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Yanmar celebrates 50 years of the tracked carrier
Yanmar celebrates 50 years of the tracked carrier Yanmar is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the YFW500D, the world’s first tracked carrier equipped with a Yanmar diesel engine. The original carrie...
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New Cat 816 Landfill Compactor delivers on uptime reliability and productivity
New Cat 816 Landfill Compactor delivers on uptime reliability and productivity Building on a nearly 50-year legacy of delivering maximum compaction performance and rugged durability, the new Cat® 816...
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VolvoCE EC55 Electric Excavator trials start in China
VolvoCE EC55 Electric Excavator trials start in China Aluminum company Xinyuan has taken delivery of a pilot EC55 Electric excavator, designed by Volvo Construction Equipment specifically for the need...
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Cat 815 Soil Compactor upgraded with advanced technology
Cat 815 Soil Compactor upgraded with advanced technology The new Cat® 815 Soil Compactor features technology upgrades to help increase productivity and efficiency, so more area is compacted in less ti...
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Austrian start-up Baubot reveals multi-functional Construction Robot
Austrian start-up Baubot reveals multi-functional Construction Robot Austrian start-up Printstones is developing mobile robotic systems for 3D printing since 2017. After finishing more than 100 pilot...
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SPIE installing high voltage switchgear for Merseytravel
SPIE installing high voltage switchgear for Merseytravel SPIE UK has been awarded a new contract for the supply and installation of replacement high voltage switchgear by Merseytravel. SPIE UK will be...
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GHH and BIA form strategic alliance to dig deeper in Africa
GHH and BIA form strategic alliance to dig deeper in Africa The manufacturer of machinery for mining and tunnelling GHH Group has expanded its presence in the African market significantly in just one...
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Eliminate Asphalt Plant VOCs and odours with Blue Smoke Control
Eliminate Asphalt Plant VOCs and odours with Blue Smoke Control Blue Smoke Control, a division of Anaheim, California-based Butler-Justice Inc., has introduced X-VOCS™, the company’s newest sys...
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CASE G Series Wheel Loaders transformed with new technology Enhancements
CASE G Series Wheel Loaders transformed with new technology Enhancements CASE Construction Equipment has introduced comprehensive enhancements to its entire line of G Series wheel loaders to improve p...
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Adapting to change with recycling on the jobsite
Adapting to change with recycling on the jobsite During difficult times it seems easier to “just get on with it”, trying to adjust to accommodate the way we always did things, but last year has taught...
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Manitou introduces new construction solutions to Build the Future
Manitou introduces new construction solutions to Build the Future Manitou Group, the worldwide reference in rough-terrain handling, aerial work platforms and earthmoving, has unveiled the new segments...
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Liebherr adds new Generation 8 R 928 G8 crawler excavator
Liebherr adds new Generation 8 R 928 G8 crawler excavator The R 928 G8 crawler excavator is a completely new model, developed and produced by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar. The new model positioned be...
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Doosan Concept-X Excavator wins iF Design Gold Award
Doosan Concept-X Excavator wins iF Design Gold Award Doosan Infracore has announced that the company has won a Gold Award at the International Forum Design (iF Design) Awards 2021 in Germany for its C...
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VolvoCE expands Dealer Technician Training with new San Francisco Facility
VolvoCE expands Dealer Technician Training with new San Francisco Facility Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is adding a West Coast technical training facility in the San Francisco Bay Area this...
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i.safe MOBILE launches rugged hand-held barcode scanner with integrated smartphone
i.safe MOBILE launches rugged hand-held barcode scanner with integrated smartphone i.safe MOBILE, specialist for rugged tablets and smartphones in potentially explosive atmospheres, today introduces t...
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Bosch PROFACTOR SDS-max 18V Hitman Rotary Hammers hit the market
Bosch PROFACTOR SDS-max 18V Hitman Rotary Hammers hit the market Bosch Power Tools, a global leader for power tools and power tool accessories, today announced purchase availability of its PROFACTOR...
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Inspecting your construction equipment is the best way to start the day
Inspecting your construction equipment is the best way to start the day The best way to start the day — other than with a quick brew — is by inspecting your construction equipment to make sure it is r...
