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Fri May 04, 2007

Groff Tractor & Equipment Holds Case Rodeo Series

Groff Tractor & Equipment hosted a Case Rodeo Series event at its Mechanicsburg, Pa., facility on April 14. Nationwide in 2007, Case dealers will be holding approximately 50 backhoe rodeo events to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the first factory-integrated tractor loader backhoe — the Case Model 320....

David Recht - Mon April 16, 2007

TXDOT’s New Braunfels Project an Environmental Success for I-35

Hunter Industries was the general contractor for the recently completed I-35 improvements to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) on-system interstate reconstruction through New Braunfels, Texas....

Wed April 18, 2007

World’s Fastest Backhoe Loader Coming to California

The world’s fastest backhoe loader is set to make its return to California at the celebration of Cook Equipment’s 50th anniversary open house May 1. The backhoe, which was recently shown at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, can usually be seen at various motor racing events but JCB have allowed the machine to make a rare appearance away from the racing scene....

Mon March 12, 2007

Case Marks 50th Anniversary With Year-Long Backhoe Rodeo

In celebration of its 50th year manufacturing tractor backhoe loaders, Case Construction Equipment has announced the launch of the Case Rodeo Series, a year-long series of backhoe-loader rodeo competitions to be held at Case dealerships across North America....

James A. Budd - Wed March 14, 2007

Price & Sons Clears Way for Atlanta Redevelopment

In-town and urban areas in Atlanta are seeing a resurgence of development and redevelopment as an increasing number of suburban residents are opting to shorten their commutes by moving back to the city and escaping the gridlock of sprawl....

Fri March 16, 2007

Komatsu Launches Two New Backhoe Loaders in Ohio

Komatsu America Corp.’s WB156-5 and WB156PS-5 backhoe loaders are equipped with Tier II engines and feature operating weights between 16,530 and 18,780 lbs. (7,500 and 8,500 kg) and loader bucket options up to 1.50 cu....

Angela B. Hurni - Wed February 14, 2007

Crews Ensure Traffic Keeps on Rollin’ Over Blackwater

The Blackwater River Bridge on Route 40 in Waverly, Va., is showing its age. The 50-year-old bridge needs to be replaced, and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has awarded the $3 million contract to Bryant Contracting Inc., of Toano, Va., to get the job done....

Mon January 15, 2007

Case’s Backhoe Loader Celebrates 50th Anniversary

February 2007 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the world’s first factory-integrated tractor backhoe loader. The Case 320 was the first backhoe loader purpose-built at the plant for construction applications....

Wed November 08, 2006

Deere’s 300 Series Skid Steers Feature 45-Degree Dump Angle

With a unified design and more than 100 improvements, John Deere’s 300 Series skid steers are productive at a lower daily operating cost than their predecessors. “Every feature of the 300 Series was designed with productivity, uptime and operating cost in mind,” said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division....

Mary Reed - Tue November 28, 2006

Geppert Commits Byberry Hospital to Philly’s Past

A decaying and dangerous monument to one of the saddest chapters in the history of Philadelphia is currently in the process of disappearing from the urban landscape. It has been a long journey to reach this point....