Coon Rapids Construction
Montabert upgrades its Variable-Speed Breakers
Montabert has redesigned its line of Variable-Speed Breaker attachments to improve performance while lowering operational and maintenance costs during rock breaking operations. The breakers automatically sense changes in material hardness and adjust the...
Caterpillar dealer Foley Equipment unveils machine rebuild shop
Midwest Caterpillar dealer Foley Equipment expanded its Kansas City location to accommodate machine rebuilds. The dealership says it surpassed its current capacity for machine rebuilds.“One of the many great things about Cat machines is they are built to have...
Electric Scout Terra pickup unveiled; reservations underway
Just over two years after Volkswagen revealed a new spinoff company would revive the Scout brand and build an electric pickup in the U.S., the new preproduction truck has been unveiled and reservations are being taken.The new Scout Terra pickup truck will be...
Equipment rental companies report revenue increases
The latest earnings report from the top-three construction equipment rental companies in the United States – United Rentals, Ashtead Group and Herc Rentals – show all three surpassing last year’s results. The American Rental Association confirmed...
Deere expanding SmartGrade compatibility to Trimble Earthworks
John Deere is partnering with Trimble to offer the tech company’s Earthworks Grade Control with Deere’s SmartGrade.SmartGrade is Deere’s mastless 3D machine control system for its construction equipment. The company has traditionally integrated the system with...
Rhode Island Washington Bridge demolition, rebuild plans released
New plans to handle the structurally unsafe Washington Bridge in Rhode Island that has been partially closed since December have been revealed following delays. Crews began demolishing the shoring towers on the eastern side of the bridge October 15. Demolition...
Yanmar unveils new ViO35-7 mini excavator
Yanmar’s new ViO35-7 mini excavator delivers power in a compact package with its 24.4-horsepower engine paired with a three-pump, flow-sharing hydraulic system. The 8,047-pound compact excavator has a true zero tailswing design and can dig down to 11 feet and 3...
Cat construction equipment sales down in Q3 2024
Caterpillar reported total construction equipment sales dropped 9%, with an 11% decline in North America, in its third-quarter financials. A large factor was a $458 million year-over-year decline in global construction sales volume. Caterpillar’s construction...
John Deere releases new SmartGrade for small dozers
John Deere has rolled out its next generation of SmartGrade for its small P-Tier dozers, and it’s now compatible with Topcon and Leica Geosystems technology.Deere says the new system is designed to help operators complete grading tasks easily, as well as help...