by admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Mining News
Earth moving machines will henceforth operate with permits in the country, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu has said. He told Citi News in an interview that, excavators found scavenging for gold without permit will be destroyed. “What we...
by admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Constuction & Business News, Manufacturer News
Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) has secured a $20 million contract to export 36 large excavators to coal and iron ore mine developers in Russia. The company, spun off from Hyundai Heavy Industries in March, said Thursday that the deal will enable it to expand its...
by admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Heavy Equipment, Crane & Construction Accidents
A telehandler struck the cover of an underground propane tank at a Londonderry, New Hampshire subdivision Wednesday morning, causing a gas leak. At the construction site, the telehandler hit the manhole cover atop a 500-gallon propane tank in the back yard of one of...
by admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Crane & Lifting News, Equipment Rental News, Manufacturer News
The first two Potain Hup self-erecting cranes in Australia have been delivered to Active Crane Hire of NSW and immediately put to work on a residential development project in Ryde, a Sydney suburb. The cranes are assisting in the construction of a seven-story...
by admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Crane & Lifting News, Manufacturer News
Installed with a 70 tonne mobile crane, the first-ever Raimondi crane has been positioned in Albania. The Raimondi MRT152 tower crane, with a height under hook (H.U.H.) of 57 meters was erected at the new Tirana National Arena, known as the Arena Kombetare. “It is...
by admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Constuction & Business News, Crane & Lifting News, Equipment Rental News
Maxim Crane Works and Essex Rental entered into a stock purchase agreement pursuant to which Maxim will acquire Coast Crane, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Essex. Pursuant to the stock purchase agreement, Maxim will acquire all of the issued and outstanding...
by admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Constuction & Business News, Manufacturer News
KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Tractorland to its growing dealer network. Tractorland will represent the full line of KOBELCO excavators in Balzac, Alberta. “KOBELCO is a quality excavator...
by admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Manufacturer News
On this 100th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I, we’ll take a brief look at the contribution made by the Holt family and their Caterpillar tractors to the war efforts of several nations, as well as to what was probably the most significant technological...
by admin | Apr 19, 2017 | Heavy Machinery News
The undercarriage of a machine represents a significant portion of a piece of equipment’s purchase price. Proper maintenance and operation practices are critical for protecting your equipment investment. Undercarriage maintenance is critical to the overall...
by admin | Apr 19, 2017 | Crane & Lifting News, Equipment & Construction Videos, Manufacturer News
Construction of one of the world’s largest Ferris wheels is underway in New York City, and a Grove GMK6400 has helped contractors to build its foundation. The structure—dubbed the New York Wheel—will stand 630 ft tall when it’s completed on the northern shore of...
