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JCB 3CX Compact Built for North American Markets →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB's 3CX compact delivers JCB's legendary backhoe loader performance and versatility, in a 35 percent smaller package, making it ideal for confined urban job sites and highway repair, according to the manufacturer. The 3CX compact will be available with a front-end skid steer coupler, allowing customers to utilize a wide range of standard-flow hydraulic attachments. JCB also will offer a high-flow auxiliary hydraulic circuit, further boosting utilization for operators. Click for more...

Mecalac Presents Terex TLB840R Backhoes With Curved Boom Design →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed to increase productivity and profitability, Terex backhoe loaders are powerful workhorses armed with a host of new features aimed at enhancing comfort, reducing driver fatigue and aiding productivity. Each model features a curved boom design for increased reach and dig depth and the operator is afforded maximum comfort with ergonomically designed controls, climate control and a lumbar-supporting suspension seat. Click for more...

KCMA Introduces 70Z7 Tier IV Final KCM Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KCMA Corporation, a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Group and marketers of KCM loaders in North America, unveiled the Tier IV Final version of its popular 70Z7. The new 70Z7 cycles faster, is more powerful, has near zero emissions and is designed to be even more fuel efficient than previous models, according to KCMA. The 70Z7 is equipped with a 3.7-cu.-yd. GP bucket and produces 173 gross HP from a Cummins QSB6.7 diesel engine. Click for more...

Battle Lumber Grows From Humble Beginnings →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Battle Lumber Company is a family-owned and operated international hardwood supplier headquartered in Wadley, Ga. Located in what is commonly referred to as the Central Savannah River Area — or CSRA — Battle Lumber began as a small, local lumber mill in 1962 with a staff of only eight people. Over the last 55 years, Battle Lumber has grown into an operation with more than 400 employees, with customers all over the world. Click for more...

Cobra 230 Compact With Impact →

EvoQuip has launched a new addition to its impact crushing range: the Cobra 230 impact crusher. Matt Dickson, EvoQuip product line director said, “The Cobra 230 impact crusher is a machine that provides class-leading productivity, unmatched versatility and excellent fuel efficiency. The quick set up times, simple intuitive operation and ease of transport makes this machine an ideal solution for all applications.”The Cobra 230 has been on test with J & V Construction in Ireland. Click for more...

Liebherr Develops Wheel Loader for Demanding Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr's L 538 mid-size loader with a Z-bar linkage has a respective tipping load of 20,945 lb. (9,500 kg) and a bucket capacity of 3.4 cu. yd. (2.6 cu m). The three models comprising the new generation of mid-size loaders are: the L 526, L 538 and L 546. The hydrostatic driveline provides fuel savings of up to 25 percent in comparison with wheel loaders of the same size class, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

CASE Construction Equipment Announces 2017 'Diamond Dealer,' 'Gold Dealer' Award Winners →

Case's Partnership Program is designed to increase dealer performance per the results of a dealer assessment. Click for more...

John Deere Adds Dig, Lift, Carry Updates to L-Series Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Updates to the John Deere L-Series backhoe lineup enhance the productivity and uptime for professionals looking to lift more and multitask on the job site. The key backhoe updates include the introduction of precision mode, enhanced pilot controllers, two new rear quick coupler offerings and a redesigned hydraulic thumb. “Our L-Series lineup is popular among utility contractors in the Americas, and we're constantly working with fleet managers, owners and operators to make machine tweaks with a focus on increasing productivity and uptime,” said Brian Hennings, product marketing manager, backhoes loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Yanmar America Adds Three New, Larger Wheel Loaders to Its Product Offering →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Yanmar America's construction equipment division has added three new, larger wheel loaders to its product offering —the V8 (61 hp, 1.05 to 1.57 cu. yd. [.8 to 1.2 cu m] bucket), V10 (74 hp, 1.31 to 2.03 cu. yd. [1 to 1.5 cu m] bucket) and V12 (100 hp, 1.57 to 2.35 cu. yd. [1.2 to 1.8 cu m] bucket). Jeff Pate, national sales manager of Yanmar America's construction equipment division said, “We are excited to continue to expand our product line. Click for more...

