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Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Mid-size excavator evolution; 2018 Ford F-150 and the return of Ranger, Bronco; new Ditch Witch JT10 HDD

Mid-size excavators are evolving due to control refinements, contractor demand for higher versatility Excavators in the 35- to 50-ton class are being shaped by market forces and technology. While most of them still do what they’ve always done – mass excavation – many serve expanded roles, and the future for this class is bright. For […]

January 16, 2017

Construction Equipment

ASV intros RT-120 Forestry CTL calling it “largest, most powerful in the industry”

ASV is continuing to expand its lineup of compact track loaders and has now introduced a forestry configuration of the Posi-Track RT-120 it calls “the largest and most powerful in the industry.” The new RT-120 Forestry (F) replaces the RT-110 and is designed for use with the largest of attachments to tackle mulching, brush cutting and […]

January 16, 2017

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco plans to sell Dynapac road equipment division

Dynapac, the road construction equipment division of Atlas Copco, will soon have a new owner. The Board of Directors at Atlas Copco has decided to sell it, saying in a brief announcement that they don’t believe the brand has the economies of scale necessary to become number one or two in that market. Dynapac manufactures pavers, planers, and roller compactors for […]

January 16, 2017

Pickups

FCA to fight EPA, CARB on Ram/Jeep emissions violations

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is contesting a violation issued last week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which alleges that the automaker manufactured Ram trucks and Jeep SUVs with undisclosed software that produce increased emissions. The EPA contends that FCA installed and failed to disclose engine management software that has increased nitrogen oxides (NOx) in 2014-2016 […]

January 16, 2017

Dealers

RDO Equipment McKinney, Texas, is company’s first with LEED Certification

RDO Equipment Company’s location in McKinney, Texas, finished in 2015, is the first for the company to receive LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). More than 10.7 billion square feet of construction space in more than 58,000 projects throughout the world are participating in LEED, according to USGBC. “RDO Equipment Co.—McKinney’s LEED […]

January 16, 2017

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What to See at ConExpo 2017: JLG, Custom Equipment, Genie 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.  To view previous preview entries for ConExpo 2017 click here. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the Gold Hall/Lot areas: JLG Industries, booth G-3946 The […]

January 13, 2017

Technology

Kespry, maker of all-in-one industrial drone platform, names new CEO

Drone maker and aerial intelligence platform Kespry has named tech industry veteran George Mathew as its next chairman and CEO. Last year, Kespry launched Drone 2.0, a complete drone solution aimed at construction and surveying that fully integrates drone hardware and cloud-based image rendering software in order to provide a drone that not only flies itself, but […]

January 13, 2017

Dealers

J.J. Kane Auctioneers picks Proxibid as timed auction provider

J.J. Kane Auctioneers has selected Proxibid as the exclusive provider of its timed auctions, beginning Jan. 20 and continuing on the third Friday of each month. “We are thrilled to add timed auctions to our event calendar in 2017 to provide consignors and buyers with an additional way to liquidate and acquire equipment,” says Joe […]

January 13, 2017

Construction Equipment

Suspended from crane, Bobcat demos concrete beneath tracks

Here’s another jobsite video that’s beginning to float around the internet a bit. In it, the operator of a Bobcat compact track loader is suspended above a building by a crane while demoing concrete below. With a few hits of the machine’s hammer attachment the concrete soon crashes below as the Bobcat floats safely above […]

January 12, 2017

Dealers

Contractor-to-contractor equipment rental service Dozr now operational in N.J., Fla.

Just a few months after saying that it was eyeing an expansion into the U.S. market, Canadian contractor-to-contractor equipment rental service Dozr is now operational in both New Jersey and Florida. In October the company garnered a nearly $2 million round of financing from Toronto’s FairVentures Inc. and used the funding to begin its expansion south. The service […]

January 12, 2017

Construction Equipment

Volvo to relocate Construction Equipment HQ to Sweden

After nearly 40 years in Belgium, Volvo Construction Equipment has announced that the company will be moving home. The heavy equipment manufacturer will be relocating its global headquarters from Brussels to Gothenburg, Sweden, the home of the Volvo Group. Volvo CE says the move “will facilitate closer cooperation with the Group’s other business areas and […]

January 12, 2017

Dealers

Terramac adds Tri-State Truck & Equipment to dealer lineup for Mont., Wyo.

Terramac, manufacturer of crawler carrier machines, has added Montana-based Tri-State Truck & Equipment to its North American dealer network. Tri-State will handle a territory covering Montana and Wyoming. “Tri-State Truck & Equipment is a high-caliber dealership with a strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service,” says Matt Slater, director of sales for Terramac. “We’re certain […]

January 12, 2017