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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
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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.
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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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Associated Equipment Distributors pushes annual Summit due to coronavirus concerns
The Associated Equipment Distributors has pushed its 2021 Summit for a second time due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Find all the details here.
January 11, 2021
A scene from the 2020 Condex at the AED Summit. Source: AED.
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Equipment Roundup: Liebherr intros first battery-powered crawler crane; Cat’s new 657 Scraper; The latest articulated dump trucks; Fecon’s new Stumpex grinder
LIebherr debuted the world’s first battery-powered crawler crane, Fecon upgraded its stump grinder, and articulated drump trucks are getting smarter. More here.
January 11, 2021
Liebherr LR 1250 unplugged
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Equipment Share adds Vegas store
The equipment rental location includes general heavy equipment, dirt and heavy dirt equipment, high-reach equipment and specialty infrastructure equipment.
January 8, 2021
EquipmentShare Las Vegas
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