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Bergkamp launches new SP5E Spray Injection Pothole Patcher
Bergkamp launches new SP5E Spray Injection Pothole Patcher Bergkamp Inc., based in Salina, Kansas, announces the launch of its SP5E Spray Injection Pothole Patcher. The SP5E replaces the company’s pro...
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VolvoCE adds EC380E Straight Boom Excavator to its demolition Line-up
VolvoCE adds EC380E Straight Boom Excavator to its demolition Line-up VolvoCE is adding to its demolition line-up with the new 38-ton EC380E Straight Boom excavator, which replaces the traditional boo...
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How to maintain your seals during downtime
How to maintain your seals during downtime It is vital to check your seals constantly whether the machinery is being used or not. Especially during periods of no use, this is the perfect time to check...
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Tarmac puts the new JCB PotholePro to the test in Rutland
Tarmac puts the new JCB PotholePro to the test in Rutland Tarmac and JCB have successfully trialled a brand new revolutionary pothole fixing machine in partnership with Rutland County Council. With th...
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Progressive Water Treatment launches BroncBoost for commercial water distribution
Progressive Water Treatment launches BroncBoost for commercial water distribution OriginClear Inc., The Water Company for the New Economy™, announces today that its Progressive Water Treatment...
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John Deere announces Global Preferred Supplier Agreement with engcon for tiltrotators
John Deere announces Global Preferred Supplier Agreement with engcon for tiltrotators Today John Deere announces a preferred supplier agreement with engcon, a global market leader in tiltrotators. Til...
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Mattel unveils CarbonNeutral Matchbox Tesla Roadster die-cast vehicle
Mattel unveils CarbonNeutral Matchbox Tesla Roadster die-cast vehicle Today, Mattel, Inc. announced Drive Toward a Better Future, its product roadmap to make all Matchbox die-cast cars, playsets and p...
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JCB Teletrucks updated with Stage V Engines
JCB Teletrucks updated with Stage V Engines JCB has introduced a revised range of Teletruk telescopic boom lift trucks with a 46kW (62hp) JCB by Kohler Stage V compliant engine, new styling and a Comm...
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JCB launches Rental Series Generator with EU Stage V power
JCB launches Rental Series Generator with EU Stage V power JCB has introduced its first Rental Series (RS) generator set with EU Stage V power, offering customers increased prime output with reduced e...
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JCB introduces new 3.5 tonne Compact Excavator
JCB introduces new 3.5 tonne Compact Excavator JCB is launching a 3.5-tonne zero tailswing compact excavator and a new 3.6-tonne conventional model, expanding its ‘Next Generation’ line-up to meet cus...
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JCB updates Loadall Telehandlers for the European construction market
JCB updates Loadall Telehandlers for the European construction market JCB’s construction range of Loadall telescopic handlers for European markets are now available with Stage V compliant engines. Fro...
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JCB crawler excavators 140X, 150X and 220X updated with JCB DieselMax 448 engines
JCB crawler excavators 140X, 150X and 220X updated with JCB DieselMax 448 engines JCB has introduced Stage V compliant versions of its popular 140X, 150X and 220X crawler excavators. All three machine...
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JCB updates 55KW 3CX Backhoe Loaders with EU Stage V compliant engines
JCB updates 55KW 3CX Backhoe Loaders with EU Stage V compliant engines JCB, the world’s number one backhoe loader manufacturer, has launched a new 55kW 3CX ECO backhoe loader with EU Stage V compliant...
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North Wales Plant Rental start-up kicks-off with 20 new Bobcats
North Wales Plant Rental start-up kicks-off with 20 new Bobcats EMY Plant Hire, a new start-up rental business based in Wrexham in North Wales in the UK, has purchased over 20 new machines of all type...
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VÖGELE SUPER Paver powers through the longest rail tunnels in Germany
VÖGELE SUPER Paver powers through the longest rail tunnels in Germany The contractor appointed by construction service provider Implenia Construction GmbH met the challenges of five water-bound base l...
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DCV Engineering expands with a new Doosan Excavator fleet
DCV Engineering expands with a new Doosan Excavator fleet With headquarters in Wellingborough in Northamptonshire, plant hire business DCV Engineering Ltd, has expanded the company’s rental fleet with...
