
Kubota introduces the KX057-4, a new conventional tail swing model in the five-ton class. This new KX-4 Series compact excavator is designed to provide operators with enhanced performance and increased stability in open areas. The KX057-4 offers an optional hydraulic float angle blade with 25-degree pivot angle for increased productivity; while the machine’s new design adds stability and lift capacity. Stability, Power and Productivity The conventional...

The new Cat® 907H, the latest addition to the Cat Compact Wheel Loader range, fits between the popular 906H and 908H models to give buyers even more choices. The new 70-net horsepower (52-kW) model features a skid steer loader style coupler, auxiliary hydraulic system, Cat C3.4 diesel engine, two-speed hydrostatic drive, standard differential locks in both axles, parallel-lift Z-bar loader linkage and high-visibility operator’s station. Optional...

Stone Construction Equipment, Inc. introduces the exclusive Locking Leg for its Right Built Champion(TM) and Buddy(TM) by Stone Mortar Mixers. The patent-pending Locking Leg easily attaches to the mixer’s axle in place of the tire and helps to deter vandalism and theft. The Leg is ideal for rental houses that want to assure the return of their inventory of Stone mixers. It also protects the contractor’s investment in the equipment. Two...

Two new mid-sized wheel loaders are the latest additions to Volvo Construction Equipment’s F-Series line up. The Volvo L45F and L50F delivers peak performance for increased productivity – and profitability. The latest additions to Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE)’s ever expanding F-Series range of wheel loaders is the L45F and L50F machines. Fitting into the mid sized class of machines, both wheel loaders are made for performance, with...
Neff Corp. (“Neff”) announced today that it is offering each of the holders of its 10% senior notes due 2015 (the “Senior Notes”) an opportunity to become a lender (a “Term Lender”) of term loans (the “Term Loans”) under its senior secured first lien credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) in the amounts described below in consideration for properly tendered and accepted outstanding Senior Notes and consents for amendments to...
Neff Corp. announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss its results for the third quarter of 2008 on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 11:00 am EST. To access the call, interested parties in the United States and Canada may call (866) 406-5408. Those participants outside the U.S. and Canada may call (973) 582-2770. The conference call ID number is 73693580. A replay of the earnings call will be available two hours after the completion...

Bobcat Company introduces a new line of heavy-duty snow blades that provides snow-removal operators with a long-lasting tool that helps increase productivity. Primary features of these attachments include blade oscillation, a trip edge and a box-style mainframe. Bobcat® heavy-duty snow blades are available in 86-, 96- and 108-inch models. These snow blades are approved for use on Bobcat S130 to S330 skid-steer loaders, T140 to T320 compact track...
Komatsu America Corp. introduces the D31EX-22 and D31PX-22 crawler dozers. Equipped with Komatsu’s proven Hydrostatic Transmission (HST) these machines are designed for work in general construction, site preparation, home building, forestry and utility applications. Building on the successful design of the D51-22 dozer series, the D31EX-22 machines feature a super-slant nose coupled with a new cab forward design that moves the operator closer to...
Komatsu America Corp. (KAC) announces the PC88MR-8 mid-sized hydraulic excavator designed to bring increased production and added operator comfort to contractors in a wide variety of construction, utility, landscaping and other excavating applications. The eight ton class (8.4 metric tons) unit bridges the gap between “compact” and “construction”-sized units. The PC88MR-8 is equipped with the latest KOMTRAX® technology which sends machine...
Kubota introduces the new gas-powered, RTV500 compact utility vehicle that comes with the comfort, technology and refinement of a larger utility vehicle, but is compact enough to fit in the bed of a full-size, long-bed pickup truck. The RTV500 is powerful enough to handle the toughest challenges on rugged terrain. At 54.7 inches wide and 72 inches tall, the RTV500 gets the job done with a 15.8 horsepower, liquid-cooled, two-cylinder Kubota gas engine,...