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John Deere Announces New Large Sized P-Tier Excavator Models

October 20, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on John Deere Announces New Large Sized P-Tier Excavator Models

John Deere debuts the 470 P-tier, 670 P-tier, 870 P-tier excavator models, building upon its Performance Tiering Strategy. The new P-tier excavators boast standard right, rear, and left camera systems with LED surround lighting – […]

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John Deere Continues Performance Tiering Rollout with Launch of Large Wheel Loader Line

October 11, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on John Deere Continues Performance Tiering Rollout with Launch of Large Wheel Loader Line

John Deere introduces the all-new 744, 824, and 844 P-tier large Wheel Loaders as it extends its Performance Tiering Strategy. First showcased earlier this year at World of Asphalt and AGG1, the new John Deere […]

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Compact Construction Equipment Takes the Electric Lead

October 10, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Compact Construction Equipment Takes the Electric Lead

By the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) MILWAUKEE – When it comes to alternative-powered construction equipment, there’s little doubt that electric-powered compact machines have gained the most traction. “The 48-volt battery packs and the duty […]

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Bauer Constructs Excavation Pit on Former Pelikan Grounds

October 5, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Bauer Constructs Excavation Pit on Former Pelikan Grounds

Hannover, Germany – Fountain pens, watercolor paint boxes and chemical ink erasers: For more than 80 years, the paint and ink manufacturer Pelikan created legendary products in Hannover’s List district. Because the plant had gradually become […]

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Mastenbroek Celebrates the CT12 Crawler Truck’s 40th Anniversary

October 4, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Mastenbroek Celebrates the CT12 Crawler Truck’s 40th Anniversary

Mastenbroek will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its CT12 crawler truck at Bauma 22 later this month (Munich, 24 – 30 October). The truck, which features a full-width tipping hopper and 180-degree swing conveyor, has proved […]

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Mecalac Introduces New Swing Loader Models to the North American Market

September 21, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Mecalac Introduces New Swing Loader Models to the North American Market

NORFOLK, Mass. – Mecalac, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of compact construction equipment for urban environments, introduces three new swing loader models to the North American market. The all-new AS750, AS850 and AS1000 […]

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John Deere Expands G-tier Wheel Loader Offerings in North America

September 13, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on John Deere Expands G-tier Wheel Loader Offerings in North America

Previously launched to the Canadian market in 2021, the 644 G-tier Wheel Loader is now available in the U.S. market. The new, 544 G-tier Wheel Loader is now available to customers in the Canadian market. […]

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Western Global to Recognize 60th Birthday

September 8, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Western Global to Recognize 60th Birthday

TROY, Mich. – Western Global, a leading manufacturer of fuel and fluid storage solutions, will mark 60 years of manufacturing transportable equipment in October. The company was founded in Bristol, United Kingdom in 1962 and started as […]

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A Transformation on the Fly: Excavation Pits on A Former Military Site

September 5, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on A Transformation on the Fly: Excavation Pits on A Former Military Site

Frankfurt am Main, Germany – At one time, airships and military planes rolled down the runway and landing strip here day after day. Later on, the Rebstock site in Frankfurt am Main housed the Battelle Institute […]

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What a Difference a Year Makes: Rokbak Turns 1!

September 1, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on What a Difference a Year Makes: Rokbak Turns 1!

One year ago today, a bold new name was revealed to the construction world. Building on eight decades of hauler heritage, and seven previous years of major improvements, the Rokbak brand was immediately a hit […]

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