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Volvo B-Series Excavators Work in Secluded Bamboo Forests →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Li Yu Shan Mining keeps its durable Volvo B-Series excavators in good health due to routine maintenance, courtesy of Volvo Construction Equipment. Resting on the coast of Eastern China is the ancient province of Zhejiang. Situated 37 mi. from the provincial capital, Hangzhou, and 120 mi. from Shanghai, the subtropical region — often thought of as one of the cradles of the Chinese civilization — of Zhejiang maintains a comfortable distance from the bustling cities on its borders, offering tourists a cool and lofty summer retreat from the scorching cities.  Click for more...


Hitachi Prepares for a Big ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Visitors to the Hitachi ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 booth – #N12525 in the North Hall – March 7 -11 in Las Vegas will discover why owners and operators are “Hitachi To The Core” and how Hitachi equipment helps them make good on jobsite promises to customers every day. The Hitachi booth, which will be part of John Deere's large North Hall exhibit, will give visitors a chance to get up-close and personal with some of the most efficient, reliable and durable excavators at the show, meet with product experts and preview new technology.  Click for more...


Volvo Construction Equipment Sees Improved Performance in Q4 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Performance plan leads to profitability improvements despite continued challenging market conditions. In Q4 2016, net sales at Volvo Construction Equipment increased by 20%. Volvo Construction Equipment ended 2016 with a strong performance, with market share gains in the larger, more profitable machine segments and net order intake increased by 35%, while deliveries were up by 19% to 10,639 machines.  Click for more...


KOBELCO USA Introduces Upgraded SK230 and New SK270 Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA, a world class crawler excavator manufacturer, is pleased to launch the enhanced SK230SRLC-5 and new SK270SRLC-5 models in North America. These KOBELCO excavators set the standard for mid-size machines, offering full-size benefits with short rear swing capabilities and exceptional features. The KOBELCO SK230 and SK270 deliver unmatched power and performance while minimizing fuel consumption.  Click for more...


ConExpo-ConAGG 2017 Demo Features Quick Change Between Crushing & Screening Attachments →

From Construction Equipment Guide... MB Crusher turns mobile plants into one-machine operationPeople often say go big or go home. MB Crusher America, Inc. is going big this year at ConExpo 2017. The company will be crushing and screening with an excavator and skid loader, turning each equipment into its own one-machine mobile plant. Since last ConExpo in 2014, MB Crusher has expanded its product line to include a new line of screening attachments designed for skid loaders, loaders and backhoes; 360-degree rotation grapples; and dual head rotary drum cutters.  Click for more...


ALLU Introduces the G-Series Material Processing Bucket →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Continuing development from its large ALLU M-Series material processing buckets for mining and process industries, released in 2014, ALLU Group recently launched the even larger ALLU G-Series bucket for very big carriers in material processing and mining. The goal with the new G-Series is to streamline customer processes and provide an opportunity for cost savings and environmental benefits – both hot topics in the mining industry.  Click for more...


KOBELCO USA Continues Commitment to North American Manufacturing →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA furthers its dedication to the North American market with the expansion of its US manufacturing team. The KOBELCO production facility in Spartanburg, SC made several new hires in all operational areas including fabrication, paint, assembly and warehouse. “This phase of hiring represents a 43 percent increase in the size of our US production workforce,” says Pete Morita, Vice President – Excavator Division of KOBELCO USA.  Click for more...


Looking Back: Ludington Pumped Storage Power Plant →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Ludington Pumped Storage Power Plant was built on a sandy, dune-like bluff, high above Lake Michigan near Ludington, Mich. It was built for Consumers Power and Detroit Edison by Ebasco Services of New York, N.Y. The mass excavation was handled by Walsh-Canonie Companies, a joint venture of Walsh Construction Company of Valparaiso, Ind., and Canonie Construction Company of South Haven, Mich. Construction began in 1969 and was completed in 1973 at a cost of $327 million.  Click for more...


Kubota Introduces the New KX033-4 Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Redefining Efficiency, Stability and Comfort in the 3-Ton ClassKubota Tractor Corporation announces the KX033-4 compact excavator, the newest member of the popular KX series. Designed for efficiency, built for stability and created for comfort, the KX033-4 delivers Kubota power and style to the 3-ton class. The KX033-4 now shares many of the standard features that Kubota's larger class machines have been known for.  Click for more...


Warriors Bring out the Gold Shovels as Arena Construction Starts →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With acrobats dressed as construction workers swinging from excavators and fireworks in the background, the Golden State Warriors welcomed 1,000 of their closest friends to the site of their new arena in Mission Bay on Tuesday for a ceremonial groundbreaking that resembled Cirque du Soleil more than it did a construction job. But while the shovels were gold-plated and the rich loam looked as though it came from Sloat Garden Center rather than beneath the old Southern Pacific rail yard, one thing about the groundbreaking was very real: After more than five years of planning, the construction of the $1 billion Chase Center has begun — and Mission Bay has taken another step to becoming a full-blown neighborhood.  Click for more...


