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Next Generation Cat 349 Excavator delivers 45 percent more operating efficiency
Next Generation Cat 349 Excavator delivers 45 percent more operating efficiency The Next Generation Cat® 349 excavator offers contractors up to 45 percent more operating efficiency, up to 10 percent m...
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New Cat 335 Compact Radius Excavator delivers premium performance
New Cat 335 Compact Radius Excavator delivers premium performance With its compact radius design, the Cat® 335 Next Gen Hydraulic Excavator brings premium performance and the highest level of standard...
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New Cat 315 GC next-generation Excavator reduces maintenance and fuel costs
New Cat 315 GC next-generation Excavator reduces maintenance and fuel costs The Cat® 315 GC Next Gen compact radius excavator boasts a new, larger cab design built for operating efficiency, lowers mai...
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New CAT 963 Track Loader focuses on versatility and productivity
New CAT 963 Track Loader focuses on versatility and productivity When maximum return on equipment investment is key, track loader versatility means one machine and one operator can dig, load, carry, f...
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Scottish Contractor cements commitment to JCB with new 150X HD Excavator
Scottish Contractor cements commitment to JCB with new 150X HD Excavator A leading Scottish contractor’s enduring loyalty to JCB’s tracked excavators has been cemented with the purchase of a brand-new...
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Vermeer announces Minority Ownership Investment in MultiOne
Vermeer announces Minority Ownership Investment in MultiOne Vermeer Corporation has purchased a minority equity investment in MultiOne, a leading manufacturer of compact articulated loaders. This inve...
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Sandvik DD212 Development drill rig delivers versatility for narrow vein tunnelling
Sandvik DD212 Development drill rig delivers versatility for narrow vein tunnelling Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions introduces the new Sandvik DD212, a compact and intelligent single-boom electro-hy...
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Britain’s top 10 vans of 2020
Britain’s top 10 vans of 2020 2020 was a year like no other, but for many van drivers working on the front line, their vans proved an indispensable means of keeping the wheels of industry turnin...
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Rocket Rentals invests £1.8m for new fleet of 46 new JCB machines
Rocket Rentals invests £1.8m for new fleet of 46 new JCB machines Gloucestershire plant hirer Rocket Rentals has invested in a fleet of 46 new JCB machines in a deal worth over £1.8 million – driven b...
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VolvoCE unveils their first mid-size Electric Wheeled Excavator concept
VolvoCE unveils their first mid-size Electric Wheeled Excavator concept Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled the EX03, the company’s first electric prototype in the mid-size excavator range. With...
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Bobcat’s new Pressure Washer attachment cleans up in Spain
Bobcat’s new Pressure Washer attachment cleans up in Spain The first Bobcat 250M Pressure Washer attachment in Spain has started working at Altrasan Alquiler de Maquinaria, based in Tui in the p...
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Wirtgen’s new Cold Recycling Mixing Plant delivers sustainability to the job site
Wirtgen’s new Cold Recycling Mixing Plant delivers sustainability to the job site The KMA 240(i) mobile cold recycling mixing plant is capable of processing 240 tons of mix from a variety of con...
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John Deere introduces Performance Tiering Strategy starting with Utility Loaders
John Deere introduces Performance Tiering Strategy starting with Utility Loaders Developed in response to evolving customer needs and expectations, John Deere launches its Performance Tiering Strategy...
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Terex Trucks explores winter hauler dump truck care and maintenance
Terex Trucks explores winter hauler dump truck care and maintenance Terex Trucks’ articulated haulers, the TA300 and TA400, are robust machines that are built to perform reliably in cold weather – sli...
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New Liebherr attachment expands range of applications for excavators
New Liebherr attachment expands range of applications for excavators The new Liebherr LiTiU attachment is designed for applications where the swing angle represents an extension of the working area. I...
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JCB launches recruitment drive to meet surge in production
JCB launches recruitment drive to meet surge in production JCB is recruiting more than 400 additional UK shop floor employees as the company gears up for a surge in production, the company announced t...
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While data is king in construction, API telematics rules construction equipment
While data is king in construction, API telematics rules construction equipment The use of telematics systems in the construction industry is invaluable – the data provided enables contractors to make...
