Wed April 18, 2007
World’s Fastest Backhoe Loader Coming to California
The world’s fastest backhoe loader is set to make its return to California at the celebration of Cook Equipment’s 50th anniversary open house May 1. The backhoe, which was recently shown at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, can usually be seen at various motor racing events but JCB have allowed the machine to make a rare appearance away from the racing scene....
Mon March 12, 2007
Case Marks 50th Anniversary With Year-Long Backhoe Rodeo
In celebration of its 50th year manufacturing tractor backhoe loaders, Case Construction Equipment has announced the launch of the Case Rodeo Series, a year-long series of backhoe-loader rodeo competitions to be held at Case dealerships across North America....
James A. Budd - Wed March 14, 2007
Price & Sons Clears Way for Atlanta Redevelopment
In-town and urban areas in Atlanta are seeing a resurgence of development and redevelopment as an increasing number of suburban residents are opting to shorten their commutes by moving back to the city and escaping the gridlock of sprawl....
Fri March 16, 2007
Komatsu Launches Two New Backhoe Loaders in Ohio
Komatsu America Corp.’s WB156-5 and WB156PS-5 backhoe loaders are equipped with Tier II engines and feature operating weights between 16,530 and 18,780 lbs. (7,500 and 8,500 kg) and loader bucket options up to 1.50 cu....
Angela B. Hurni - Wed February 14, 2007
Crews Ensure Traffic Keeps on Rollin’ Over Blackwater
The Blackwater River Bridge on Route 40 in Waverly, Va., is showing its age. The 50-year-old bridge needs to be replaced, and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has awarded the $3 million contract to Bryant Contracting Inc., of Toano, Va., to get the job done....
Mon January 15, 2007
Case’s Backhoe Loader Celebrates 50th Anniversary
February 2007 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the world’s first factory-integrated tractor backhoe loader. The Case 320 was the first backhoe loader purpose-built at the plant for construction applications....
Wed November 08, 2006
Deere’s 300 Series Skid Steers Feature 45-Degree Dump Angle
With a unified design and more than 100 improvements, John Deere’s 300 Series skid steers are productive at a lower daily operating cost than their predecessors. “Every feature of the 300 Series was designed with productivity, uptime and operating cost in mind,” said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division....
Mary Reed - Tue November 28, 2006
Geppert Commits Byberry Hospital to Philly’s Past
A decaying and dangerous monument to one of the saddest chapters in the history of Philadelphia is currently in the process of disappearing from the urban landscape. It has been a long journey to reach this point....
Sat September 30, 2006
Deere’s 300 Series Boasts More Than 100 Improvements
With a unified design and more than 100 improvements, John Deere’s 300 Series skid steers are more productive and more reliable than ever before. “Every feature of the new 300 Series was designed with productivity, uptime and operating cost in mind,” said Larry Foster, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division....
Fri October 27, 2006
Pa. Firm Leads Humanitarian Mission to Aid Katrina Victims
Recently, Rick Taylor, Principal of Earthborne Equipment Inc., full line JCB dealer for southeastern Pennsylvania, transported a new JCB 214 4 by 4 loader backhoe to Gautier, Miss., on a humanitarian mission to render aid to victims of Hurricane Katrina....