Hitachi Excavators 'Star Players' on Green Bay, Wis., Project →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In Green Bay, Wis., Hitachi excavators have proved to be game changers on the Titletown District development, a destination area to be created on approximately 34 acres of land immediately west of Lambeau Field. The ZX160LC-3, ZX380LC-6 and ZX470LC-6 Hitachi excavators that worked on the Titletown District development belong to Joe DeNoble Sewer & Water, a family-owned business started in 2002 that's headed by Joe DeNoble.  Click for more...


Equipment Operators Bring Their A-Game in Nevada →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A team of heavy-machine operators drew a crowd of camera-toting spectators as they plucked downed trees and other dangerous debris from raging floodwaters in Nevada. The men then became internet sensations when video of their exploits spread online, with commenters dubbing them #CraneGuy, Bridge Ninjas and heroes of downtown Reno. Emergency workers voluntarily evacuated about 1,300 people from 400 homes in a Reno neighborhood last weekend as the Truckee River overflowed and drainage ditches backed up.  Click for more...


Volvo EC350E Helps Water Flow in Arid Great Plains →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Amarillo, Texas, sits in the crosshairs of America's Routes 40 and 287, and is a waypoint between Albuquerque, N.M., and Oklahoma City, Okla. The area is rich in cowboy culture and mementos of its Route 66 heyday, best symbolized by the Cadillac Ranch, located just west of the city. But beyond the tourist attractions, the semi-desert region of high plains in which Amarillo is located is the sunbelt of the south.  Click for more...


Volvo PL4809E Rotating Pipelayer Pushes Performance to New Limits →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new PL4809E rotating pipelayer from Volvo Construction Equipment delivers superior performance capabilities, due to its excavator-based design, safety-enhancing features, advanced Load Management System and CareTrack telematics, according to the manufacturer. Equipped with the latest Volvo D13J Tier IV Final engine, the PL4809E delivers lifting capacity that outperforms the largest traditional side booms in its size class.  Click for more...


New $50.78M Allegany High School Takes Shape →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A brand new high school is taking shape on the site of a former hospital in Cumberland, Md., which is located in Allegany County in the western part of the state. Work began on the Allegany High School project on May 24, 2016, and completion is expected by May 25, 2018. The full dollar amount is $50.78 million and the contract was awarded to Leonard S. Fiore Inc., Altoona, Pa. Dustin Ott is the project manager.  Click for more...


Talbert to Highlight 55CC Close-Coupled Lowbed Trailer at ConExpo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For more than a decade, Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, has manufactured its 55CC close-coupled lowbed trailer. The trailer features a low deck height, high capacity rating and a removable gooseneck, allowing safe and easy loading of oversized equipment, including excavators and dozers. “Our 55CC is our most popular, best-in-class lowbed trailer,” said Troy Geisler, Talbert Manufacturing vice president of sales and marketing.  Click for more...


Hyundai to Unveil Four New Models at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas today said it will unveil four new equipment models and introduce important upgrades to many current models, at the triennial CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas in March 2017. Hyundai plans to display more than 20 machines in its 22,500 ft2 (2,090 sq m) exhibit – N11603 – located in the North Hall. A full-line manufacturer of wheel loaders, excavators, compaction rollers and forklifts, Hyundai plans to debut additional models in its HL900 series of wheel loaders, 9A series compact excavators and its HR-9 series of tandem-drum compaction rollers.  Click for more...


Liebherr's Participation at Conexpo Con/Agg 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... During Conexpo Con/Agg 2017, Liebherr will present an extensive selection of its Earthmoving, Material Handling and Construction Equipment product range. The Liebherr outdoor booth will be located at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Gold lot G4637. From March 7-11 2017, more than 25 pieces of Liebherr equipment will be presented at Conexpo Con/Agg. Liebherr's outdoor booth covers 50,000 sq. ft.  Click for more...


Visit ALLU at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ALLU Group will have its experts on hand in the Gold Lot in booth G3749 at the ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 trade show, March 7-11, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visitors will learn that ALLU's unique Screener Crusher buckets not only transform waste into valuable material, but ultimately they will transform the way contractors and producers work. During the show, every 30 minutes, the world's foremost female excavator operator will demonstrate her skill and dexterity with the ALLU D-Series Screener Crusher buckets.  Click for more...


Volvo PL4809E Tier 4 Final Rotating Pipelayer Pushes Performance to New Limits →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new PL4809E rotating pipelayer from Volvo Construction Equipment delivers superior performance capabilities, thanks to its excavator-based design, safety-enhancing features, advanced Load Management System and CareTrack telematics. Equipped with the latest Volvo D13J Tier 4 Final engine, the PL4809E delivers lifting capacity that outperforms the largest traditional side booms in its size class.  Click for more...



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