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Construction Equipment

In high demand, popular articulated dump truck models seeing steady improvements

Articulated dump trucks, with their ability to efficiently move dirt throughout the jobsite, are in high demand these days. Dealers report they can’t keep them in their rental fleets, and customers are scrambling to find someone, anyone, who can meet their need for artics.  While there have been steady technological advancements, the “wow” factor isn’t […]

August 16, 2019

Dealers

Cat 2Q North American sales & revenues grow 28%; total numbers show 3% growth

Caterpillar says it saw a 3-percent increase in sales and revenues in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, for an increase of $400 million. In North America, the company’s Construction Industries segment grew 28 percent in sales and revenue in 2Q compared with the same period last year. Resource Industries in […]

July 24, 2019

Dealers

Cat dealers form RIG360, an all-makes truck service with “90-minute promise”

Seven Cat dealers have formed the RIG360 independent truck service centers network, designed to provide an all-makes approach to truck parts and service. “These dealers liked the on-highway business and wanted to stay in it,” says Ed Cullen, strategic consultant. “They had the facilities, the people and the training, and they also recognized there’s a […]

July 18, 2019

Dealers

These are our 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year finalists

This year's five finalists have been recognized for meeting customer needs, employing technology, and more. Learn more here on Equipment World.

July 16, 2019

Construction Equipment

These 8 attachments make quick work of landscaping tasks

These 8 equipment attachments turn excavators and loaders into landscaping machines for removing stumps, debris and more. Details on Equipment World.

July 9, 2019

Dealers

Ritchie Bros.’s CEO to step down; search on for successor

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers says that Ravi Saligram, CEO and board member, will step down effective October 1 after five years with the company. The company says it is now conducting “a thorough, thoughtful search for Ravi’s successor,” and will consider both internal and external candidates. “Over the past five years, Ravi has led the transformation of […]

July 1, 2019

Dealers

Terex AWP names Genie North American sales executives

Terex AWP has named a new Genie vice president of North American sales and promoted two others to Genie regional vice presidents. Details on Equipment World.

June 18, 2019

Dealers

West Region shows 7% decline in 1Q 2019 new financed construction equipment sales; state-by-state breakout of top models, types and brands

Get all the details about new machines financed in the first quarter of 2019 in the West Region of the United States here on Equipment World.

June 12, 2019

Construction Equipment

How to use Cat’s touchscreen monitor stack on the new D6 dozers

Cat has released a series of videos on YouTube that provide a great overview and introductions to specific functions for the new touchscreens. See here.

June 11, 2019

Dealers

Midwest new financed construction equipment grows 3% in 1Q 2019; state-by-state breakdown of top financed brand, models and equipment types

Discover the statistics for financed construction equipment sales in the Midwest United States for the first quarter of 2019 here on Equipment World.

June 7, 2019

Technology

Cat simulator delivers VR dozer training for highway construction

The simulator teaches advanced dozer skills in a highway construction setting and provides a realistic experience with vibration, movement and motion system.

June 6, 2019

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Machine financing in East & West South Central area sees 11% growth in 1Q 2019; state-by-state breakdown of-top financed models, equipment types, brands

The number of new financed machines in the East and West South Central U.S. has increased by 11%. State-by-state breakdown and more details on Equipment World.

June 4, 2019