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Dobbs Truck Group expands Peterbilt dealership in Sumner, Washington
Dobbs Truck Group expands Peterbilt dealership in Sumner, Washington On Wednesday, March 31, the Dobbs Truck Group officially broke ground on their new Dobbs Peterbilt dealership, as well as Dobbs Tru...
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Benninghoven TBA 3000 produces special mixtures for Formula 1 track in Sochi
Benninghoven TBA 3000 produces special mixtures for Formula 1 track in Sochi Formula 1 race tracks are one of the greatest challenges for installation teams and machinery. The Russian building contrac...
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Eagle Crusher appoints new Delaware and Maryland distributor
Eagle Crusher appoints new Delaware and Maryland distributor Eagle Crusher Co., Inc. has announced GT Mid Atlantic as the new Eagle Crusher distributor for the states of Delaware and Maryland. The com...
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UK super deductions a bonus for the construction equipment industry
UK super deductions a bonus for the construction equipment industry In the 2021 Spring Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced an investment incentive, referred to as the super-deduction. From April...
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Peterbilt unveils all-new truck models
Peterbilt unveils all-new truck models Peterbilt Motors Company unveiled today the all-new medium duty Model 535 and Model 536, designed for the Class 5/6 non-CDL lease and rental markets and the all-...
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SENNEBOGEN tree care handler a game changer for Atlas Tree Surgery in California
SENNEBOGEN tree care handler a game changer for Atlas Tree Surgery in California Atlas Tree Care Surgery Inc, a tree care services company based in Santa Rosa, California, has grown considerably in ma...
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VolvoCE adds entry-level package for Compact Assist Intelligent Compaction System
VolvoCE adds entry-level package for Compact Assist Intelligent Compaction System As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to customer productivity, Volvo CE has introduced Compact Assist Start, a...
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Liebherr upgrades two crawler excavators with new electric models
Liebherr upgrades two crawler excavators with new electric models The R 976-E electric crawler excavator, along with the R 980 SME-E, replaces the ER 974 B for mine and quarry extraction. The latest e...
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Fluke introduces non-contact Clamp Meters for Voltage Measurement without leads
Fluke introduces non-contact Clamp Meters for Voltage Measurement without leads Any time an electrician or technician makes a voltage measurement on a live conductor, there is a risk of electrical sho...
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Turf Production in Bavaria now relies on a Bobcat TL30_60 Telehandler
Turf Production in Bavaria now relies on a Bobcat TL30_60 Telehandler Bayernrasen, based in Schwabhausen in Bavaria in Germany, has been a leading producer of rolled turf in the region since 2002. Own...
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Ritchie Bros. Inspection Services completes 600,000+ inspections in 2020
Ritchie Bros. Inspection Services completes 600,000+ inspections in 2020 Ritchie Bros. inspects tens of thousands of equipment items each month, in preparation for sale in one of its numerous sales so...
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Sunbelt Rentals the first Plant Hire Company to upgrade existing fleet with CESAR ECV
Sunbelt Rentals the first Plant Hire Company to upgrade existing fleet with CESAR ECV At Plantworx 2019, the CEA announced the launch of its biggest evolution of the CESAR scheme to date; the addition...
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Top 7 trends driving growth in Global Crane Rental Market through 2026
Top 7 trends driving growth in Global Crane Rental Market through 2026 The crane rental market is projected to record momentous gains over the forthcoming timeframe owing to changing preference of con...
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John Deere enhances GP-Series Motor Graders with exclusive features
John Deere enhances GP-Series Motor Graders with exclusive features Adding industry-exclusive features, John Deere further demonstrates the precision of its Grade Pro (GP)-Series motor graders. Buildi...
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John Deere enhances Dozer range with 950K and 1050K machine improvements
John Deere enhances Dozer range with 950K and 1050K machine improvements Delivering improved ride quality and increased productivity on the industry’s toughest and most challenging job sites, John Dee...
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John Deere Compact Machine now features Integrated Grade Control
John Deere Compact Machine now features Integrated Grade Control John Deere is building upon its industry-leading range of OEM precision grade management products by integrating SmartGrade™, it...
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John Deere launches SmartGrade for Excavators
John Deere launches SmartGrade for Excavators John Deere increases the range of its grade control solutions with the launch of SmartGrade™ on the 210G LC and 350G LC Excavators. The factory-ins...
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