Takeuchi TW80 Series 2 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US features the TW80 Series 2 wheel loader in its lineup. Equipped with an EPA Final Tier IV engine, the wheel loader delivers strong performance, easy serviceability, and an enhanced deluxe operator's cabin for superior operator comfort. The compact design allows this loader to easily maneuver in tight spaces with minimal damage to lawns, pavement, and other sensitive surface areas, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

KCM Introduces 95Z7 Tier IV Final Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KCMA Corporation's 95Z7 T4F wheel loader is at home in the toughest applications from quarries to hot slag to scrap handling. Equipped with a powerful, six cylinder, 16 L Isuzu diesel that is reliable and fuel efficient, the 95Z7 T4F can handle the toughest jobs required, according to the manufacturer. The emission system on the 95Z7 T4F does not require a diesel particulate filter (DPF) to meet Tier IV Final standards. Click for more...

Wraps Come Off Tier IV Final Telescopic Loader for Construction →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB's TM320 telescopic wheeled loader is designed specifically for the construction and industrial sectors. The JCB TM320 combines the central driving position and all-round visibility of a wheeled loading shovel with the reach and lift versatility of a telescopic handler — a combination that creates a formidable machine for re-handling and loading operations, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Boss Introduces QuickCube Ice Management System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Boss Snowplow is introducing a new skid-steer-based salting system designed to improve contractor profitability, decrease operational costs and improve reaction times to customer service needs, according to the manufacturer. The new QuickCube System utilizes weather-proof, poly cubes (hoppers) that can be filled with solid deicing materials and staged at job sites in advance of wintry weather. The filled cubes will replace the need for remote salt piles, tarps and temporary salt shelters. Click for more...

Three Finalists Selected to Win a New John Deere G-Series Skid Steer or Compact Track Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... After receiving community project ideas from across the nation, John Deere selected three finalists in its “Small Machines. Big Impact.” contest who each have a chance to win a new G-Series skid steer or compact track loader (CTL) with a WorkSite Pro attachment. The finalists are:• Daryl Bridenbaugh — Building Houses and Hope in Putnam County, Ohio• Moores — Teaching Tomorrow's Builders in Woodbine, Iowa• Tom Noble — Fielding Student Success in Oklahoma City, Ok. Click for more...

Covering 12 Counties... Flaska JCB Expands Service With Second Dealership in Denver, Colo. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Flaska JCB, headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., has expanded to include another JCB-dedicated dealership in Denver, Colo. The new location will offer JCB's full line of construction equipment, including large and compact excavators, telehandlers, wheel loaders, skid steers with side-entry doors and the new Teleskid. The Teleskid is the first skid steer with a telescopic boom for increased versatility, accessibility and the ability to reach farther and dig deeper than any other skid steer on the market, according to the company. Click for more...

Work Abounds for Company Named After a Pet Dog →

From Construction Equipment Guide... While many contractors in the construction business are known by the family name, it's rare you find one that goes by the family pet's name. Click for more...

Rockland Introduces New Clean-Up Grapple →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Rockland's new clean-up grapple is designed to turn your loader into a more efficient debris-removal machine. The clean-up grapple functions like a claw – allowing operators to scoop and load leaves, garden waste, manure, wood chips, and other debris with ease. Rockland's clean-up grapple features two independent hydraulic clamps that surround and pick up material rather than pushing material around. Click for more...

LiuGong Wheel Loader Sales Exceed 350,000 Units →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Recently, LiuGong celebrated selling over 350,000 wheel loaders worldwide. More than 300 people including representatives from the government and industry associates, founding members of LiuGong, customers of LiuGong's first generation products, dealers, partners, key accounts and media attended the ceremony to witness the historical moment. LiuGong is the manufacturer of the first modernized wheel loader in China and the first company that produced plateau type wheel loaders in the world as well as the producer of China's largest wheel loader, the 8128H. Click for more...

North American Hitachi Division KCMA Introduces New Coud-Based Shipping Solution →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ShipLink Global LLC today announced the release of their new ShipLink 2017 hybrid, PC client and cloud-based shipping solution with its successful deployment at 14-year customer, KCMA Corporation's distribution centers in North America. The new solution provides KCMA with greater control and efficiency when shipping parts and supplies to their network of more than 160 dealers across the US and Canada – locations that sell and service the company's wheel loaders and other heavy construction equipment. Click for more...

Farm-Rite Equipment Hosts Series of Open House Events →

Farm-Rite Equipment Inc. recently hosted a series of open house events: Willmar, Minn., on April 7, St. Cloud, Minn., on April 22 and Dassel, Minn., on April 22. Guests of the open house events enjoyed 10 percent off Bobcat parts, door prizes and more. For more information, visit www.farmriteequip.com. Click for more...

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