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  CONEXPO-CON/AGG will represent an immense unveiling of all the newest equipment, technology and product breakthrough in construction. From earthshaking big iron to groundbreaking innovations, it's all assembled in one place to help you work smarter. CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 -- If it's new, it's here! CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 will feature: • 2,400 exhibitors showcasing new products and [...]

Also referred to as a Brush Tractor, the Bron Mulcher is the right machine to tackle jobs such as right of way clearing for seismic lines, electric and hydro lines, pipelines, clearing for commercial sites, recreational trails, golf courses, building lots, and forestry fireguards. The Bron Mulcher (Brush tractor) has wide tracks that provide stability [...]

Regular greasing of your Bobcat® compact excavator reduces the chances of pin wear, loose connections and pin failure. Watch this video to review the necessary greasing intervals and learn how to properly grease your compact excavator's X-Change attachment mounting system, clamp, extendable arm, blade, boom, bucket and frame. For more maintenance information, visit http://www.bobcat.com/partsandservice/maintenance. Source: [...]

Bobcat Company has introduced the 500 frame-size skid-steer and compact track loaders, replacing the current K-Series models, S150, S160, S175, S185, S205, T180 and T190. New machines include the S510, S530, S550, S570 and S590 skid-steer loaders, and the T550 and T590 compact track loaders. These seven new medium-size machines make up the most popular [...]

Dishwasher and microwave safe, the Construction Plate features food ramps and dividers. Easy grip flatware includes forklift fork, front loader spoon and bulldozer pusher. Placemat features a construction “worksite” illustration.               Source: http://www.dailygrommet.com/products/286-constructive-eating-kids-eating-utensils

In this video, you'll go behind-the-scenes on the latest Bobcat commercial to get a few tree planting tips, watch an auger challenge, and even enjoy a blooper at the end. To see the products featured in this video, visit us at http://www.bobcat.com/.

Volvo Construction Equipment’s Americas region has expanded its Youtube channel offering to include short corporate news reports from its business in the Americas. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video news report is priceless. That’s why Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) Americas region has recently expanded its YouTube channel offering with [...]

It all started with the self-scouring plow in 1837. This year, John Deere celebrates its 175th year, a history that includes the company’s entry into construction equipment in the mid-1950s. Key products along the way include: 1958: The first all-hydraulic dozer, the Model 64, featured a new six-way power-angle-tilt (PAT) blade. The operator could control [...]

In any mining operation, production and safety are key goals. Cat® Simulators can train operators to move more efficiently and safely; plus train more operators cost-effectively. The operator uses authentic controls in a virtual mining environment to experience training exercises for the Large Track Type Tractor and Mining Truck. Plus, record and report each simulator [...]

    The Ghirardi Compton Oak has been a piece of League City's history for over 100 years. The tree stands 56 feet tall, has a canopy that is over 100 feet wide, and is 135 inches around. It also weighs an incredible 518,000 pounds. A county road widening project put the future of the [...]

Mack trucks were first used in Britain during World War I to move troops and supplies to the front lines. The trucks took on their K-9 trademark in 1917 when British soldiers, impressed with the trucks’ ruggedness, used the British mascot as inspiration, calling the pugnacious vehicles “Bulldog Macks.” Eventually becoming America's workhorses, Mack trucks [...]

Seldom do we see such fundamental differences in design between a new model and its predecessors as between the new Cat 950K wheel loader and the models it replaces. The jewel in the crown of the 950K’s design, so to speak, is its loader linkage, which allows the new model to competently replace not only [...]