Hitachi's take centre stage in Quebec

Blog  |  www.contractjournal.com | Nov 22, 2009

Canadian plant enthusiast Guillaume Poitras has been out an about taking photos of machines in Quebec and recently came across one of his favourite excavators at the moment a Hitachi Zaxis 200LC-3. This machine is a demonstration model which is...

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New Laser-Based AccuGrade System Matches Durable Grading Box with Integrated Control and Automatic Operation

Blog  |  blog.equipmenttraderonline.com | Nov 18, 2009

Caterpillar has announced a new laser-based AccuGrade grading system for Cat C-Series Skid-Steer Loaders, Multi-Terrain Loaders and Compact Track Loaders.

http://blog.equipmenttraderonline.com/2009/11/new-laser-based-accugrade-system.html

Equipment Theft: A Bigger Business Than Ever

Blog  |  www.gradingandexcavation.com | Jul 6, 2009

Several years ago I told the story of how my neighbor had his brand-new compact loader stolen from a work site. Not surprisingly, he was livid when he called to tell me about it, and his...

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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers to hold large unreserved auction in Orlando

Blog  |  stevedumesnil.blogspot.com | Feb 13, 2008

ORLANDO, FL, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA), the world's largest auctioneer of industrial equipment, will conduct a large unreserved industrial auction at its permanent auction site in Orlando, Florida from February 19-23, 2008. A Ritchie Bros.

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Construction Equipment blog

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The site Heavy Equipment Forums (HEF) is the old equipment aficionado's online meeting place. As mused about in a recent Big Iron entry, I knew, just knew that if anyone could offer any insight on a Nelson loader, it would be someone from HEF. Well, sure enough.

http://www.constructionequipment.com/blog/1200000720/post/510047451.html

Engineering Tools and Supplies, Blueprint Storage, Surveying Equipment, Measuring Blog: Pacific

At EngineerSupply, we supply Engineering Supplies and Tools, Surveying Equipment, Drafting Supplies, School Supplies, Surveying Supplies, Calculators, Blueprint Storage, and Measuring Tools.

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Tiltrotator skills challenge

Blog  |  www.contractjournal.com | Nov 19, 2009

In response to the current ongoing debate over at Construction space about tiltrotators I thought I would post this video showing Swedish operators in action at a challenge event organised by one of the manufacturers. Well they all look pretty...

http://www.contractjournal.com/blogs/digger-blog/2009/11/tiltrotator_skills_challenge.html

Liebherr Wheeled Loader Handles Rock Salt (Digger)

Blog  |  www.contractjournal.com | Nov 18, 2009

Cobra Middlesbrough Limited has been operating Liebherr wheeled loaders at their rock salt processing facilities in North Road for a number of years and these highly specialised materials handlers are fully equipped and protected for what is an extremely corrosive...

http://www.contractjournal.com/blogs/digger-blog/2009/11/liebherr_wheeled_loader_handle.html

John Deere's New Frontier SB2176 Snow Blower Packs Power and Ease with Loader-Mount Design

Blog  |  blog.equipmenttraderonline.com | Nov 5, 2009

Photo Credit: John Deere Designed to save time and energy, the SB2176's quick-attach feature allows operators to mount the blower without removing the loader. The blower is driven by an independent, hydraulic three-point hydraulic power pack that attaches to the rear of the tractor.

http://blog.equipmenttraderonline.com/2009/11/john-deeres-new-frontier-sb2176-snow.html

907H Rounds Out Strong Caterpillar Compact Wheel Loader Lineup

Blog  |  blog.equipmenttraderonline.com | Nov 3, 2009

Caterpillar has announced the new Cat 907H, the latest addition to the Cat Compact Wheel Loader range, which fits between the popular 906H and 908H models.

http://blog.equipmenttraderonline.com/2009/11/907h-rounds-out-strong-caterpillar.html