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Bobcat T595 Compact Track Loader

Vertical lift path loader has a 2,200-lb. rated operating capacity and a 119-in. lift height to hinge pin

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Volvo Earthmovers are Hard at Work Enlarging a Small Singapore Island

Twenty-two Volvo articulated haulers and excavators are moving sand to the small Pulau Tekong Island helping grow its size in a massive redevelopment project

The machines are running tirelessly, loading earth and sand that arrives at the island by barge before being transferred to the fleet of Volvo haulers for delivery to the required deposit points. The trucks travel along an uneven haul road approximately 0.6 miles long, and then unload at the jobsite.

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[VIDEO] Caterpillar Power Box Rake Attachment Overview

Learn about the features of the Caterpillar Power Box Rake work tool attachment for skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, multi terrain loaders and compact wheel loaders.

[Video] Caterpillar Power Box Rake Attachment Overview

[VIDEO] Contractors Share Impressions of Komatsu intelligent Machine Control

Contractors attending the intelligent Machine Control Experience 2016 share their impressions of Komatsu's "intelligent" excavators and dozers

[Video] Contractors Share Impressions of Komatsu intelligent Machine Control

Komatsu America Rounds Out Its "Intelligent" Excavator and Dozer Families

Komatsu banks on the growing acceptance of 3D machine control with full lines of "intelligent" excavators and dozers, plus an exclusive RC option.

In addition to the PC210LCi launched in 2014, Komatsu has now features 3D capabilities with smart automation on its 36-metric-ton PC360LCi-11 and 49-metric-ton PC490LCi-11.

[VIDEO] Contractor Uses iAuditor to Work 2.5 million Hours without Loss-time Injury

Level 10 Construction uses SafetyCulture's iAuditor app to successfully complete construction of a 54-story high rise in downtown San Francisco with no loss-time injuries

[Video] Level 10 Construction Uses iAuditor to Perform 2.5 million Work Hours Without Loss-time Injury

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[VIDEO] Leica Geosystems and Milrem AS Team Up for World's First All-terrain Mobile Mapping UGV

The Pegasus: Multiscope Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) is equipped with Leica Geosystems’ Pegasus:Two technology, a mobile mapping solution for vehicles.

[Video] Leica Geosystems and Milrem AS Team Up for World's First All-terrain Mobile Mapping UGV

Take a Cue from Rental to Extend Construction Equipment Return on Investment

GB Financial Services, LLC

Construction companies can learn from rental operations when it comes to extending the life and return on investment from equipment in their fleet.

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Tier 4 Makes Construction Equipment Repairs a Tough Nut to Crack

While in-house technicians may provide an efficient solution for basic maintenance of Tier 4 Final engines, any type of repair work beyond that might be best handled by factory-trained dealer technicians with access to proprietary tools.

Tier 4 Final engine service requires specialized diagnostic tools and software, which can differ from one manufacturer to the next. The proper use of this diagnostic technology is best gained through specialized training.

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Omnitracs for Volvo Trucks Delivers Data to Improve Driver Performance, Behavior

Volvo Trucks North America

New option for fleet management is built on Volvo’s fully integrated Remote Diagnostics hardware

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An American Perspective on the Hire Industry in the UK

Detmer Consulting Inc.

I recently toured a variety of rental companies, known as “hire shops” or “plant hire” companies in the UK. These included the single-store independently owned and operated variety as well as the large industrial-focused “super hire store” variety.

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[VIDEO] Pig Manure Paves Road to Sustainable Asphalt

A new replacement for petroleum is coming from an unlikely source - pig manure! While the oils produced are too low grade to generate gasoline, they may work where the rubber meets the road.

Pig Manure Paves Road to Sustainable Asphalt

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