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Dealers

Doosan Bobcat donates machines to regional training centers

Doosan Bobcat North America has donated seven Bobcat machines to four regional vocational schools for service technician training programs. The donated equipment includes compact track loaders, compact excavators, wheel loaders and Versa-HANDLER telescopic tool carriers. The machines were delivered to Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Moorhead, Minnesota; Madison Area Technical College, Madison, Wisconsin; State […]

October 25, 2017

Dealers

Caterpillar crushes estimates as Q3 sales jump 25%

With third-quarter sales and revenues soaring by 25 percent year-to-year and customer demand growing, Caterpillar on Tuesday boosted its robust 2017 profit outlook even higher. The company posted sales and revenues of $11.4 billion for third-quarter 2017, up nearly $2.3 billion from $9.2 billion for the same period last year. Operating profit increased by 228 […]

October 24, 2017

Pickups

Ram unveils plush Laramie Longhorn Southfork, brings Lone Star Silver edition to Heavy Duty lineup

Ram has unveiled a new Southfork edition of its Laramie Longhorn truck, saying the latest edition of this “opulent” model packs “more luxury, technology and refinement.” The truck maker also announced that its Lone Star Silver edition would now be available on its Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 trucks. From the outside, the Longhorn Southfork […]

October 24, 2017

Construction Equipment

Genie’s new XC aerial platforms add capacity, meet ANSI standards

Genie has unleashed a slew of improvements to its aerial work platform models under the XC label. The XC stands for “extra capacity,” and the company has added four telescopic boom models to the XC lineup – the S-60 XC, S-65 XC, S-80-XC and S-85 XC. It also introduces its first XC articulated boom model […]

October 24, 2017

Business

Fleet management course scheduled in Wisc.

A course on management of public and private equipment fleets will be held November 14-15 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. John E. Dolce, fleet director with Wendel Companies in Roseland, New Jersey, is the instructor. He has more than 40 years of experience in management and operation of public and private fleets and is the […]

October 24, 2017

Dealers

Equipment roundup: Ram’s new Harvest Edition trucks; Volvo VNL Test Drive; Volvo unveils L20H, L25H loaders, Compact Assist for soil; American Augers intros M-300D cleaner, DD-240T HDD; New Atlas Copco pumps

Ram’s new Harvest Edition trucks designed for farmers Calling agriculture “part of the foundation” of which the truck maker’s success is built on, Ram has introduced a special edition pickup designed for farmers and their families. The new Harvest Edition will be available on Ram’s 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups in all four-door Quad, Crew […]

October 24, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: Cat dealer moves to $20M HQ; IronPlanet buyers get Ritchie Bros. financing; Vermeer MidSouth celebrates 30th year; AED diesel technician certification

Kansas Cat dealer moving to new $20M headquarters Caterpillar dealer Foley Equipment Co. is moving to its expanded Wichita, Kansas, headquarters, according to the Wichita Business Journal. The company is relocating its departments and personnel to the more than $20 million headquarters, which includes 160,000 square feet across two buildings, the Journal reports. The new […]

October 24, 2017

Vocational

First Look: Navistar’s HV Series replaces WorkStar with hopes of wooing drivers back

Navistar’s new International HV severe-duty vocational truck is the latest truck introduction in the company’s efforts to rebrand its entire vehicle lineup. It was made available for limited on-course test drives to members of the media at a press event in New Carlisle, Indiana this week. From the outside, the HV looks identical to its WorkStar […]

October 23, 2017

Maintenance

New T4F engines with 74+ hp demand a thorough maintenance plan

New engines above 74 horsepower come with sophisticated exhaust aftertreatment technology that demands preparation and protocols. The day you take delivery of a new machine is one of excitement and celebration. But this year, and in the future, the thrill of new iron should be tempered with a thorough plan to manage the new exhaust […]

October 23, 2017

Dealers

Vermeer MidSouth celebrates 30-year anniversary

Marking 30 years in the business, Vermeer MidSouth is celebrating its growth from eight employees at the start to more than 60 employees today. Founded with two stores in Memphis, Tennessee, and Jackson, Mississippi, the company now has five branches with dealerships in four states: Mississippi, Arkansas, Western Tennessee, and Northern Louisiana. “This company has […]

October 23, 2017

Construction Equipment

Volvo unveils L20H, L25H loaders with more power, larger cab

Volvo has introduced updated versions of its L20 and L25 compact wheel loaders, pairing a new Tier 4 Final engine with fully automatic hydrostatic drive. The new L20H and L25H made their debut at the 2017 ICUEE show in Louisville earlier this month. The machines are powered by a 64-horsepower Volvo D2.6M water-cooled engine with […]

October 20, 2017

Construction Equipment

The next generation of the Jake Brake is coming and it’s twice as powerful

The next generation of the so-called Jake Brake, built by Jacobs Vehicle Systems, will likely come to market in 2019, the company recently announced. The new High Power Density engine brake will offer twice the braking power as the current Jake Brake and will provide improved engine braking capabilities at a lower rpm range, says […]

October 20, 2017