John Deere expands partnership with Wacker Neuson
John Deere expands its relationship with Wacker Neuson. The relationship includes collaboration on the development of excavators of less than 5-metric-tons. read more
Kubota adds two excavators to lineup
Kubota has announced two new additions to its excavator lineup – the K008-5 conventional tail swing excavator and the U10-5 minimal tail swing excavator. read more
Mecalac releases new hydraulic thumb option to ease material handling
Compact construction equipment manufacturer and distributor Mecalac has released a new option available for its 6MCR skid excavators and 7MWR wheeled excavator models. The new hydraulic thumb option makes it easy to pick up, maintain and move large or long objects, transforming material handling capabilities for applications such as truck loading or pipe laying. “Mecalac believes a machine that doesn’t... read more
Challenge conquered
Four contractors overcome various installation challenges to reveal design masterpieces read more
Bobcat: R-Series
The new R-Series excavators from Bobcat Company feature a bold, distinct design, helping boost operator productivity and comfort, as well as machine uptime protection. New dual flange rollers have been added to provide up to 15 percent increase in over-the-side capacity for greater digging performance and slewing ability. Operators will also notice improved ride quality, high-quality finish and a redesigned... read more
JCB debuts variety of construction, landscaping equipment
In light of the upcoming spring season, JCB debuted a number of products to the press at its headquarters in Savannah, Ga., March 5. North America is the company’s third largest market, and JCB plans to take advantage of the region’s ever-growing opportunities. “JCB’s global sales were helped by a strong North American construction equipment market that grew by 13... read more
