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VIDEO: Case Launches New Ways for Utility, Construction Crews to Work in Tight Job Sites, Combat Labor Shortages →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment is launching a sprawling lineup of new and enhanced machines that will help utility teams and other contractors work more productively and profitably in the face of ever-evolving jobsite challenges. This next generation of Case machines will be on full display at The Utility Expo (booth K277) in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 26 to 28, 2023. Highlighting the booth is Case's re-entry of the wheeled excavator market in North America, its new Construction King backhoe models (center pivot and side shift), enhanced dozers with electrohydraulic (EH) blade control, and a sneak peek of one of its newest electric vehicles (EV), a 2.5 metric ton mini excavator. Click for more...

DEVELON DD130 Dozer Offers Best-in-Class Power for Grading →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The DD130 is the newest addition to the DEVELON dozer lineup, delivering best-in-class horsepower, plus more pushing power, superior traction, leading visibility and advanced technologies for more job site productivity. The new mid-size 145.8-hp DD130 dozer is ideal for construction, road construction, mining and forestry industries to do grading, leveling, site preparation and land clearing, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Tobacco Road in Connecticut? Enfield Is Home to One of Oldest, Largest Farms in U.S. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Tobacco growing is a big deal in Connecticut, but unless you live in the Connecticut River Valley, you probably would never know. If, however, you're driving through the area and see long, rectangular barns that are 200 to 300 ft. long, with wooden vertical siding and no windows, there's a pretty good chance you're looking at what is or was a tobacco farm. Tobacco growing goes all the way back to the 1600s by the native population. Click for more...

DCTC Purchases Dozer, Grader From RDO Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) in Rosemount, Minn., is committed to giving its students hands-on learning opportunities that help prepare them for their chosen career. One of the many programs DCTC offers is in the field of construction and manufacturing. To keep up with technology and give students the best training possible, the school recently purchased two machines from RDO Equipment Co.'s Burnsville, Minn., location: a 2019 John Deere 750K dozer and a 2016 John Deere 772G grader. Click for more...

Cat D10 Dozer Is More Productive, Efficient, Durable, Serviceable →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Infused with industry-leading technology, the durable Cat D10 dozer burns less fuel, increases productivity and improves uptime. Featuring a stator clutch torque converter and load-sensing hydraulics, the new design is up to 6 percent more efficient than the Cat D10T2, according to the manufacturer. Its combination of improved technology, longer component life, extended oil changes and increased serviceability reduces maintenance and repair costs up to 8 percent, helping the new D10 deliver industry-leading low cost of ownership. Click for more...

Doosan Unveils Re-Branding to DEVELON at ConExpo 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... An exciting rebranding of a familiar and reliable line of construction equipment officially kicked off in mid-January, but the products themselves were formally introduced to the public at the ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 trade show in Las Vegas the week of March 14-18. DEVELON is the new name for South Korean-based Doosan's popular and diverse line of construction equipment. During the five-day trade show, Todd Roecker, vice president of growth initiatives for DEVELON North America, was joined by DEVELON Senior Marketing Manager Alice Banach and many others to highlight the newly branded company and its equipment. Click for more...

Komatsu's intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Dozers Featured at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Productivity is key to job site success. And while each business is unique, the need for predictability is universal, which is why Komatsu is featuring three of its intelligent Machine Control 2.0 (iMC 2.0) dozers at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 in booth W42044: D39PXi-24, D51PXi-24 and the D71PXi-24. Today, when many companies are struggling to find experienced workers or train existing ones, on-machine technology like iMC 2.0 can streamline onboarding and help close the operator skills gap by allowing automation throughout the dozing process. Click for more...

New DD130 Dozer Provides More Productivity, Visibility in Fine-Grading Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The DD130 dozer is a new addition to the current dozer lineup and is on display during ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023. The DD130 dozer will offer a productive fine-grading solution for residential and light commercial construction. DEVELON, formerly Doosan construction equipment, entered the North American dozer market in 2022 with a smaller dozer size, the DD100, competing in the 140-hp and under category in 2022. Click for more...

Liebherr's PR766 G8 Makes U.S. Premiere at ConExpo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A multifunctional dozer for material handling and mining operation, the Liebherr PR 766 G8 is the latest generation specifically developed to let customers take full advantage of its enormous potential in key applications. The newly designed running gear works in combination with all the advantages of the cab and operating comfort, maximizing the operator's and the machine's performance and productivity — even on rough terrain over long operating periods. Click for more...

Hills Machinery Hosts Case DL550 Minotaur Roadshow →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hills Machinery hosted The Groundbreaker Roadshow featuring the Case DL550, March 3, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. Weighing in at more than 18,000 lbs. and working with 114 hp, the new first-of-its-kind machine delivers true dozing and grading performance, as well as powerful site loading capabilities and compatibility with hundreds of attachments, according to Case. A single platform has never delivered this level of versatility, power and precision, according to the manufacturer — all culminating in an entirely new product category created by Case: the compact dozer loader. Click for more...

