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Putzmeister unveils Bridge Maxx Concrete Transit Mixer line redesigned for reduced weight, easy maintenance
Putzmeister displayed at the World of Concrete its newly redesigned Bridge Maxx Concrete Transit Mixer line featuring a reduced weight configuration, open maintenance points and replacement part compatibilities with other lines. “Our engineering team has been working hard incorporating changes that the industry is clamoring for,” says Tom McKernan, sales and service director for Putzmeister’s […]
February 4, 2016
Construction Equipment
Trimble launches DG613, DG813 pipe lasers with more compact design, radio remote control
At World of Concrete, Trimble has introduced two of its newest Spectra Precision pipe laser models, the DG613 and DG813. We first got word of these lasers in November but now have a bit more detail on all the new features they’ll pack. The lasers will be available in North America later this month and […]
February 4, 2016
Construction Equipment
Kubota intros L47, M62 tractor-loader-backhoes with more power, roomier cab
At the World of Concrete show here in Las Vegas, Kubota has launched two new tractor-loader-backhoe models. The L47 and M62 TLBs join the B26 in the company’s TLB lineup and will be available at Kubota dealers this month. The lineup offers the capabilities of three machines in one for front loader, backhoe and tractor […]
February 3, 2016
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS > Tour the heavy equipment-laden halls of World of Concrete 2016
We’re in the middle of day two of our coverage of World of Concrete 2016 here in Las Vegas. At this point we’ve had enough time to give the primary halls inside the show (North and Central) a good scouring. In the gallery above, we’ve put together some of the more interesting heavy equipment sights […]
February 3, 2016
Technology
Mack Trucks expands telematics program with GuardDog services support
Last year Mack Trucks announced the launch of a telematics program, GuardDog Connect. This year at World of Concrete, the company announced that the service is now available and standard in all Mack TerraPro cabover models equipped with a Mack MP engine. But more importantly it announced the first four dealers that have been trained and certified in […]
February 3, 2016
Construction Equipment
Quadrel launches devices for real-time measuring of concrete maturity and strength
Quadrel announced at World of Concrete three devices aimed at making it possible to measure concrete maturity and strength in real-time, rather than waiting the traditional 28 days for break results. The devices, QCal, QPaw and QCap are part of the company’s QOrb system. The units contain sensors that transmit data to Quarrel’s Cloud service […]
February 3, 2016
Roadbuilding
Stockpile Reports launches bin and bunker measurement for stockpiled materials via iPhone, drone
Stockpile Reports announced at World of Concrete it now supports measurement capabilities for stockpiled materials, such as salt, gravel and sand, in bins and bunkers using an iPhone, drone or airplane. Current methods involve using a walking wheel, counting bunker wall blocks and estimates from truckload sizes. “Our subscribers requested this from our team in […]
February 3, 2016
Construction Equipment
International debuts 3 HX series vocational trucks from its new Class 8 lineup
On Monday, one day prior to the opening of the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, International debuted it’s new Class 8, HX series of vocational trucks—the first completely new line the company has offered since 2010. The new HX Series trucks feature a huck bolted frame and cross members and a 12.5-inch single […]
February 2, 2016
Roadbuilding
Gomaco launches world’s first 3D-controlled bridge deck finisher
Gomaco has launched the world’s first bridge deck finisher with a 3D guidance at the Word of Concrete show in Las Vegas, an update to its C-450 cylinder finisher. With this update, the company created smart hydraulic cylinders, with 15 inches of stroke, for a vertically adjusting undercarriage fitted with a 3D mast with prism […]
February 2, 2016
Construction Equipment
Spectra Precision intros FOCUS 35 RX robotic layout instrument, Nomad 1050 Data Collector at World of Concrete
A new robotic layout instrument and an update to its Nomad data collector were among Spectra Precision’s introductions at World of Concrete 2016 in Las Vegas. The FOCUS 35 RX robotic instrument provides “a one-person layout solution,” Spectra Precision says. A tracking sensor enables the device to constantly lock onto the prism while StepDrive motion […]
February 2, 2016
Business
PCA, Wells Fargo 2016 construction forecasts: positives outweigh negatives
Two construction activity forecasts issued today cite positive short term outlooks, while indicating concerns for long-term sustained growth. PCA will likely adjust its fall forecast to “at most” a 5 percent growth in cement consumption in 2016, a revision that will take into account the recently-passed FAST highway funding bill and the continuing downward spiral […]
February 2, 2016
Equipment Experts
Bobcat details new T770 loader, updates to S595 skid steer and MT85 ride-on track loader before World of Concrete debuts
Bobcat has announced that three of its new machines will make their public debuts at World of Concrete 2016, scheduled for February 2-5, and has provided us with a few details on these new loaders in advance of their official debut. We first got word of the T770 back in October when Bobcat announced engine updates […]
December 18, 2015
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