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Lift Higher, Reach Farther  Large skid steers help contractors add services   Although on the small end of construction equipment, skid steers with 2,201-pound rated operating capacities and up are playing a large role in operator comfort and productivity. “From 2000 until 2005, the unit-size-class popularity changed from the 1,500-pound class and up […]
June 30, 2012
Safety
Volvo launches new D-Series wheeled excavators
With more fuel-efficient engines, improved digging performance and modern styling, Volvo Construction Equipment has fundamentally redesigned its popular wheeled excavators. Introducing the D-Series for North America — the EW180D and EW210D. Volvo Construction Equipment has significantly updated its wheeled excavators with the launch of its new D-Series. These rugged, quality machines are highly mobile, productive […]
June 14, 2012
Roadbuilding
Volvo G-Series middle-weight wheel loaders
Volvo Construction Equipment says its new G-Series L60G, L70G, and L90G middle-weight wheel loaders feature loader arms with patented Torque Parallel linkage for superior breakout and lifting forces. The machines meet Tier 4 Interim emissions requirements and are fitted with a six-liter, six-cylinder, turbocharged V-ACT (Volvo Advanced Combustion Technology) off-highway diesel engine, which features cooled […]
June 6, 2012
Roadbuilding
Compact wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment are ready to tackle every terrain
Loaded with potential, the L45G and L50G wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment are in the 9 – 10 ton machine weight class — but with the versatility and performance of much larger models. They may be at the smaller end of the Volvo Construction Equipment wheel loader range, but even with their compact design, […]
June 6, 2012
Roadbuilding
Terex TA400 Generation 9 articulated truck
Terex Corp. says its new TA400 Generation 9 articulated truck is designed to keep productivity levels high, fuel consumption low, and cycle times short. The machine boasts a 444-horsepower Tier 4 Interim-compliant Scania DC13 engine with a maximum torque of 1,548 foot-pounds at 1,350 revolutions per minute and a fully automatic Allison transmission. Additional features […]
June 3, 2012
Roadbuilding
Hitachi: Hydraulic excavator overhaul
The Hitachi EX2500-6 ultra-large hydraulic excavator is heavier than its predecessor, has more engine horsepower, and the BE-backhoe version has increased bucket capacity. Estimated productivity increases are 13 percent for the short-reach BH backhoe, and 4 percent for the loader version. Loading time per truck has been lessened as well.  The bucket capacity […]
June 3, 2012
Roadbuilding
John Deere’s five technologies for business optimization
The John Deere WorkSight integrated suite of technology solutions for business optimization consists of five technologies including the following: JDLink machine monitoring system, Fleet Care proactive machine health program, Service ADVISOR, Remote dealer diagnostics, grade control, and payload weighing. The JDLink proprietary system provides machine location, utilization measures, and maintenance tracking via a Website. Two […]
June 3, 2012
Construction Equipment
JCB at full skid steer production capacity
The Savannah Morning News on Sunday called JCB’s retooling a “resounding success” noting that JCB’s Pooler plant — located near Savannah–is now at full skid steer production capacity. The facility has rebounded from the recession, when it laid off more than 200 people.   The newspaper reports the company is producing 25 machines a […]
May 29, 2012
Equipment
Volvo CE president confident in North American market
Volvo Construction Equipment president and chief executive Pat Olney discussed his confidence in the North American construction equipment market at a press conference Thursday in Miami. Olney’s confirmation of his belief in the recovery in the North American construction equipment market, which the company expects could see demand increase by up to a quarter in […]
May 22, 2012
Construction Equipment
Volvo CE expands in Pennsylvania
On May 4, Volvo Construction Equipment broke ground on the first phase of the 100 MUSD expansion of its site in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The first phase includes construction of a new America’s headquarters office. When complete, the development will include a new office building and customer demonstration center and will also localize production of some […]
May 16, 2012
Construction Equipment
Volvo CE 1Q sales up 17%
Volvo Construction Equipment says it experienced a strong first quarter in 2012, seeing sales rise 17% and record levels of income and operating margin for a first quarter. The company notes these positive results come despite a flat total world market for construction equipment, compared to last year, and a Chinese market that was down […]
April 26, 2012
Roadbuilding
Parsons hires Sam Elters as road, highway leader
Parsons has hired Sam Elters as regional transportation director in Arizona and Nevada. In this position, he will be responsible for all road and highway projects in this region, and he will serve as the lead for major pursuits, including public-private partnerships, design-build projects, and design and construction management projects. Prior to joining Parsons, Elters […]
April 13, 2012
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