Case Enhances Dozer Lineup at ConExpo 2023; Introduces Case TrackCare Undercarriage Monitoring Program →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment announced a wave of new enhancements for its 650M through 850M dozers designed to increase reliability, operator performance, machine responsiveness and overall experience. The manufacturer also has announced the launch of its Case TrackCare Undercarriage Monitoring Program — available through the North American Case dealer network — that collects undercarriage measurements and observations in the field and then correlates that data into manageable/actionable information to plan maintenance activities, monitor performance and make decisions to help manage the performance and costs of the undercarriage. Click for more...

John Deere Reveals Construction Portfolio Additions at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere is continuing the performance tiering journey that began in 2020 and chose ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 as the world stage to introduce new models and technology features that provide differentiated value for its customers. As a company that prioritizes the growth and improvement of the construction industry, the booth will be organized by category, featuring complimentary equipment grouped by the work that customers perform. Click for more...

Dozer Operator Henry Schinske Has No Plans to Retire →

From Construction Equipment Guide... It is not at all unusual for people who enjoy working in the operator's seat of a piece of construction equipment to do so for 15 or 20 years. Those that run bulldozers, excavators or wheel loaders tend to love their work and are often reluctant to leave them behind. And then you have those rare individuals that sit atop a construction piece for many, many more years than expected. But for 65 years? How can that be? Meet Henry Schinske, the owner of Henry's Custom Dozer Service in Berrien Center, Mich. Click for more...

LiuGong North America to Showcase Company Growth, Battery Electric Vehicle Technology, New Products at ConExpo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The construction industry has changed significantly since the last ConExpo-Con/AGG held in 2020, and so has the LiuGong presence in North America. As LiuGong returns to this year's ConExpo, held March 14 to 18, 2023, in Las Vegas, it does so in an enhanced position in the construction equipment marketplace and as one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. LiuGong arrives at booth F9205 on the Festival Grounds at the Las Vegas Convention Center with 19 total machines, including eight new products, two new battery electric vehicles, a significantly increased staff and a robust and growing dealer network. Click for more...

Sonsray Machinery Hosts Case's Minotaur Roadshow →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Sonsray Machinery hosted the Case Groundbreaker Minotaur Roadshow on Feb. 2 at its Phoenix, Ariz., location. This was the company's fifth roadshow, following previous stops at four other Sonsray locations beginning with the Reno location and moving on to Sacramento, Los Angeles and N. Las Vegas before arriving in Phoenix. Sonsray's customers from the Phoenix and Tucson market areas were invited for a barbecue lunch and the chance to experience the power and precision of the Case Minotaur DL compact dozer loader, the new product to the Case lineup. Click for more...

John Deere to Roll Out Latest Construction Technologies at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As a leader in technology and innovation, John Deere is exhibiting its latest precision solutions for the construction industry at 2023 ConExpo-Con/AGG show in Las Vegas. "At John Deere, we continue to provide customers with groundbreaking, smart technologies aimed to improve user experience in the present and yield proven results in the future," said Andrew Kahler, senior group product manager of Precision Construction, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Case at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Check out the new Case at its booth in the West Hall (W40800) and you'll immediately see the difference. More than 30 new machines, tons of new attachments and loads of knowledgeable team members ready to help you get more done, with greater ease and more profitably than ever before. Case is digging deeper, pushing harder and reaching higher to help its customers win. In addition, you'll also learn about ingenious new technology, services and business solutions designed to help customers get ahead every day. Click for more...

On the GO! With Midwest Contractor's Compact Machine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Family owned and operated LK & Sons Excavating LLC in Laura, Ohio, has been in business since 1985, founded by Lonnie Koffer to provide excavation services to commercial and residential customers within the Dayton, Ohio, metropolitan area. The small firm of just three people is representative of small companies in the Midwest — hard working, service driven and cost conscious. Lonnie's son, Bronson Koffer, now co-owner of the company with his brother, Jason, recalled, "In the early days, my dad had one machine and would dig ditches for a local plumbing company. Click for more...

Case Groundbreaker Roadshow Takes Second Tour Through U.S. to Celebrate the Launch of Minotaur DL550 Compact Dozer Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment is launching the second leg of its Groundbreaker Roadshow celebrating the launch of the Case Minotaur DL550 compact dozer loader — a first-of-its-kind machine and an all-new equipment category launched in 2022. The tour attracted crowds last fall and put a huge exclamation point on one of the largest and most dynamic product launches of the year. Attendees of The Groundbreaker Roadshow will experience the Minotaur firsthand while enjoying a day on the lot with chances for prizes and giveaways. Click for more...

Case Minotaur Groundbreaker Roadshow Comes to Salt Lake →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Case Minotaur Groundbreaker Roadshow, making its way across the United States, made a stop at Century Equipment located in Salt Lake City on Nov. 10, 2022. To introduce the Minotaur at Century Equipment, customers were invited to get in the cab and see the capabilities and versatility that the Minotaur offers. Customers were able to use the Leica guided system for moving rock and rough grading. Click for more...

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