Wed April 11, 2007
Cat 414E IL Features Joystick Control of Rear Implements
Caterpillar’s 414E IL industrial loader for the construction and landscaping industries follows the 416E IL and is based on the Caterpillar backhoe loader platform. Seat-mounted joystick implement controls in the 414E IL provide increased operator comfort and promote greater productivity....
Thu May 10, 2007
Hitzfield Excavating Paves Memory Lane in Indiana
Back in June 2006, there was much hoopla at Iowa’s John Deere Dubuque Works. Not only were they building their 10,000th J-Series Dozer on that day, but also there was a big Gold Key Event for the 10,000th J-Series Dozer customer — Larry Hitzfield of Hitzfield Excavating of Roanoke, Ind....
Mon April 02, 2007
John Deere 300 Series Skid Steers Boast Quicker Cycles
The John Deere 300 Series skid steers provide numerous features designed to enhance productivity. Among these is increased stability, resulting in faster speeds and quicker cycles. This stability is delivered by a low center of gravity due to heavy components being mounted low in the frame, a long wheelbase that provides a smoother ride with less fore-to-aft rocking, optimal balance due to 60/40 weight distribution on the front and rear axles and large tires....
Fri May 04, 2007
Groff Tractor & Equipment Holds Case Rodeo Series
Groff Tractor & Equipment hosted a Case Rodeo Series event at its Mechanicsburg, Pa., facility on April 14. Nationwide in 2007, Case dealers will be holding approximately 50 backhoe rodeo events to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the first factory-integrated tractor loader backhoe — the Case Model 320....
David Recht - Mon April 16, 2007
TXDOT’s New Braunfels Project an Environmental Success for I-35
Hunter Industries was the general contractor for the recently completed I-35 improvements to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) on-system interstate reconstruction through New Braunfels, Texas....
Wed April 18, 2007
World’s Fastest Backhoe Loader Coming to California
The world’s fastest backhoe loader is set to make its return to California at the celebration of Cook Equipment’s 50th anniversary open house May 1. The backhoe, which was recently shown at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, can usually be seen at various motor racing events but JCB have allowed the machine to make a rare appearance away from the racing scene....
Mon March 12, 2007
Case Marks 50th Anniversary With Year-Long Backhoe Rodeo
In celebration of its 50th year manufacturing tractor backhoe loaders, Case Construction Equipment has announced the launch of the Case Rodeo Series, a year-long series of backhoe-loader rodeo competitions to be held at Case dealerships across North America....
James A. Budd - Wed March 14, 2007
Price & Sons Clears Way for Atlanta Redevelopment
In-town and urban areas in Atlanta are seeing a resurgence of development and redevelopment as an increasing number of suburban residents are opting to shorten their commutes by moving back to the city and escaping the gridlock of sprawl....
Fri March 16, 2007
Komatsu Launches Two New Backhoe Loaders in Ohio
Komatsu America Corp.’s WB156-5 and WB156PS-5 backhoe loaders are equipped with Tier II engines and feature operating weights between 16,530 and 18,780 lbs. (7,500 and 8,500 kg) and loader bucket options up to 1.50 cu....
Angela B. Hurni - Wed February 14, 2007
Crews Ensure Traffic Keeps on Rollin’ Over Blackwater
The Blackwater River Bridge on Route 40 in Waverly, Va., is showing its age. The 50-year-old bridge needs to be replaced, and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has awarded the $3 million contract to Bryant Contracting Inc., of Toano, Va., to get the job done....
