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Ritchie's online-only Orlando auction sees 25% more bidders on 11% less equipment
There were 200+ fewer sellers and 1,500 fewer lots on the block this year, in comparison with record numbers of both sellers and lots in 2020. Most major machine types saw double digit declines in the number of units for sale.
March 1, 2021
Ritchie called the sale a 'hybrid event,' where machines were stored and available for inspection at its Orlando facility up to the sale, but all bidding was conducted online.
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Volvo CE expands U.S. HQ with new dealer training center
Slated to be open by the end of 2022, the $4.3 million center will include new machine bays, classrooms and a virtual lab.
March 1, 2021
Volvo Training Center
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ASV honors Duffy's Sales & Rental and other equipment dealer news
Dealer news includes Ziegler Cat adding a line, new hires at Takeuchi-US and Curry Supply and Altorfer Cat's expansion in Chicagoland.
March 1, 2021
ASV's RT75 is part of the offering of Duffy's Sales and Rental, ASV's Dealer of the Year.
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Manitou launches new, consolidated parts brand for equipment
Manitou Parts Group is designed to make it easier to buy spare parts for earthmoving, material handling and aerial work platform equipment. Details here.
February 24, 2021
New packaging with logo for new, consolidated Manitou Group Parts brand.
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ARA Expects Rental Revenues to Increase in 2021 and More Rental News
From the American Rental Association's expectations for 2021 to Durante Rentals new chief sales officer, get the latest construction equipment dealer updates right here.
February 22, 2021
After a challenging 2020, the American Rental Association says the rental industry will see positive growth this year.
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New deal brings BRON utility track plows and attachments to Vermeer dealerships
Vermeer dealers will now exclusively distribute certain tracked utility plows and utility plow attachments from BRON.
February 15, 2021
Vermeer and BRON have signed a distribution agreement that gives Vermeer dealers the rights to sell BRON utility track plows in the 200- and 300-horsepower size class.
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David Ness takes 3rd generation helm of Hawthorne Cat, plus more of the latest equipment dealer news
February 12, 2021
Hawthorne Cat leadership, l. to r., Tee Ness, former president; David Ness, president and CEO; Tom Hawthorne, former president.
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Ditch Witch Dealers Will Now Sell All Products From the Company’s Four Brands
Kevin Smith is piloting Toro’s new Ditch Witch Division, which now encompasses Ditch Witch, Subsite Electronics, American Augers and Trencor products.
February 8, 2021
Ditch Witch's SK line of compact utility loaders, which the brand refers to as stand-on skid steers, have been popular with users.
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Long-term infrastructure funding—not "shovel ready" projects—focus of coming legislation, congressman tells equipment dealers
Rep. Pete DeFazio, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, tells AED members it's time to pass a multiyear highway bill.
February 2, 2021
The U.S. needs to tackle major highway projects, not just resurfacing jobs, says DeFazio.
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Cat 2020 sales take a 22% hit, Q4 down 15%
Cat saw declines in demand and dealer inventories -- put primarily at the feet of the Covid-19 pandemc.
February 1, 2021
Cat 315
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Case dealer Sonsray expands to Arizona
Founded in 2012, the California dealer now has 15 locations in five states.
February 1, 2021
Case Backhoe
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EquipmentShare adds two locations in California
EquipmentShare continues westward expansion with two new branches.
January 29, 2021
Equipment Share Calif 2
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What To Expect From Another Round of Right-To-Repair Bills on Their Way in 2021
While the concerns of the pandemic sidelined right to repair initiatives in 2020, the new year has given right-to-repair advocates a new outlook.
January 25, 2021
Maintaining today's equipment requires digital access. Citing safety and emissions compliance concerns, OEMs and dealers are fighting right-to-repair bills that would allow complete access to machine software.
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Equipment Roundup: New Bobcat and Cat Excavators, Plus Dozer Sales Analysis
Learn about the latest excavators from Bobcat and Cat, plus check out our in-depth analysis on the last 12 months of new and used dozer sales in this week's Equipment Roundup.
January 25, 2021
Eqw cat 315 Gc 2
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Major adds Maxim Equipment to dealer network
The aggregate and mining screen media manufacturer adds dealer locations in the Pacific Northwest.
January 20, 2021
Major Flex-Mat screen
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QuickData: What’s Happening With Dozer Sales and Auction Prices?
Check out our analysis of year-over-year new and used dozer sales for a quick overview of the market and popular models.
January 19, 2021
Top dozer in both new and used financed sales: the Cat D5K-2 LGP.
Equipment
Equipment Roundup: Ford Unveils F-150 Tremor (Video); New JLG Boom Lift Prevents Overloading; Lifting Attachment Roundup; New RoadHog Skid Steer Cold Planer; Genesis Intros GRX 295 Demo Tool
Check out a new off-road configuration of the Ford F-150, plus the latest new construction equipment in this week's roundup.
January 19, 2021
Eqw 2021 Ford F 150 Tremor 03
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SITECH Horizon opens in North Carolina
Construction technology dealer SITECH Horizon is now open serving western and central North Carolina.
January 18, 2021
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