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Construction Equipment

As CTLs gain popularity, a case for the versatile, nimble skid steer

Conventional wisdom has it that skid steers rule on hard surfaces and in tight quarters. Hard surfaces chew up expensive treads on compact track loaders, and confined spaces make other machines look like drunken bulls compared to skid steers’ nimble nature.   Is that enough to keep skid steers in your fleet? Maybe, maybe not. […]

May 19, 2017

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson CEO Peksaglam to step down

Wacker Neuson CEO Cem Peksaglam recently told the company’s supervisory board that he plans to step down this summer. Peksaglam, who guided the company to strong growth through what Wacker Neuson calls a “successful realignment,” will reach the end of a six-year contract in August. He told the board he has decided to allow the […]

May 5, 2017

Construction Equipment

A brief history of Wacker Neuson’s 60 years in the U.S.

From humble beginnings in a blacksmith shop in 1848 in Dresden, Germany, Wacker Neuson has grown into a global manufacturer of construction equipment. This year, the company is celebrating its 60th anniversary of making equipment in the United States and its 50th anniversary in Canada. The Wacker family business started nearly 170 years ago […]

May 1, 2017

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson unveils TH627 telehandler with 3-in-1 machine capabilities

The Wacker Neuson TH627 telehandler is designed to be a versatile, three-in-one machine, the company says. It comes with a universal attachment plate allowing it to dig and carry like a wheel loader and use multiple attachments like a skid steer with a compact footprint. As a telehandler, it has a lift height of 18 […]

April 12, 2017

Dealers

McCann Industries expands Indiana territory for Case equipment

McCann Industries of Addison, Illinois, has expanded its territory as a Case equipment dealer by adding four counties in Indiana, including LaPorte, Marshall, St. Joseph and Stark. These counties will be serviced through its Schereville, Indiana, location. “We are honored that CASE has expanded our Indiana territory and very happy that Kevin will be representing us in […]

March 23, 2017

Dealers

McCann Industries marks 50 years as heavy equipment dealer

This year McCann Industries is celebrating 50 years as a heavy equipment dealer and contractor supplies source serving Illinois and Indiana. The Addison, Illinois, company was founded as McCann Construction Specialties in 1967 by Richard McCann in Villa Park, Illinois. Richard’s Son, Jim, is the current president and CEO and the company now has seven locations across the two […]

February 15, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: JCB moves to Rolls excavator engine; new Mustang/Gehl CTLS; Wacker Neuson 3001 dumper; Terex Trucks Generation 10; Bergkamp M310CS paver

JCB moves to Rolls-Royce engine to power its largest excavators JCB is making a change when it comes to the engines inside its three largest crawler excavator models. The U.K.-based construction equipment manufacturer has decided to award Germany’s Rolls-Royce Power Systems with an order for MTU Series 1000 engines to power the JS300, JS330 and […]

February 13, 2017

Dealers

Titan Machinery to close more than a dozen locations as part of restructuring plan

North Dakota-based Titan Machinery, which carries construction, agriculture, aggregate and forestry equipment, has initiated a restructuring plan that involves closing and consolidating multiple dealerships. The company says this will reduce expenses by $25 million annually. The company reports it closed one construction location in the fourth quarter ending Jan. 31, and plans to close 14 […]

February 13, 2017

Roadbuilding

McCann Industries adds Carlson Paving Products to lineup

McCann Industries, with seven locations in the Chicago area, has added Carlson Paving Products’ pavers and accessories to its equipment lineup. “We are excited to introduce our customers to the Carlson paving line,” says Jim McCann, president at McCann Industries. “These machines are not only easy to operate and maintain, but their reliability and quality […]

January 6, 2017

ConExpo-Con/Agg

What to see at ConExpo 2017: Liebherr, XL Specialized Trailer, Wacker Neuson in the Gold Hall/Lot

The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. To view previous preview entries for ConExpo 2017 click here. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the Gold Hall/Lot areas: Liebherr, booth G-4637 The company’s […]

January 4, 2017

Construction Equipment

Why compact track loaders are still stealing skid steer market share at a relentless rate

At some point, compact track loaders (CTLs) will quit taking market share from skid steer loaders. But for now, the relentless march of CTLs continues, driven by the narrowing of the cost differential between the two machine types, CTLs’ enhanced suitability to common applications, and the expansion of models in a variety of sizes. […]

December 2, 2016

Dealers

New Georgia branch marks 77th H&E Equipment Services location

Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based H&E Equipment Services, founded in 1961, has opened a new branch in Suwanee, Georgia, marking the 77th location in its network and its third in Georgia. The 19,125-square-foot facility will serve the north Atlanta and northern Georgia market with rentals, new and used sales, in-shop and mobile service and training opportunities. The […]

November 14, 2016