Fri May 22, 2015
Volvo Finds a Pearl in the Rough
Did you know that granite is the second hardest natural rock after diamond? It owes its hardness and density to the fact that it has solidified deep inside the earth under extreme pressure. Thankfully it doesn’t always stay deeply buried – over time, shifts in the planet’s crust forces veins of granite to the surface, where mankind finds commercial uses for it....
Mon May 18, 2015
Volvo EC380EHR, EC480EHR Reach New Heights of Productivity
Volvo Construction Equipment’s EC380EHR and EC480EHR high reach demolition excavators are designed and built to offer maximum safety in all demolition applications. A frame-mounted falling object guard (FOG) and safety windows ensure safer operations when there is a risk of the cab being struck by debris, and rear and side-view cameras provide a complete view of the job site at all times....
Wed May 13, 2015
Volvo H-Series Wheel Loaders Master Durability, Efficiency
The Volvo L60H, L70H and L90H wheel loaders are versatile machines equipped with an industry-leading cab and an efficient engine for increased productivity and reduced fuel consumption in a variety of applications, according to the manufacturer....
Sat May 09, 2015
FRD Presents Summit Awards to Top DealerBreaker Attachment Division
Furukawa Rock Drill USA recently presented its 2014 Summit Awards to Murphy Tractor & Equipment Company and ROMCO Equipment for outstanding sales volume, service, support and dedication to marketing and selling FRD USA breaker attachment products....
Mon April 13, 2015
Volvo to Launch Intelligent Compaction System With Real-Time Asphalt Density Calculation
Volvo Construction Equipment will soon introduce the Volvo intelligent compaction (IC) for select Volvo asphalt compactors available in two packages — Volvo IC and Volvo IC with density direct. In addition to offering the pass mapping, temperature mapping and data storage features of the Volvo IC system, Volvo IC with density direct includes real-time density mapping technology....
Tue March 17, 2015
Volvo to Launch Intelligent Compaction System
Volvo Construction Equipment will soon introduce the Volvo Intelligent Compaction (IC) for select Volvo asphalt compactors available in two packages — Volvo IC and Volvo IC with Density Direct. In addition to offering the pass mapping, temperature mapping and data storage features of the Volvo IC system, Volvo IC with Density Direct includes the industry’s first real-time density mapping technology....
Wed March 11, 2015
Volvo Machines Take the Lead on First Private Road Race Course in Mass.
In April 2014, the Palmer Motorsports Park project was shown the green flag and construction soon began on the state’s first private road racing course. The track will be used for driver training, demonstrations, vehicle testing, a range of motorsports and competitions....
Gradall - Mon February 16, 2015
Gradall Introduces Series V Excavators With Volvo Engines
Gradall Industries has announced the introduction of Series V hydraulic excavator models, including the upgrade to Tier 4-Final compliant diesel engines, acquired in an arrangement with Volvo Penta. Tier 4 Final-compliant five- and eight-liter diesel engines meet the highest global standards including the demanding Stage IV (EU) and Tier 4 Final (US) emission reduction requirements....
Volvo - Thu February 05, 2015
Volvo EC480E Sets the Standard for Efficient Excavation
The heavy-duty Volvo EC480E crawler excavator is a productive machine that lowers operating costs through reduced fuel consumption and simple maintenance requirements. Powered by a Tier IV Final/Stage IV-compliant Volvo D13 engine, the EC480E delivers high digging and breakout forces alongside reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency....
Fri January 23, 2015
Volvo Gives Back to Community
Construction equipment has a reputation for being tough and durable. But at Golden Equipment Company in Albuquerque, N.M., the rental fleet of Volvo construction equipment has a softer side — one that has helped children, the homeless, and wounded warriors through the Colors for Our Community program....
