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Pickups

Ram 3500 steals torque crown from Ford, claims best-in-class fifth-wheel towing

Ram announced today an uptick in power for its 2018 Ram 3500 which edges it past Ford for bragging rights to best-in-class torque. The ramped up Ram delivers 930 lb. ft. of torque, or five more foot pounds than the 2017 F-350. The truck can also tow up to 30,000 lbs. with its fifth-wheel hitch, […]

August 15, 2017

Construction Equipment

What to see at ICUEE 2017: Caterpillar, Case, American Augers in Area K

ICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the October 3-5 Demo Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Here is a sample of some of the equipment ICUEE attendees will see in Area K: Caterpillar, booth K135 Caterpillar will exhibit its M315F wheeled excavator, which features large working envelopes, high breakout forces and […]

August 15, 2017

Dealers

Wacker Neuson Q2 earnings soar 31% with growth in the Americas

Wacker Neuson reports second quarter 2017 revenue of 452.2 million euros ($501.5 million), an increase of 11 percent compared to the same period last year. Profit for the quarter reached 29.8 million euros ($35.15 million), growth of 31 percent compared to second quarter 2016. Earnings before interest and tax increased 41 percent to 36.7 million […]

August 15, 2017

Dealers

Largest Cat dealer Finning Q2 revenue jumps 21%

Second quarter revenue for the largest Caterpillar distributor Finning International jumped 21 percent to $1.58 billion, compared to the same period last year, driven by a 46-percent increase in new equipment sales on a consolidated basis. The company also cites product support revenue growth of 13 percent, indicating all operations reported higher parts demand. “Our […]

August 15, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Komatsu WA200-8 loader; Navistar cuts medium duty engines; Nox Tiltrotator; Link-Belt 110RT crane; Manitou donates Gehl skid steers

Komatsu intros WA200-8 loader with quick coupler, lower fuel use Calling the new loader “versatile” and “useful in virtually any application,” Komatsu has introduced the WA200-8 with improvements to fuel efficiency and operator comfort. Powered by a 4.46 liter, 126-horsepower Komatsu SAA4D107E-3 Tier 4 Final engine, the WA200-8 can drop fuel consumption by up to […]

August 15, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: Strongco Q2 earnings; Stephenson to buy Walsh; Hyundai CE adds Newman Tractor; Franklin Equipment opens Louisville branch; Construction jobs report

Strongco Q2 revenues drop 6%, but earnings grow Ontario-based equipment dealer Strongco Corporation‘s second quarter 2017 revenues decreased roughly 6 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching $95.9 million. However, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased dramatically compared to the second quarter of 2016, growing to $3.4 million compared to a […]

August 15, 2017

Roadbuilding

Neal Manufacturing launches retrofitting Generation IV sealcoating pumps

Neal Manufacturing’s new Generation IV sealcoating pumps require less frequent routine maintenance than previous versions and can be retrofitted to existing asphalt trucks. “Customers are continually seeking ways to increase productivity, and once again we listened,” says Jim Farrell, CEO of Neal Manufacturing’s parent company Blastcrete. “Our Generation IV pumps not only check all the […]

August 15, 2017

Dealers

Roland Machinery’s Bolingbrook branch joins Doosan Portable Power dealer network

Doosan Portable Power has added Roland Machinery’s Bolingbrook, Illinois, branch to its dealer network to carry the company’s line of air compressors, generators and light towers. Roland Machinery, based in Springfield, Illinois, has 15 locations in addition to its main office spread across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin. The Bolingbrook site covers the Chicago […]

August 15, 2017

Construction Equipment

Manitou unveils MRT2470, world’s highest capacity rotating telehandler, alongside new MRT3050

Manitou has introduced two new rotating telehandlers, touting the machines as three-in-one solutions with high reach and heavy lift capacities. Manitou says its MRT (Manitou Rotating Telehandler) machines, which are compatible with a wide range of attachments like jibs, skips, wenches, access platforms and more, can be used as a crane, aerial work platform or as […]

August 14, 2017

Class 7-8

SmartDrive 360 puts eyes in the back of truck drivers’ heads

Capturing video is a great tool for truckers who want to protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits, and for trucking companies that want to coach their drivers to improve safe driving skills. SmartDrive Systems has expanded on this idea, offering a video-based safety program that enables fleets to deploy up to four cameras on each truck […]

August 14, 2017

Dealers

Fabick Cat donates $600,000 to six St. Louis charities in celebration of 100th anniversary

Fabick Cat recently marked its 100th anniversary with six $100,000 donations to St. Louis area charities from the dealership’s Fabick Charitable Trust. “For 100-years, Fabick Cat has supplied equipment and services that help make progress possible and improve the quality of life in our communities,” says Fabick Cat CEO Doug Fabick. “Since 1917 our motto […]

August 14, 2017

Safety & Compliance

Can ELDs be hacked? Data security, privacy add to list of considerations

Considering the abundance of industry news involving electronic logging devices, cybersecurity seldom gets mentioned. As of Dec. 18, most drivers who currently maintain records-of-duty status — about 3 million, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — will be using electronic logs or risk out-of-service violations. Most fleets will be using devices that come […]

August 11, 2017