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Dealers

Boost year-end equipment sales with Section 179 marketing push

2016’s  long-term bill extending Section 179 removed the previous end-of-the-year uncertainty as to whether the bonus depreciation break would be continued, but that doesn’t mean dealers shouldn’t be motivated to use the tax incentive as a sales tool this year. Of particular note for dealers, Section 179 tax breaks apply to new, used and leased […]

December 19, 2017

Pickups

Chevy unveils 2019 Silverado with a jaw-dropping redesign

“No it’s not.” “Holy crud.” That was just a couple of the exclamations coming from the stands as Chevy introduced its 2019 Silverado by helicopter at the Texas Motor Speedway over the weekend. The only thing missing was Wagner’s Flight of the Valkyries. Even without Wagner, it was still an impressive and unforgettable debut as […]

December 18, 2017

Construction Equipment

8th Day of Construction Gifts: Bosch FlexiClick 5-in-1 is a compact drill that adapts to the job

Bosch model GSR12V-140FCB22 is a drill that combines quality and gadgetry into one extremely adaptable tool. The FlexiClick 5-in-1, as Bosch calls it, not only fits into tight spaces with its compact, 7 inches tall by 5 inches wide footprint, it also comes with five easy to connect attachments that allow the drill to adapt […]

December 18, 2017

Construction Equipment

Miller Dynasty 280 DX welder offers portability and versatility

Miller Electric Manufacturing has released a new portable welder, the Dynasty 280 DX with CV, that weighs 55 pounds and can perform a range of tasks. It delivers up to 280 amps. And when faced with dirty or unreliable power, its Auto-Line accommodates any voltage hookup from 208 to 575 volts with no manual linking. […]

December 18, 2017

Dealers

Freightliner Trucks honors “Elite” salespeople

Freightliner Trucks has named “Elite status” to its top 44 sales professionals and seven sales managers. They’ll be honored at a special awards ceremony early next year. The 44 have been recognized with “Elite” status as part of Freightliner’s annual Leland James Elite Sales Achievement program. Created in 2003 in honor of Freightliner Trucks’ founder, […]

December 18, 2017

Class 7-8

Diesel mechanic ponders what Tesla Semi means for his future, goes viral

While electric trucks and vans are generating a lot of headlines lately, they’re still a long, long way from running internal combustion engines out of the market. In the interim, there are mechanics out there wondering what their future might look like in a world of electric powertrains. For instance, a semi mechanic recently posted […]

December 15, 2017

Gear

7th Day of Construction Gifts: Diesel-scented candle makes every room smell like the shop

If you ever wished your man cave smelled more like your garage or felt that your garage could do with a bit more of that sweet fumey smell of exhaust, this is the candle for you. Race Fuel Candles’ diesel-scented candle is an 8-ounce candle that fills your space with a “pleasantly sharp aroma” according […]

December 15, 2017

Dealers

Cat North American retail sales rise 12% in November

Total retail sales by Caterpillar dealers to end users rose 12 percent in North America in November, while construction industries machine sales rose by 14 percent. This represents the seventh straight month of total North American retail sales gains, an upward trend that was modest until October, when these sales shot up 7 percent from […]

December 15, 2017

Dealers

New Canadian JCB dealer will offer new, used and rental construction equipment

Westcon Equipment, headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, is joining JCB’s growing North American dealer network. Now known as Westcon JCB, the dealership will sell, rent and service JCB equipment from branches in Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg, Manitoba, the companies say. “Westcon is continually looking for new product lines, and we are pleased to now represent JCB construction […]

December 15, 2017

Gear

6th Day of Construction Gifts: Tactica Multi-Tool is the most useful key chain ever

Multi-tools always make great stocking stuffers and this tiny one from Tactica packs a lot of utility in a small space. With the look of a carabiner keychain, the Multi-Tool packs “more than a dozen wrenches (imperial and metric), a bottle opener, a package opener, a ruler, hex sockets, and both Phillips and flathead bits” […]

December 14, 2017

Construction Equipment

Cat intros INV2000 inverter generator for pro and home use

Caterpillar is again expanding its Home and Outdoor Power lineup of generators with a portable inverter generator. The INV2000 represents the first inverter generator Cat has produced. The compact model weighs only 49 pounds for easy storage and around-the-house use, but boasts enough power for contractor and other professional uses. The INV2000 produces 1,800 watss […]

December 14, 2017

Dealers

Cox named sales director for Texex Cranes North America

Bill Cox is the new sales director for Terex Cranes North America. He’ll work with senior management to set and drive equipment sales strategy throughout the United States and Canada, lead sales team and interact with Terex Cranes distributors and customers, the company says. Cox replaces Mark Phillippi, who will retire at the end of […]

December 14, 2017