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Tougher Trucks Target Construction

How a host of technological developments are changing the face of the work truck market

Alan Rider

Jeff Rubenstone

November 15, 2016

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Fueled by the never-ending need to bolster the bottom line, contractors now can take advantage of a host of recent developments in work trucks, from lighter frames to increasingly high-tech telematics.

Product Snapshot: Concrete Saw and Crawler Crane

Jeff Rubenstone

November 2, 2016

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The Medusaw is designed for concrete cutting applications.

Consider Operating Costs of Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Too

Tudor Van Hampton

October 26, 2016

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Due to the increased sales of diesel passenger cars and SUVs, including those recently caught gaming the emissions system, a greater number of traditional, on-highway filling stations now have diesel’s green pumps.

Product Snapshot: Cordless Grinder and Rough-Terrain Crane

Jeff Rubenstone

October 26, 2016

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The WPB 36 LTX BL 230 is a 9-in. cordless angle grinder that can tackle many cutting and grinding applications that normally require a corded tool.

Test Drive: Ram 3500 One-Ton Dually

Tudor Van Hampton

October 26, 2016

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This fall’s continued slowdown in truck sales already has started to bring year-end savings, offering work-truck buyers an opportunity to look for deals.

Wall-Penetrating Handheld Radar Opens New Possibilities

Tom Sawyer

October 26, 2016

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A new device from an Israeli company is starting to draw attention: A handheld imager detects objects behind obstructions using low-power radio frequency in ranges that include those used by police speed guns.

Product Snapshot: Plier Wrench and Zero-Tail-Swing Excavator

October 19, 2016

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Snap-On has introduced six new plier wrenches ranging from 83⁄16 in. to 413⁄4 in. in length.

US-Canada Softwood Lumber Dispute May Heat Up

Tom Ichniowski

October 19, 2016

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The long bilateral battle over Canadian softwood lumber exports to the U.S. may be heading for another critical point.

Equipment Tracks & Trends

Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman To Retire in 2017

A six-year tenure comes to an end amid a historic sales slump at the company

Jeff Rubenstone

October 17, 2016

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Peoria, Ill.-based equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. announced Oct. 17 that its CEO and chairman Doug Oberhelman will retire from the company in March, 2017. Oberhelman has been with Caterpillar for 41 years, and was appointed CEO in 2010.