Radnor, PA (May 10, 2010) — Radnor-based MB Media LLC has announced the acquisition of the Construction Media Group properties from Reed Business Information (RBI). The purchase comes on the heels of RBI parent company Reed Elsevier’s recent announcement of the divestiture of multiple brands in its U.S. publishing business.

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Ok we know we have been absent recently but we thought we should startup the spring season with some RC fun.  Thanks to the guys over at engadget

It’s an RC version of the Despe EC280MG, scaled down to 1:14.5 scale and weighing in at an impressive 31.5kg (about 70lbs). It has six axes of movement

more videos after the break

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Tags: Modellismo Maximo, RC Excavator

Check out the Calendar which you can order and view.  The making of it is really cool.
Via Autoblog

Bobcat Company introduces the E80 excavator, a machine with a completely new design that sets a high standard by increasing service intervals, operator comfort and durability. Everything about the E80 excavator, part of the M-Series excavators, has been created to keep operators working longer, including the elimination of daily service points; a spacious cab and a top-of-the-line seat to keep operators working comfortably; and polymer shims to decrease wear on the lateral pins.

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Tags: Bobcat, Bobcat Excavator, Compact Excavator, E80 Excavator

Case Construction Equipment has announced the availability of joystick steering on Case E Series wheel loaders, models 521E through 921E. With the joystick steering option, operators can expect more efficiency, increased productivity and less fatigue.

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Tags: Case, Case Wheel Loaders, Joystick Construction, Joystick Controls, Joystick Steering, Wheel Loaders

Caterpillar has released new software that expands the capabilities of the AccuGrade grade control system, the Cat factory integrated, sensor-independent solution for machine control and guidance. The new on-board software, CD700 v. 11, and new office software, AccuGrade Office v. 7.2, provides software support for three new machine families—wheel loaders, wheel dozers and towed scrapers.

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To meet the growing customer need for specialized and more efficient equipment, New Holland is further expanding the versatility and productivity of its family of Wheel Loaders with the introduction of the S.A. Series Hired Hand, a Wheel Loader for Special Applications in the agricultural business.

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Looks like Volvo Construction Equipment has developed a new class of milling machines for the road development industry with the introduction of the Volvo MT2000 and Volvo MW500, designed to meet Volvo quality standards.

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Tags: Asphalt Milling Machine, Road Milling Machines, Volvo MT2000, Volvo MW500

If you are not aware check out the  Depreciation Bonus which will expire at the end of 2008.  \the AED Associated Equipment Distributors put together this website to help you out.  Make sure you check out he calculator on the next page

Depreciation Bonus At A Glance

• The Economic Stimulus Act allows additional first-year depreciation of 50 percent of purchase cost
• Depreciation bonus helps businesses that buy equipment this year cut their 2008 tax bill
• Applies, among other things, to purchases of tangible personal property (including construction, mining, forestry, and agricultural equipment) with a MACRS recovery period of 20 years or less
• Equipment must be purchased and placed in service in 2008
• Equipment must be new
• Not applicable if a binding purchase contract existed prior to Jan. 1, 2008
• Allowed for both regular and alternative minimum tax purposes
• Discretionary - Taxpayer need not claim the depreciation bonus
• Depreciation bonus will expire at end of 2008

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