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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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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New Stanley retrofit kit turns compact excavators into remote control diggers with Xbox-like controller
Hoping to give compact excavator operators more flexibility when facing challenging work conditions or environments, tool-maker Stanley has announced a retrofit kit for compact excavators that enables easy remote control […]
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Roush unveils 2019 F-150 SC with 650 hp, customizable exhaust
For those wanting the fastest truck on the block—maybe even in the entire town—consider the 2019 Roush F-150 SC. Legendary Roush Performance offers a 650-hp, 610 lb.-ft. supercharger package with […]
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Toro Dingo TXL 2000, once a show-stopping prototype, now in production
Toro Dingo TXL 2000 Toro’s Dingo TXL 2000 compact utility loader made the progression from last year’s prototype to this year’s production machine during two consecutive American Rental Association Shows. […]
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