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The founding plant of the Liebherr Group, Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH, has delivered their 75,000th excavator. The anniversary machine was unveiled to the staff of 1,700 employees during a celebratory event. The A 918 Compact Litronic wheeled excavator received a unique graffiti design by Claudia Walde, aka MadC, one of the world's most well-known graffiti artists. The compact wheeled excavator will join the fleet of Liebherr Rental Services.

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT) has rolled out four new articulating crane models, the 610, 710, 810 and 910, and revisions to its current lineup. The new articulating cranes offer increased lifting capacities in the 40,000 ft-lb to 70,000 ft-lb range. The new models share the same tried-and-true features offered on all IMT articulating cranes, such as over-bending, which ensures the working area between the main boom and the jib is no less than 195°.

Terex Cranes has introduced the newest addition to its tower crane family, the Terex CTT 472-20 flat top tower crane. This new Terex 20-tonne (22-U.S.-ton) class crane expands maximum jib length to 80 m (262.5 ft) and increases load charts over previous models offering the same lift capacity on the whole jib length, with a maximum load at the full length of the jib tip of 4 tonnes (4.4 U.S. tons).

America once had a reputation for building things extremely fast and cheap – like the Empire State Building in 410 days – but not anymore. American infrastructure simply takes longer to build than it ever has before, and projects carry astronomically high average construction costs compared to the rest of the world. The spending has grown so out of control that experts predict basic American infrastructure may soon become unaffordable within a short period of time – as in years, not decades.

Genesis Attachments has rolled out their latest excavator attachment for the demolition, excavation and trenching, tunneling/mining and concrete grinding industries with its GCG Cyclone rock and concrete grinder, featuring a two-hose hydraulic system that eliminates the need for a case drain line and simplifies installation.

The all-new 6310B Drum Chipper by Peterson Pacific Corp. will make quick work of a wide variety of feed material, from logs up to 36″ (91 cm) in diameter, to brush and small feedstock. The 6310B Drum Chipper is powered by a 1050 hp (772 kW) C27 Caterpillar engine, and has an optional Tier IV engine available.

Mack Trucks has unveiled their next-generation semi truck, the Mack Anthem, available as either Day Cab or Sleeper Truck. The Anthem has been completely redesigned, both inside and out, and features optimized aerodynamics for improved fuel efficiency and the latest technology. New driving and sleeping environments were crafted with an emphasis on increasing driver comfort and productivity. The Anthem is available with either the 11-liter Mack MP7 engine (425 horsepower and 1,560 lb.-ft. of torque) or 13-liter Mack MP8 engine (505 horsepower and 1,860 lb.-ft. of torque). Mack’s 12-speed mDRIVE AMT is standard on all Anthem models.

The Peterson 5050H Delimber Debarker Disc Chipper is the latest new stationary, electric chipper by Peterson Pacific Corp, which produces high quality low bark content chips for wood pulp and pellets, processing whole trees in one continuous operation. The 5050H features a feed throat that can accept up to a 23-inch (56 cm) diameter single tree and has chipping production rates up to 150 tons (136 tonnes) per hour.

Mack Trucks has revealed new upgrades for its Mack Granite and Mack Pinnacle models. On the exterior, new LED headlights and a new grille for its Pinnacle model will match the Mack Anthem. On the interior, upgrades include a new dash with guage cluster and controls, new center console, HVAC controls, steering wheel, Co-Pilot display, and information and entertainment options, to name a few.

This week during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, International Truck put on display major enhancements to their flagship LoneStar truck product line. The truck has been redesigned and features a sharp, aerodynamic design and functional innovations inside and out. Just some of the innovations include all-new HVAC system, new single-canister aftertreatment system, new cab wiring, improved fuel efficiency, redesigned doors, side glass and cab mirrors for enhanced visibility, new instrument cluster, and much more. The LoneStar's standard engine is the Cummins X15, available with 400–605 hp and between 1,450–2,050 lb.-ft. of torque.

