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King of Prussia Equipment Holds Husqvarna Construction Seminar →

From Construction Equipment Guide... King of Prussia Equipment, along with Husqvarna Construction, hosted a one-day seminar in late November 2024, at King of Prussia's facility on 111 East Church Road in King of Prussia, Pa. The seminar began 8 a.m. with King of Prussia Equipment providing coffee and donuts. Santiago Augusto Anderson, application specialist, and Jeff McMaster, sales manager, instructed the class of 14 participants. Click for more...

Manitou Launches All-New Specialized Woodcracker Tree Saw Configuration for MRT Rotating Telehandler Lineup →

Manitou has launched a new Woodcracker tree saw with grapple configuration for its rotating telehandler product line that will significantly improve performance and productivity in tree and limb removal operations — particularly in urban areas and roadside land management applications. The Woodcracker tree saw with grapple is compatible with three Manitou rotating telehandlers — the MRT 2260, MRT 2660 and MRT 3060 Vision+. Click for more...

iQ Power Tools Makes the Cut at Hardscape North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... iQ Power Tools, a manufacturer of premium power tools with integrated dust collection systems, was in full force at this year's Hardscape North America. This mega industry event features indoor and outdoor exhibits displaying tools and products, educational sessions, trade show floor demonstrations and offers the latest technology for contractors and installers — including iQ Power Tools' iQ1550, a 21 in. Click for more...

Ditch Witch Acquires HydraWheel Line of Rock Saws →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ditch Witch announced that it has acquired specific assets from River City Manufacturing Inc., including the HydraWheel design of rock saws. Based out of Bertram, Texas, the company has designed and manufactured rock saws since 1982. Through this acquisition, Ditch Witch continues to show its commitment to the traditional open-cut utility installation industry. The product line features saws, ranging in depth from 9 to 46 in., and can be paired with both stand-on skid steers and heavy-duty tractors. Click for more...

Husqvarna Construction Launches Next Generation Battery Power Cutter →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With K1 PACE, Husqvarna takes a big step forward and offers customers a high power battery cutter that can handle the heavy duty jobs. This is the first product to be launched on the company's new battery system, PACE. "What we are presenting today is a breakthrough in the market for power cutters. We are extremely proud to introduce a high power battery cutter that fully supports the transition to low-carbon economy the construction industry needs," said Mattias Holmdahl, global product manager power cutters at Husqvarna Construction. Click for more...

Construction Crews Use Grapple Saw Advanced Technology: Tree Removal →

Construction crews, in conjunction with the California Department of Transportation, have started to utilize a new technology that will make their jobs a lot easier. Starting in Alameda County, construction workers have begun to use an automated system for the removal of deteriorating trees in the California area. "Some of these trees are determined to be dead, dying, diseased or structurally deficient and are marked for removal," said Chicanda Davis, public information officer of Caltrans. Click for more...