Wed March 05, 2014
JLG Introduces World’s First Four-Wheel Electric-Drive Hybrid Boom
JLG Industries, Inc. has introduced the world’s first true four-wheel electric-drive hybrid boom, the H340AJ. The product will be displayed at CONEXPO 2014 in Las Vegas (booth #1037). Combining diesel fuel and an electric power system, the JLG H340AJ provides the power and durability of a diesel-powered machine while saving operational costs....
Wed March 05, 2014
GOMACO Exhibits Largest Spread of Concrete Slipform Paving Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014
GOMACO has created the largest spread of concrete slipform paving equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014. They had 13 machines in their largest display ever, including the next generation GHP-2800 slipform paver and next generation Commander III....
Wed March 05, 2014
Manitowoc Presents New Crawler Cranes at CONEXPO 2014
Manitowoc is introducing a new range of lattice-boom crawler cranes at CONEXPO 2014. Among them is the 165 t (180 USt) capacity Manitowoc MLC165, which is making its US debut at the show. The Manitowoc MLC165 is designed for the global market....
Wed March 05, 2014
Hitachi Introduces New Rigid-Frame Haul truck Product Line at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Construction professionals from across the world will get their first look at the updates to the Hitachi rigid-frame haul truck line March 4 – 8, 2014 at Hitachi booth during the CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show in Las Vegas, Nev....
Tue March 04, 2014
Heavy Equipment Industry Associations, Manufacturers Reach Agreement on Telematics Data
The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) have announced that 19 data points will be part of a standard being developed and maintained by the two Associations and their memberships....
Tue March 04, 2014
Metso’s New Lokotrack LT220D Mobile Crusher Revolutionizes Aggregate Contracting
Lokotrack LT220D, the latest addition to Metso’s mobile crushing and screening equipment range, will revolutionize the way aggregate contractors operate around the world. Combining a cone crusher and a screen into a single track-mounted plant, the Lokotrack LT220D reduces operational costs in several ways, most notably by substantially lowering fuel consumption and reducing the need for maintenance....
Tue March 04, 2014
Construction Equipment Guide is Now Live at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014
Construction Equipment Guide is proud to be an active participant at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. CEG will be located in the Central Hall, Booth #50001. As the event continues, look to our exclusive coverage of all the latest news from Las Vegas....
Tue March 04, 2014
LiuGong unveils its Large Tonnage Excavator, 950E, at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014
LiuGong is unveiling one of its largest crawler excavators, the 950E, at this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG show. The machine can be seen at LiuGong booth located at 12166 in North Hall. The E series is the latest generation of LiuGong excavators, following in the tracks of the highly reputed D series, which is renowned for its high reliability and serviceability, but now even stronger power, easier control and more safety....
Tue March 04, 2014
Fuel Efficiency Leader 336F H Hybrid Moving to Tier 4 Final
The Cat 336F H Hybrid will soon be powered by a U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final Cat C9.3 ACERT engine. This unique machine features an integrated design that conserves fuel, optimizes performance, and captures and reuses energy—a design that delivers estimated fuel savings of up to 30 percent compared with the standard 336 counterpart....
Tue March 04, 2014
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 Launches
After three years of anticipation, the day is finally here. CONEXPO-CON/AGG will launch today in Las Vegas with an opening ceremony scheduled for 9:30 a.m. local time. With so much to do and see, it helps to have a guide to what’s new and exciting at the show....
