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Thunder Creek names Brad Jungling president
Thunder Creek Equipment, Pella, Iowa-based manufacturer of diesel fuel and service trailers, has named Brad Jungling president. Jungling brings more than 30 years of experience to the position, most...
View ArticleVIDEO: Up Close with the Hennessey Goliath 6×6 Chevy Silverado with creator...
Following the successful launch of its 6×6 variant of Ford’s F-150 Raptor, dubbed the VelociRaptor, Hennessey Performance is back with another 6×6 pickup for Chevy fans: the Goliath. In this video we...
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6th Day of Construction Gifts: Lego Technic Liebherr R 9800 is a highly...
If you want to give the equipment-crazed person in your life a gift that will keep on giving for quite some time, consider this incredible new Liebherr R 9800 Lego Technic set. With 4,108 pieces and...
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The 2020 Contractors Pickup Truck Guide
Shopping for a pickup isn’t what it used to be. That’s because pickups aren’t what they used to be. Gone are the days of the no-frills workhorse that you’d run into the ground before getting a new...
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Manitou intros Mustang 1350RT compact track loader with pilot control joystick Mustang by Manitou’s newest compact track loader features a 1,350-pound lifting capacity and intuitive single joystick...
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Dallas brings out ‘Big Tex’ boring machine for flood tunnel (VIDEO)
Big Tex. Image: Screen Shot from Southland Holdings video. The city of Dallas is preparing to build a 5-mile flood-protection tunnel, and “Big Tex” will do the honors. The tunnel boring machine is 220...
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7th Day of Construction Gifts: Crescent Tradesman Backpack tool bag
Several of the construction professionals and technicians we know have started carrying around tool backpacks rather than tool bags. But you don’t want to use the old Jansport in your closet for...
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Spot the robot ‘dog’ could one day scan jobsites, do layouts and maintain...
Spot the robotic dog walks himself and collects data for you while he’s at it. People and dogs have enjoyed mutually beneficial relationships since the dawn of time. And now there’s a new breed of dog...
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DSE ESeries engine controllers to be on display at ConExpo 2020
Products with DSE’s ESeries range of engine controllers, on display at ConExpo 2020 at booth B93602 in the Bronze Hall, are compatible with Tier 4, Stage 5 electronic engines as well as non-electronic...
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8th Day of Construction Gifts: Smartish Kung Fu Grip or Speck Presidio Pro...
What better way to show someone you care about them than to provide protection for their most prized possession? Both of these case recommendations are affordable and both are made for variety of...
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Astec seeks buyer of GEFCO drilling equipment subsidiary
Astec Industries, owner of Roadtec and Carlson paving equipment brands, plans to sell GEFCO, an Oklahoma-based designer and manufacturer of portable drilling rigs. “As part of a thorough strategic...
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REVIEW: Danner Stronghold boots may be the best I’ve found yet
If you’re looking for a boot to buy yourself this winter, or to buy for your favorite construction worker for Christmas, check out the new Danner Stronghold line. I’ve been wearing a pair now for...
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LiuGong intros smallest of next-generation excavators to U.S.: 1.8-metric-ton...
The smallest of LiuGong’s new F-series excavators has arrived in the United States for dealer review. The 1.8-metric-ton 9018F features a retractable undercarriage width from 51 to 39 inches for...
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9th Day of Construction Gifts: A rechargeable hard hat light from Milwaukee
USB Rechargeable BEACON Hard Hat Light Kit Construction professionals need light to do their job. But at certain times of the year and in certain tight spots, light is hard to come by. Which is why...
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Minnich Manufacturing to debut service diagnostic system, remote control...
MinnichA-4SCW drill Minnich Manufacturing’s A4SCW on-slab self-propelled wireless drill will be on display at ConExpo 2020 with a new remote control ICAN communication system. The Minnich booth is in...
View ArticleVIDEO: Equipment Operators Sound Off on Green Operators, Machine Tech, Cat...
During the North American Finals of its Global Operator Challenge, Caterpillar invited four operators that took part in the competition to talk about their experiences competing. But the conversation...
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10th Day of Construction Gifts: Support the team, protect your legs with...
If you haven’t barked your shin on a truck trailer hitch well…you probably don’t work in construction. But for those who do there is protection available. Hitch Solutions offers these extra-large...
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ELFF: Moderate growth in construction equipment investment ahead
Construction and agricultural machinery investment growth should see moderate increases next year, according to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s 2020 U.S. economic outlook. The...
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As construction equipment evolves, basic technician skills are still needed...
Editor’s Note: This is the final part in our four-part series on the challenges brought on by the shortage of diesel technicians in the U.S. You can read Part One of the series by clicking here. Read...
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Quick Data: Top-selling compact track loaders and sales trends
A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s EDA equipment financing data and TopBid auction price service.
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