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Taylor and Braithwaite expand Hyundai sales territory in UK
Taylor and Braithwaite expand Hyundai sales territory in UK Hyundai has announced that Hyundai distributor, Taylor, and Braithwaite, based in Sandford in Cumbria, has expanded its territory to include...
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Morris Site Machinery invests £4m in new Denyo generators and ArcGen welders
Morris Site Machinery invests £4m in new Denyo generators and ArcGen welders Morris Site Machinery has announced a significant investment in stock of its renowned Denyo generator and ArcGen welder bra...
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VolvoCE launches all new 35-tonne EC350E Excavator
VolvoCE launches all new 35-tonne EC350E Excavator The all-new EC350E from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has been designed to perfectly bridge the performance profile of the company’s existi...
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The World’s top 10 countries using robots and automation
The World’s top 10 countries using robots and automation The average robot density in the manufacturing industry hit a new global record of 113 units per 10,000 employees. By regions, Western Eu...
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Skyjack all set to announce new product line-up at SKYWORLD Live
Skyjack all set to announce new product line-up at SKYWORLD Live Linamar Corporation’s Skyjack division has pivoted its promotional strategy to embrace virtual trade shows as a result of the global pa...
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Komatsu and Proterra collaborate on excavators electrification concepts
Komatsu and Proterra collaborate on excavators electrification concepts Komatsu has signed a collaboration agreement with Proterra Inc, who are based in the United States, to receive the supply of Pro...
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Hyundai introduces Humanoid Robot for automated customer service
Hyundai introduces Humanoid Robot for automated customer service Hyundai Motor Group has launched the “DAL-e,” a highly advanced customer service robot that independently communicates with people usin...
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Doosan launches DX57W-7 Wheeled Excavator with DoosanCONNECT
Doosan launches DX57W-7 Wheeled Excavator with DoosanCONNECT Doosan has launched the new 5 tonne DX57W-7 Stage V compliant wheeled excavator. In addition to a new Doosan Stage V engine, the DX57W-7 in...
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Conservation project on Danube River made easier with Hitachi Zaxis-7 excavator
Conservation project on Danube River made easier with Hitachi Zaxis-7 excavator One of the first Hitachi ZX300-7 excavators in Austria is working on an important aquatic conservation project on the Ri...
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Protect expensive equipment with Douglas Manufacturing Magnets and Metal Detectors
Protect expensive equipment with Douglas Manufacturing Magnets and Metal Detectors Douglas Manufacturing Co. is a leading manufacturer of magnets and metal detectors from Pell City, Alabama. Douglas’...
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JCB launches the LiveLink telematics portal for machine efficiency
JCB launches the LiveLink telematics portal for machine efficiency JCB has launched a series of new features in its LiveLink telematics portal to increase efficient use of machines. Launched in 2011 a...
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Bobcat get stuck into digging Madrid out of the snow
Bobcat get stuck into digging Madrid out of the snow This month’s Storm Filomena surprised the entire community of the Spanish capital city, Madrid. Its streets, parks, roads and airport woke up to a...
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CASE crawler excavators at work throughout Europe on demanding jobsites
CASE crawler excavators at work throughout Europe on demanding jobsites CASE Construction Equipment’s crawler excavators have recently been deployed across a diverse and challenging range of applicati...
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Liebherr new brake assistant reduces stopping distance for wheel loaders
Liebherr new brake assistant reduces stopping distance for wheel loaders Statistically speaking, accidents with wheel loaders occur most frequently when the machine operator reverses after a loading p...
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Curb Roller Manufacturing introduces custom drums for challenging concrete pours
Curb Roller Manufacturing introduces custom drums for challenging concrete pours Curb Roller Manufacturing, a world leader in shaped concrete roller screeds, makes challenging concrete pours achievabl...
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VolvoCE delivers first Electric Compact machines ordered at bauma
VolvoCE delivers first Electric Compact machines ordered at bauma Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and its local dealer Volvo Maskin are celebrating an important milestone in Norway’s long-term...
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Kumho receives 2020 China Red Dot Design Award
Kumho receives 2020 China Red Dot Design Award Kumho has been honoured with a 2020 China Red Dot Design Award – the only tyre manufacturer to be so. The focus of the prize was the company’s Majesty 9...
