Wed July 30, 2014
JCB Gears up for Market Growth With New Fuel Efficient Compact Excavators
JCB is gearing up for massive growth in the compact excavator market with the launch of an exciting new range of midis. The first three machines being unveiled as part of the new line-up are the 67C-1 and 86C-1 conventional tail swing models and the 85Z-1 zero-tail swing excavator — all designed to grab a bigger share of a market which is expected to grow by at least 16 percent over the next four years....
Tue July 29, 2014
Automation Boosts JCB Backhoe Loaders
JCB is improving fuel efficiency, improving productivity and boosting operator control through the use of automation on its 3CX Super and 4CX Super models. These machines now feature auto idle, throttle lock and throttle control....
Mon July 28, 2014
SANY Introduces Its First Compact Excavators
SANY America has expanded its hydraulic excavator product line with the addition of its first two compact models, the short-tail swing SANY SY16C and the zero-tail swing SANY SY35U. The two new SANY compact excavators feature Tier IV-certified Yanmar engines and multi-functional attachment operation....
Mon July 28, 2014
Hyundai Presents Tier IV Final R35Z-9 Compact Excavator
The Hyundai R35Z-9 compact excavator has an operating weight of 8,050 lbs. (3,650 kg) and is powered by a reliable, fuel efficient 26.5 hp (19.8 kW) Tier IV Certified Yanmar 3TNV88 engine. The R35Z-9 boasts a dig depth of 10 ft....
Mon July 28, 2014
Celebrating 50 Years: C.N. Wood Reaches Milestone by Putting Customers First
Even as Bob Benard looks back on 50 years in business, he continues to look ahead. After all, reaching your golden anniversary takes more than just resting on what you’ve already done and built. It takes foresight and determination, and the chairman of the board of C.N....
Brenda Ruggiero - Tue July 29, 2014
West Carson Street Viaduct Project Passes One-Year Mark
A multi-span viaduct replacement project has passed the one-year mark in Pittsburgh, Pa., headed toward a spring 2016 completion date. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), awarded the contract, currently valued at $40.8 million to Lane Construction Corp., with Kerry Kennedy in charge....
Brenda Ruggiero - Tue July 22, 2014
Central Atlanta Tractor Adds SANY Line, Makes First Sale
Central Atlanta Tractor Sales, based in Austell, Ga., recently became the SANY excavator dealer of central and north Georgia, and the first SANY excavator was sold to Tag Grinding Services Inc. in Palmetto, Ga....
Lori Tobias - Thu July 17, 2014
Arizona Contractor Ends Equipment Search With NYE 40CP49DU Pulverizer
Brian Thomas, owner of the BLT Companies in Yuma, Ariz., got into the business of recycling concrete largely out of necessity. As a supplier of Ready Mix Concrete, he often had waste, which ended up in his company yard....
Mon July 14, 2014
Volvo EC250E, EC300E Excavators Excel in Fuel Efficiency
New Volvo EC250E and EC300E crawler excavators deliver a 5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over past models, saving customers both time and money. This efficiency is not only due to the Tier IV Final/Stage IV-compliant Volvo engine, but also to a range of advanced features that optimize flow and minimize pressure losses in the hydraulic system....
Mon July 14, 2014
Takeuchi TB230, TB240 Tier IV Excavators Now Available
Takeuchi-US has updated its excavator model lineup. The Takeuchi TB230 and TB240 compact excavators share the same design philosophy as the recently introduced TB260 — delivering increased performance, greater working range, improved operator comfort and improved serviceability, according to the manufacturer....
