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Big Show Newscast - Day 1

A look at what happened at the first day of the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 industry trade show.

Mar 20, 2011
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Leica Geosystems Launches X-PAD Surveying Portfolio with New GS11
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The portfolio combines field software, instruments and connected services, with the GS11 adding AR guidance and image-based measurements for routine surveying tasks.
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Telescopic Handlers
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The five-model lineup covers 8,000- to 12,000-pound capacities, with lift heights reaching 56 feet and options designed for rental and construction fleets.
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Taking the time to match the protective system to the excavation isn't just a compliance requirement, it's one of the most effective ways to prevent injuries and fatalities on the jobsite.
Industrial construction site with yellow hydraulic cylinders mounted on steel scaffolding and concrete walls
Attachments
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Contractors lose hours and even days of production to overlooked maintenance—this simple routine changes everything.
Red asphalt cutting machine with circular saw blade cutting through road pavement
Snow Removal
Hilltip Adds Expandable Box Plow for Compact Equipment
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The SFT Flex adjusts its clearing width hydraulically and can operate as a box or straight-blade plow for snow removal on tractors, loaders and skid steers.
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Volvo Trucks Expands Over-the-Air Software Updates
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The software allows drivers to start software updates and leave the truck while updates run, helping fleets keep vehicles current without a dealership visit.
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Dozers
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The Komatsu D175AX-10 is the next-generation, large production crawler dozer that made its world debut at CONEXPO 2026.
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Compact Wheel Loaders
HKX Adds Auxiliary Hydraulic Kits for Wheel Loaders
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The kits let dealers and fleet owners add auxiliary hydraulics to wheel loaders for attachments.
Yellow and black wheel loader with full bucket on sandy construction site under blue sky
Grade Control
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By turning the cab into a high-tech office, contractors can attract a new generation of digital natives who are more comfortable with a tablet than a shovel. And for the veterans, it offers a way to extend their careers by reducing the mental and physical toll.
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