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    Construction is an extremely varied industry, which makes it extremely difficult to define and calculate benchmarks,
    Comparisons must measure the right standards.
    Oct. 18, 2024
    Husqvarna
    Husqvarna model PG 8 large floor grinder.
    The line includes four 'efficient' and two 'all-around' models.
    Oct. 11, 2024
    The XMT 400 welder has a rating of 400 amps at 60% duty cycle.
    Auto-Line technology that allows the welder to be plugged in to any primary voltage power from 208V to 575V.
    Oct. 2, 2024
    Frank Raczon, Construction Equipment
    Under the hood of a Kenworth T680 electric on-highway truck.
    Many on-road fleets aren't close, but they're definitely listening, research says.
    Oct. 2, 2024
    Pettibone Extendo 1044X telehandler has forward reach of 30 feet.
    Load capacity is 10,000 pounds and maximum lift height is 44 feet 6 inches.
    Oct. 1, 2024
    ASV VT80 has an operating weight of 8,955 pounds.
    ROC @ 35% is 2,800 pounds.
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Rod Sutton, for Construction Equipment
    Joel Honeyman, VP global innovation for Doosan Bobcat, addressing attendees at the recent iVT Expo in Rosemont, Illinois.
    Joel Honeyman says the challenge of electrification lies not in the technology, but in the perceptions of the technology.
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Volvo R70 has a payload capacity of 143,300 pounds.
    Two haulers join the Volvo R100.
    Sept. 20, 2024
    No-Spin differential provides traction and gradeability and eliminates tire slippage.
    Unit has 935 pounds more mass than the SD115 soil compactor.
    Sept. 20, 2024
    Blue Diamond snow blower
    Designed for use on skid steer loaders, the blower cuts from 62 to 96 inches.
    Sept. 18, 2024
    Terramac D14 rigid frame wheeled dumper.
    Six models mark the company's foray into the wheeled dumper market.
    Sept. 17, 2024
    Safety
    Survey finds the technology can address both fleet and biz needs.
    Sept. 6, 2024
    Bobcat's B760 is its first entry into the backhoe loader market.
    Currently marketed in other regions of the world, the backhoe loader will complement current U.S. offerings.
    Sept. 5, 2024
    New Holland E70D excavator can dig to 13 feet 4 inches.
    60-horsepower machine digs to 13 feet 4 inches.
    Aug. 29, 2024
    The Cat 285 CTL is the company's largest with an ROC @ 35% of 4,719 pounds.
    Cat 285 is the company’s largest compact track loader.
    Aug. 28, 2024
    A standard job-aid widget helps the operator in load-and-carry operations.
    Updates on Cat loaders apply to models 950 through 982, including XE.
    Aug. 19, 2024
    Hyundai_HX1000A L mass excavator.
    Buckets range from 4.5 to 8.9 cubic yards.
    Aug. 16, 2024
    Case 580EV backhoe
    Based on the company's 580 "Super N," the unit is battery-electric powered.
    Aug. 16, 2024
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    Larger cab and safety features have been added.
    Aug. 14, 2024
    ASV
    ASV VT-75 vertical lift compact track loader has a tipping load of 6,571 pounds.
    Vertical-lift CTL has a 74-horsepower engine and ROC of 2,300 pounds.
    Aug. 9, 2024
    Doran Manufacturing
    Doran 360 SmartLink Digital Tire Pressure and Temperature Data Tablet
    Users can download all current data with one click.
    Aug. 6, 2024
    John Deere
    Height to hinge pin is 16 feet 3 inches.
    Performance-class loader has an operating weight of 14,110 pounds.
    Aug. 2, 2024
    Komatsu
    Komatsu's family of demolition excavators is now available to North American customers.
    The extended high-reach, high-reach and medium-reach configurations were built to tackle tough demolition jobs.
    Aug. 1, 2024
    Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas
    Maximum reach on the super long front excavator is 50 feet 4 inches.
    Hitachi ZX210LC-7H SLF is the first of several long-front excavators to be introduced.
    July 31, 2024
    Schweiss Doors
    Schweiss Doors Snap Latch
    New Schweiss Doors design holds door against building in all positions.
    July 25, 2024
    John Deere 744 X Tier wheel loader has operating weights ranging between 56,524 and 59,267 pounds.
    Production-class loaders feature E-Drive variable transmission.
    July 23, 2024
    Develon
    Develon DX100W-7 excavator digs to 13 feet 11 inches.
    DX100W-7 has a maximum digging depth of 13 feet 11 inches.
    July 23, 2024
    Hyundai HD100 dozer
    The 115-horsepower unit is the first for the brand.
    July 18, 2024
    Mecalac
    Dump height for the Mecalac 12MTX is 13 feet 4 inches.
    Articulated chassis and loader drivetrain enables the machine to function as a loader and tool carrier.
    July 11, 2024
    Develon
    DTL35 is the first Develon compact track loader available in North America.
    The company's first entry into the North American market has an ROC @ 35% of 3,807 lb.
    July 10, 2024