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Kiely Equipment honored by NJBiz for fast growing business

Kiely Equipment was honored by NJBiz as one of the 50 fastest growing businesses in New Jersey. NJBiz ranked Kiely number 36 in the annual New Jersey Finest, which honors the fastest growing companies in the state. NJBiz ranks private companies based on revenue growth for the previous three years. The awards program is sponsored […]

January 22, 2010

Construction Equipment

Material price changes from November to December 2009

The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed no change in finished goods over the month and a 4.4 percent increase from December 2008. Capital equipment dropped 0.3 percent over the month and saw no change over the year. For the complete list of construction materials prices, visit […]

January 22, 2010

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Construction Equipment

Wells Fargo Construction names new national sales manager

Wells Fargo Construction named John Crum as the company’s national sales manager in the United States and Canada. He accepts his new role January 31, 2010, after the retirement of Ron Reicks. Crum will direct Wells Fargo’s originations activities in the construction space in the U.S. and Canada. The sales organization includes five originations teams […]

January 22, 2010

Construction Equipment

Rules

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January 19, 2010

Terex’s 50th anniversary backhoe

Terex unveiled the TX860B Elite at World of Concrete, commemorating the company’s 50th anniversary of its backhoe line. The backhoe is part of the company’s new compact machine lineup, which includes compact track loaders, compact excavators, telehandlers and site dumpers. The machine has mechanical loader controls and pilot, excavtor-type controls on the backhoe end. Here’s […]

January 15, 2010

Wacker Neuson fills a big booth

Formed as a merger between Wacker and the German company Neuson a year and a half ago, the new entity–Wacker Neuson–filled a big booth with several compact machines, a host of light equipment introductions and a new colors to go with the new name. A gray and red “W” serves as the company logo and […]

January 15, 2010

Construction Equipment

Bobcat: First compact track loader steel track undercarriage

Responding to requests for a compact track loader with a track capable of taking more abuse in abrasive environments, Bobcat introduced the first all-steel track option for these machines at the show. Designed for niche applications, the steel undercarriage works best in applications that could damage rubber or rubber-reinforced steel tracks. Here’s the scoop:

January 15, 2010

Deere adds to compact track loader line up

Compact track loader introductions were popular at World of Concrete, and John Deere was no exception. The company added the 45-horsepower CT315 to its lineup, a machine that already meets Tier 4 emission standards. Here’s Deere’s announcement: The CT315 becomes Deere’s first radial lift compact track loader, as well as its smallest, with a 12.6-inch-wide […]

January 15, 2010

Sitting in seminars, rubbing shoulders with the masters

Great speakers aside, the main reason for the Trimble Dimensions conference is the education. There are two basic areas, construction and survey and dozens of individual sessions within those. Some of these, as you might imagine, are dedicated to specific Trimble products and the products of participating vendors, but there are plenty of non-product specific […]

January 15, 2010

Construction Equipment

Case, True Value ink rental deal

I used to enjoy going to the True Value store in Valley Junction (Des Moines), Iowa because they had just about all the small stuff a contractor could need. Now Case Construction Equipment has announced a supplier agreement with True Value enabling the retailer to purchase its compact construction equipment for rental. The deal gives Case, […]

January 15, 2010

CIFA aquired by Zoomlion

The Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer Zoomlion in a consortium with other investors has acquired CIFA S.p.A, the Italian parent company of CIFA USA. Total transaction value was pegged at $667.5 million. CIFA USA, which celebrated the anniversary of its tenth year in the United States, made the announcement at the World of Concrete. Existing CIFA […]

January 15, 2010

Construction Equipment

R.I.P. market? Laugh it off

If you’re in the Sarasota, Florida, area on April 20th, check out this free comedy show. According to sponsor Volvo Rents, it’s all in an effort to help contractors look on the lighter side, at least for one night. Here are the details: Volvo Rents and nationally acclaimed comedian, Carmen Ciricillo a.k.a. “The Construction […]

January 15, 2010

Jim Owens as Secretary of Treasury

Granted this is just coming from a website Business Insider, and the writer includes several other options, but it is an inspired choice. Owens, if you don’t know, is the CEO of Caterpillar, but he is set to retire next year. I’ve heard Owens speak several times and he’s always impressive: clear, methodical, well prepared and […]

January 15, 2010

Terex sells mining business to Bucyrus

Saying it will move from a construction and mining equipment company to a machinery and industrial products business, Terex will sell its mining business to Bucyrus International for $1.3 billion in cash. Products included are hydraulic mining excavators, electric drive mining trucks, track and rotary blasthole drills and a highway miner. Also included are related parts […]

January 15, 2010

And the winner is …

Total Landscape Care has named Roger Grothe and Aloha Landscaping in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, the magazine’s 2009 Landscaper of the Year. Sponsored by Case Construction Equipment, this annual program recognizes 12 finalists as the best and brightest in the landscaping industry. On November 14-17, the finalists and their guests enjoyed an all-expenses-paid cruise to […]

January 15, 2010

Safety Quick Cards available

The alliance between the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and OSHA is benefitting landscapers in the form of free safety Quick Cards available on PLANET’s Web site. All three cards are available in English, and Spanish versions are coming soon. The three Quick Card topics are: “Gasoline Powered Cut-Off Machines,” “Personal Protective Equipment for Mixing Chemicals in Lawn […]

January 15, 2010

Construction Equipment

Case to build European version of Tomahawk

A Day-two report from Intermat, by John Latta: Case is suffering from the effects of market woes the same way the other OEMs are but that doesn`t mean the company isn`t eyeing the future. At Intermat this morning company president Jim McCullough and global products manager Bill Sidell said the company`s R & D personnel […]

January 15, 2010

Construction Equipment

IronPlanet: It’s all global

“We do not view our auctions as based in the country they originate,” says Greg Owens, chairman and CEO of online auction company IronPlanet, speaking at Intermat last week. “Instead, all our auctions are global.” The U.S.-based company has now held three European auctions and established an international call center in Dublin, Ireland, where customers […]

January 15, 2010

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The ML180 was fitted with a small 'prototype' sticker toward the rear at Utility Expo.

Vermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180

The 48-horsepower stand-on compact utility loader was displayed at Utility Expo to gather customer feedback to prepare it for production.

Bobcat MT100

Quick Data: Top-Selling Compact Utility Loaders for 2024 – 2025

2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 in reef blue metalic.

Chevy’s 2026 Colorado Revealed: 5 Trims for Work to Off-Road Fun

Kubota added new operator comfort and performance features to the SVL65-2s that are found on its larger next-gen compact loaders.

Kubota Reveals Next-Gen SVL65-2s Compact Track Loader with New Features

Can Am Defender Review2

“Great Blend of Features for Work or Play” – Test Run of Can-Am’s Defender UTV

Managing the Farm Through a Tough Market

Our report on Managing the Farm through a Tough Market breaks down smart strategies from farm management experts.