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Equipment Experts

Cat unveils D6T dozer with fully auto transmission, big fuel savings, standard GRADE tech

Cat has updated its D6T bulldozer with a new transmission that the company says makes the machine not only easier to operate but much more fuel efficient. The new machine is powered by a Tier 4 Final Cat C9.3 ACERT delivering 215 horsepower (253 gross). The engine is now paired with a fully automatic, […]

February 28, 2017

Construction Equipment

Cat unveils D6T dozer with fully auto transmission, big fuel savings, standard GRADE tech

Cat has updated its D6T bulldozer with a new transmission that the company says makes the machine not only easier to operate but much more fuel efficient. The new machine is powered by a Tier 4 Final Cat C9.3 ACERT delivering 215 horsepower (253 gross). The engine is now paired with a fully automatic, […]

February 28, 2017

Construction Equipment

Link-Belt unveils 75RT rough terrain crane with new cab, updated operating system

Calling it the “next generation of the rough terrain crane,” Link-Belt has introduced the 75RT, a machine featuring the company’s updated crane operating system, a new cab and a new system that assists operators in confined areas. Powered by a Cummins Tier 4 Final QSB 6.7-liter engine producing 270 horsepower, the 75RT transports fully loaded with […]

February 28, 2017

Dealers

A look inside Ritchie Bros.’ record-breaking 2017 Orlando auction (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

While Ritchie Bros. was reaching records for total number of bidders and sellers at its annual February Orlando auction last week, company management provided a few trade press members some behind-the-scenes view of how they make it function and future enhancements. First, some stats. The total bidders surpassed a record 10,400, including a record 5,950 […]

February 28, 2017

Dealers

The Peterbilt Store is Peterbilt’s North American Dealer of the Year

Peterbilt has named The Peterbilt Store, which has 15 locations in seven states, as its North American Dealer of the Year, citing the dealership’s “outstanding fleet sales and support, excellent PACCAR MX engine sales and territory acquisition.” The award was presented during Peterbilt’s annual two-day Dealer Meeting that includes presentations and break sessions. “The Peterbilt […]

February 28, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: JCB Teleskid; John Deere 75C, 85C excavators; Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm; Rototilt R3; F-150 convertible

This is Teleskid: Check out JCB’s new half skid steer, half telehandler before its official ConExpo launch (VIDEO) JCB has been in the headlines quite a bit lately with announcements on a switch to Rolls-Royce engines in its largest excavators and an entry into the aerial lift market that the company was able to keep quiet for two years while […]

February 28, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: Kobelco adds Pro Access Rentals; Liebherr USA adds Lift Truck Service Center; Aerial lift sales and trends; JCB NA adds Hendershot Equipment

Kobelco adds Pro Access Rentals to dealer network for Oklahoma customers Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has added Pro Access Rentals to its North American dealer network to serve customers in Oklahoma with its full line of excavators. “Our dealership has a large rental clientele with many of our customers being in the general construction and pipeline industries,” says […]

February 28, 2017

Oils & lubricants

Mack extends oil drain intervals with new engine oil formulation

Mack Trucks is extending its recommended engine oil drain intervals for users of the company’s newly formulated Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5. Depending on the application, oil drain intervals have been extended by up to 15,000 miles compared with previous formulations. Introduced as the factory fill in Mack’s 2017 engines, genuine Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5 also extends drain […]

February 28, 2017

Pickups

Nissan intros Titan, Titan XD King Cab with rear seat delete option

Nissan has rounded out its pickup lineup with the introduction of a King Cab for its Titan and Titan XD—a configuration that features a commercial application friendly rear seat delete option. The rear seat delete—a first for its segment—removes the rear seat, rear heater duct and rear roof-mounted assist grips and adds a flat rear […]

February 27, 2017

Construction Equipment

John Deere optimistic for remainder of 2017 despite 24% 1Q profit decline

Though profit and equipment sales for John Deere were down in the first quarter, chairman and chief executive officer Samuel Allen says there is reason for optimism in 2017. “…All of our businesses remained solidly profitable,” Allen said in a statement included in the company’s quarterly earnings report for the period ending January 29. “Deere’s […]

February 27, 2017

Roadbuilding

Dynapac launches CC950D small project tandem asphalt roller

Dynapac has introduced a small project tandem asphalt roller with its CC950D, designed for bicycle paths, narrow roads, small parking lots and other hard-to-reach asphalt compaction applications. The CC950D offers 38-inch-wide drums with a “high clearance” designed to allow it to work near curbs, the company reports. The front drum vibrates at 4,200 vpm, or […]

February 27, 2017

Dealers

H&E Equipment Services 2016 revenue drops 5.9% to $978.1 million

Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based H&E Equipment Services, which operates 78 construction equipment dealerships across the country, reports a 5.9 percent drop in total revenue for 2016, to $978.1 million. For the fourth quarter, the company reports a 10.6 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2015, to $244.3 million. “2016 was a solid year for […]

February 27, 2017