Hennessey gives the new Ranger the VelociRaptor treatment
For those tired of waiting for the Ranger Raptor’s debut in the U.S., you can now opt for Hennessy’s VelociRaptor Ranger and you may end up getting more power and […]
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Cat intros host of updates to M-Series medium wheel loaders
980M Caterpillar’s Medium Wheel Loader lineup, which includes the range of machines from the 950M to the 982M, has received several new updates that lower operating costs, improve operator comfort […]
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GOMACO Xtreme GT-3600 curb-and-gutter machine dials in tight radius capabilities
Designed for tight radius curb-and-gutter jobs, the GOMACO Xtreme package adds G+ radius software with slew drives, smart-sensored hydraulics and intelligence to the company’s GT-3600 curb-and-gutter machine. “Our contractors are […]
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Diesel technician shortage a perfect storm gathering for decades (Part 1)
Today’s market heights have put an exclamation point on the construction equipment technician shortage, one that’s having a direct impact on contractors. Contractors can’t find the people they used to […]
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Dos and Don’ts to Improve the Experience of Ladies in your Workforce
You may recall a story we ran a little while ago called “Labor Shortages and Ladies in the (Construction) Zone.” The story discussed the potential for women to come into […]
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When to Start Planning for the Bad Times
When business is good, you don’t want to think about times when it might not be as good. First of all, you’re too busy to think about such things. You’re […]
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Manitou debuts Gehl RT105 CTL, discusses dealer, electrification initiatives
Manitou Group calls the new Gehl RT105 an “ultra-compact track loader,” with an overhead clearance of 71.5 inches from the ground to the top of the ROPS, which the company […]
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Philippi-Hagenbuch celebrates its 50th year in business
L.B. “Phil” Philippi, left, and LeRoy Hagenbuch in 1970. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Philippi-Hagenbuch, which developed the Autogate Tailgate, the first commercially available tailgate for off-highway haul trucks. […]
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Accelerated Bridge Construction picks up speed with lower costs, safer job sites
The use of Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) is growing, with prefabricated elements and systems reducing or eliminating the onsite construction time needed to build a similar structure using conventional methods. […]
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Should High School Graduates Consider the Trades? Why?
Every parent hopes their child will be successful in life; this, of course, includes a job that pays a decent income. For many parents, this equates to sending Jack and […]
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