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Caterpillar Updates 992K Wheel Loader to Enhance Fuel and Operating Efficiency

Caterpillar - Cat

Updated loader features Economy Mode operation and a new On-Demand Throttle arrangement that automatically manages engine speed

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Sponsored Content

When The Electric Grid Isn’t Reliable – Propane Is.

Propane Education and Research Council (PERC)

The DOE warns of a 100x surge in blackouts by 2030. Propane is reliable, on-site energy that keeps critical systems running when the grid can’t.

When The Electric Grid Isn’t Reliable – Propane Is.

Pink Terex Truck Crane Raises $125,000+ - and Counting - for Breast Cancer Programs

Terex Corporation

“Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer” is just one of several charitable events that Phoenix Crane Rental and the "Stella" pink truck crane participate in each year

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Lifting Equipment

[VIDEO] JLG 1850SJ Ultra Boom

JLG unveils its 1850SJ Ultra Boom, the world's tallest boom lift.

[VIDEO] JLG 1850SJ Ultra Boom

Telescopic Handler

[VIDEO] JCB 525-60 Loadall Introduction

CB’s 525-60 Hi-Viz provides excellent power and reach in a small package, so operators can use it in confined spaces or on smaller jobsites where formerly only a skid steer or compact track loader would have fit.

[VIDEO] JCB 525-60 Loadall Introduction

Genie SX-135XC Extends Reach and Capacity within ANSI Overload Restrictions

Genie - Terex AWP

New 135-ft. boom has dual-lift capacity to raise an unrestricted 660-lbs. and a restricted 1,000 lbs. of capacity

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Construction Technology

“First-of-its-kind” Ecommerce Platform Provides Value-priced Equipment and Services

IronDirect ecommerce platform offers an Amazon-like approach to buying new equipment, attachments, undercarriages and parts, accessories, as well as used equipment, maintenance items and service items.

Value-priced equipment sold on the IronDirect ecommerce platform will be co-branded and come with the full aftersales support of the IronDirect team.

Genie's New XC Booms All Have 660-lb. Unrestricted Capacity

Genie - Terex AWP

To adapt to today’s widespread need to enable people to work at height safely with increasingly heavy loads using a single machine, Genie Xtra Capacity (XC) boom lifts are designed to work in more applications that require higher capacities.

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Rise Above the Basics of Boom Lift Selection

Assess the various features and capabilities of the boom lift to ensure an optimal match to the jobsite application.

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Building the World's Largest Vedic Temple Posed Some Crane Challenges

Temple of the Vedic Planetarium in India required the contractor to build without fixing the cranes to the temple structure and work around water surrounding three sides of the construction site

Construction of the ToVP had certain restrictions making it more difficult to complete the contract. The main challenge was that the cranes were not allowed to be fixed to the temple structure. This meant specifying one freestanding crane and one with a collar which is fixed into the ground using ground anchors.

Lifting Equipment

Skyjack Partners with Toronto-based University to Innovate Scissor, Boom Designs

Project challenges students to work on the aesthetic styling of Skyjack DC scissors, RT scissors, articulated booms and telescopic booms

From left to right: Elio Medulla, student, Humber College; Michelle Tran, student, Humber College; Glenn Moffatt, professor of industrial design, Humber College; Malcolm Early, vice president of marketing, Skyjack; Dennis Kappa, professor of industrial design, Humber College; Curtis Rumble, student, Humber College. Photo credit to: Darryl Schipper

2016 Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Awards Recognize Industry Innovators

Feedback from construction equipment owners and end users is used to determine the award recipients In this industry exclusive awards program.

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Telescopic Handler

Spec Sheet: Skyjack TH Series Telehandlers

TH Series telehandlers provide maximum lift heights from 43 ft. 4 in. to 56 ft. 3 in. and lift capacities of 6,000 to 10,000 lbs.

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