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Construction Equipment

INFOGRAPHIC: Trencher sales and buyer trends

A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price service.

September 14, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Komatsu semi-auto PC210LCi-11 excavator; Ditch Witch’s MT9 Microtrencher; Cat Buggy hot rod; What to see at ICUEE 2017

Komatsu launches second-gen PC210LCi-11 semi-auto excavator with improved controls Last year Komatsu let us do some digging with their new intelligent Machine Control (iMC) technology on their big PC360LCi-11 and PC490LCi-11 excavators. And now the company has introduced the second generation model of its first semi-auto excavator, the 23.5 metric ton PC210LCi. First launched in […]

September 12, 2017

Construction Equipment

With MT9 Microtrencher, Ditch Witch offers new tool for residential fiber installation

Ditch Witch’s new MT9 Microtrencher attachment for the company’s compact skid steers provides a narrow, shallow cut for installing fiber optic cables in residential areas without disrupting surrounding utilities. It excels in tight, confined areas, such as street closings, the company says. It creates trenches up to 9 inches deep and 1.5 inches wide. Ditch […]

September 8, 2017

Construction Equipment

What to see at ICUEE 2017: Ditch Witch, Doosan, HammerHead in Area K

ICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the October 3-5 Demo Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Here is a sample of some of the equipment ICUEE attendees will see in Area K: Ditch Witch, booths K155 and K270 Ditch Witch will display its latest horizontal directional drills, the JT40 and the JT40 […]

August 17, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Cat, Ditch Witch visit White House; Hood scoop key on 2017 Chevy HD trucks; Volvo LX1 50% less fuel burn ; Ram unveils new trucks; House ELD delay

Hood scoop key piece in Chevy’s creation of its most powerful HD pickups yet Chevy’s 2017 Silverado 2500 and 3500 pickups aren’t just special to the automaker because they’re new. Thanks to the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel at the heart of these heavy duty pickups, Chevy says these are the most powerful vehicles it has ever […]

July 25, 2017

Construction Equipment

Cat, Ditch Witch machines visit White House as Trump promises ‘Made in America’ revival

Caterpillar and Ditch Witch kicked off a special week at the White House focusing on American manufacturing with two of the largest examples of “Made in America” goods the country has to offer. On Monday, the Trump administration held a “Made in America product showcase,” inviting one manufacturer from each of the 50 states to […]

July 18, 2017

Construction Equipment

With new JT40 HDD, Ditch Witch delivers a data-filled operator’s station

Ditch Witch has introduced an all new JT40 horizontal directional drill (HDD) boasting an operator’s station improved with machine data views. “The JT40 represents the future of horizontal drilling,” says Seth Matthesen, Ditch Witch’s senior product manager for HDDs. “The unit integrates machine data into an innovative display to keep operators informed and productive on the job. […]

May 30, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Side-by-side mastless dozer GPS comparo; Ditch Witch SK1550; Cat TH514D and 950 GC; Altec truck cranes for Prinoth

Side-By-Side: Comparing Cat, Deere, Komatsu and Topcon mast-less dozer GPS systems GPS machine control started out as a tangle of aftermarket products all bolted on and wired up as retrofits to existing dozers. These systems revolutionized the operation of dozers, but there were a lot of parts to track and maintain. In the past 18 […]

April 18, 2017

Dealers

Ditch Witch recognizes top dealers for support and service efforts

Ditch Witch recently honored its top 10 dealerships in providing product support and service, as well as the winners of its Harold Chesnutt Award and Service and Support Leadership Award. “We continually hear from our customers that the superior product expertise, service and support from our dealerships and employees is a unique differentiator of Ditch Witch […]

April 11, 2017

Construction Equipment

Ditch Witch launches SK1550, its largest, most powerful mini skid steer

Leaping the company’s SK1050 in size and power, Ditch Witch has unveiled the SK1550, a mini skid steer designed to tackle heavy duty landscaping projects typically reserved for traditional skid steer loaders. With a rated operating capacity of 1,558 pounds and a 44-horsepower Tier 4 Yanmar diesel engine, the machine represents the company’s largest and […]

April 7, 2017

Dealers

Ditch Witch names Robbie Royster winner of Lowell Highfill Award for top salesperson

Ditch Witch has named Robbie Royster of Ditch Witch of Virginia as the winner of the 2016 Lowell Highfill Award given to the salesperson of the year for “outstanding performance and marketing” of the company’s products. “Robbie has earned the reputation among his customers and colleagues of going the extra mile,” says Jeff Horton, vice president […]

March 28, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Generac light towers; Ox Bodies lightweight TrailMaker; Terex Demag AC 500-8 updates; Ditch Witch ST37X; Takeuchi TB216H hybrid excavator; Rental Show equipment photos

Generac launches 3 new light towers: MLT6SMD, MLT4060MVD and PLT240 LINKTower Generac Mobile Products recently launched three new light towers, the MLT6SMD, MLT4060MVD and PLT240 LINKTower, at The Rental Show in Orlando. The machines come fitted with four 240 Watt LED lights that offer a five-year limited warranty. Both the MLT6SMD and MLT4060MVD feature the […]

March 14, 2017