Dealers: Page 117

Truck, engine makers and industry groups pleased with final Phase 2 emissions standards

Industry stakeholders wasted little time in reacting to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) new emissions and fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) endorsed the mandate, which calls for a phased-in reduction of up to 25 percent in […]

August 17, 2016

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Ditch Witch backs Power Pipe HD with one-year replacement guarantee

Ditch Witch has introduced a new replacement guarantee on its Power Pipe HD drill pipes. The program, which Ditch Witch says is an industry first, offers free, one-for-one replacement on Power Pipe HD Fluid Miser II and Power Pipe HD Unlined pipes that break during drilling, within one year of purchase. Plus, Ditch Witch dealerships will […]

August 17, 2016

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JCB adds Atlanta JCB to North American dealer network

Atlanta JCB, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, is being added to the equipment manufacturer’s North American dealer network and is planning special events during September in celebration of the announcement. “I’ve worked in the equipment industry for more than 20 years now,” says Jim Freeman, CEO of Atlanta JCB. “I know the importance of offering top-quality […]

August 17, 2016

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Construction’s Digital Divide: It’s culture, not age, that makes contractors tech-hesitant

The majority of contractors still aren’t using either telematics or GPS/GNSS; a fact that people in technology companies often lament. The cause is usually ascribed to a so-called “digital divide.” The young kids get it; they were raised on laptops and smart phones. The old guys don’t get it; they’re just too slow on the […]

August 15, 2016

Komatsu has sold more than 10,000 intelligent Machine Control machines, a not insignificant number. But the vast majority of contractors have yet to adopt the telematics and machine control technologies these machines employ.

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Nominations now open for Equipment World’s Contractor of the Year contest

The Equipment World Contractor of the Year contest, which honors 12 finalists each year, is now open for nominations. Designed to honor contractors who have excelled in their markets, the contest is open to construction firm owners who have been in business 10 years or more, have between $3 million and $15 million in annual […]

August 15, 2016

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Cardinal Supply adds Morbark tree care products

Quebec-based Cardinal Equipment is adding Morbark tree care products to its line up, starting with a new location in Port Perry, Ontario. “Earlier this year, Cardinal became Morbark’s first international dealer to reach Gold Tier status for our industrial equipment line,” says Mark Rau, Morbark director of dealer support. “This means they provide more than just […]

August 15, 2016

This diesel tech finds intuition, experience and a bit of Googling helpful in move to management

Richard Waitz got his first taste of equipment repair tinkering with tractors and four-wheelers at his grandfather’s ranch in Cotula, Texas. And after blowing the engine in his first pickup truck, he learned some automotive skills the old fashioned way. But Waitz took a shine to diesel equipment when he attended Texas State Technical College […]

August 12, 2016

Richard Waitz, AEMP Technician of the Year Finalist.

Fecon adds dealers at home and abroad

Fecon Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, has added two authorized dealers, with Tri-State Bobcat covering Minnesota and parts of Iowa and Wisconsin and Fecon UK Ltd. covering the United Kingdom and Ireland. Tri-State Bobcat will offer Fecon’s line of Bull Hog Mulchers, FTX Tracked Carriers (97-600 hp) and other forestry attachments. “Tri-State Bobcat has done a […]

August 12, 2016

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Curry Supply expands parts distribution

Curry Supply, Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, is expanding its parts and components distribution network and is adding 32,000 square feet of warehouse and office space capacity to its East Freedom location. The facility is expected to be complete late summer. The company, which manufactures service vehicles for the construction, rental, mining, oil and gas, and waste industries, […]

August 11, 2016

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INFOGRAPHIC: Skid steer sales and buyer trends

August 10, 2016

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Canadian heavy equipment dealer Strongco to sell U.S.-based Chadwick-BaRoss

Strongco, the Mississauga, Ontario-based distributor of Case CE, Manitowoc, Grove, Volvo CE and many other equipment brands, has announced plans to sell 100 percent of its shares of U.S. subsidiary Chadwick-BaRoss to ISH Capital for $12.75 million on or about Sept. 9. Strongco, which has locations across Canada and operates several Chadwick-BaRoss locations in the northeast […]

