KOBELCO USA Introduces Next-Gen Blade Runner

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KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA has introduced the enhanced ED160BR-7 Blade Runner excavator model in North America. The next-generation ED160BR-7 is an innovative machine that is unique to KOBELCO and provides unmatched versatility. It is a combination of both a short radius excavator and a dozer, which enables customers to have two machines in one. Unlike most excavators, this 105 horsepower, 37,000 pound model is equipped with more than just a backfill blade; a patented six-way large-capacity dozer blade with folding edges makes the ED160BR-7 an easy-to-transport machine unique to the market. The dozer blade boasts power, angle, tilt and lift … Read more

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Enerpac Extends Hydraulic Cutters Line with Cordless Bar Cutter

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Enerpac introduces the Cordless Bar Cutter to its hydraulic cutters line. The new battery-powered model is a portable, convenient and safe solution where external power is not available or where spark risk is a concern. Whether cutting rebar for residential or commercial construction or cutting steel and aluminum bars in industrial applications, cordless technology provides complete freedom of movement. Features and benefits include: Rotatable head can be positioned for optimal access to application Quickly cut through up to #6 rebar in 5 seconds Up to 125 cuts on a single charge Highly durable blades make up to thousands of cuts … Read more

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Core Launches ‘Crews by Core Pro’ Labor Operating System

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Core has launched Crews by Core Pro, a labor operating system that offers the capability to hire and manage crews with a task and labor management tool that syncs with existing systems to get labor onsite, improve communication and reduce rework. Since its debut in fall of 2020, this new, single-solution platform has matched hundreds of companies with thousands of workers in the construction labor marketplace, all with the help of technology and built-in algorithms that leverage keyword search for both jobs and workers. Crews by Core Pro LaborOS connects teams in a single system on desktop and/or mobile. This … Read more

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Mecalac Hydraulic Thumb Increases Material Handling Ease

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Mecalac offers a new hydraulic thumb option for its recently re-configured two-piece boom with offset, available for 6MCR skid excavators and 7MWR wheeled excavator models. The new thumb makes it easy to pick up, maintain and move large or long objects, transforming material handling capabilities for applications such as truck loading or pipe laying. The hydraulic thumb option permanently mounts to the bucket linkage, where it is powered by the boom’s hydraulic cylinder, and can remain attached during digging work or other tasks. It’s composed of four teeth and is compatible with Mecalac’s CONNECT hydraulic quick coupler. When engaged, the … Read more

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New Compact Drill/Driver from Hilti Gets Job Done

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Hilti’s new compact drill/driver SF 4-A22 is ready to get the job done. Delivering a powerful performance, the tool drills up to 30% faster and runs up to 30% longer between charges than other drills in its class. With a brushless motor, all metal gears and drop-resistant housing designed to last, this compact drill/driver is ideal for drilling through metal, wood, drywall, plastics and many more base materials. It is ergonomically designed to fit firmly in the user’s grip for precise control during finishing work. Hilti’s new compact drill/driver helps to increase not only safety on the jobsite, but also … Read more

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