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Pickups
Test Drive: Workhorseâs W-15 electric pickup a high-tech, exciting ride
Driving the Workhorse W-15 is exciting. The acceleration of this new range-extended plug-in electric pickup truck is immediate and so quiet. I took it for a spin in a large parking lot behind the Long Beach Convention Center, shortly after its unveiling. After turning the 460-horsepower truck on, a user-friendly display indicates speed, compass heading, miles (the [âŚ]
May 16, 2017
Construction Equipment
Excavator operator uncovers one of the best preserved dinosaur fossils ever found
The scientific community is buzzing over the discovery of an excavator operator who, while working at energy company Suncorâs Millennium Mine in Alberta, Canada, dug up one of the most complete dinosaur fossils ever found. According to a fascinating report from National Geographic, the fossil was found by Shawn Funk on March 21, 2011. After six [âŚ]
May 16, 2017
Dealers
Dealers should try disruptive marketing to shake up the status quo
Everyone knows the old saying: You have to spend money to make money. The truth of that is obvious, but when times are lean, itâs hard to maintain a heavy marketing budget. Furthermore, marketing has changed dramatically as social media and other digital platforms have revolutionized so many aspects of commerce, especially on a [âŚ]
May 16, 2017
Dealers
Equipment Roundup: John Deere 950K gets PAT blade; Vacuworx revamps AMC 4, AMC 6; Case limited red CTLs and skid steers; Western Star XD-25
John Deere gives 950K a finer touch with âexclusiveâ PAT blade on the production dozer In what it calls an industry exclusive, John Deere has put a six-way Power Angle Tilt blade on its production class 950K dozer. ConExpo attendees got a preview of the 950K/PAT combo, which is expected to be available this fall. [âŚ]
May 16, 2017
Dealers
Business Roundup: RDO partners with iVolve; Caterpillar buys Yard Club; Holt Cat donates to workforce development; Cashman Equipment gets Cat 5-Star
RDO Equipment partners with iVolve on mining equipment fleet management RDO Equipment has joined the iVolve partner program as a national distributor for the U.S mining market providing the latterâs fleet management systems for mining equipment customers. âiVolve is excited to work with RDO Equipment Co., extending their current product offerings to include full fleet management,â says iVolve [âŚ]
May 16, 2017
Pickups
Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.2 million Ram pickups due to airbag, seatbelt control defect
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued a wide-ranging recall of Ram pickup trucks spanning four model years due to an issue with computer modules that help control the trucksâ airbags and seatbelts in rollover situations. The recall includes certain 2013-2016 Ram 1500 and 2500 pickups as well as 2014-2016 Ram 3500 pickups. FCA says these trucks may [âŚ]
May 15, 2017
Construction Equipment
Curb and gutter machine advances are âall about the controlsâ
Slipform pavers designed for curb and gutter work are echoing the design additions of machines primarily used for concrete paving applications. This means the focus has shifted to control systems. The process in laying down concrete doesnât vary at a basic level, but whatâs created at the back end of a curb and gutter machine, [âŚ]
May 15, 2017
Dealers
Falcon Asphalt Repair adds dealer coverage in Georgia and Florida with ClearPath Solutions
Falcon Asphalt Repair Equipment has added ClearPath Solutions to its dealer network to represent the companyâs products in Georgia and Florida, offering sales, rental and attachment modifications. âFalcon is the leading manufacturer of hotboxes and asphalt recyclers, and our customers in Georgia and Florida will benefit from the ability to keep their asphalt at temperature [âŚ]
May 15, 2017
Pickups
Ford details F-150 redesign: 2018 refresh features Super Duty styling, customer feedback
First announced in January, Ford has provided a few more details from its engineering team on its coming refresh of the F-150 lineup. The automaker says the new design takes cues from its Super Duty lineup, giving the half-ton truck what the automaker calls a âtougher,â âmore capableâ look. Ford says customer feedback played a big role [âŚ]
May 12, 2017
Construction Equipment
Easy Gripper 2400-T2 provides 2-ton, off-road tire-handling solution
Just Easy Tools has added a 2-ton OTR version of its Easy Gripper tire handler. The Easy Gripper 2400-T2 is designed as an attachment for forklifts, front loaders and truck cranes. It follows the same three-point grip design as the 1-ton version. It provides a firm grip when pulling wheels and tires off and pushing [âŚ]
May 12, 2017
Pickups
Workhorse strikes distribution deal with Ryder for W-15 electric pickup
Commercial fleet giant Ryder and Workhorse Group, makers of the recently unveiled W-15 electric pickup, have announced a 10-year strategic partnership agreement under which Ryder will become the primary distributor and provider of service and support for Workhorse light and medium duty range-extended electric vehicles in North America. In addition to the W-15, Workhorse manufactures and [âŚ]
May 12, 2017
Dealers
Strongco Q1 revenues drop 8.8%, earnings sink 18.9%
Equipment dealer Strongco Corporationâs first quarter 2017 revenues fell to $83.2 million according to its most recent financial report, representing an 8.8 percent decrease compared to the same period the year before. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) dropped to $4.3 million, a decrease of 18.9 percent compared to 2016âs $5.3 million. Despite [âŚ]
May 12, 2017
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