Caterpillar piles up record profits
January 27, 2012
US manufacturer Caterpillar reported 2011 revenues of US$ 60.1 billion, up +41% year-on-year, while profit was US$ 4.9 billion - a jump of +83% compared to 2010. The company said the driving forces for the positive results included stronger demand outside of the US, and the impact of its acquisition of mining giant Bucyrus International. Revenues in Caterpillar's construction...
Case Construction Equipment expands new F Series wheel loader line
Case Construction Equipment today expanded its new F Series wheel loader product line with two all-new models, the 1021F and 1121F. The products expand the Case wheel loader line...
[Asphalt Equipment, Asphalt Pavers]
Roadtec’s New 10-foot (3-metre) Tier 4i Pavers
Both of the company’s 10-foot (3m) standard asphalt paver models have received a major redesign, which comprises Tier 4i emission technology and many additional upgrades and...
Spend more time grinding stumps and less time adjusting belts
Bandit Industries' all-new Model 2250XP self-propelled stump grinder from uses a heavy-duty hydrostatic motor to directly power its 20-inch diameter cutter wheel. This eliminates...Products | Latest »
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Mustang upgrades their 519 telehandler
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[Concrete Equipment, Concrete Pavers]
Power Pavers introduces new compact slip-form paver
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Enerpac re-invents the ULTIMA steel hand pump
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Construction in Canada: Bright Light Amid Global Gloom
January 21, 2012
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Register now to attend record-breaking World of Asphalt and AGG1 Shows
January 21, 2012
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Manitou Forklifts Canada Joins Forces with Manitou Americas, Inc.
January 21, 2012
Events »
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February 5, 2012 to February 8, 2012
The Rental Show (ARA)
New Orleans
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March 13, 2012 to March 15, 2012
World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo
Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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March 29, 2012 to March 30, 2012
Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show
Moncton, NB
Editor's Comments »
Hybrid construction vehicles
January 3, 2012
While preparing our annual Product Guide, I always find it fascinating to see the tremendous range of products available. I am particularly impressed by the advances that are constantly being made.
When I was about 10 years old, I remember vividly crawling up onto the tracks of a dozer and then onto the hard, cold metal seat. Today, as editor of Heavy Equipment Guide, I get to repeat that experience but it is into a comfortable cab with heat, air conditioning, air suspension seat,...
