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Hitachi Beats Forecast Despite Slowdown in China

The sprawling conglomerate, whose products range from excavators to thermal power plants, posted an operating profit of 63.6 billion yen ($808.85 million) in the April-to-June quarter, up from 52.4 billion yen a year earlier.

Komatsu Cuts Full-Year Profit Outlook 17% as China Sales Drop

Major competitors in China -- Hitachi, Sany -- also trimmed outlooks, while Caterpillar raised profit expectations on rising North American and mining business

CNH Second Quarter 2012 Net Sales Top $5 Billion, Up 3%

Net sales increased 3% (9% constant currency basis) to $5.0 billion as firm global demand for agricultural equipment, on the back of favorable agricultural commodity prices, compensated for a more mixed trading environment in the construction equipment sector.

BIM App Allows for Social Sharing

GRAPHISOFT BIMx, available for Android and iPad/iPhones, is a 3D viewer app that allows anyone to explore full BIM models and link to the BIMx community for social model sharing

Construction News Tracker Video: Tier 4 Equipment Achievements

Tier 4 achievements, equipment leasing growth to soften, 2012 historical construction equipment expo, 2013 construction awards competitions and more in the July 26 edition of Construction News Tracker

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John Deere Reman Expands Strafford, MO Facility

Last fall, John Deere Reman announced plans to hire 55 people over the next five years. The company says it's investing $14 million in the local economy with the expansion.

Manitou Reports 21% Increase in Second Quarter Revenue Over 2011

Manitou North America, LLC

The company's Compact Equipment Division posted a 24-percent increase in net sales second quarter 2012 over second quarter 2011, with a 42-percent net sales increase in the Americas alone.

SafetyNet App Update Allows for Safety Photo Uploads

Predictive Solutions Corporation

A new version of Predictive Solutions' Workplace safety software app allows users to upload photos to the software using their iPhone, iPad or Android phone or tablet

3CX and 4CX Backhoe Loaders

JCB Ecomax engines satisfy Tier 4 Interim exhaust limits without need for the diesel particulate filter required by most other backhoes

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4000V Skid Steer Loader

Mustang by Manitou

World's largest skid steer has a rated capacity of 4,000 lbs., high-flow auxiliary hydraulics move 40.8 gpm of fluid

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Gehl V400 Skid-steer Loader

Gehl - A Manitou brand

99-hp V400 boasts a 4,000-lb. rated operating capacity

Large skid steers and compact track loaders tend to be physically bigger and heavier, making them better suited to larger, more open jobsites.

JCB 8018CTS Mini Excavator Improves Lifting Capacity

JCB's 8018CTS mini excavator features improved visibility, ground reach, dig depth, new undercarriage and a 52% increase in lifting capacity

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