AGCO and Fendt have launched the Fendt e100 Vario, a practical, all-electric compact tractor with 67 HP (50 kW) power output, which can operate for up to 5 hours under actual operating conditions. The energy source is a 650 V high-capacity lithium-ion battery with a capacity of around 100 kWh. The battery is charged either with 400 V and up to 22 kW via a standard CEE outdoor socket, or by a supercharging option with direct voltage. With a standard CCS type 2 plug, the battery can be recharged up to 80% in just 40 minutes. In addition, energy can be recovered thanks to the use of an electric motor.

Scania has launched the XT truck series, which is tailor-made for the construction industry. Following an extensive analysis of the multi-faceted construction industry, Scania has developed a comprehensive range to meet the highly diverse transport assignments within the sector. The new series of trucks aimed at construction is the second stage in Scania’s introduction of next generation trucks, the fruits of more than ten year’s development with an investment exceeding 2 billion euros.

Ammann has four new soil compactors, the ASC 110 T4f, ASC 130 T4f, ASC 150 T4f and ASC 170 T4f, which feature the latest Deutz engine and meet all U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage 4 Final emissions requirements. The new single drum soil compactors provide optimal performance on any jobsite, including motorways, railways, airfields, rock dams, industrial zones, harbours and residential areas.

Komatsu America has debuted the second generation PC210LCi-11 hydraulic excavator, with Komatsu's intelligent machine control technology and the eagerly-awaited, machine-control-joystick functionality. The intelligent machine control technology offers up to a 63% improvement in excavating efficiency over a standard PC210LC-11 and traditional stake-plus-grade-checker methods.

John Deere looks to accelerate their agriculture technology with an acquisition of Blue River Technology, a tech firm developing smart machines for agriculture. Blue River has built technology that uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to detect, identify, and determine treatment of plants. For instance, it can distinguish subtle differences between cotton plants and weeds.

The Link-Belt 145 X4 minimum-swing radius (MSR) excavator is now available in the US and Canada and features an electronically-controlled 102 horsepower Isuzu engine that meets EPA Final Tier 4 requirements, without the need for a diesel particulate filter (DPF). The Link-Belt 145 X4 delivers up to 3% faster cycle times than its predecessor, an increase of 1% lifting capacity, and fuel efficiency is also improved.

At the Farm Progress Show, New Holland Agriculture demonstrated the latest development in its vision for the sustainable future of farming: a methane powered concept tractor that reimagines the design of this machine and reveals a connected future. The brand imagines the farm of the future as being completely energy independent: a farm that produces not only food, but also the biomass it needs to generate the energy it uses to run its operations and power its tractors and other machinery.

Ditch Witch has inked a new partnership with Utilicor Technologies to bring the benefits of advanced keyhole technology and reinstatement to contractors, municipalities and utilities. The two organizations developed the Utilicor MTC100 coring attachment, which works exclusively with the SK line of mini skid steers and is the first product entry into the coring market for Ditch Witch. Keyhole coring has proven itself to be a less-costly, safer and less-disruptive approach to underground roadway and sidewalk utility repairs than traditional, large excavation techniques.

Vantage Trailers has restored the double wall end dump trailer to their product lineup. The Vertical Panel Smooth Side (VPSS) double wall, designed around the highly respected smooth side dump, features a lightweight design, straight or tapered body, and heavy duty construction. The Vantage VPSS double wall end dump trailer is available in the most popular widths between 76 to 102 inches.

In direct response to customer demand, JCB has developed and introduced the new 510-42 Loadall, a telescopic handler with a 10,000 lb maximum lift capacity and 42-foot lift height that requires no outriggers. The 510-42 is available with a JCB EcoMAX109 hp engine requiring no diesel particulate filter, or a 74 hp engine requiring no diesel particulate filter (DPF) and no Diesel Engine Fluid (DEF). The 510-42 has already earned more than 25 orders from customers in North America.