Thu April 18, 2013
Case Construction Launches SiteWatch
CASE Construction Equipment has announced the launch of CASE SiteWatch, its telematics, remote monitoring and data reporting solution that provides customers with actionable information to help manage their fleets and optimize machine performance....
Sun April 14, 2013
STIHL Showcases GS 461 Concrete Cutter at bauma 2013
The new GS 461 is STIHL’s latest addition to its construction equipment line. This is a powerful tool for wet cutting of construction materials like concrete, natural stone or sewage pipes. The universal concrete cutter makes swift and accurate work of shaping or corners and openings, up to a depth of 40 cm....
Thu April 11, 2013
Case Debuts the 621F and 721F Wheel Loader Waste Handling Models
Case Construction Equipment has announced its 621F and 721F wheel loader Waste Handling models, with factory-installed protective guards in 16 key coverage areas, a mid-mounted cooling module that provides special cooling and advanced air filtration components for working in concentrated dust and debris-filled environments, and heavy duty axles that support solid tires....
CEG - Thu April 11, 2013
Caterpillar Showcases New Hydraulic Hybrid Excavator
Caterpillar recently announced several major new products added to its line, chief among them the new Cat 336E H hydraulic hybrid excavator. The press was given an advance sneak peek at the new machine at an event held at its Peoria, Ill., headquarters....
Tue April 09, 2013
Federal Appeals Court Sides With ARTBA in Clean Water Act Case
The Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which covers most of the western United States, sided with the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) April 3 in refusing to widen the scope of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) to cover regulation of pre-treated, wooden utility poles exposed to rainwater on construction sites....
Tue March 26, 2013
Hoffman Equipment Holds Drive-Thru Equipment Show
Hoffman Equipment hosted a Drive-Thru Equipment Show March 15 at its Marlboro, N.Y., facility. The very well attended event started out with coffee and donuts but the focus soon turned to equipment. Several manufacturer representatives discussed their companies’ various types of equipment....
Fri March 22, 2013
NTEA Work Truck Show Showcases Latest Products and Equipment
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) held its 2013 Work Truck Show in conjunction with the 49th Annual NTEA Convention March 6 to 8 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The event included 500,000 sq....
Wed February 20, 2013
Judge Approves Settlements in Chinese Drywall Case
NEW ORLEANS (AP) A federal judge on Feb. 7 approved five class-action settlements that call for a Chinese drywall manufacturer and others to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to repair homes damaged by the product, attorneys for thousands of Gulf Coast property owners said....
Thu February 07, 2013
Case 521F Wheel Loader Achieves Advanced Performance, Fuel Efficiency
Case Construction Equipment’s 521F wheel loader offers customers a 12 percent increase in fuel efficiency over the previous E Series model, while delivering faster acceleration and quicker cycle times....
Thu February 07, 2013
DOC-Only Emissions Solution Leads Case Construction’s Tier IV Final Skid Steer Line
Case Construction Equipment announced its line of skid steer loaders that meet the federal Tier IV Final emission standard with upgrades to four products in its Alpha Series line. Leading the way are the Case SR175 and SV185 medium-frame skid steers which meet the mandate with new engine technology and a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) solution only....
