[VIDEO] Hitachi Zaxis 345LC Improves Hydraulic Flow with Three Pump Hydraulic System

Jonny Spendlove from Hitachi talks about the Zaxis 345LC reduced tailswing excavator. This machine offers the three pump hydraulic system offering 180 gpm.

March 19, 2020

Hitachi Construction Machinery

The average salary for a concrete finisher in the United States is $30,000 to $70,000.

How Much Should a Concrete Finisher Make?

Concrete finishers earn an average of $30,000 - $70,000 per year. How much should you be making?

To develop the all-new Max Recline Seats available on the all-new F-150, Ford spent months studying how customers use the interiors of their trucks to catch up on rest.

Ford Unveils Max Recline Seats for F-150 Pickup

Max Recline Seats provide business-class comfort in F-150 during downtime – folding flat to nearly 180 degrees; innovative design raises the seat bottom for lower back support while the upper seatback can be rotated forward to provide neck comfort.

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Treasury Confirms Expenses Paid with Forgiven PPP Funds Not Deductible

‘If a business reasonably believes that a PPP loan will be forgiven in the future, expenses related to the loan are not deductible, whether the business has filed for forgiveness or not,’ said the U.S. Treasury Department.

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Take Care of Your Undercarriage, and It’ll Take Care of You

Critical advice on the points that matter most for minimizing dozer track cost in selection, operation and maintenance

Building nearly 1000 units to date, Factory_OS creates multifamily housing using off-site factory construction that delivers high-quality housing faster and at lower costs. The Mayfair is one example, built in El Cerrito, Calif., with 156 units at a rapid transit system station.

Factory_OS Receives $55 Million to Help Solve Housing Crises

Factory_OS announced that it has raised $55 Million in Series B funding to further advance industrialized construction, market expansion, and technology and policy innovation to make building multifamily housing safer, more sustainable and less expensive.

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Bobcat Heavy-duty Buckets

A trenching bucket and grading bucket can be paired specifically with the E145 and E165 large excavators.

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John Deere Upgraded L-Series Backhoe-loaders

Updates include engine upgrades, new pressure-compensated load-sensing hydraulics on the 310SL and machine control improvements.

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Felling Trailers Replaces Old Trailers for City of San Diego

The City of San Diego has employed Felling Trailers to replace several worn trailers across the city after their previous supplier's issue with quality control and delayed delivery time.

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Trackunit and IPAF Announce ePal Digital ‘Powered Access License’

Replacing the established credit-card-style physical PAL Cards, ePAL credentials will be delivered and stored on operators’ mobile devices in a secure digital wallet, in the same way that people store loyalty cards, boarding cards and tickets on their pho

Aluma 8200 14 K Tilt Tandem Utility Trailer

Aluma 8200-14K Tilt Tandem Utility Trailer

Features all-aluminum construction and two 7,000-lb. rubber torsion axles with easy lube hubs.

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5 Things to Look for When Buying a Used Dump Truck

Ritchie Bros. offers this list of inspection items to check out before you purchase your next used dump truck

GM is doing most of the development work on its second-generation Ultium cells internally at its Chemical and Materials Systems Lab, located at the Global Technical Center in Warren, MI.

GM Plans More Than Half of Capital Spending and Product Development Devoted to Alternate-Fueled Vehicles

General Motors CEO Mary Barra says 40% of US new products will be battery electric vehicles by the end of 2025, financial commitment to EVs and AVs increased to $27 billion through 2025 – up from $20 billion planned before COVID-19

Latest group of AED Certified Technicians at General Equipment in Fargo, ND

AEDF's Program Helps Alleviate North America’s Diesel Technician Shortage

The AED Foundation’s (AEDF) testing program, which already has 1,405 certified technicians, aims to reach its goal of 5,000 certified technicians by 2025.

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Equipment Finance Sector Shows Activity Up 6% in October But Down 9% YOY

Cumulative new business volume year-to-date is down almost 6% compared to 2019 as pandemic continues to impact activity.

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Fleet Up Marketplace Assists IronTek Solutions in Sales

Along with 40 rental yards and construction equipment owners, IronTek Solutions utilizes Fleet Up Marketplace to list over 15,000 units of construction equipment online.

KATO-Compact Excavator Sales continues to lead the way with the 17VXB

KATO-Compact Excavator Sales continues to lead the way with the 17VXB

CES’s newest zero-emission battery excavator, the 17VXB, is a Top 50 New Product. The 3,900 lb. model follows last year’s Top 50 winner: the 9VXB. CES’s industry-leading line offers fleet versatility and great ROI, maximizing profitability on any jobsite.

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bauma 2021 CONEXPO INDIA Postponed

bauma CONEXPO INDIA reschedules from February to April 2021 to arrange a safer environment amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Construction Costs Reverse Seven Months of Decline in November

The IHS materials and equipment cost sub-index continues to fall, but the sub-index for subcontractor labor cost increased across virtually all regions in the US and Canada

“With an ergonomically designed work station, plus the power and versatility to get the job done, the CS2220 and CS2520 are hard to beat,' said Peter Dong-Kyun Kim, president and CEO of Daedong-USA, Inc. KIOTI Tractor Division.

KIOTI Tractor Adds Two New Models to CS Series

Kioti Tractors adds the CS2220 and CS2520, which have an ergonomic operator station with standard features including a tilt wheel with power steering, a joystick valve with quick attach and detach loaders, and a precision built KIOTI diesel engine.

Tate Johnson, new Commercial Director for YANMAR Compact Equipment North America

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America Introduces New Commercial Director

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America has named Tate Johnson, responsible for channel development, sales and national accounts, as the new commercial director.

Kevin Bitter from Leavitt Machinery is pictured here with the Manitou 2550RT Track Loader, a new product segment for Leavitt Machinery in 2020.

Manitou Group Announces Leavitt Machinery as Top Dealer

This prestigious award is based on the overall sales performance, commitment, and customer support of Manitou Equipment.

Given the variety of projects lined up for the GRT8100 cranes, Tamimi Rentals will be able to take full advantage of the crane’s 100-ton maximum capacity combined with a five-section, full power boom that extends up to 47 meters, which can increase its length to 64 meters with the use of a jib.

Tamini Rentals Invests in Grove Rough-Terrain Cranes

Tamini Rental adds 50 GRT8100 cranes to their rental fleet to help expand the company’s capabilities in oil and gas fields.

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Kinsale Clears the Way for Chicago’s Marshall Field’s Remake

Chicago Landmark retail building now called Macy’s presents soaring atria; 29 escalators to remove; shops, kitchens, vaults and water tanks plus a phalanx of hazardous materials to remove in demolition

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Sunstate Acquires Cascade, Expanding Trench Safety Division

Sunstate Equipment Co. has signed an agreement to acquire Cascade Shoring and Cascade Trench Safety in the Pacific Northwest.

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Bigge Opens New Crane Rental Location in South Carolina

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. is expanding its crane rental operation and coverage in the southeastern U.S. by adding a new branch in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Functioning as a loader, telehandler or landscaping tool, Mecalac’s AS900tele reduces the need to for additional equipment and optimizes jobsite logistics.

The AS900tele Swing Loader

Mecalac's AS900tele combines the compactness and mobility of the company's AS Swing Loader Series with telescopic technology to provide versatility on the jobsite.

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JCB Updates Electric Mini for Year-Round Use

JCB updated the 19C-1E E-TECH cab with new features, which include a fully glazed cab and an electric heater. These features allow a full day’s shift to be worked in a dry and comfortable operating environment.