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K-Tec intros Tricerabox tractor box blade as a lower-cost dozer alternative
K-Tec Earthmover‘s Tricerabox is a 14-foot-wide box blade that mounts to the 3-point hitch of a 500-horsepower-plus tractor. The Tricerabox has three functions: a leveling box that pulls material...
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Chevy unveils 2020 Silverado HD High Country, details new trim levels
Following the unveiling of the all-new design of the 2020 Silverado HD, Chevrolet has announced that the next generation of 2500 and 3500 trucks will be available with five trim levels: Work Truck...
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Load King launches new Voyager Series mechanics bodies Load King has introduced a new lineup of mechanics bodies designed for heavy equipment maintenance. The new Voyager Series will consist of three...
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8th Day of Construction Gifts: An affordable, rugged Seiko chronograph
Is your construction worker a fanatic about productivity? Does he like to time truck cycles and excavator loading times? He could do this with a stopwatch, but a chronograph is a more practical...
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Known for fabrication skills, Troy Fryer wins 2018 AEMP Technician of the...
Thanks to school, training and experience, Troy Fryer rarely gets stumped when it comes to fixing heavy equipment. The 2018 Association of Equipment Management Professionals Technician of the Year...
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Cat’s all-new 440, updated 450 backhoes bring seat-mounted controls,...
Cat 440 Alongside an updated version of the 450, Caterpillar has unveiled a brand new model to its backhoe loader lineup in the 440, saying both center pivot machines bring significant improvements to...
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9th Day of Construction Gifts: Nike x Carhartt WIP Air Force 1 sneakers
If you’ve got a construction pro on your list that loves sneakers and Carhartt gear, handing them these special edition Air Force 1s this holiday season might put you in their gift giving hall of...
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Cemen Tech’s new DT-100, DT-200 dump trailers designed for small jobs
DT-100 Cemen Tech has introduced a pair of new dump trailers designed for small- to medium-sized jobs. The one-yard DT-100 and two-yard DT-200 trailers can haul concrete, sand, stone, mulch and other...
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Test Drive: Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison a confident rock crawler (VIDEO)
Editor’s Note: This article originally published at our sister site, Hard Working Trucks. It’s no secret that GM’s midsize trucks helped push it to the coveted number one spot in overall truck sales....
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10th Day of Construction Gifts: Hilti PD-S pocket laser distance meter
The perfect stocking stuffer for any construction pro, the Hilti PD-S laser distance meter can measure long distances, but is small enough to fit in any pocket. It features a rugged, durable design...
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Turn your truck into a specialized tool carrier with LoadMaster in-bed...
Traditional truck tool boxes can only hold a handful of tools but put a cover over the bed and rig it with one of these LoadMaster sliding tray cargo systems, shown at SEMA this year, and you can...
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Cat D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2 dozers get factory-installed GRADE with 3D option
Cat has added the GRADE with 3D system as a factory-installed option to its small D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2 dozer lineup. The automated grade control system uses GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) to...
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11th Day of Construction Gifts: “Wain-Roy and the Invention of the Backhoe”
The authors of the book “Wain-Roy and the Invention of the Backhoe” attribute the revolutionary construction machine’s creation to Vaino (pronounced Waino) J. Holopainen and Roy E. Handy Jr. Their...
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VIDEO: Crane tips over while loading giant Christmas tree
File this one under “When decking the halls goes horribly wrong.” While loading up a massive Christmas tree onto a truck, this crane begins to tip just feet before the tree was safely placed. As a...
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Deere’s new angle and pick-up brooms available with dust suppression
John Deere Pick-Up Broom with optional gutter brush and water tank John Deere has introduced new angle and pick-up brooms for skid steers and compact track loaders for cleaning turf, curbs and...
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12th Day of Construction Gifts: Spider Tool Holster
If you’re not thrilled with your current tool belt setup and are looking for an easy, secure way to stash your power tools when you need both hands, look no further than the Spider Tool Holster. The...
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Cat says new 12.5L C13B engine delivers 15L power
Caterpillar has introduced a new engine it says delivers is 15-liter power at a system weight that is 32 percent lighter. Designed for high-hour and long-life construction, agriculture and industrial...
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First Drive Review: The 2019 Ford Ranger plays to win the game
Editor’s Note: This review originally appeared on our sister site Hard Working Trucks. A deep blue Florida sky, cool weather (hey, it was morning still) and a brand new 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Lariat. Not...
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New, sweeping aerial lift standards to take effect in one year
Long-awaited, sweeping changes to standards governing aerial lifts have now been published and will take effect in December 2019. The new standards affect contractors, rental operations, dealers,...
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Freightliner adds lightweight Cummins X12 as option on 114SD work truck
The 114SD Cummins‘ lightweight 11.8 liter X12 engine is now available for order on Freightliner 114SD chassis. Vice President of Cummins On-Highway Engine Business Brett Merritt says he’s excited about...
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