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Wacker Neuson ends contract with Gehl Corp.

02.02.12

Wacker Neuson ended its long-standing agreement with Gehl Corp., effective Dec. 31, 2011. Wacker Neuson has been the exclusive manufacturer of Gehl and Mustang branded compact excavators and all wheel steer ...

Navistar submits MaxxForce 13 to EPA for emissions certification

02.01.12

Navistar told attendees at a Feb. 1 stock analyst meeting at the company's brand new world headquarters in Lisle, Ill., that it has submitted its MaxxForce 13 diesel engine to ...

Study: Infrastructure spending has double the impact

02.01.12

A study has found that over two years, one dollar spent on infrastructure construction produces roughly double ($1.92) the initial spending in direct and indirect economic output. Researchers at the College ...

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Patten Caterpillar becomes MB America dealership

02.02.12

MB America appointed Patten Caterpillar as an authorized MB America dealership. As part of this appointment, Patten Caterpillar will be a stocking dealer, which will allow the company to sell MB ...

Morgan State University professor honored with...

02.01.12

Dr. Z. Andrew Farkas, director and professor at the National Transportation Center at Morgan State University, is the 2012 recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) “S.S. ...

Transportation researchers, students honored at...

02.01.12

The Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) honored six individuals for their outstanding achievements in the fields of transportation research and education Jan. 21 during the 15th Annual CUTC Awards ...

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Vermeer direct drive attachment helps improve production,...

System reduces wear parts and helps to increase overall production efficiency PELLA, Iowa — Vermeer Corporation has introduced a new direct drive attachment for its Terrain Leveler® surface excavation machine (SEM) ...

Vermeer introduces utility tractor with steel tracks

Quad-track design enhances tractive effort Vermeer Corporation, a leading manufacturer of underground equipment, has introduced the XTS1250 quad-track utility tractor, which joins the Vermeer family of utility installation machines equipped ...

Wacker Neuson introduces a hydraulic ride-on trowel with...

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin - Wacker Neuson’s new professional ride-on trowel offers three patent-pending features that concrete contractors will welcome.  The new CRT 60-66K, combines the high performance of a hydraulic ...

CASE UPDATES N SERIES LOADER/BACKHOES, ACHIEVES TIER 4...

N Series Machines Deliver Best-in-class Breakout Force, Lift Capacity LAS VEGAS (Jan. 24, 2012) – Case Construction Equipment today announced a variety of improvements to its industry-leading N Series loader/backhoe ...

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