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It's the largest board game ever played with CAT Equipment! During the Caterpillar Built For It Trials, "Stack" pits five heavy equipment operators against a mountain of massive wood blocks! Excavators and Telehandlers are used to remove and reposition a stack of 27 JENGA blocks one at a time without toppling the structure.   Source: […]

Moley Magnetics and Minelli s.r.l. are forming a partnership focusing on a full-line of grapples. The grapples will include demolition grapples, orange peel grapples and magnet grapples. For 20 years, Moley Magnetics has featured three main product lines: magnets, shears and grapples. In addition to electromagnets, Moley has broadened their company to include specialty services, […]

The ALL Family of Companies is expanding its industry-leading fleet with the addition of four (4) all-terrain cranes from 165 to 450 USt and five (5) rough-terrain cranes from 65 to 150 USt. The nine (9) new cranes include (1) Grove GMK6400 (450 USt/400 T), the industry’s most powerful 6-axle all-terrain crane; (2) Grove GMK5165-2 […]

The future is here for track loaders with the release of the MCT110C compact track loader from Volvo Construction Equipment. The MCT110C is the latest in a model class and size that is now the second-largest in availability - representing 25% of the market. Like other track loaders in the C-series line, the MCT110C features […]

John Deere has recently released three new models of its K-Series 4WD Wheel Loaders that meet Final Tier 4 emissions standards. This engine revamping allows John Deere to feature multiple improvements to the 624K, 644K and 724K for increased resilience and efficiency, longer uptimes and lower operating expenses. The purpose of upgrading the K-Series engines […]

As an machine that was developed to cut costs while successfully handling numerous heavy jobs, the Cat 311F RR Excavator is powered by a 70 net horsepower C3.4B engine that delivers robust performance while meeting all EPA standards. Size, Material, and Efficiency The excavator features a counterweight of 5,400 pounds, so the machine is stable […]

ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. has purchased 10 of the new 330-USt Manitowoc MLC300 crawler crane. The latest offering from Manitowoc and making its debut at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March, the MLC300 features the exclusive Variable Position Counterweight (VPC) system. Typical crawlers are heel heavy during assembly and while no load is on the hook. […]

A focused team of workers, along with six trucks, accomplished the daunting task of transporting a fully assembled Liebherr R 996 B hydraulic excavator from one mine site to its new home - making this the largest excavator ever moved in the history of Australia. To set this new record, workers used six Prime mover […]

CASE’s new high frequency compaction equipment make it easier for road builders to do quality work. Their two models, Tier 4 Interim DV209 and DV210, are designed to maximize dial compaction performance. This makes it easier for construction workers to make each lift consistent in thickness and density. Engine Innovation Complete with Cooled Exhaust Gas […]

Equipped with a Volvo Tier 4 Final/Stage IV engine, the Volvo L25OH Wheel Loader is a sturdy, powerful, and technologically advanced machine. Designed for quarry, mining, and other heavy infrastructure applications, this wheel loader sets new standards in clean operation, performance, and daily functionality. Fuel Reduction You can save money and increase environmental friendliness with […]

Hitachi unleashed their newest construction truck line: the EH1100 rigid dump truck and the EH1100-5. The rigid-frame haul truck was unveiled at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG, which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 4th through March 8th at booth 12621 in the North Hall. The new trucks have more remote monitoring capabilities, a flat floor […]

Once it is outfitted with the EPA-certified Tier 4 Final Cat C9.3 ACERT engine, the already-powerful Cat 336F H excavator will feature maximized performance alongside greater fuel and energy efficiency. Featuring a 30-percent reduction in fuel consumption over standard 336 models, the 336F H Hybrid helps minimize recurring fuel costs. Powerful and Environmentally Friendly The […]