As we move over the internet to see who is really marketing saving in this industry we find LinkBelt will be showing 7 new cranes.

Location at exhibit booth G-240 in the Gold Lot at ConExpo.

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JCB will be located at G-160. They will have the diesel Max and even their HMEE

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Only 17 days but we can’t wait.  John Deere will be N1541 and they have a cool flash presentation at their website.  They are not saying much though.  Sounds like they are going to have some big news at ConExpo2008

As we search through the internet it is interesting to see that some Manufacturers are smart and put their booth information on their website. Case is an example…

RACINE, Wis. (Feb. 8, 2008) — Case Construction Equipment today announced the plans for its booth at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 March 11-15, 2008. Case will be displaying 30 pieces of equipment on nearly an acre of exhibit space. This includes more than a dozen units that will be seen by the public for the first time. In addition, the booth will feature live music, entertainment, presentations on the new lineup of Case products and much more.

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CAROL STREAM, Ill. (Feb. 4, 2008) - Kobelco Construction Machinery America introduces the new 17SR ACERA zero tail swing, compact excavator. The machine delivers more digging performance and an adjustable track gauge that gives easy maneuverability in tight spaces without sacrificing stability when working. The 17SR also features a new “Smart Hydraulic System” fueled by three pumps that ensure maximum power for simultaneous lifting, swinging and travel operations as well as excellent controllability for fine grading.

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This is one of the many XL3200’s working at the Greek coal mines which
supply coal for 70% of the power in Greece.  If you follow most of the
videos you’ll see this machine work under the big mining machine.  Also the
special attachment was designed by Gradall and PPC for cleaning coal and
debris from under conveyors.

Tags: Gradall, Special Attachment, XL3300

The LR 634 Litronic crawler loader recently received the International Forum for Design’s prestigious “IF product design award” for 2008 in the transport category. More than 2,700 products made by companies from 35 countries were nominated for the award. Eighteen prizes were awarded in the transport category. The jury’s criteria included design quality, workmanship, material, innovation, environmental compatibility, functionality, ergonomics, visualisation of use, safety, branding and aspects of universal design.

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