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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!  Register Now and avoid onsite lines. CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 Will Feature 2,400 exhibitors […]

Telsmith Inc. will launch its new T400 Cone Crusher at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 in Booth 50327 in Central Hall. Rated with the largest in-class clearing stroke and the highest in-class crushing force, the Telsmith T400 Cone delivers 300 kW performance and a crushing capacity output range from 135 to 545 MTPH. Ideally suited to a variety […]

The Ditch Witch organization introduces two new horizontal directional drills: the JT60 and the JT60 All Terrain. Each drill is equipped with 60,000 lb (267 kN) of thrust and pullback plus 9,000 ft•lb (12,200 N•m) of rotational torque—a powerful combination that results in exceptionally efficient and productive installation of utilities. Powering each drill is the […]

The new Cat®TH255C telehandler—with a rated load capacity of 5,500 pounds (2 500 kg) and a maximum lift height of 18.33 feet (5 600 mm)—features a powerful, compact design that accommodates both a wide range of work tools and a varied range of applications, resulting in an exceptionally versatile machine. At the center of the […]

The latest addition to the revolutionary excavator-based pipelayers from Volvo, the PL4809D, has been enhanced with a whole host of new productivity-enhancing features, including a unique load management system. The PL4809D rotating pipelayer is the second largest member of the revolutionary family of excavator-based pipelayers from Volvo. Offering excellent stability with a 90-ton lifting capacity, […]

CASE Construction Equipment introduces the new CASE 1221F wheel loader, the newest and largest model in the company’s F Series wheel loader line. Designed with an 11.9-liter Tier 4 Interim-certified engine that delivers up to 355 horsepower (265 kilowatts), the CASE 1221F is built for heavy earthmoving and loading applications such as those encountered in […]

IF IT’S NEW, IT’S HERE 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 including […]

Don't miss out on the 2nd Annual Cat Auction Services Orlando Sale February 14, 2014. There are currently 539 pieces of equipment consigned for auction.  The site address is 5000 Oren Brown Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746. Buying at Cat Auction Services is different from other auctioneers for several reasons: Inspection reports you can trust done by Cat certified technicians. […]

American portable machinery manufacturer announces plan to introduce product addition at industry’s most renowned trade show. Screen Machine Industries, a leading American manufacturer of portable crushing & screening equipment, has recently announced plans to unveil its new triple deck screen at the 2014 ConExpo trade show taking place in Las Vegas this coming March.  The […]

It is that time of year again, Florida is just around the corner! Cat Auction Services is setting the new standard in unreserved public auctions. Consign your surplus equipment and see it sell to the highest bidder, or come check out quality used iron and upgrade your fleet! Date &  Location: February 14, 2014 5000 […]

Following the successful launch of Komatsu’s first intelligent Machine Control dozer into the North American market last June, Komatsu America will be expanding its family of iMC crawler dozers to include other popular-sized machines prior to CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 which will be held in early March. By the time of the show, there will be four […]

New from RAYCO is the T260 self-propelled stump cutter.  The T260 is a compact powerhouse for high production stump removal.  Easy to transport from one job to the next, the T260 weighs just 22,500lbs and has an overall width of 93”.  A 260hp Cummins QSB6.7 turbo diesel powers the T260 and it travels on a […]