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    Sam Sicchio Collection
    A Model R-11 loading snow in Boston, Massachusetts, in the late 1940s. Note the hydraulic boom raise cylinder. The window posters advertise the Spring Flower Show, March 10-15, admission only $1.20.
    Established in 1917, the company eventually succumbed to competition in the 1970s.
    Aug. 20, 2025
    hamm_hc_100i_hc_130i_gtier
    Models HC 100i and HC 130i G Tier single-drum rollers have operating weights of 26,449 pounds and 28,863 pounds, respectively. Both have drum widths of 84.3 inches and three-point...
    Aug. 18, 2025
    Frank Raczon, Construction Equipment
    On-road service truck
    Despite current stability, it can pay to prepare on-road assets for a wild ride.
    Aug. 15, 2025
    Tom Berg | Construction Equipment
    Southern Kentucky sunset backlights the 2500 HD which has just finished the first leg of a 740-mile outbound trip. Chromey nose belies the interior's Tradesman trim, which is basic but comfortable.
    One of two big pickups showed its pleasing personality on a 1,600-mile trip
    Aug. 15, 2025
    John Deere offers five backhoe models, from the 310 G Tier to the 710 P Tier. The 68-horsepower 310 G Tier is a budget-friendly machine ideal for rental houses and owner-operators. It has a basic operator station and 4-speed synchromesh transmission. The 710 P Tier has 110 horsepower and PowerShift transmission with five forward and three reverse gears.
    Mature category still holds some surprises beyond reliability and versatility.
    Aug. 14, 2025
    cat_980_gc_loading
    GC wheel loader offers efficiency and affordability.
    July 15, 2025
    g73_grader_blade
    Wings expand to 73 inches.
    July 15, 2025
    deere_510_ptier_excavator
    Engine delivers the same horsepower with better efficiency than the predecessor.
    May 20, 2025
    jlg_1230p_lift
    Push-around lift is designed to replace ladders and scaffolding.
    May 19, 2025
    Rock Rake
    Rock rake features 484 teeth.
    May 8, 2025
    case421gwheelloader
    Operating weight is 19,775 pounds with a 112-horsepower engine.
    May 1, 2025
    kaeserm480
    Continuously adjustable pressure ranges include 87-125 psig and 87-200 psig.
    March 20, 2025
    Compact utility hauler is available in gas or electric versions.
    Haul capacity is 1,600 pounds.
    Feb. 12, 2025
    Manitou SE 1932 scissor lift has a platform heights of 19 feet.
    Platform heights are 19 feet and 26 feet, respectively.
    Feb. 4, 2025
    Dual pump system plus self-locking differential allows the roller to achieve up to 60% gradeability in forward and reverse.
    Static linear load is 140.8 pounds per inch.
    Jan. 29, 2025