DEF Contamination and how to avoid it
To prevent costly contamination, a closed system with approved DEF handling materials is your best bet for refills in the field. When it comes to the new emissions-compliant engines, OEMs are preaching...
View ArticleVIDEO: Cat demos versatility of M315F, M317F compact radius wheeled excavators
M317F In October, Caterpillar expanded its F Series lineup of wheeled excavators with two new compact radius models: the M315F and M317F. These models are the smallest wheeled excavators in the F...
View ArticleThis ’39 Ford Woodie truck packs a 400-hp Chevy V8
While going back through materials for our Year in Review roundup a few weeks back, I came across this classic truck that we spotted while visiting Shell’s exhibit at this year’s SEMA show and wanted...
View ArticleWhat to See at ConExpo 2017: Atlas Copco, Thunder Creek Equipment, ESCO, and...
The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. To view previous preview...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Construction Equipment Videos of 2016
With just a few days left in 2016, we’ve gone back through our thousands of posts to determine the top 10 construction equipment videos on the site for the year. These are ranked in order based on the...
View ArticleAs Ford launches 2017 Super Duty recall, Consumer Reports drops...
2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch Crew Cab 4×4 Though the 2017 Super Duty has won just about every award and piece of critical acclaim a pickup can win this year, the last half of 2016 has proven a...
View ArticleRunaway dump truck kills 5-year-old boy, crashes into home near N.C....
The badly damaged dump truck is seen after being removed from the home it hit in this still from ABC 11 WTVD footage. A 5-year-old boy was killed earlier this week after a dump truck rolled away from a...
View ArticleWhat to See at ConExpo 2017: McLaughlin, Breaker Technology, DSC Dredge,...
The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. To view previous preview...
View ArticleThe evolution of heavy truck design
So what’s new in heavy trucks? Everything. Since the first emissions regulations for on-highway diesels arrived in 1974, four primary components of emissions have become well controlled: carbon...
View ArticleBrokk 110 RC demo machine boasts more power, improved electrical system
Brokk 110 Boasting more efficient operation and more hitting power than its predecessor, Brokk has introduced its latest remote-controlled demolition machine, the Brokk 110. Brokk 110 with grapple...
View ArticleFord to build a hybrid F-150 with integrated generator for jobsites
As part of a $4.5 billion investment in the production of electric vehicles by 2020, Ford on Tuesday announced that it will introduce a hybrid drivetrain option for its F-150 pickup truck. Though...
View ArticleCNH honored with 2 awards from AEM
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently honored CNH Industrial with its “Pillar of the Industry” award. This is the fifth year in a row that CNH Industrial has been recognized for...
View ArticleWhat to see at ConExpo 2017: Liebherr, XL Specialized Trailer, Wacker Neuson...
The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. To view previous preview...
View ArticleJohn Deere intros 844K-III and Aggregate Handler config with improved...
844K-III John Deere has updated its 844K wheel loader with improvements to the hydraulic plumbing and the model’s Aggregate Handler configuration with a new enhanced performance bucket. 844K-III...
View ArticleTerex completes sale of MHPS business to Konecranes
Terex has announced that it has completed the sale of its Material Handling and Port Solutions Business to Finnish manufacturer Konecranes. Announced in May 2016, the sale finished at a price of $595...
View ArticleVIDEO: Crew tops wall with mesmerizing domino brick chain reaction, goes viral
Workers on a construction crew in Australia decided to have a little fun as they put the finishing touches on a block wall and the result has brought them a reasonable amount of internet fame. It’s...
View ArticleDitch Witch’s JT10 packs power of larger HDDs in a smaller package
Saying the machine incorporates features found on larger units while maintaining the most compact footprint in its class, Ditch Witch has introduced its updated JT10 horizontal directional drill....
View ArticleRam unveils Rebel Black special edition with dark design elements
Ram has unveiled a a special “Black” edition of its Rebel pickup that integrates dark design features into the stylish off-road-focused truck. The Rebel Black will be set apart from other Rebel models...
View ArticleFord unveils redesigned 2018 F-150 with first-ever diesel option (VIDEO)
Ford’s F-150, the best selling pickup in the U.S. for the last 40 consecutive years, still has some “firsts” up its sleeve. Just three years removed from debuting a high-strength aluminum bodied F-150,...
View ArticleWhat to See at ConExpo 2017: Caterpillar, Volvo and Terramac in the Gold...
The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. To view previous preview...
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