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Self-driving Ford F-150 in testing at Texas A&M (VIDEO)
Texas A&M University has been testing a Ford F-150 that can run autonomously or by remote control. The 2005 truck, upfit by the university’s Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial...
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How to get the most out of all the latest excavator technology features
Excavators from 19- to 50-metric tons are brimming with technology, from electronic controls to hyper-adjustable seating. But, questions still abound about how this technology benefits the contractor,...
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Ditch Witch intros Air Saber, an excavation lance that boosts digging speed...
Ditch Witch has introduced a new air excavation lance with a design the company says increases airflow and operator comfort. Designed for use with air excavators, the new Air Saber lance is rated at...
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Ford smashes Chevy’s world record as F-450 flies with largest American flag...
When it comes to torque ratings, Ford’s latest Power Stroke V8 in the 2017 Super Duty trucks already edged out the new 6.6-liter Duramax in GM’s 2017 HD pickups with a torque rating of 925 lb.-ft. to...
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Doosan launches DX225LL-5 log loader with cab, engine improvements
Doosan has replaced its Tier 3 DX225LL log loader with a new Tier 4-compliant model that adds work modes, better visibility and improved fuel efficiency. Designed for a variety of forestry...
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GM to offer CNG/LNG engine option on Chevy, GMC HD trucks and vans next year
2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD Early next year, Chevrolet and GMC will make available a compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-capable 6-liter V8 engine on its heavy duty trucks...
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Komatsu unveils HD465-8, HD605-8 off-highway trucks with more power,...
Komatsu has updated its HD465 and HD605 off-highway trucks with several improvements aimed at improving the trucks’ production. First, the HD465-8 and HD605-8 are now powered by a Komatsu SAA6D170E-7...
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For paving site preparation, mix of tech, thorough planning and communication...
Preparation for a paving job goes well beyond simply lining up equipment and materials and readying the site. Understanding the design and specifications, soil type, and utility locations is a major...
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Hyundai intros de-tiering kits for 9A-Series excavators and wheel loaders
Hyundai Construction Equipment has introduced a de-tiering kit for its 9A-Series excavators and wheel loaders that allow these Tier 4 machines to operate safely in lesser regulated countries. The 9A...
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Barko launches 295B, 495B and 595B Rough Terrain Carrier log loaders
Boasting a turn radius the company says is sharper than many half-ton pickup trucks, Barko has launched its new Rough Terrain Carrier (RTC) package on three log loaders. The new 295B, 495B and 595B...
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With new Colorado ZR2, Chevy gets very real about off-road capability
Saying the truck packs “the most off-road technology of any” midsize pickup, Chevrolet has introduced the Colorado ZR2. The ZR2 started as a concept unveiled by Chevy two years ago and was met with a...
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Making motor graders easier to operate major focus of complex machine’s...
Pavers and compaction equipment get most of the attention in roadbuilding – they give us the primary beauty of a finished pavement. But, as is often pointed out when we discuss top-notch road...
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John Deere now offering factory-installed JDLink telematics option on...
331G compact track loader John Deere is now offering its JDLink telematics system as a factory-installed option on all of its new large-frame G-Series Skid steers and compact track loaders. Deere says...
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Using screwdrivers, thieves breaking into Ford pickups in seconds in Okla.
On its website, Jimmi Jammer shows how its anti-theft plate stopped a thief from using a screwdriver to break into a Ford pickup. Thieves targeting Ford F-Series trucks in Tulsa, Oklahoma have been...
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Why compact track loaders are still stealing skid steer market share at a...
At some point, compact track loaders (CTLs) will quit taking market share from skid steer loaders. But for now, the relentless march of CTLs continues, driven by the narrowing of the cost...
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As CK-4 and FA-4 licensing begins, engine oil makers discuss improvements...
API developed two visually different API Service Symbol Donuts so that consumers can easily distinguish between the two categories. The API CK-4 (above) Donut will look the same as the current CJ-4...
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Prospector XL is a Ram 2500/3500 off-road conversion with work truck credentials
If your work truck of choice is a Ram 2500 or 3500 and your projects take you into some particularly rugged jobsite conditions (or you just need some modifications to make your Ram a bit more capable...
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Eisenhower, founders of Caterpillar among ARTBA inductees for Transportation...
Clarence Leo Best (1878-1951); Caterpillar photo. Benjamin Leroy Holt (1849-1920); Wikipedia photo. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced the addition of four...
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Ditch Witch intros the SK1050, its most powerful mini skid steer yet
Aimed at construction and landscaping contractors who don’t necessarily need all of the lifting power of a compact track loader or skid steer and are looking for a machine that’s not only cheaper but...
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Nikola One unveiled: fully electric, 1,000-hp heavy hauler to be sold by Cat...
Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola Motor Company, unveiled the Nikola One at company headquarters in Salt Lake City. Caterpillar dealer Thompson Machinery has signed on to carry the Nikola One electric...
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