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Tue July 31, 2012

Davis Auctions Holds Utility, Iron Sale in Prospect, Conn.

Davis Auctions held a utility and construction equipment sale June 23 in Prospect, Conn. The auction featured a host of trucks, including a 2004 International 4400, a 2004 Ford F750, a Ford F550 and mote....

Mon July 30, 2012

Volvo CE Increased Second Quarter Sales by 15 Percent

In the face of a reduction in the size of the total market for construction equipment, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) bucked the trend in the second quarter of 2012, posting a solid set of financial results that saw sales in the three months up 15 percent, operating income up 35 percent and an operating margin of 13.3 percent....

Mon July 23, 2012

AIM Attachments Excavator Grapples Feature Durability

The AIM excavator grapple features AR 400 steel tines for durability. The structure of this grapple offers several options: a five tine design (two tines over three) or high capacity seven tine design (three tines over four) with a reinforced solid box body, a vast improvement over commonly used hollow box configurations....

Thu July 19, 2012

SANY America Partners With Company Wrench

SANY America has a new distribution partnership with Company Wrench Ltd. of Carroll, Ohio. The dealer agreement extends sales of SANY’s global line of excavators to multiple regions of the United States....

Tue July 10, 2012

Doosan DXB260H Breaker Allows for Adjustable Frequency to Match Ground Conditions

The Doosan DXB260H hydraulic breaker features two-speed control of breaker frequency for improved efficiency in demanding demolition and rock-breaking applications. Delivering up to 600 blows per minute, the 5,400-lb....

Tue July 10, 2012

Bobcat Plate Compactors Expand M-Series Excavator Versatility

Two updated plate compactor attachments expand the versatility of Bobcat M-Series compact excavators, making safer and more efficient work of restoring trenches, according to the manufacturer. The new PCF34 and PCF64 flat-top plate compactor attachments offer enhanced compatibility with Bobcat M-Series excavators....

Mon July 09, 2012

Link-Belt 235 X3 Spin Ace Excavator Now Available

The new Link-Belt 235 X3 Spin Ace minimum swing radius excavator is now available in North America in LC and dozer models. This new model replaces the 225 Spin Ace minimum swing radius excavator. New features include an Interim Tier IVa Isuzu engine with 17.5 percent better fuel efficiency, a ROPS-certified cab with new interior and 7-in....

Mary Reed - Tue July 10, 2012

Work Under Way on New Caterpillar Facility in Athens

March 16, 2012, was a memorable day in the Peach State. On that date, a ceremonial groundbreaking for Caterpillar’s state-of-the-art facility in Athens, Ga., was held at the intersection of State Route 316 and U.S....

Thu June 28, 2012

Volvo Launches New D-Series Wheeled Excavators

Volvo Construction Equipment has significantly updated its wheeled excavators with the launch of its new D-Series. These rugged, quality machines are highly mobile, productive and flexible — both on road and off, according to the manufacturer....

Wed June 27, 2012

Cat H75Es, H95Es Hammers Feature Enhanced Durability,Productivity

Caterpillar is expanding the E Series Hammer line with the addition of the H75Es and H95Es, designed for backhoe loaders and small excavators. E Series Hammers are wholly designed, engineered and manufactured by Caterpillar....