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Caterpillar Sales Up 17%; 2022 One of Best Years in its History
CEO Jim Umpleby said the manufacturer had "one of the best years in our nearly 100-year history."
February 3, 2023
Caterpillar 320 electric excavator
The Challenges Dealers Face with New Equipment Technology
In this episode of The Dirt, we get a dealership’s perspective on the rapid technological advancements in the equipment industry.
February 3, 2023
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Volvo CE Sales Rise 54% in North America
While all markets saw an increase in machinery sales, North American sales rose 54%, driven by strong activity in the infrastructure segment, Volvo says.
February 1, 2023
Volvo CE EC230 Electric Excavator
Industry Roundup: General Equipment & Supplies Named Hitachi Dealer
The dealer will now represent Hitachi's construction and mining across its locations in Minnesota, South Dakota and Northern Michigan. Plus, more top industry news.
February 1, 2023
Hitachi -7 Excavator lineup
Yanmar Announces Expansion at Minnesota Plant
The expansion is part of a plan to add capacity for production of compact equipment, which could lead to hundreds of new jobs.
January 23, 2023
Yanmar welding at Grand Rapids, Minn. plant
CNH Strike Ends after 9 Months with 60-40 Split Union Vote
Striking UAW members have returned to work at Burlington, Iowa and Racine, Wisconsin plants.
January 23, 2023
Case wheel loader dumping bucket into truck
With Slow Growth on the Horizon, ELFA Releases Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends
These trends, outlined by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, can help you make equipment buying and selling decisions.
January 19, 2023
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Industry Roundup: Vermeer Mountain West Acquires Vermeer Northwest
Thirteen dealerships in 10 states now fall under the Vermeer Mountain West territory after another acquisition.
January 18, 2023
Vermeer AX17 brush chipper throws debris into a trailer
Doosan Infracore North America Appoints Chris Jeong as new CEO
The 17-year Doosan veteran will replace Edward Song, who was promoted to global sales head of Hyundai Doosan Infracore in Korea.
January 13, 2023
Doosan Infracore North America CEO Chris Jeong
Industry Roundup: Ritchie Bros. Acquires Controlling Stake in VeriTread
The technology company helps to simplify the heavy haul transportation process between shipping customers and carriers. Plus, news from McCann Industries, H&E and more.
January 11, 2023
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Striking Union Members Reject CNH's 'Last, Best, Final' Offer
Workers are split 55%-45% between continuing the strike and returning to work at the Case and New Holland plants.
January 9, 2023
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Case 821G: The Medium Wheel Loader with the Highest Retained Value for 2022
It is expected to maintain 80% of its value over the next five years – 19 percentage points above the average.
January 4, 2023
Case 821G wheel loader dumping dirt
ASV VT-70: The Compact Track Loader with the Highest Retained Value for 2022
This CTL is expected to hold 77.69% of it value over 5 years – 19 percentage points above the average.
December 29, 2022
ASV VT-70 loader in action
Quick Data: Top-Selling Motor Graders and Sales Trends for 2021-2022
Find out the most popular models of new and used financed machines, and which models are fetching the most at auction.
December 28, 2022
Cat 140 Motor Grader
Caterpillar to Show Its High-Tech Side at CES 2023
A 100-ton autonomous dump truck will be on display, and visitors will be able to operate excavators and dozers hundreds of miles away.
December 28, 2022
Cat dozers driven remotely with Cat Command
Survey: Equipment Production Won't Catch Up with Demand in 2023
Equipment manufacturers forecast an 8.2% production loss in 2023 at a time when many of them are fully sold out through next year, says AEM survey.
December 14, 2022
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ICP Asks Panel to Revive Antitrust Claims Against 3 Cat Dealers
The suit alleges that Ring Power, Thompson Tractor and Ziegler worked together to limit competition from low-cost Chinese manufacturers in the North American market.
December 20, 2022
Cat 320 electric excavator dumping dirt
CNH Industrial Opens Electrification Center in Detroit
The Case and New Holland parent says it has positioned its new center near "external thought leaders and game-changers to accelerate innovation."
December 16, 2022
Case CX15 EV electric mini excavator
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