Rock & Dirt Blog Construction Equipment News & Information

As the industry standard for reliability and sturdiness, the Mack Granite outsold every other heavy-duty conventional straight truck in America last year. Customizable in a wide choice of mixer and dump truck variations, the Granite model features roll-off, rear-loader refuse and snowplow options. This truck, built in the U.S.A., meets the highest requirements of performance, […]

It’s time to go to Louisville for The Mid-America Trucking Show 2014, one of the busiest shows that we exhibit at!  This year, you will be able to see Rock & Dirt and our “sister” website NextTruckOnline in the same location.  From dump to sleeper trucks and their related products & services, we have it covered. […]

When describing his experience in becoming the National Crane Rodeo Winner for 2014, Ken Bowyer of ALL Crane Rental of Florida, LLC said “I had to give it everything I had.” The competition was held at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. All contestants drove a Liebherr 1220-5.2 all-terrain crane. “All in all, the whole […]

The new TC-20 Track Impact Crusher from IROCK Crushers was introduced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 in Las Vegas March 4-8. The TC-20 Track Impact Crusher combines a larger feeder, a high-performance four-bar impactor and heavy-duty components for exceptional efficiency, reliability and precision. The track crusher produces a uniform, cubical product, and IROCK’s hydraulically adjustable aprons provide […]

The future on display as global industry showcase spotlights new product innovations, technology. CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2014 took center stage in Las Vegas March 4-8 with tremendous energy and serious buyers. Total registration of 129,364 soared past the last edition of the shows as they achieved the second-highest attendance in their history. The shows also […]

The Moley Claw Magnet is quick coupler ready, has the ability to recover more iron faster and is a proven technology. Moley Magnetics, Inc. is proud to introduce our 2-in-1 tool solution, The Moley Claw Magnet. The Moley Claw Magnet, our Fully Enclosed Hydraulic Scrap Magnet with two sets of claws, is a robust and […]

The Liebherr Group considers its presence at the 2014 Conexpo to have been highly successful. More than 20 exhibits from the Group’s earthmoving, material handling, tower crane, mobile and crawler crane, concrete technology, deep foundation and component product areas aroused strong approval. Compared with the 2011 Conexpo, the number of visitors was distinctly higher, and […]

The smallest compact track loader in the Terex lineup, with a 4-ft wide profile, the new Terex® PT-35 compact track loader is the right tool for productive work in tight situations where access is limited. Featuring a powerful 3-cylinder, turbocharged Perkins 403F-15Tdiesel engine, the 36.2-hp PT-35 compact track loader is the newest member of the […]

The new Cat® D10T2 Dozer builds on the proven D10T with refinements to its power train, automated controls and structures. The result is high productivity with superior fuel efficiency, reliable operation with long-lived structures, and enhanced access for service technicians and operators. The D10T2 uses the latest load sensing hydraulics technology combined with Cat advanced […]

CASE Construction Equipment will host a Dire States panel discussion at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 in the CASE booth (N-11722) to highlight the problems facing American infrastructure and what can be done to remedy the situation. The panel will take place on Thursday, March 6 at 10:00 AM and be moderated by Adam Snider, transportation reporter for […]

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 Caterpillar will present its unmatched lineup of machines, technology and services designed with the primary goal of helping customers succeed. The Caterpillar organization and Cat® products are BUILT FOR IT—built to work for contractors of all types, aggregates miners, construction materials suppliers and specialty trades. Four Caterpillar exhibit areas totaling about 60,000 square […]

The new Cat® M Series 3 motor graders—12M3, 140M3, 160M3 and their all-wheel-drive (AWD) counterparts—bring the latest emissions reduction technology to the most durable, productive and comfortable graders on the market. The new models offer greater fuel efficiency, more operator comfort and safety features, as well as enhanced serviceability. M Series 3 motor graders meet […]