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Construction Equipment

6th Day of Construction Gifts: Lego Technic Liebherr R 9800 is a highly detailed, remote control replica model excavator

If you want to give the equipment-crazed person in your life a gift that will keep on giving for quite some time, consider this incredible new Liebherr R 9800 Lego Technic set. With 4,108 pieces and seven motors on board, this R 9800 is a highly-detailed replica model of Liebherr’s real life mining excavator. Not […]

December 13, 2019

Pickups

Up Close with the Hennessey Goliath 6×6 Chevy Silverado with creator John Hennessey

Following the successful launch of its 6×6 variant of Ford’s F-150 Raptor, dubbed the VelociRaptor, Hennessey Performance is back with another 6×6 pickup for Chevy fans: the Goliath. In this video we go up close with Goliath—based on a Silverado 1500 Trail Boss—and talk with its creator, Hennessey Performance founder and CEO, John Hennessey.

December 12, 2019

Construction Equipment

Thunder Creek names Brad Jungling president

Thunder Creek Equipment, Pella, Iowa-based manufacturer of diesel fuel and service trailers, has named Brad Jungling president. Jungling brings more than 30 years of experience to the position, most recently from building products manufacturer Pella Corporation. He is tasked with driving the company’s short- and long-term growth strategy as well as bring his experience in […]

December 12, 2019

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Leading Edge Attachments to intro rippers, bucket at ConExpo 2020

Located in the Central Hall at booth C20771, Leading Edge Attachments will showcase three new attachments at ConExpo 2020. (You can see more of what OEMs have in store for ConExpo 2020 in our show preview page by clicking here.) The Wolverine Stump Ripper (shown above) provides a way to remove stumps without leaving grindings […]

December 12, 2019

Pickups

5th Day of Construction Gifts: Work hard, play hard with Yakima’s Overhaul HD

With a 500 pound weight limit on-road (300 pounds off-road) the Yakima Overhaul HD adjustable bed rack for trucks can carry ladders, lumber and drywall Monday—Friday and surfboards’ kayaks and other watercraft when the weekend rolls around. The aluminum construction is powder-coat finished for durability and a keyed locking system prevents theft. The height of […]

December 12, 2019

Construction Equipment

100% Depreciation and Section 179 Benefits Continue in 2021 for New and Used Construction Equipment

Through December 31, contractors can purchase construction equipment this year and write off 100 percent of the cost of that purchase on their 2021 taxes as depreciation or a Section 179 tax deduction.

December 11, 2019

Construction Equipment

Deere announces additional layoffs at Davenport plant

Deere & Company will lay off 57 additional workers from its Davenport Works plant in Davenport, Iowa, according to a report in the Des Moines Register. The action follows Deere’s fiscal 2019 report when the company said it expected 2020 construction equipment sales to drop by 10 to 15 percent. This was despite the record year […]

December 11, 2019

Gear

4th Day of Construction Gifts: Construction Site on Christmas Night children’s book

Every year while gathering gift ideas for this guide, I heavily consider reserving an annual spot just for Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site. It is an extremely sweet bedtime story for kids that is beautifully illustrated and fun for moms and dads to read. We featured it in our 2015 guide and if you haven’t already, do yourself […]

December 11, 2019

Construction Equipment

Deere’s More Powerful 850L Dozer: Everything You Need to Know!

The 850L is John Deere‘s latest dozer, a production-focused machine with substantial improvements over its predecessor the 850K. The 850L has a larger, more powerful engine, more weight, and some nice serviceability improvements. Check out the video for all the details.

December 10, 2019

Dealers

ASV promotes Frank Gangi to national accounts manager

Frank Gangi has been promoted to national accounts manager for ASV Holdings, a Yanmar Compact Equipment company. In his new position, Gangi will be responsible for supporting and growing ASV’s customer portfolio, including OEM and national rental customers, direct national accounts and attachment partners. Gangi, with 23 years of manufacturing experience,  previously served as an […]

December 10, 2019

Gear

3rd Day of Construction Gifts: Make a statement with operator-themed workwear

If your favorite equipment operator has a bit of attitude, why not let it shine with a comfortable pullover hoodie? The one pictured above retails for about $32 on Amazon and comes in black, two shades of blue, dark heather and heather gray. Small to 2XL.   < 2nd Day 4th Day >>

December 10, 2019

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: How Cat Will Crown World’s Best Operator; Up close with the 2020 Ford Super Duty Tremor; Cat intros C3.6 engine; Deere now selling Level Best laser graders for its skid steers, CTLs; 3D Paving: When to Make the Switch?

3D Paving: When should you make the switch? (Plus a look at aftermarket offerings.) For most of the asphalt road paving market in the United States, two-dimensional machine control has become the standard. “If you still have a paver without 2D control, you’re pretty far behind the times,” says Kevin Garcia, paving segment manager at […]

December 10, 2019