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Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson ups new, used skid steer, CTL warranties to 3-years, 3,000-hours

The compact equipment warranty wars have heated up, with Wacker Neuson coming to the table with what it calls the “most comprehensive warranty in the industry.” Wacker Neuson is the third compact equipment manufacturer in the past three months to debut an extended standard warranty, announcing a 3 year, or 3,000 hours full-machine warranty. The […]

February 5, 2018

Construction Equipment

How OEMs are making the versatile compact excavator even better

Compact excavators are already immensely popular because they lift, dig, trench, load and backfill. They run a wide range of attachments. They do all this in tight quarters and can be trailered from one job to the next with a pickup truck. How to improve upon such capable machines? Find ways for them to do more […]

December 25, 2017

Construction Equipment

More loading power, integrated electronics making CTLs most adaptable machines in the yard

Contractors buy compact track loaders because they are flexible machines – adapting to a wide range of applications with the use of specialized attachments – while still being loaders first and foremost. This emphasis on loading capabilities has prompted, for example, John Deere to up the ante on its G Series CTLs. Deere has increased […]

October 27, 2017

Dealers

Wacker Neuson Q2 earnings soar 31% with growth in the Americas

Wacker Neuson reports second quarter 2017 revenue of 452.2 million euros ($501.5 million), an increase of 11 percent compared to the same period last year. Profit for the quarter reached 29.8 million euros ($35.15 million), growth of 31 percent compared to second quarter 2016. Earnings before interest and tax increased 41 percent to 36.7 million […]

August 15, 2017

Dealers

Franklin Equipment opens Louisville, Ky. branch

Franklin Equipment has opened a new branch in Louisville, Kentucky, which expands the company’s regional coverage into the state beyond the locations in Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin and Tennessee, the company reports. Franklin Equipment Louisville follows another opening in June of a branch in Nashville, Tennessee. “We are excited to enter the Kentucky area markets and […]

August 2, 2017

Construction Equipment

With latest asphalt compactors, OEMs focus on updated operation, multiple drum options

New asphalt compactor models have seeming dominated this year’s roadbuilding rollouts, with multiple machines being launched during ConExpo this March. While many of the new machine features introduced in the past couple of years have either involved intelligent compaction (IC) or Tier 4 Final engine updates, this year’s crop of rollers are concentrating on […]

July 28, 2017

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson taps CTO Lehner as next CEO

Wacker Neuson has chosen a successor for Cem Peksaglam as the next CEO of the company. Martin Lehner, who is currently serving as Wacker Neuson’s chief technology officer and Deputy CEO to Peksaglam, will take the reins of the company when Peksaglam steps down in August. August will mark the end of a six-year contract […]

July 12, 2017

Construction Equipment

Deere signs deal with Wacker Neuson to sell Kramer compact loaders, telehandlers to global ag market

John Deere and Wacker Neuson have announced the formation of a strategic alliance in which Wacker Neuson will begin supplying Deere with compact equipment aimed at agricultural customers. According to a Wacker Neuson press release, the deal will allow Deere to begin selling Wacker Neuson’s Kramer brand of compact equipment at Deere dealerships. The range […]

July 6, 2017

Dealers

Franklin Equipment starts a Wacker Neuson Roadshow

Franklin Equipment is conducting events it is calling a re-creation of the original Wacker Neuson Roadshow at which it is promoting the brand’s equipment at nine stores in four states. “We are excited to partner with Wacker Neuson and Skyjack to have the road shows in our different markets. We truly appreciate the support of […]

July 6, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: Wacker Neuson hits record revenue; John Deere profit spikes; Compact excavator trends; Skid steer potential; 2017 Contractor of the Year

Wacker Neuson reaches record 1Q revenue Wacker Neuson is reporting record first quarter revenues with strong sales growth in the company’s Europe and Americas markets with gains in both the construction and agricultural sectors. First quarter revenues climbed to €338.5 million ($378.5 million), up 7 percent from 1Q 2016. Profit however fell 18 percent to €9.3 million ($10.4 […]

June 6, 2017

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson intros battery-powered AS50e rammer

Wacker Neuson’s battery-powered AS50e vibratory rammer produces no emissions and less noise than engine-driven hammers, making it ideal for working in spots with poor ventilation and where noise is a concern, the company says. A push-button start cranks the rammer’s motor, which runs on a lithium-ion battery. The device weighs 154 pounds and has a […]

May 26, 2017

Dealers

Wacker Neuson reaches record 1Q revenue

Wacker Neuson is reporting record first quarter revenues with strong sales growth in the company’s Europe and Americas markets with gains in both the construction and agricultural sectors. First quarter revenues climbed to €338.5 million ($378.5 million), up 7 percent from 1Q 2016. Profit however fell 18 percent to €9.3 million ($10.4 million). With this quarter in the […]

May 24, 2017