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Construction Equipment

Volvo debuts updated L90H loader with up to 20% greater fuel efficiency

Volvo Construction Equipment debuted its updated L90H wheel loader at the recent World of Asphalt show in Houston. The L90H 2.0 offers improved fuel efficiency, productivity, serviceability and greater ease of use. “The L90H wheel loader features updates to its transmission and torque converter that shorten cycle times and provide up to 20 percent greater […]

March 27, 2018

Construction Equipment

Bobcat intros redesigned grading and trenching buckets for compact excavators

Bobcat has introduced new grading and trenching buckets the company says offer greater durability and easier clean-out when using a compact excavator for cleaning ditches, backfilling, leveling or grading. All of the new buckets are designed for use on Bobcat’s E26 through E85 excavators and can be quickly interchanged with the company’s X-Change attachment mounting […]

March 27, 2018

Construction Equipment

Marchand promoted to VP of Case Construction Equipment in North America

Michel Marchand is the new vice president for North America for Case Construction Equipment. He’s replacing Scott Harris, who has taken a similar role at CASE IH. Marchand, previously the regional sales director for Canada, will now oversee all Case Construction operations in North America. “He has both comprehensive knowledge of the construction equipment business […]

March 27, 2018

Dealers

Amid growing worker shortage, ARA, TechForce team up to inspire students to pursue equipment technician careers

To encourage young people to pursue trade and technical careers that are necessary to support the equipment rental industry, the American Rental Association (ARA) is teaming up with TechForce Foundation of Scottsdale, Arizona. They’re collaborating to dispel the old stereotype of “grease monkey” as they raise the profile of those who work in the industry – […]

March 27, 2018

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Volvo unveils VNX Series trucks, 3 wheeled excavators, new rollers; ASV intros new skid steers; Hamm brings hybrid drive compaction to N. America

Hamm brings hybrid drive asphalt compaction to N. America with new HD+ 90i PH tandem roller Hamm’s new PH hybrid powertrain system for tandem asphalt compactors debuted earlier this month in Houston at World of Asphalt 2018, billed as a new concept that will save owners fuel, costs and maintenance. Hamm introduced the hybrid powertrain […]

March 26, 2018

Dealers

Business Roundup: More Cat layoffs; Equipment makers tell Trump ‘just say no’ to tariffs; CNH Industrial CEO to step down; AEM elects directors; Minnich honors top dealers

Minnich Manufacturing honors top dealers of 2017 Minnich Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, has announced its top dealers of 2017 according to sales performance. The announcement were made in conjunction with Minnich celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, The company is based in Mansfield, Ohio.   To read […]

March 26, 2018

Dealers

Foley Equipment of Kan. appoints Kerner CFO

Foley Equipment, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, has named Charlotte Kerner as its new chief financial officer. Kerner will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including financial planning and analysis, accounting and financial reporting, as well as managing tax and internal audit functions. “Charlotte brings tremendous skill to Foley as a respected […]

March 26, 2018

Construction Equipment

Deere intros redesigned pallet forks with greater durability

John Deere says it went back to the drawing board with its Worksite Pro pallet fork attachments in order to make them more durable. Deere’s program manager for attachments says the new 45-inch and 60-inch forks feature “a better, more durable frame for years of wear and tear.” Beyond greater durability, the new fork frames […]

March 23, 2018

Dealers

Midwest’s New Iron Expo will showcase 100-plus brands and info on training, jobs, machinery

The  New Iron Expo will be held in Hinkley, Minnesota on April 3, 4 and 5 with more than 100 vendor brands, training opportunities and dynamic hands-on experiences. It will be held on the 400-acre property of  International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49. Local 49 Business Manager Glen Johnson says the goals of the event range […]

March 23, 2018

Dealers

Minnich Manufacturing honors top dealers of 2017

Minnich Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, has announced its top dealers of 2017 according to sales performance. The announcement were made in conjunction with Minnich celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, The company is based in Mansfield, Ohio. Leading Minnich dealers for 2017: Top Overall Dealer and […]

March 23, 2018

Construction Equipment

Excavator’s ramp of logs fails miserably

After what must have been a fairly long and tedious setup of creating a DIY ramp out of a series of large logs, this entire maneuver goes wrong with the snap of a finger. As you can see in the video below, there’s nothing rushed about this operation. But not long after the excavator starts […]

March 22, 2018

Dealers

Kelly Tractor Co. to add Metso aggregates equipment to South Fla. offerings

Kelly Tractor Company is now the exclusive distributor of Metso’s mobile and stationary crushing and screening products in South Florida. Kelly Tractor will rent and sell Metso equipment, and provide spares, wears and services to existing Metso customers.  “Kelly Tractor Company is a well-respected and longstanding distributor in the Florida market. They have been providing […]

March 22, 2018