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Vintage Equipment

Collector Finds Rare 1921 J.D. Adams Crawler Motor Grader on eBay: ‘I’ve never seen another one like it’

Kelly Ronningen’s collection consists of J.D Adams horse-drawn road graders and a unique tracked motor grader. Check out his collection here on Equipment World.

September 16, 2020

Vocational

VMAC’s improved throttle control brings variable air flow to updated DTM70-H multi-power PTO system

VMAC just made its direct-connected DTM70-H multi-power PTO system for Ford work trucks even better with the addition of variable on-demand air flow. The DTM70-H was introduced back in 2017 as the first hydraulics and compressed air PTO system that uses a direct-drive connection. Unlike shaft-driven PTO systems, the VMAC DTM70-H mounts directly to Ford’s […]

September 16, 2020

Construction Equipment

New Z-Bar Makes Deere’s New L-Series Mid-Size Loaders More Versatile

Over the course of the last couple of years, John Deere has been at work revamping its mid-size loader lineup. The new L-Series generation of these utility loaders features a redesigned Z-Bar linkage and a host of other updates to make an operator’s life easier. This video has all the details on what’s new with […]

September 15, 2020

Roadbuilding

How Soil Compactors Are Getting Even Easier To Operate

When it comes to choosing a soil compactor, do you know which is right for you? Check out these tips from Equipment World and find out what is on the market.

September 14, 2020

Dealers

Majority of Contractors Researching Used Equipment Buys, Survey Says, With Excavators Topping List

While there are many hesitations in today’s used equipment market, there’s no doubt that respondents to Equipment World’s used equipment survey like to track what’s currently for sale.

September 14, 2020

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: How ASV Developed Max-Series CTLs (Video); Bobcat Rolls Out Features on Demand; GM To Build Electric Nikola Badger Pickup; Geith Updates Tilting Quick Coupler Line; Kenworth T270, T370 Get New Options

This week's roundup of new construction equipment and trucks features ASV, Bobcat, GM, Geith and Kenworth.

September 14, 2020

Construction Equipment

Should You Buy Used Construction Equipment in 2020? How to Navigate the Market Amid a Pandemic

Used equipment is playing an increasing role as equipment buyers struggle to navigate 2020’s strange environment.

September 11, 2020

Construction Equipment

New Cat 963 Track Loader Has New Cab, More Power

The cab on the 963 crawler loader also gets an upgrade with suspension seat, adjustable armrests, rearview camera and 10-inch touchscreen.

September 10, 2020

Pickups

Report: Next-Gen Ford Raptor Could Dethrone Ram’s TRX as “Most Powerful”

Which OEM will be mass producing the world’s most powerful 1/2-ton pickup? At this point, at least as far as official announcements go, it’s Ram with its 702-hp 2021 1500 TRX. But then, just a few days after Ram broke the news about its supercharged dirt scrambler, thedrive reported that Ford would be offering a supercharged 5.2-liter […]

September 10, 2020

Construction Equipment

Komatsu breaks ground on Milwaukee mining headquarters

Komatsu Mining broke ground on its $285 million, 2.5-million-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing campus in Milwaukee’s Harbor District. When announced in 2018, Komatsu said it expected the facility to employ nearly 1,000 people by 2030. The 57-acre complex will include facilities for advanced technology, robotics, engineering and R&D labs; a large office complex, training facilities, a […]

September 10, 2020

Construction Equipment

Bobcat Features on Demand: Pay Now or Later For Machine Options You Want

Your machine purchase doesn't have to set available options in stone. Call up your dealer and have them turn a feature on via a phone app.

September 8, 2020

Vocational

GM to build electric Nikola Badger pickup, provide Class 7/8 fuel cell tech in $2 billion stock deal

Nikola‘s plans to deliver an electric pickup truck are full steam ahead. However, the circumstances have changed slightly. Today Nikola and General Motors announced the formation of a strategic partnership that will see GM handle the production of Nikola’s upcoming Badger pickup in return for a $2 billion equity stake in Nikola. Under the agreement, […]

September 8, 2020