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Construction Equipment

ASV intros the VT-70, its first vertical lift CTL; adds girded RT-75 HD to radial lineup

Skid-steer and compact track loader (CTL) maker ASV has expanded its Posi-Track lineup with two new CTL models. The new VT-70 is the company’s first mid-frame, vertical lift CTL. Offering extended reach and level loads, ASV says the VT-70 features best-in-class operating capacity and excels in agriculture, construction and excavation tasks. Boasting 146 lb.-ft. […]

February 15, 2017

Construction Equipment

Digga’s new cement mixer attaches to skid steers, loaders in under 2 minutes

Digga North America has introduced a cement mixer attachment designed for skid steers, front end loaders and telehandlers. Available in operating capacities of 30 gallons/4 cubic feet and 18.5 gallons/2.5 cubic feet, the Digga Cement Mixer is maintenance free and can be used to mix cement, mulch, animal feed, fertilizer and more. The attachment easily fits to […]

February 15, 2017

Technology

What to see at ConExpo 2017: Bobcat, Kespry, Doosan Portable Power in the Gold Hall/Lot

The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. You can check out previous entries in our ConExpo 2017 previews here. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the Gold Hall/Lot areas: Bobcat, booth G-4476 […]

February 15, 2017

Dealers

McCann Industries marks 50 years as heavy equipment dealer

This year McCann Industries is celebrating 50 years as a heavy equipment dealer and contractor supplies source serving Illinois and Indiana. The Addison, Illinois, company was founded as McCann Construction Specialties in 1967 by Richard McCann in Villa Park, Illinois. Richard’s Son, Jim, is the current president and CEO and the company now has seven locations across the two […]

February 15, 2017

Dealers

SPECIAL REPORT, Part II: Turning a dealership sales opportunity into reality

Note: This special report was published by Big Iron Dealer‘s sister news outlet on the commercial truck side, Successful Dealer. While the details included in this report are specific to commercial truck dealerships, some of the takeaways can be applied across multiple dealership industries. This article is Part II of a three-part series. To read […]

February 14, 2017

Dealers

How dealer social media efforts lead to sales, increased customer engagement

When a California dealership started a new social media initiative, it had one primary objective: increase sales. From the beginning of the campaign its social media presence was dismal: it had less than 200 likes on Facebook, it was posting irregularly and there was no engagement on its page. Eight months later, after working out a […]

February 14, 2017

Dealers

Ditch Witch honors top 10 dealerships with Crescent Club Award

Ditch Witch has recognized its top 10 dealerships for 2016 with induction into its Crescent Club, the highest award it bestows upon dealerships. “We continually strive to provide our customers with superior service, product expertise and industry knowledge they need to confidently complete jobs on time and on budget,” says Ditch Witch President Dennis Wierzbicki. […]

February 14, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: JCB moves to Rolls excavator engine; new Mustang/Gehl CTLS; Wacker Neuson 3001 dumper; Terex Trucks Generation 10; Bergkamp M310CS paver

JCB moves to Rolls-Royce engine to power its largest excavators JCB is making a change when it comes to the engines inside its three largest crawler excavator models. The U.K.-based construction equipment manufacturer has decided to award Germany’s Rolls-Royce Power Systems with an order for MTU Series 1000 engines to power the JS300, JS330 and […]

February 13, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: CNH Industrial financials; reaction to Cat HQ move; construction jobs added; Volvo Trucks top N.A. dealer; H&E adds branch

H&E Equipment Services opens new branch in Beaumont, Texas H&E Equipment Services, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has opened a new branch in Beaumont, Texas, bringing its total number of locations across the country to 78. The new site joins neighboring branches in Houston, Texas, and Lake Charles, Louisiana, the company says. “As we focus […]

February 13, 2017

Construction Equipment

Manitou launches largest Gehl/Mustang vertical-lift skid steers yet alongside new compact models

Manitou has launched four new skid steer loader (SSL) models including a new compact machine and the largest vertical-lift SSL the company currently offers. First up are the large models. The Gehl V420 and Mustang 4200V boast a 120-horsepower Deutz engine and a rated operating capacity (ROC) of 4,200 pounds. These models can operate a variety of […]

February 13, 2017

Maintenance

How to choose a Computerized Maintenance Management System for your equipment fleet

Acquiring the best computerized maintenance management system for your fleet requires a detailed process and a lot of buy-in   Managing a heavy equipment fleet today without a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is like trying to run a NASCAR race in a Model T Ford. You can go around the track, but don’t expect to […]

February 13, 2017

Workforce

Komatsu treats college students to day in the life of a construction worker/miner

Komatsu recently hosted more than 30 students from Chattahoochee Technical College, Reinhardt University, and Kennesaw State University at its Cartersville, Ga., customer training center in order to experience a day in the work life of construction and mining employees. The students strapped on hardhats and received hands-on training on how to operate Komatsu machines including bulldozers, excavators, wheel […]

February 13, 2017