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The new Tier 4 Final/Stage IV-compliant EC250E and EC300E crawler excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment are powerful and efficient machines, designed to reduce fuel consumption and increase productivity. New Volvo EC250E and EC300E crawler excavators deliver a 5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over past models, saving customers both time and money. This efficiency is […]

Dedicated to offering customers the most cutting-edge equipment and jobsite solutions on the market, John Deere upgrades three models on the successful G-Series excavator line. The models – 250G LC, 350G LC and 380G LC – are equipped with a powerful Final Tier 4 engine and meet the strictest emissions standards, providing customers with higher productivity, […]

The Ditch Witch® organization announces the release of the Ditch Witch JT9 horizontal directional drill. The 64-hp (48-kW) JT9 is the most powerful drill in its class—33 percent more powerful than the competition. Its high-performance, air-cooled Deutz® diesel engine is Tier 4, so it can provide years of reliable service without the need for an […]

A coal mine located in southern West Virginia (USA) recently set another world record for daily low-seam coal production using a Cat® automated longwall plow system. In a 24-hour period on April 10 and 11, 2014 the Pinnacle Mine longwall produced 35,724 tons (32 411 tonnes) from the Virginia Pocahontas No. 3 Seam, in a […]

After the delivery of an LTM 1500-8.1, Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH can now boast the proud total of 30,000 mobile cranes supplied to customers. The Liebherr 500-tonner was supplied to the Mexican company Grupo DPH, a crane and heavy load contractor. In reaching its decision to buy from Liebherr, one of the major factors for Grupo […]

R&D: Tell us about your company's history. SAS Global: American Crush is a Brand of SAS GLobal. For the past 5 years , we have worked with suppliers, manufacturers , engineers, and inventors from across the globe to bring the best quality products to the US market at a price point that customers want. Through our […]

As Road Supervisor for Toole County, Mont., Lloyd Omdahl understands the importance of power and versatility in his equipment. With nearly 2,000 square miles of land—about the size of Delaware—and just over 5,200 residents, it’s a county that needs to make the most of its equipment purchases. When the county needed a new Motor Grader […]

Rayco’s RG35 Super Jr is now available with 4-wheel drive. The 4x4 option is available as an option on new machines and as a retro-fit kit for older RG35 Super Jr’s. The popular RG35 is now even more capable on challenging terrain, with better traction for climbing slopes and chip piles. All RG35’s feature a […]

Have you checked out Bair Products' YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Bair Wheel Kits & the Bair Hydraulic Track Tensioner: Bair Products high quality undercarriage parts were created with first-hand knowledge and on the jobsite experience from an active third generation family owned commercial excavating and site utility contractor in the Kansas […]

Over the past 40 years, the Walker family has learned a thing or two about adaptability and durability. They’re values ingrained in the company’s business since being founded by Chuck Walker and his sons in 1975, and they’re also the characteristics they look for in their equipment. Being able to adjust to the often-tumultuous Detroit-area […]

The new Volvo L150H, L180H and L220H wheel loaders, occupying the 25 to 39 ton weight class, excel in a wide range of jobs — making them a versatile and profitable investment. The L150H, L180H and L220H wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment are suitable for a wide range of applications — from rehandling, slag […]

Whether as support equipment in a larger fleet or the main workhorse for an owner/operator, a skid steer and compact track loader are two of the most versatile machines a contractor can own. But what is the right loader arm and platform for each application? Contractors can follow this quick guide to set them on […]