Fri May 22, 2015
Volvo Finds a Pearl in the Rough
Did you know that granite is the second hardest natural rock after diamond? It owes its hardness and density to the fact that it has solidified deep inside the earth under extreme pressure. Thankfully it doesn’t always stay deeply buried – over time, shifts in the planet’s crust forces veins of granite to the surface, where mankind finds commercial uses for it....
Thu November 13, 2014
Founder Reflects on the Early Years of National Attachments
All of Scott Guimond's life he has been around construction equipment. For parts of the 1970s he worked as a carpenter for a major construction firm in Maine called Cianbro. In the early 1980s he had started his own landscaping and grounds maintenance company....
Mon May 18, 2015
Customer-Inspired Refinements, Updated Emissions Lift the John Deere 210G LC Excavator to New Height
The John Deere 210G LC excavator is the latest addition to the evolving G-Series lineup. The updated construction-class model is equipped with a Final Tier IV engine and meets the strictest emission standards....
Mon May 18, 2015
Fully Integrated Excavator Attached Pile Driving System Hits the Market
Company Wrench and MKT Manufacturing Inc. have come together to offer new fully integrated excavator-hung pile driving systems that are now available for sale and rent. With upgraded functionality and no assembly required, the package is ready to roll off a lowboy trailer and begin driving pile immediately....
Mon May 18, 2015
Komatsu America Corp. Introduces PC78US-10 Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu America Corp.’s PC78US-10 hydraulic excavator, has a Tier IV Final engine that doesn’t require a diesel particulate filter (DPF) or diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). The PC78US-10 allows operators to work with ease in confined spaces, due to the tight tail-swing radius, offset boom and contoured cab design inherited from its predecessor....
Mon May 18, 2015
New Holland Construction E55BX Raises the Bar on Mini-Excavator Performance
New Holland Construction’s E55BX short radius mini-excavator provides big digging power with the maneuverability and accessibility of a compact model. Built on a short radius platform with minimal tail swing overhang, the E55BX offers high breakout forces, deep dig depth and excellent dozing capability, according to the manufacturer....
Mon May 18, 2015
Ditch Witch FXT60 Truck Vac Designed for Large Cleanups
The Ditch Witch FXT60 truck vacuum excavator is a versatile machine with the power to perform a wide variety of cleanup tasks, even in difficult-to-access locations, according to the manufacturer. The FXT60 is a powerful vacuum excavator available on a Class 6 or 7 single-axle or Class 8 tandem-axle truck....
Mon May 18, 2015
Kobelco Introduces New SK25, Enhanced SK17 Models
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA launched its new SK25 compact excavator model as well as its enhanced SK17 model. These machines are compact, yet tough performers that offer full-size benefits with short-radius capabilities and exceptional features, according to the manufacturer....
Mon May 18, 2015
Case Introduces Five New Excavator Plate Compactors
Case Construction Equipment introduced five new plate compactors to its attachments lineup — the SC-30, SC-60, SC-80, SC-110 and SC-220. The plate compactors are ideal for utility work, and are primarily used to compact the foundation in shallower trenches and prevent movement/ground upheaval....
Mon May 18, 2015
Volvo EC380EHR, EC480EHR Reach New Heights of Productivity
Volvo Construction Equipment’s EC380EHR and EC480EHR high reach demolition excavators are designed and built to offer maximum safety in all demolition applications. A frame-mounted falling object guard (FOG) and safety windows ensure safer operations when there is a risk of the cab being struck by debris, and rear and side-view cameras provide a complete view of the job site at all times....
