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Wed June 20, 2007

JCB Expands Excavator Auto Range With Two Models

At Intermat 2006, JCB took the wraps off two new additions to its Auto range of new generation excavators. The first JCB Auto tracked excavators were unveiled in 2003, boasting modern styling, more power, better performance, greater efficiency and lower operating costs....

Tue July 17, 2007

JCB Loadalls’ Service Ranges From the Track to Iraq

Several pieces of JCB equipment used in the United States Grand Prix to lift and move disabled Formula One cars will soon be on their way to the Middle East for use by the U.S. military. During the U.S....

Wed June 06, 2007

Thousands Attend Georgia Construction CareerExpo

More than 3,000 students, instructors, parents and industry volunteers representing 92 different schools across the state of Georgia attended the Third Annual Construction CareerExpo April 26 and 27, sponsored by the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia and GUCA....

Wed April 11, 2007

JCB 407 ZX, 409 ZX Equipped With Powerful Z-Bar Geometry

Featuring an operating load of 2,810 lbs. (1,274 kg) for the 407 and 3,760 lbs. (1,705 kg) for the 409 with 1.0 and 1.25 cu. yd. (.7 and .9 cu m) buckets respectively, these JCB wheel loaders are equipped with powerful Z-bar geometry offering increased rollback and dump angles, as well as powerful breakout force for high productivity....

Tue May 15, 2007

Cook Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Cook Equipment Company hosted an open house to celebrate its 50th anniversary May 1. The event took place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the company’s Fullerton facility located at 1451 S. Manhattan Avenue in Fullerton, Calif....

Mon May 07, 2007

Record Volumes Propel JCB to Third in League Table

JCB has risen to third place in the league table of world construction equipment manufacturers following a year that saw sales volumes and market share rise to all-time highs. In 2006 the company manufactured a record 55,741 machines — an 85 percent increase over three years....

Mon April 02, 2007

JCB Robots Spawns New Track Loader From 1110

JCB Robots introduced the 1110T Robot track loader. The 1110T was created from the 1110 Robot skid steer, which replaced the previous 1105 Robot with increased operating capabilities, better controllability and improved visibility....

Fri April 27, 2007

Record Volumes Propel JCB to Third Spot In League Table

JCB has risen to third place in the league table of world construction equipment manufacturers following a year that saw sales volumes and market share rise to all-time highs. In 2006 the company manufactured a record 55,741 machines — an 85 percent increase over three years....

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....

Sun March 18, 2007

Rifle Equipment Hires Representative

Dan Gallagher has accepted the position of sales representative for Rifle Equipment in Rifle, Colo. “Dan brings nearly 30 years experience in the heavy equipment industry,” Harry Colborn, owner of Rifle Equipment, said....