Fri July 22, 2011
High-Lift Steering Axle Suspension Improves Ride, Extends Tire, Trailer Life
The high lift ParaMax Suspension System, now available on all Titan trailers, offers a more comfortable ride and a longer tire and trailer life for haulers who operate on rough roads and off-road sites, according to the manufacturer....
Fri July 15, 2011
Enhanced Snorkel Mast Lift Launched at ConExpo
Snorkel is re-launching its popular 12 ft. (3.6 m) vertical mast lift, with some new enhancements. Launched in the mid-1990s, the UpRight TM12 was the original self-propelled telescopic mast lift. Following the UpRight brand’s consolidation into Snorkel last year, the machine has been updated....
Thu July 14, 2011
Powerful MHL360 D Material Handler Delivers High Lift Capacities
Featuring a 59-ft. (18 m) reach and a maximum hydraulic capacity of 169 gpm (640 Lpm) with load sensing and fuel-saving power demand system, the heavy-duty Terex Fuchs MHL360 D material handler offers above-ground lifting capacities in excess of 10,000 lbs....
Thu June 16, 2011
Case N Series Loader/Backhoes Deliver Breakout Force, Lift Capacity
Case Construction Equipment recently updated its loader/backhoe product line. The Case 580N, 580 Super N, 580 Super N Wide Track and 590 Super N loader/backhoes deliver dramatic increases in backhoe breakout force and lift, along with increased loader breakout force, lift and reach....
Thu June 09, 2011
LiuGong Presents Pneumatic Tire Diesel Forklifts for the Americas
LiuGong introduced two new machines in its growing line of forklifts into the North American market — the 2030P-D3 and a 2050P-D3, from the new 2030-35P and 2040-50P model families. Each family of forklifts will soon be available with either Tier III diesel engines or LPG/Gas engines....
Thu June 09, 2011
Komatsu America Announces BX50 Model Forklift
Komatsu America Corp’s. BX50 forklift blends power, performance and operator comfort, providing the operator with the tools to handle the toughest applications with maximized efficiency and productivity....
Thu June 09, 2011
Kenco Slab Lift Keeps Bridge Decks Suspended
The Kenco slab lift is used on concrete slabs such as suspended bridge decks that must be lifted from one side. The lift keeps slabs horizontal for loading/stacking. The operator simply inserts lifter throat fully onto slab, slides adjustment to center of gravity and lifts; no additional hydraulics are required....
Tue May 24, 2011
Caterpillar CFO: U.S. Economy Not Far From Liftoff
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) Caterpillar Inc. believes the American economy isn’t far from taking off again but needs a better idea of where government policy is headed in key areas such as taxes, Chief Financial Officer Edward Rapp said May 19....
Fri May 06, 2011
Sunoco Inc. Recognizes Trico Lift for Outstanding Safety Record
Trico Lift, a privately held full-service aerial lift company headquartered in Millville, N.J., was recently recognized by Sunoco Inc., with a Certificate of Safety Excellence. Sunoco Inc., presented Trico Lift President and CEO Ken Pustizzi and Safety Vice President Steve Phillips with the 2010 Award “for having achieved excellence in Safety Performance” at the petrochemical company’s Annual Contractor Safety Recognition Luncheon....
Fri April 22, 2011
AmQuip Adds Heavy-Lift Grove GMK6400 All-Terrain Crane
Manitowoc Cranes and AmQuip celebrated the sale of a new Grove GMK6400 to the Philadelphia-based crane rental company in a ceremony at ConExpo 2011. The GMK6400 boasts a 450 ton (408 t) maximum capacity, one of the largest capacity six-axle all-terrain cranes....
