EDA released a market share breakout by manufacturer for the backhoe industry. From 2013 to 2014, CAT continues to strengthen their position as a leader with a steady increase. It appears that CASE has lost some marketshare to both John Deere and CAT. However, all three brands clearly dominate in this category.
Ritchie Bros issued this post which great information on the types and uses of mobile cranes. Cranes have instrumental in constructing houses, buildings, cities, and nations. What would take hundreds of people and hours to accomplish, one of these cranes can do in just minutes. Here are some of the most common types of mobile cranes…
DetailsTo choose which arm configuration would work best for your application, see the chart below. Note that the long arm option includes counterweights for most machine models.
Equipment theft is a growing problem throughout the United States. There are a multitude of ways in which you can help secure your jobsite and equipment. Review the list of best practices below as a reference guide to help you ensure your equipment is safe from theft. Mark Your Equipment. Permanently mark (weld, paint, and engrave)…
DetailsRitchie Bros published a very valuable blog post on what to look for when inspecting a used hydraulic excavator. Check for these five things to help determine the value of an item you’re interested in buying and avoid unexpected repairs or replacement costs: 1. Play or movement A damaged slew ring can be one of the…
DetailsReed Construction Data released the article below identifying the top 10 construction projects in the U.S. There are several reasons for highlighting upcoming large projects. Such jobs have often received a fair amount of media coverage. Therefore, people in the industry are on the lookout for when job-site work actually gets underway. And, as showcase…
DetailsOn a previous article from Equipment World, Caterpillar put together a team of experts including Chub Dietz, marketing/product consultant; Phil Hansen, mining commercial manager; Tom Neeley, sales support manager for undercarriage marketing and Keith Heiar, tractor products marketing. Managing your owning and operating costs is best done through a strong relationship between the manufacturer, the…
DetailsLeBron James is going home to Cleveland and now Pat Riley is going to a place he never, ever imagined. He is going back to the proverbial drawing board, to rebuild the Miami Heat into a relevant team again. This is by far the biggest news of the week. Just like Cleveland is the place…
DetailsIf you’re searching a tested and proven company that empowers buyers and sellers of used heavy equipment with exactly what they need to get the job done, the Expert Heavy Equipment (EHE) is your answer. As a matter of fact, EHE sweeps away the competition like a hurricane, the same way that Hurricane Arthur muscled…
DetailsIn somewhat surprising news, Komatsu Ltd., the world’s second biggest maker of construction and mining equipment, said sales in China are falling more steeply than anticipated, joining larger peer Caterpillar Inc. in flagging fraying Asian demand. Yes, the Asian demand was all the talk within the construction industry over the past 24 months, but just…
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