Chuck Harvey - Fri October 14, 2016
Phase II of I-70 Underpass in Vail Shapes Up
Phase 2 is under way on a $30 million project to add an I-70 underpass that connects north and south frontage roads in the town of Vail, Colo. Colorado Department of Transportation and the town of Vail are partners in the connector project located between the main Vail and West Vail interchanges on I-70....
Wed October 05, 2016
MINExpo 2016 Offers Latest in Mining Equipment, Technology
MINExpo 2016 was held in Las Vegas, Nev., from Sept. 26 to 28. Manufacturers displayed the latest in mining equipment, innovative technology and solutions. Exhibits covered more than 840,000 sq. ft. (78,038.5 sq m), outpacing MINExpo 2012....
Fri September 30, 2016
Alex Lyon & Son Holds September Sale in Dallas, Texas
On Sept. 20, Alex Lyon & Son held a public auction in Dallas, Texas. Items for sale included dozers, loaders/backhoes, generators, lighting and more. Manufacturers represented included Case, John Deere, Komatsu, WhisperWatt and Allmand, among others....
Fri September 23, 2016
Home-Grown 460E is the Largest ADT in the John Deere Lineup
Designed and built in Davenport, Iowa, the 460E is the largest ADT in the John Deere lineup. The 481 hp machine delivers big-time productivity through a large dump body and fast cycle times. Exclusive features such as remote park-brake release, rollover protection, ground-level service, and auto horn help keep operators out of harm's way....
Giles Lambertson - Fri September 23, 2016
The History of Articulated Dump Trucks
Artic dump trucks have a history that traces back to, of all things, a tandem ag tractor conceived in the 1950s in England by an Essex farmer. Early HistoryErnest Doe bought two Fordson tractors, removed the front axles from each tractor and connected the front end of one to the rear of the other using a hydraulic turntable....
Thu September 22, 2016
New John Deere Grading-Heel Buckets Offer Smooth Productivity in Tight Spaces
John Deere is expanding its lineup of easy-to-use Worksite Pro attachments with the new grading-heel buckets. Specially designed for the new Small-Frame G-Series skid steers (312GR, 314G, 316GR, 318G) and compact track loader (CTL) (317G), the grading-heel bucket attachments are ideal for customers performing final grading applications....
Wed September 21, 2016
John Deere Ups Power Range for 4.5L DOC/SCR
John Deere Power Systems announced the latest addition to its lineup of Final Tier IV industrial engines, the PowerTech PSL 4.5L engine. Engineered by John Deere to meet the needs of OEM customers, the PowerTech PSL 4.5L with variable speed ratings is equipped with an integrated emissions control system consisting of cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system....
Wed September 21, 2016
Honnen Equipment Elects Jon Asbury Vice President
With 18 years total heavy equipment industry experience, Honnen Equipment is pleased to announce that Jon Asbury was elected Vice President at a recent Shareholder's meeting. Jon oversees all sales operations for the Used, Wirtgen and Manitowoc divisions....
Thu September 15, 2016
Switch Attachments From Your Seat With the New John Deere Hydraulic Coupler for Compact Excavators
Switching buckets has never been easier with the new John Deere hydraulic coupler (16GE23) for compact excavators. Operators are no longer required to exit the cab to switch buckets, so site clearing can continue with high productivity and minimal interruptions....
Fri September 09, 2016
Nortrax Hosts Live Cut Forestry Event for Loggers
Nortrax Equipment Company, the John Deere Forestry and construction dealer in northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan, hosted a live cut forestry event for loggers and timber industry professionals on Aug....
