drop 6% in 3Q as global demand fails to meet expectations
950M It was a tough third quarter for Caterpillar as the company is reporting a 6-percent decrease in sales and revenues compared to the same quarter of 2018. In response, the company has lowered its...
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Nissan reveals 2020 Titan XD: Beefed up structure but same engine as Titan
On the heels of revealing the 2020 Titan and this lineup’s refreshed look, Nissan has now introduced the larger Titan XD and answered some lingering questions raised by the smaller truck’s...
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HDE intros redesigned wearable voltage detector
HDE Introduces Next Gen V-Watch Personal Voltage Detector HDE used the recent ICUEE show to showcase its redesigned V-Watch Personal Voltage Detector. “We developed the new V-Watch Personal Voltage...
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Cat to offer on-machine pricing, online sales in all of its North American...
Caterpillar is making some big changes to its retail experience with the goal of making buying a machine faster and easier. Specifically, Cat is encouraging its dealers to clearly display pricing on...
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Cat’s new D5 replaces the D6N, boasts new size, tech and features for balance...
The dozer and its design defined Cat. They still call them “track-type tractors,” in keeping with the heritage. So when Cat comes out with a new model it’s like bringing a child into the world. Break...
View ArticleEquipment Roundup: Prinoth’s massive crawler carrier built for the arctic;...
Vermeer intros CTX160 stand-on track loader: More power in a still-small package Vermeer debuted its latest addition to its line of mini skid steers, the CTX160, during the 2019 GIE+EXPO in Louisville,...
View ArticleVIDEO: New Ditch Witch SK3000 most powerful stand-on track loader ever
Toro’s Ditch Witch brand has upped the game with its 51-horsepower, 3,100-pound capacity SK3000. Check out our video below for all the details. To read our full article on the SK3000, click here.
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Contractors, are you ready for the new ANSI standards for aerial lifts?
A JLG training class 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. Starting in December,...
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Vanair intros Air N Arc 150 Diesel all-in-one power system
Vanair has introduced a new diesel-powered all-in-one power system with five functions. The new Air N Arc 150D has a totally enclosed design and includes: 20 cfm reciprocating air compressor 5kW...
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Small Articulated Loader is a new machine category for Bobcat (VIDEO)
L28 What do you get when you cross the maneuverability of a stand-on or mini skid-steer with some of the capability of a compact wheel loader? Bobcat says it looks something like the Bobcat Small...
View ArticleVIDEO: Vermeer XR2 vacuum excavator combines soft dig with on-site separation
Now that hydro excavation and soft dig are becoming popular as underground contractors seek more ways to avoid utility hits, two basic problems with the process have come to the forefront, says...
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New ANSI standard: What goes up in an aerial lift must come down … safely
Genie S-45 HF Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a three-part series on how the new ANSI standards for aerial work platforms will affect contractors. Part 1, which you can view here,...
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Sales flat, earnings down for Astec in 3Q
Continuing to navigate softer market conditions, Astec reported flat sales for the third quarter. Ruffalo The owner of Carlson Paving and Roadtec reported revenues dropping 0.3 percent from the three...
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Keep hydraulic fluid cool with Fecon cooler for skid steers, CTLs
Fecon’s new hydraulic coolers can be mounted on top of compact track loader and skid steer cabs for maintaining hydraulic fluid at optimal temperatures and viscosity, the company says. It uses two...
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Inside development of Liebherr’s latest articulated dump trucks and a first...
Liebherr’s prototype articulated dump trucks at its Kirchdorf, Germany, testing facility. Liebherr will put its first 30-ton articulated dump trucks in its company rental fleet starting next year and...
View ArticleEquipment Roundup: New Cat D5 dozer replaces D6N; Bobcat’s new Small...
New ANSI standard: What goes up in an aerial lift must come down … safely Starting in December, contractors who use telescopic-boom, articulated-boom or scissor-lift aerial platforms will need to...
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Stick-steer travel on Cat’s new 306 CR XTC excavator gives you skid-steer...
We gave you a first look at the new Cat 306 CR compact excavator from the ICUEE show a month ago. You can see our initial video coverage here. But more recently we got a full look and proper demo of...
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ASV offers 2-year/2,000-hour CTL, skid warranty; guarantees no derailment
ASV’s RT-40 ASV has introduced a new warranty for its compact track loaders and skid steers, including what it says is the industry’s first guarantee of no track derailment on its Posi-Track CTLs. The...
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