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Construction Equipment

Faster development process at Manitowoc nets company several ConExpo crane debuts including an “evolved” take on the truck crane

Manitowoc is marking its first ConExpo since establishing itself as a standalone crane company in a big way: according to president and chief executive officer Barry Pennypacker, of the company’s 12 cranes on display at the show, eight were developed in the last six months. “The remaining four, were developed in the last year,” Pennypacker added. “We’re […]

March 13, 2017

Dealers

Manitowoc marks first orders for National Crane NTC55 at ConExpo

Manitowoc Cranes marked the release and first five retail orders for the National Crane NTC55 truck crane during ConExpo 2017 in Las Vegas. In attendance for the announcement was dealer Stephenson Equipment, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which helped Manitowoc in designing the crane. The company gave the dealer a commemorative plaque during the ceremony. RELATED […]

March 13, 2017

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Astec launches Silobot, a robotic asphalt silo inspection and mapping service

Astec has introduced a new asphalt silo inspection tool designed to minimize danger to personnel inspecting the silo, provide precise thickness mapping, and cut back silo downtime to a fraction of what is traditionally needed. Called Silobot, the machine was on display at ConExpo 2017 in Las Vegas. The old way to inspect a silo was […]

March 13, 2017

Construction Equipment

JCB launches Teleskid at ConExpo: SSL/Telehandler hybrid’s benefits extend further than its long reach (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

One machine generating a significant amount of buzz on the ConExpo 2017 show floor is JCB’s Teleskid, after the company did a series of teaser videos before the show. The half telescopic handler/half skid steer (it also comes in a compact track loader version) is what Randy Tinley with JCB calls “a natural progression from […]

March 10, 2017

Dealers

John Deere dealers to offer Kespry’s automated construction drone service in exclusive deal

Against the backdrop of ConExpo 2017, a show which highlighted drone technology with a drone aviary in its Tech Experience area, John Deere and Kespry announced an exclusive global strategic alliance through which Deere Construction & Forestry dealers will provide the Kespry Aerial Intelligence System to their customers on jobsites around the world, beginning in North […]

March 10, 2017

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Gomaco introduces GP4 slipform paver that can pave up to 40 feet wide

Gomaco launched the GP4, a slipform paver capable of paving up to 40 feet wide, at ConExpo 2017 in Las Vegas. The GP4 follows the launch of the 30-foot-wide capacity GP3 at the 2016 World of Concrete. The new paver features a dual-telescoping roller frame with Smart Cylinders and Smart Telescoping for accurate frame widening […]

March 10, 2017

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Sany enters compaction market with introduction of SSR120C-8 roller

Sany launched its SSR120C-8 roller compactor for the North American market at the 2017 ConExpo show in Las Vegas. “This is Sany America’s first model in the compaction market and further proves Sany’s commitment to providing the best value proposition in the industry,” says Eric Teague, general manager Sany America. The SSR120C-8 features a Cummins […]

March 10, 2017

Construction Equipment

Terex CEO lays out streamlined company’s new strategy

After years of acquisitions and divestitures, Terex Corp. has narrowed its focus to three key markets and is setting the course for growth in the specific niches in which it will continue to play. “It has been a very dynamic and exciting time for Terex,” noted John Garrison, president and CEO, during a ConExpo 2017 media […]

March 10, 2017

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International Truck names Mid-Atlantic Truck Centre’s Feldman as Walk-Around champ

International Truck has named Robert Feldman from Mid-Atlantic Truck Centre, Linden, New Jersey, as the 2017 HX Series Walk-Around Competition champion. The announcement was made during ConExpo in Las Vegas. Feldman, who was the finalist for the Northeast region, was one of six regional finalists who received an all-expense paid trip to the trade show. […]

March 10, 2017

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Hyperlane high-speed autonomous vehicle project wins AEM’s Infrastructure Vision 2050 Challenge

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) named the Hyperlane project by Anthony Barrs and Baiyu Chen as the winner of the Infrastructure Vision 2050 Challenge at the Tech Experience during ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas. AEM created the Infrastructure Vision 2050 Challenge as a means to create “innovative ideas to overhaul the crumbling infrastructure that Americans […]

March 10, 2017

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Volvo CE debuts new flagship wheel loader: L350H boasts new design, fuel savings

Expected to be available early next year, Volvo debuted the all-new flagship of its wheel loader range, the L350H. It features a 10-percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a host of other productivity improvements, as well as a new design. So what does it take to design a flagship unit? “Number one, you want to come out […]

March 9, 2017

Equipment Experts

Bobcat unveils R-Series E32 and E35 compact excavators

At ConExpo in Las Vegas, Bobcat has unveiled its R-Series compact excavators, a 13-model lineup that will be launched in two phases during 2017. The first phase, introduced at ConExpo this week, will include the popular 3-to-4-ton class E32 and E35 models. The machines feature a dual-flange redesigned track system and an optimized rear counterweight. The […]

March 9, 2017