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Dealers

Overall equipment investment will grow 7.8% in 2021; construction equipment will rebound

Read more about the economic outlook and equipment and software investment outlook for construction, agricultural, and material handling industries here.

December 28, 2020

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Kioti Unveils First Skid Steer, CTL; Multi-Use Equipment Gained Traction in 2020; Compact Equipment Sales Dominate 2020; Wirtgen’s latest cold planers

Wirtgen’s new W 220 Fi, W 250 Fi cold planers cut operator workload Wirtgen’s new flagship cold planer models, the W 220 Fi and W 250 Fi, come standard with the company’s Mill Assist machine control technology. The large milling machines can cut to depths of 14 inches and widths of 86 inches.   To […]

December 28, 2020

Construction Equipment

Should you use Section 179, 100% depreciation for your equipment purchase?

Though December 31 is closing in fast, contractors still have time to purchase construction equipment and write off 100 percent of the cost of that purchase on their 2020 taxes as depreciation or a Section 179 tax deduction…

December 25, 2020

Construction Equipment

The 2020 Year in Dozers: Cat Dominates With Lineup Revamp, Case Makes Waves With DL550B Dozer Loader

Cat alone launched six new machines -- seven if you count the model that just got a name change.

December 24, 2020

Vintage Equipment

This Extremely Rare 1913 Thew Type-O Steam Shovel Took 2 Years to Restore

Bob Kelly currently owns the only running Type-O steam shovel – the same model as the one found at the bottom of the Michigan lake, as noted at the top of this newsletter. His restoration took two years to complete.

December 23, 2020

Construction Equipment

Video: Kioti Aims At Exploding Compact Construction Market With First Skid Steer, CTL

Kioti is excited to enter the construction equipment market with its new skid steer and compact track loader. Details and initial specs can be found here.

December 23, 2020

Roadbuilding

Husqvarna expands into surface prep by acquiring Blastrac

Husqvarna is acquiring Blastrac, a manufacturer of products for shot blasting, scarifying, grinding, polishing and dust collection for surface preparation and polishing of concrete, steel and asphalt. The Holland-based Blastrac, which has North American headquarters in Oklahoma City, will join Husqvarna Group’s Construction Division. Husqvarna President and CEO Henric Andersson says the acquisition is part […]

December 23, 2020

Construction Equipment

These Multi-Use Crossover Construction Machines Gained Real Traction in 2020

Equipment World reader interest on what we term crossover machines—Is it a skid steer or a dozer? An excavator or a CTL?—gained momentum in 2020. Several companies introduced offerings in this category, including Case, Avant, Mecalac and JCB. The momentum for crossover machines comes primarily from Europe, where they have long been a fixture at […]

December 22, 2020

Trailers

Landoll trailer option transports equipment requiring lower deck heights

Landoll's new drop side trailer option features a 5-inch lowered track area and raised center for the 855 and 860 Construction Series Detachable trailers.

December 22, 2020

Dealers

Mecalac adds Trekker Group to dealer lineup

Trekker Group will offer Mecalac’s line of crawler skid-excavators, wheeled excavators and swing loaders. Learn more here on Equipment World.

December 22, 2020

Dealers

Ritchie’s massive February Orlando auction will be online only

Though the massive Ritchie Bros. equipment auction will be online-only, their auction site will be open for in-person inspections. Details on Equipment World.

December 21, 2020

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Bobcat Intros Redesigned Skid Steer, CTL (Video); Hyundai to Buy Doosan Brand Equipment; 2021 Ram 3500 New Torque King; Deere Boosts Power on New Backhoes; 12 Great Construction Gifts

12 Days of Construction Gifts, Tools & Toys for the 2020 Holiday Season With the holiday season in full swing, we’re here to help with a list of 12 great gifts for the construction/trades professionals and equipment-loving kids in your life. Check out the full gallery at the link.   To see more, click here. […]

December 21, 2020