Wed August 10, 2011
LiuGong Introduces New Tier IV Interim 906C Compact Excavator
LiuGong’s 906C compact excavator is the first model in LiuGong’s excavator line up to carry the Tier IV interim designation and, with its Yanmar 4TNV-94 engine, the 906C packs 45 net hp (33.5 kW) into an urban size digger....
Fri July 29, 2011
New Holland Construction Launches E55Bx Compact Excavator
Featuring a large boom and arm for a wider operating range, the New Holland E55Bx compact excavator delivers 11,240 lb. ft. (50 kN) of bucket digging force. Rated at 39 net hp (29 kW), with an operating weight of 12,295 lbs....
Fri July 29, 2011
Bobcat of Connecticut Celebrates 20 Years in Business
Bobcat of Connecticut held an open house June 4 at its headquarters in East Hartford. More than 150 customers, friends and family attended the event held to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary and to thank customers for their business over the years....
Thu July 28, 2011
Kobelco Introduces 55SRx Compact Excavator
Kobelco Construction Machinery America’s 55SRx compact excavator expands its compact excavator product line into a new class size. A true short-radius excavator, the 55SRx delivers the productivity of a larger machine while working in a footprint close to zero tail swing models, according to the manufacturer....
Fri July 22, 2011
Vacall Hydro Excavator Introduced
A high-pressure water system, tanks with lifetime warranties and an intelligent control system are featured on the new AllExcavate hydro excavator, which was introduced by Vacall. “Vacall is exceptionally proud to have introduced our AllExcavate hydro excavator,” said Bill Petrole, vice president of Vacall products for Gradall Industries Inc....
Giles Lambertson - Fri July 22, 2011
Shale Drilling Creates Natural Gas Supply Boom
The New York town of Marcellus was named for a Roman general, not for the town’s outcropping of natural gas-bearing shale. These days, excited general contractors or construction equipment dealers don’t give a hang about the general....
Mon July 11, 2011
Kobelco Announces ’Your Competitive Edge’ Sweepstakes Winner
Kobelco Construction Machinery America July 6 announced the winner of the “Your Competitive Edge” sweepstakes. Doug Nilsen, owner of Nilsen Topsoil, Millstone Township, N.J., will receive a one-year lease on a new Kobelco 55SRx compact excavator valued at $26,000, two tickets to the U2 360 Degree Tour concert in Chicago on July 5, 2011, and $2,000 spending cash....
Wed July 06, 2011
Columbus Equipment Becomes Full-Line Takeuchi Dealer
Columbus Equipment Company recently announced it has become a full-line Takeuchi compact earthmoving equipment distributor in the state of Ohio. Established in 1952, Columbus Equipment Company will provide complete Takeuchi sales, service, parts, and rental support from six branch locations....
Wed June 29, 2011
Caterpillar Announces Expansion Plans for Hydraulic Excavator Facility in Victoria, Texas
Caterpillar Inc. announced plans June 17 to significantly increase its manufacturing capabilities and capacity for hydraulic excavators that will be produced at a facility now under construction in Victoria, Texas....
Wed June 15, 2011
Replacement Track Options Available for Bobcat Compact Track Loaders, Compact Excavators, Mini-Track
Bobcat Company has introduced new replacement rubber track patterns for Bobcat compact track loaders, compact excavators and mini-track loaders. In addition to factory installed rubber track replacements, Bobcat has tread designs available to suit a variety of applications....