August 10, 2016

John Deere joins forces with HCSS to deliver mixed fleet telematics data

John Deere has announced that it is partnering with HCSS, maker of Heavy Bid and other construction software products, to enhance the capabilities of Deere’s WorkSight telematics machine reporting system. Most contractors will know HCSS from their popular back-office software systems, but in recent months the company has made substantial inroads into the telematics business. […]

August 9, 2016

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Paralyzed from waist down, gritty operator still gets the job done with this modified excavator

It’s not uncommon when talking to skilled operators for them to talk about how the machine, at some point in their development, began to feel like an extension of their body. That’s especially true for excavator operators, who are tasked with quickly operating a giant arm and bucket and with high precision. But for Norwegian excavator operator Tim […]

August 8, 2016

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Komatsu profit falls 52% in 1Q on stronger Yen

Komatsu, the world’s second-largest construction equipment maker, reported a down first quarter where profit plummeted 52 percent as sales slumped. Profit fell to 15.5 billion yen ($151 million) while sales fell 13 percent to 389.2 billion yen ($3.8 billion). Construction, mining and utility equipment sales fell 12 percent to 345.1 billion yen ($3.4 billion) while […]

August 8, 2016

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How to set up and operate a dozer using GPS blade control

Editor’s Note: This is the third in our four-part GPS/GNSS 101 series. To read more, click here. Bulldozers were the first machines to begin operating using GPS satellite data to guide the operator and position the blade. Today these systems have evolved to become more productive and user friendly, but you don’t just jump on one and […]

August 5, 2016

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JLG doubles length of service intervals on telehandlers

JLG has announced that the length of engine service intervals on JLG and SkyTrak telehandlers equipped with Cummins QSF3.8 diesel engines have doubled, from 500 to 1,000 hours. JLG global product director for telehandlers Brian Boeckman says the service interval extension is due to the use of synthetic oil and new oil and fuel filters. […]

August 5, 2016

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Sales down, profit up at Terex following 2Q sales of construction, MHPS segments

Along with a report of a 10-percent decrease in net sales for the second quarter, Terex released its 2016 outlook, updated based on its new, more streamlined corporate structure following the sale of two of the company’s equipment segments. Terex announced net sales of $1.3 billion for Q2 and a 44-percent increase in profit to $110 million. […]

August 4, 2016

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Ritchie Bros. buys Petrowsky Auctioneers

Ritchie Bros. has bought Petrowsky Auctioneers for $7 million, a move it says will enhance its market position in the New England region. Petrowsky was founded nearly 40 years ago in North Franklin, Connecticut, by Sammy Piotrkowski. The company sold nearly $50 million worth of equipment and assets during 2015, most of it in the […]

August 3, 2016

A wheel loader is driven away from the auction ramp during the 2014 Ritchie Bros. Orlando auction.

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Closer Look: Deere Redesigns 17 & 26 P-Tier Mini Excavators

The 1.7- and 2.7-ton excavators boast faster cycle times, improved digging power and expanded attachment compatibility.

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A Sherpa – on Tracks! Z40T, Z50T Stand-on Mini Track Loaders Unveiled

From the R 922 to the R 945, Liebherr says its updated generation 8 range combines performance with reduced fuel consumption, supported by a comfortable operator environment and simplified, safe maintenance access.

Liebherr Revamps Gen 8 Excavators for Greater Fuel Efficiency, Performance

BM-Volvo's DR 631, which got the nickname Gravel Charlie, was produced from 1966 to 1967. It is credited with ushering in a new equipment category, the articulated dump truck.

60 Years After “Gravel Charlie” – Articulated Dump Truck Buyer’s Guide 2026

New Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control

New Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control

Why excavator 3D machine control is right for you.

When it comes to your OTR (off-the-road) tires, nothing is more important than having proper tire inflation. This directly impacts the performance and longevity of your tires, which is linked to the overall productivity of your operation.