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Philippi-Hagenbuch custom rear-eject hauler bodies increase safety and productivity
Philippi-Hagenbuch custom rear-eject hauler bodies increase safety and productivity The key to long-term success in any business is maximizing efficiency. For industrial operations, such as constructi...
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VolvoCE consolidates 35 tonne excavator segment with launch of EC350E
VolvoCE consolidates 35 tonne excavator segment with launch of EC350E The all-new EC350E from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has been designed to perfectly bridge the performance profile of t...
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RSP wins Suction Excavator Manufacturer of the Year by BUILD
RSP wins Suction Excavator Manufacturer of the Year by BUILD RSP have been awarded Suction Excavator Manufacturer of the year 2020 and the team are absolutely thrilled. RSP were approached by BUILD fo...
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Econ Engineering steps up to fight potholes with increased Hotbox production
Econ Engineering steps up to fight potholes with increased Hotbox production Staff at the country’s leading manufacturer of gritters and snow ploughs are working around the clock making specialist veh...
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How to properly maintain heavy construction equipment
How to properly maintain heavy construction equipment Heavy construction equipment is like Atlas of Greek mythology — the great titan holding up the sky, or in this case, doing all the heavy lifting f...
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Meet the PotholePro – JCB’s solution to tackle the scourge of potholes
Meet the PotholePro – JCB’s solution to tackle the scourge of potholes JCB has launched the PotholePro – a machine that can repair a pothole in less than eight minutes – four t...
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CASE CE North America appoints Terry Dolan as New Head of Sales and Marketing
CASE CE North America appoints Terry Dolan as New Head of Sales and Marketing CASE Construction Equipment has introduced Terry Dolan as its new Head of Sales and Marketing for CASE in North America. D...
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Bobcat Telehandler and mini-excavator head to Belfast for McCusker Demolition
Bobcat Telehandler and mini-excavator head to Belfast for McCusker Demolition McCusker Demolition Ltd, based in Belfast in Northern Ireland, has purchased the company’s first Bobcat machines from Nort...
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HM-Entreprenør A/S invests in 12 Liebherr crawler excavators
HM-Entreprenør A/S invests in 12 Liebherr crawler excavators The Danish company HM-Entreprenør is based just 1.5 km from the headquarters of the JMM Group, Liebherr’s Danish distributor. In 2017, HM-E...
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John Deere and National Grid testing their first Electric Backhoe
John Deere and National Grid testing their first Electric Backhoe John Deere, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, and National Grid, an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy deliver...
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CASE extends submissions for 2021 Dire States Equipment Grant
CASE extends submissions for 2021 Dire States Equipment Grant CASE Construction Equipment has extended the call for entries for the 2021 Dire States Equipment Grant to January 31st, 2021. Submissions...
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Granite opens new Solari Aggregate plant in California
Granite opens new Solari Aggregate plant in California Granite recently opened their Solari Aggregate Plant in Arvin, California, capable of processing more than 1,000 tons of sand and gravel per hour...
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Volvo rolls out upgraded 10-tonne asphalt compactors for emerging markets
Volvo rolls out upgraded 10-tonne asphalt compactors for emerging markets The DD105 and DD105 OSC asphalt compactors from Volvo Construction Equipment now come equipped with Tier 3/Stage IIIA engines...
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John Deere 700L PL40 Pipelayer-Ready Crawler delivers power and performance
John Deere 700L PL40 Pipelayer-Ready Crawler delivers power and performance Purpose-built with customer needs top of mind, the John Deere 700L PL40 Crawler provides a powerful solution for pipelaying...
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UK based Mastenbroek unveils their new 20/14 Trencher
UK based Mastenbroek unveils their new 20/14 Trencher Mastenbroek, the UK-based designer and manufacturer of self-propelled trenchers has launched the latest edition of its super compact rock trencher...
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Peterbilt Model 520EV truck eligible for $150k CARB HVIP Voucher
Peterbilt Model 520EV truck eligible for $150k CARB HVIP Voucher Peterbilt Motors Company is excited to announce the Peterbilt Model 520EV is now eligible for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bu...
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