Wayne GraysonWayne Grayson is the former Executive Video Producer for Randall-Reilly; in previous positions, he served as the Executive Editor and Online Editor for Equipment World.Construction EquipmentBOMAG intros gas-powered BPR 60/65 reversible plate compactorOffered as a more economical alternative diesel-powered models, BOMAG has introduced the BPR 60/65 reversible plate compactor. BOMAG says the BPR 60/65 consumes less than 1 gallon of gas per hour, is comfortable to operate and compacts large areas of at speeds reaching 91.9 feet per minute. Designed for soil and block paving applications, the […]September 16, 2019AutonomousKomatsu adds to its autonomous hauler fleet with big 930E-5 deployment in AustraliaWith the deployment of 41 new 930E-5 ultra-class haul trucks, Komatsu will soon have 250 autonomous trucks in service around the world. The upcoming deployment of trucks will take place at BHP’s South Flank iron ore mine in Western Australia. Komatsu’s executive general manager of mining for Australia, Leo Kaloglou, says of the 250 deployed […]September 16, 2019DealersFranklin Equipment begins big footprint expansion in southeast U.S.Franklin Equipment, an Ohio-based equipment dealer and rental house offering a variety of construction and light equipment, has announced a major expansion of its footprint, allowing the company to reach further into the South. The company has opened new stores in West Columbia and Spartanburg, South Carolina. The company will also soon open a new […]September 16, 2019DealersEquipment Roundup: LiuGong launches new F-Series excavators; Backhoe demand on the rebound; Gehl intros RT135 CTL; CNH to refine construction equipment line; Heavy equipment tire maintenance tipsHeavy Equipment Tire Maintenance: A little time can produce big savings Unless you do the math, you may not realize that after labor and fuel, tires are your third-highest operating cost on a wheeled piece of heavy equipment. So starting a simple maintenance and management program could save you substantial amounts of money. Creating a […]September 16, 2019Construction EquipmentDoosan to offer excavators factory fitted with Engcon tiltrotators, hitches in EuropeDoosan and Engcon are partnering up to offer Engcon’s tiltrotators, control systems and hitches as factory-installed options on Doosan excavators in Europe, the two companies announced. According to an Engcon news release, the first Doosan excavators fitted with Engcon equipment will roll off the production line this fall. “The advantage for our end customers is […]September 13, 2019Construction EquipmentDeere Extends 20,000-hour 944K Hybrid loader warranty offerJohn Deere has announced that it is extending its offer of a 20,000-hour/eight-year warranty on its 944K Hybrid wheel loader by one year. The warranty covers the machine’s power electronic components including wheel motors, generators, power inverters and brake resistors. The warranty is good for 20,000 hours or eight years, whichever comes first. Plus, […]September 12, 2019SafetyMilwaukee intros 3 new headlamps including the rechargeable Beacon, which doubles as PPEMilwaukee has expanded its lineup of headlamps for construction, trades and industrial work with the introduction of three new lamps. Two of the new lamps are powered by removable, rechargaeble batteries that charge via USB: the new Beacon Hard Hat Light and the Low-Profile Headlamp. The third, the Spot/Flood is nonrechargable and is instead powered […]September 12, 2019Construction EquipmentTiltrotator OEM Engcon reports record fiscal yearWith fiscal year 2018 in the books, Engcon says it has seen record-breaking figures and expects continued increased demand in the tiltrotator market. The company is reporting FY2018 sales of 1.2 billion Swedish krona (SEK). That amounts to about $124 million U.S. and represents an increase of SEK 137 million ($14.1 million). Total earnings at […]September 11, 2019DealersTidewater Equipment is Case’s new equipment dealer in Ga.Case Construction Equipment has added Tidewater Equipment to its U.S. dealer network. Tidewater will sell and service Case equipment to customers in 42 counties throughout western and southern Georgia from three locations: Pinehurst, Smithville and Tifton. While the company now sells equipment to customers in the landscaping, general construction, forestry and agricultural markets, Tidewater’s roots […]September 11, 2019BusinessVersatile, small-town contractor finds defense is the best offenseA lot happened with Mike Jackson in 12 years. He filed for bankruptcy on his farm and ranch. He moved his family to California to pursue a new life. And he quickly built a successful career as an equipment manager in Los Angeles. Then he got tired. Tired of bad bosses. Tired of always traveling. 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