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Electric trucks will drive supplier innovations says Michelin COO
The pending tidal wave of electric trucks that may or may not ever see the highway presents a unique set of challenges for tire makers: Torque management. In an interview with sister site CCJ during...
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Cat excavator makes cameo in “Transformers: The Last Knight” (VIDEO)
The latest of what feels like 100 Transformers movie sequels has hit theaters and we know you’re probably itching for the weekend for a chance to see what explosion fanatic and director of movies...
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VIDEO: Excavator takes direct hit from land mine
Among the many hazards of operating heavy equipment, absorbing the impact of a land mine explosion is not one of them for the majority of operators out there. But for this particular operator, it’s...
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Ford details 2018 F-150 engines: More power, better MPGs, short delay for...
While Ford F-150 fans are excited to hear about the new diesel option coming to the 2018 model, they’ll have to wait until spring of next year to get it. The news came as Ford released more...
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Volvo touts new P4410B as a commercial-heavy highway crossover paver
Volvo Construction Equipment says it has created a commercial-heavy highway crossover paver with its new P4410B tracked machine by adding a powerful engine in a compact machine platform. “The P4410B...
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VIDEO: Guys beg snake that just slithered from hood of moving pickup to...
If you’ve been driving long enough—especially in rural areas—you’re going to end up with some interesting critter stories. Two men driving to work in a pickup recently on a Texas highway got up close...
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Safety, Profits and Productivity — The Many Benefits of ELDs for construction...
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Mississippi DOT announces 2017 Equipment Roadeo winners
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently held its statewide Equipment Operators Roadeo in Jackson that featured competitors from its six districts. MDOT says the event focuses on...
View ArticleEquipment Roundup: Cummins developing electric powertrain; Cat-powered...
Cummins developing fully-electric powertrain: “We are not just a diesel company” In an effort to diversify its commercial transportation product portfolio beyond diesel and natural gas-powered engines,...
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AEM updates Digger Derrick Safety Manual
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released an updated version of its Digger Derrick Safety Manual with new content. Provided by manufacturer members of the association, the new...
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Cummins unveils ZED Connect with launch of ELD smartphone app
ZED’s fleet management portal. Engine maker Cummins announced it has launched a new software company, ZED Connect, whose first offering is a smartphone-based electronic logging device that’s compliant...
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New 845 forwarder anchors Komatsu’s more powerful lineup
Komatsu has introduced a new lineup of forwarders that offers improved performance and operator comfort and includes a new 12-metric-ton model. The four-model lineup includes the new 845 along with...
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Dynapac N.A. names Bishop as marketing and communications manager
Bishop Dynapac North America has named Jennifer Bishop as marketing and communications manager with responsibility for branding, marketing and communications for North America. Atlas Copco announced...
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LiuGong names Kevin Thieneman to two major executive positions
Thieneman LiuGong Machinery has named Kevin Thieneman as chairman of LiuGong North America and senior chief director of Guangxi LiuGong Machinery. “We are excited that Kevin has decided to join our...
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Manitou intros MTA 5019, MTA 9050 telehandlers
MTA 5519 Series III Manitou has introduced two new telehandlers to its MTA machine lineup, the Series III MTA 5019 and the Series II MTA 9050. With an operating capacity of 5,500 pounds, the MTA 5519...
View ArticleDiesel-powered Chevy Silverado 1500 spied in testing
ICYMI: The Silverado is going diesel! https://t.co/tPSeyOoCsc pic.twitter.com/F17fDNdRoz — Off-Road.com (@OffRoaddotcom) June 24, 2017 Looks like even Death Valley provides no escape from spy...
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Casella’s new Apex2 dust pumps constantly monitor silica exposure
Employers can monitor Apex2 pumps remotely to ensure worker safety. In preparation for upcoming federal rules to reduce worksite silica dust, Casella has introduced its latest dust-sampling pumps to...
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New all-in-one exhaust emissions and aftertreatment systems simplify...
The move from Tier 3 to Tier 4 Final diesel engines above 74 horsepower brought with it a whole grab bag of new components and systems – diesel particulate filters (DPFs), diesel oxidation catalysts...
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Hennessey’s 605-hp VelociRaptor can flat out embarrass the stock Raptor (VIDEO)
Hennessey’s 2017 VelociRaptor 600 upgrade brings 200 more horsepower to the F-150 Raptor. Photos courtesy Hennessey Performance. John Hennessey didn’t mince words following his ¼-mile run in a stock...
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Michelin’s new X Multi D tire lasts longer, supports high-torque applications
Designed for a wide variety of applications, the new Michelin X Multi D tire introduced this week features a number of innovative design features. The rubber in the tire is not a uniform compound, but...
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