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Dealers

Orlando equipment auction will be Ritchie Bros.’ largest yet

Ritchie Bros. is preparing for the start of its big Orlando auction Monday and the heavy equipment auctioneer says this will be the largest version of the annual auction yet. Company spokesman Ian Malinski says more than 12,800 trucks and pieces of equipment will be available at the auction and sold with no minimum bids […]

February 16, 2018

Dealers

Caterpillar N. American dealer retail sales rise 23% in Jan.

Caterpillar North American dealer total machine retail sales continued their double-digit rise, with January sales rising 23 percent compared to the previous year, mirroring December’s 23 percent year-over-year rise. Looking at just the construction portion of these retail sales statistics, North American Cat dealers saw a 22 percent year-over-year rise. The biggest construction equipment gainer […]

February 16, 2018

Construction Equipment

Cat slapped with $2.3B penalty by IRS for avoiding taxes

Caterpillar’s tax woes continue to compound with news today that federal tax penalties the heavy equipment manufacturer is facing have more than doubled. According to the company’s annual 10-K report filed Thursday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Cat now faces $2.3 billion worth of back taxes and penalties as the result of Internal […]

February 15, 2018

Construction Equipment

Manitou’s 3 new MRT all-terrain telehandlers work as tele, winch and platform

Manitou is bringing three new telehandlers to the North American market. The MRT 2470, MRT 3050 and MRT 1840 range from capacities of 8,800 to 15,400 pounds, with lift heights of 58 to 97 feet. Manitou calls the additions to the MRT Series “three-in-one machines,” serving as telehandler, winch and platform. They feature all-terrain capability, […]

February 15, 2018

Construction Equipment

Articulating Lumax oil filter wrenches get a grip in confined spaces

Just getting to an oil filter in the first place can be an ordeal. Then trying to twist it loose at an odd angle and inside some cramped engine underbelly can frustrate even the most patient mechanic. Lumax swivel handle oil filter wrenches are designed for ergonomic comfort with cushion grip handles and a slim […]

February 15, 2018

Dealers

ENGS Commercial Finance launches electronic signature for construction division

ENGS Commercial Finance has added secure electronic signature (E-signature) documentation capabilities to its construction division, following similar implementations in the company’s transportation and industrial divisions. ENGS says the E-signature capabilities will provide “a fast and efficient way to complete the documentation process.” In addition, the E-signature capabilities will increase overall security and compliance during the […]

February 15, 2018

Class 7-8

Test Drive: How Kenworth’s fuel cell T680 delivers a quick, quiet ride

California Governor Jerry Brown wants 5 million zero-emission vehicles on state roads by 2030. By the end of next month, one of them will be shuffling around the ports of SoCal. Kenworth’s hydrogen fuel cell Zero Emissions Cargo Transit (ZECT) T680 tractor, the fruit of a $7 million project between the Kirkland, Washington, truck-maker, the U.S. […]

February 14, 2018

Construction Equipment

New Epiroc ER 1500 Drum Cutter features dust-suppression system

Epiroc says its new ER 1500 Drum Cutter for excavators is ideal for tunneling, special foundation work, demolition and soil mixing. It also comes with a dust-suppression system designed to meet OSHA silica dust-reduction regulations that took effect in September. The system uses water jets to spray the working area to prevent dust from entering […]

February 14, 2018

Dealers

Ditch Witch unveils easier, faster online parts lookup

Ditch Witch has made it easier for its customers to find parts. The company has released an advanced version of its Ditch Witch Parts Lookup to help customers increase efficiency and reduce downtime by not only finding the service parts they need along with detailed information, but also giving them a direct communication line to […]

February 14, 2018

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Doosan intros gap-filling DL280-5 loader; Dynapac updated CC950 roller; Kenworth fuel cell T680 test drive; Toyota unveils 2019 TRD Pro trucks; Bobcat updates E85 excavator with more power, redesigned cab

Dynapac intros updated small tandem Asphalt Roller CC950 Dynapac is introducing an updated version of its small tandem Asphalt Roller CC950. It’s primarily for small-scale compaction work such as pavements, bicycle paths, small roads, parking areas and other places that need compaction but are difficult to reach with a larger roller. The CC950 comes with […]

February 14, 2018

Dealers

Business Roundup: RST pipeline inspection rebranded to Subsite; Doosan Portable Power adds Six & Mango; Elliott Equipment of Omaha taps new VP; Brokk adds Taylor as training specialist

RST pipeline inspection tech products rebranded to Subsite The R.S. Technical Services (RST) brand of pipeline inspections technologies has been changed to Subsite. Subsite Electronics bought RST last July. Along with changing the brand name, the RST colors will match the Subsite brand. Subsite says everything else will remain the same.   To read more, […]

February 14, 2018

Gear

Post-it Extreme Notes designed with construction contractors in mind

You gotta give these marketing guys some props. It isn’t easy coming up with new uses for an old product. But the people at 3M brainstormed up a new “application” if that’s the right word, for Post-it Notes it and created Post-it Extreme Notes for the construction industry. These aren’t your typical wimpy office Post-it […]

February 14, 2018