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Safety Watch

- December 2, 2011

Construct barricades and post signage to warn operators about dangerous conditions.

Hammer Out Downtime

- October 3, 2011

Keep your hydraulic hammers in good working condition by following these six basic maintenance recommendations.

Caterpillar 374D hydraulic excavator

- September 9, 2011

Caterpillar says its new 374D hydraulic excavator, a replacement for its model 365C, combines added horsepower, stronger hydraulics, and greater operating weight to boost overall performance. Complementing ...

Rock Law

- August 1, 2011

A recent ALJ decision establishes that the Mine Act’s imposition of ‘strict liability’ on operators is not without its limits.

Cat’s 374D hydraulic excavator features added horsepower, stronger hydraulics

- June 15, 2011

Caterpillar says its new 374D hydraulic excavator, a direct replacement for its model 365C, combines added horsepower, stronger hydraulics, and greater operating weight to boost overall performance. ...

LBX Link-Belt 250 X3, 300 X3, and 350 X3 excavators are Tier 4 compliant

- April 17, 2011

The new LBX Link-Belt 250 X3, 300 X3, and 350 X3 excavators were on display at the show. The machines are Tier 4 compliant and feature an ...

Vovo moves North American HQ to Shippensburg

- March 15, 2011

Volvo Construction Equipment is moving its North American headquarters to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, spending $100 million to expand its facility to start wheel loader, articulated hauler and excavator production. The ...

Liebherr’s new R9100 excavator is Tier 4 compliant

- December 1, 2010

Liebherr says its new R 9100 mining excavator sets standards in the 100-ton class for productivity, reliability, and cost efficiency. The excavator’s V12 engine has an output ...

CARB ‘on apology tour’

- September 1, 2010

William Davis, executive vice president of the Southern California Contractors Association, calls a series of off-highway rule workshops that began today the California Air Resources Board "apology tour." Writing ...

Kobelco joins crews of ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’

- April 27, 2010

Kobelco Construction Machinery America recently joined the crew of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” for a project in eastern Texas. The company provided a Kobelco SK210 excavator to ...

March 2010 – Rollouts

- March 1, 2010

A 40-ton articulated truck, an excavator with hydraulic technologies, an inclined screen, a jaw crusher and a horizontal shaft impact crusher are among the products featured.

Extending Equipment Life

- February 2, 2010

With proper care and handling, some mobile equipment can enjoy a second life before being replaced. by Daniel C. Brown, Contributing Editor In today’s economy, everyone is trying to ...