ConExpo 2014

Wed February 12, 2014

Iron Rush: 2008 ConExpo Draws Construction Industry to Vegas

This ConExpo article was published in Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) on April 2, 2008. This and other ConExpo articles to follow will be part of a continuing series that take a look back at ConExpos past through the reporting of CEG....

Tue February 11, 2014

Kobelco to Host Wounded Warrior Fundraiser at ConExpo

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has announced plans to donate $100,000 to the non-profit organization Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) from the sale of 5 Kobelco SK350 limited edition crawler excavators designed to support our troops....

Mon February 10, 2014

Better Reach, Greater Capacity for the RTC-80150 Series II

In 2002, Link-Belt introduced the world to hydrostatic drive on a six-wheel carrier frame with the RTC-80100 Series II. Link-Belt is adding reach and capacity to its rough terrain crane line 12 years later, with the new 150 ton (135 t) RTC-80150 Series II....

Mon February 10, 2014

Link-Belt to Unveil TCC-500 at ConExpo

Link-Belt will unveil its all-new 50-ton (51-t) TCC-500 telescopic crawler crane at ConExpo. Boom Up The TCC-500 offers a capacity chart that rivals even lattice crawler cranes with a similar base rating, according to the manufacturer....

Mon February 10, 2014

NorAm to Exhibit 65E Grader at ConExpo

The NorAm 65E features an articulated frame, torque proportioning rear axle, wheel lean and inch control in the body of a compact motor grader. The NorAm grader weighs in at 16,800 lbs. (7,620 kg); its small turning radius makes it maneuverable and able to work in confined spaces....

Thu February 06, 2014

Komatsu to Showcase Intelligent Machine Control

At the upcoming ConExpo-Con/AGG 2014, Komatsu America Corp. will showcase 24 models, including Komatsu’s line of intelligent Machine Control (iMC) dozers and new Tier IV Final compliant machines....

Thu February 06, 2014

John Deere Primed for a Big ConExpo-Con/AGG 2014

Continuing its focus on listening and responding to customer needs, John Deere plans to highlight a wide-range of equipment, customers and their projects at this year’s ConExpo-Con/AGG. Seven John Deere exhibit areas will showcase 35 machines and 15 product simulators....

Thu February 06, 2014

Model of First Steam Shovel to Be Shown at ConExpo-ConAGG

The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) is producing a 1:10 scale model of the 1841 Otis steam shovel. One of these models will be on display at booth L20012 at the west end of the Grand Lobby, conveniently located adjacent to the North Hall....

Thu February 06, 2014

Auto Crane to Exhibit 12006H Service Crane at ConExpo 2014

Auto Crane, a subsidiary and brand of Ramsey Industries, announced the new 12006H series service crane will be on display at the March 2014 ConExpo/ConAGG event in Las Vegas, Nev. This addition to the Auto Crane line of heavy hydraulic service cranes provides a lifting capacity of 12,000 lbs....

Thu February 06, 2014

Elliott Equipment to Launch New 45-Ton BoomTruck at ConExpo

Elliott Equipment Company will be unveiling a new 45-ton (40.8 t) boomtruck model at ConExpo that features a 142 ft. (43 m) five-section telescopic main boom on a permit-free 50-state federal bridge legal truck chassis....