Volvo CE debuts new compact excavators at Rental Show 2016

The new EC35D and ECR40D feature roomier cabs and intelligent hydraulics for increased power and reduced fuel consumption. The EC35D compact excavator and ECR40D short swing radius compact excavator share the same engineering advancements as their larger-model counterparts — including perfectly matched engine and hydraulics, and innovative fuel-saving functions — all in a compact package.

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New Hydraulic Hammers Break Into the John Deere Attachments Lineup

TractoPart | May 4, 2016 | 0 comments

The Hydraulic Hammer is the latest addition to the John Deere Worksite Pro™ attachment lineup. — Demolition is more powerful and efficient than ever with the new John Deere Hydraulic Hammer attachments (HH20C, HH40C, HH60C and HH80C) for skid steers, compact track loaders (CTLs) and compact excavators. The new line of hammers is the fastest in its

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U.S. construction spending rises to 8-1/2-year high

TractoPart | May 3, 2016 | 0 comments

U.S. construction spending rose to an 8-1/2-year high in March and the prior month’s outlays were revised higher, pointing to sustained strength in the sector despite a sharp downturn in spending by energy firms. Construction spending increased 0.3 percent to the highest level since October 2007, following an upwardly revised 1.0 percent jump in February,

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Liebherr at the OTC 2016 in Houston (USA)

TractoPart | May 3, 2016 | 0 comments

Special gearboxes based on series products are developed and produced by Liebherr for various maritime applications. Also this year, the Liebherr Group presents itself with two divisions at the international Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). This is one of the biggest offshore conferences worldwide, which takes place in Houston (USA) from May 2 – 5,

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GEHL EXPANDS LINEUP WITH 650, 750 WHEEL LOADERS

TractoPart | May 2, 2016 | 0 comments

Models 650 and 750 expand the company’s line of articulated wheel loaders. Models 650 and 750 expand the company’s line of articulated wheel loaders. Both are Tier 4-certified, with the 64.4-horsepower Yanmar using a DPF aftertreatment on the 650, and a Deutz 74.3-horsepower engine using a DOC system. The loaders are the largest for Gehl,

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Global economic bellwether Caterpillar just slashed its outlook

TractoPart | Apr 29, 2016 | 0 comments

Caterpillar reports falling Q1 sales across industries and that it lowered its full-year forecast. . Visitors pose for a picture with a caterpillar at the ‘Bauma’ Trade Fair for Construction, Building Material and Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles and Equipment in Munich, southern \ Global construction giant Caterpillar (CAT) reported Q1 revenue and earnings that

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MANITOU MSI 35, MSI 40, MSI 50 FORKLIFTS

TractoPart | Apr 28, 2016 | 0 comments

Three vertical-mast forklifts—MSI 35, MSI 40, MSI 50—are now available in North America. Three vertical-mast forklifts—MSI 35, MSI 40, MSI 50—are now available in North America. Lifting capacity for the three are 7,000 pounds for the MSI 35; 8,179 pounds for the MSI 40; and 11,023 pounds for the MSI 50. The MSI 40 and

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JCB Debuts the Hydradig

TractoPart | Apr 28, 2016 | 0 comments

Bauma 2016 saw the debut of the Hydradig, which according to the company is the first true wheeled excavator designed for purpose, from the ground up. “The vision from the outset of the project was to design and engineer the most innovative solution in response to five key challenges facing customers in today’s construction sector,”

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VOLVO: Paving Under the Big Montana Sky

TractoPart | Apr 28, 2016 | 0 comments

Self-reliance is a big part of your DNA when you’re a contractor based in the bulls-eye center of a state that is the fourth largest in size but third least populated in the U.S., making rural infrastructure your core business and carrying the enduring name of Century Companies Inc. Founder Jack Morgenstern was a bit

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May 2, 2017

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Versatile Carmix takes concrete to North Mara Gold Mine in Tanzania

May 1, 2017

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The gold mine in North Mara is situated in the north-west of Tanzania, at about 100 kilometres east of Lake Victoria and 20 kilometres south of the border with Kenya. The gold mine works an average of 8,000 tonnes of minerals a day and produced 287,188 ounces of gold in 2015. The gold

WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY

May 1, 2017

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Workers’ Memorial Day, observed each year on April 28, honors workers killed, injured, or made ill at work. Since 1992, BLS has collected data on both nonfatal work injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, and fatal work injuries. In 2015, the occupations with the highest number of nonfatal injuries and illnesses

TOP 15 CONSIDERATIONS FOR MAINTAINING UNDERCARRIAGE HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY

Apr 28, 2017

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The undercarriage of a machine represents a significant portion of a piece of equipment’s purchase price. Proper maintenance and operation practices are critical for protecting your equipment investment. Undercarriage maintenance is critical to the overall productivity of a machine. It is the mechanism that gives tracked machines much of their power and stability. It also

Deere Adds 8-Year / 20K Hour Warranty on 944K Electric-Drive Components

Apr 27, 2017

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John Deere is now offering a 96-month / 20,000-hour power electronic components warranty on the Deere 944K hybrid wheel loader. The warranty is retroactive to existing machines in the field and provided on new 944K loaders through October 31, 2018. The warranty includes a 96-month (eight-year) or 20,000-hour (whichever comes first) non-prorated assurance on wheel

VERMEER SILVER SERIES DRILL RODS COMPOSED OF S135 COMMON GRADE STEEL

Apr 27, 2017

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Vermeer’s Silver Series drill rod is composed of S135 common grade steel and is threaded in the same facility as the company’s Firestick drill rod with the same column wall thickness. The Silver Series drill rod is available in four sizes: 1.66-inch, 1.9-inch, 2.06-inch, and 2.375-inch, for use on the D7x11 through the D24x40

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