U.S. Construction Machinery, New Orders

New Orders for construction machinery in the U.S. Measured in billions of dollars, NSA.

August 20, 2014

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U.S. Construction Machinery New Orders during the 12 months through October were 9.1% below the year-ago level.
In the most recent elections, voters approved a record 94% of state and local ballot initiatives for transportation improvements, amounting to an overall countrywide commitment of $14 billion. This bodes well for construction in the coming years, and thus for cyclical rise in New Orders.

John Deere's X Series combines were nominated for a 2021 CES Innovation Award for the advanced technologies included on the machines.

Heavy Equipment Industry Increases Presence at CES 2021

Advanced technologies like automation and artificial intelligence being utilized in the heavy equipment industries are taking center stage at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

While heavy equipment manufacturers and harness assemblers prefer DT connectors, device OEMs prefer M12. Until recently, solutions to connect the two have been costly and tedious to assemble.

Adapting Between M12 and Deutsch DT Connectors in Heavy Equipment Applications

New solutions which combine the capabilities of M12 and DT connectors will be needed as OEMs continue integrating advanced technologies into their equipment.

Production for the VNR Electric is slated to begin in early 2021.

Commercial Availability of Electric Vehicles and Equipment Increases

Several electric truck and heavy equipment models are now available for order and set to begin production in 2021.

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Biden Relief Package Includes Funding for Infrastructure and Clean Energy

Investments aim to improve U.S. infrastructure and manufacturing while bolstering the economy.

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RCT Earthtrack Information Monitoring Tool Aids Productivity at Australian Mine

The solution provides machine operators with real-time information about payload distribution and optimal load weights.

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Farm Tractor Sales Increase 17% in the U.S. and 10% in Canada

Farm tractor and self-propelled combine unit sales finished 2020 with solid growth across the U.S. and Canada.

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Class 8 Orders End 2020 on a High Note

Preliminary Class 8 net orders improved once again in December 2020 compared to the previous year.

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Technology Advancements to Drive Agricultural Machinery Market Growth

The Global Agriculture and Farm Machinery Market is estimated to reach a value of over U.S. $342.8 billion by the end of 2027.

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Scania Introduces Disengageable Tandem Axle

The new RB662 is a liftable and disengageable tandem bogie axle which enables reduced tire wear as well as a max load transfer for greater traction when unladen.

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2021 is Looking Better for Most Global Commercial Vehicle Markets

Orders for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles improved in the second half of 2020 in many global markets, indicating improved conditions in 2021.

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Renault Trucks D Wide Z.E. Fitted with Solar Panels

Solar panels have been fitted onto the body of the electric truck to power its refrigeration unit.

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AEM Applauds President-Elect Biden's Administration Picks

AEM says it looks forward to working with the new administration officials to help advance the economy and equipment manufacturing industries.

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Michelin Further Expands XTRA LOAD Tire Line for Rigid Dump Trucks

The new 21.00R33 size tire completes this tire line for customers which provides increased load capacity and accommodates more distance per hour to help improve productivity.

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Manufacturers to Spend US$5.8 Billion on PLM Software by 2026

ABI Research estimates manufacturers worldwide will increase their spending on PLM software by a CAGR of 6.2% from 2020-2026.

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CEAT VF TORQUEMAX Ag Radial Tire

The VF version of the TORQUEMAX tire features a wider tread width for lower soil compaction.

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Technology News Tracker: Tractor of the Year 2021 Awards Honor Innovations in Agriculture

This year's winners included tractors with advanced technologies and new cab designs to aid productivity for farmers.

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TOBROCO-GIANT Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The company aims to grow further in the coming years to produce 9,500 machines by 2025.

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John Deere Joint Tests Electric Backhoe Concept with National Grid

The design is intended to provide substantially lower daily operating costs, lower jobsite noise, enhanced machine reliability, and zero emissions.

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Market Forecast: Fluid Power

The NFPA reports shipments of fluid power products for November 2020 decreased 9.4% compared to the previous month.

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UK Commercial Vehicle and Engine Production Decline in November 2020

SMMT reports commercial vehicle production declined 1.9% while engine production dropped 8.2%.

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ACT Government Launches First SEA EV Tipper Truck

The SEA EV tipper truck will be powered by 100% renewable energy at the ACT Government City Services Depot.

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EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations up 0.1% in November

ACEA reports commercial vehicle registrations are down 20.3% so far in 2020.

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Raven Industries Opens Pre-Order for Autonomous Grain Cart Solution

AutoCart lets farmers set various parameters and command the tractor pulling a grain cart to sync with the combine as it offloads on the go.

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DSNY Recognized with CALSTART Blue Sky Award for use of Mack LR Electric

The New York City Department of Sanitation received the award for its GHG emissions reduction efforts, which include use of a Mack LR Electric refuse truck.

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Design & Engineering Insights: Topcon Says Digitization will Transform the Agricultural Equipment Industry

More use of data and smart systems will help farmers improve their operations and better enable them to feed the ever-growing global population.

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Metalformers Predict Little Change in Economic Activity

According to the December PMA Business Conditions Report, 49% of metalforming companies expect no change in economic activity in the next 3 months.

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TTControl Researching Use of High-End Control Units for Semi-Autonomous Vehicles

As part of the IntellIoT project, TTControl will implement and evaluate technology for semi-autonomous agricultural equipment and the human interaction with it.