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Dealers

Takeuchi-US training center to open next spring

The facility will replace the company's current training space in Pendergrass, Georgia and feature service training classrooms, workshop areas, and more.

November 11, 2019

Construction Equipment

Backhoe is Cat’s first Smart Attachment for new D3 Series skid steers, CTLs

On its new D3 Series of skid steers and compact track loaders, Caterpillar is launching its Smart Attachment platform. Cat says the new Smart Attachments are an industry first, and with advanced machine technology, the new D3 Series skid steers and CTLs automatically recognize these smart work tools and tailor machine controls and operator information […]

November 8, 2019

Oils & lubricants

Chevron’s new heavy-duty engine oil reduces DPF clogging by 60%, is 15 years in the making

Chevron has announced the release of a new heavy-duty engine oil, a fluid which the company says extends the life of the engine’s Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and caps a development process that has spanned more than 15 years. Current heavy-duty engine oils are formulated up to the API CK-4 limit of 1% sulfated ash, […]

November 8, 2019

Dealers

CNH Industrial 3Q construction sales fall 9%

CNH Industrial, the parent firm of Case Construction Equipment, pointed to “lower production and sales volume in North America to rebalance channel inventory” when reporting its construction segment net sales decreased 9 percent in the 3Q compared to 3Q 2018. For the first nine months of the year, construction segment revenues were down 6.6 percent […]

November 8, 2019

Dealers

Company Wrench adds new Cleveland facility

Company Wrench is relocating to a new facility in the Cleveland area. The 8,200-square-foot facility will house the company’s parts, service and rental departments and be fully operation in January. The facility at 16400 Brook Park Road, Brook Park, Ohio will replace Company Wrench’s facility in Oakwood Village, where the firm had been located for […]

November 8, 2019

Construction Equipment

Morooka unveils its largest crawler carrier with 125-foot boom

Morooka used the recent ICUEE show to bring out its largest crawler carrier, the MST4500VDL, to demonstrate the company’s capabilities. The 4500 was first built for Custom Truck One Source as a custom machine, and the company decided to display it at ICUEE to see if there was wider interest in the utility market for […]

November 7, 2019

Construction Equipment

New Vermeer CTX160 mini skid steer lifts 60% more

Customers of Vermeer’s CTX100 wanted the ability to lift more but with a similar small footprint. In response, Vermeer created the CTX160, which has 60 percent more operating capacity than the CTX100 and is only 1 ½ inch wider and less than six inches longer than the CTX100. Check out our video below for all […]

November 7, 2019

Contractor of the Year

A&A Paving’s best customer bought the whole business; has since built upon a legacy of great service

When Bob Olson started A&A Paving in 1960 he had a goal of running the best little asphalt paving and sealcoating company in the Chicagoland area. With a great work ethic, personable style and innovative practices, Olson earned a cadre of loyal customers for the better part of six decades. But when Olson started thinking […]

November 7, 2019

Dealers

Cazenovia Equipment buys neighboring Deere dealer LeBerge & Curtis

Cazenovia Equipment of Cazenovia, New York, has purchased LeBerge & Curtis in Canton, New York, and will offer John Deere equipment at the former LeBerge & Curtis location at 5984 County Route 27 . It will be Cazenovia Equipment‘s 10th location in New York when the company takes over operations on Nov. 5th. The two firms […]

November 7, 2019

Pickups

Chevy’s Carhartt edition Silverado is back—for real this time—on the 2021 2500HD

Three years ago Chevrolet unveiled a concept truck designed with Carhartt that quickly got the attention of Chevy fans and trades professionals. By popular demand – with some changes – comes the 2021 Silverado 2500HD Carhartt Special Edition.

November 6, 2019

Trailers

Felling launches triple-axle trailer for wide directional drill systems

Felling has designed a new trailer to handles heavy, wide directional drills and mud mix systems. The FT-30-3 I-S DS features a three-axle design. The company also put the deck between the fenders for the lowest possible deck height while also enabling the trailer to be equipped with electric or air brakes. Optional features on […]

November 6, 2019

Dealers

Strongco 3Q results: “solid performance despite softer markets”

Canadian dealer Strongco reported it saw revenues of $98 million Canadian during 3Q, down $1 million from its 2018 3Q results of $99 million. Gross profit, however, rose from $18 million in 2018 to $19 million for the quarter. The company said the revenue decrease was impacted by lower sales of construction equipment and cranes […]

November 6, 2019