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Construction Equipment

The choice between a low-spec backhoe and high-end siblings isn’t as clear-cut as you might think

Backhoe loaders of 14-foot-and-greater dig depth have split into two markets: rental and contractor. As more standard features were added to backhoes and prices crept up accordingly, customers for lower-cost, lower-spec’d units got left behind. Manufacturers are intent on offering machines for customers at both ends of the spectrum, which for many has meant rebuilding […]

August 11, 2015

Construction Equipment

Master Status: JCB launches a technician training program and national championship rolled into one

Calling service technicians the “unsung heroes” of its dealership network, UK-based equipment manufacturer JCB has launched a new program in North America that seeks to celebrate these techs’ achievements in a decidedly more heroic manner—championship ring and all. Dubbed the Master Technician program, the initiative is equal parts training and competition. First comes the training. Dealers […]

July 29, 2015

Business

JCB at work on 3 more military projects following success of HMEE high-speed, armored backhoe

Ten years into a successful run of manufacturing a high-speed, armored backhoe for the U.S. Army, the machine’s impact is still being felt at JCB, and especially at the company’s North American headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. In a recent report from the Savannah Morning News, JCB detailed how it won its initial $206 million contract—the […]

July 22, 2015

Dealers

MacAllister Machinery breaks ground on new HQ, a JCB Mudfest and more in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing News Roundup

MacAllister Machinery breaks ground for new headquarters Indiana’s Caterpillar equipment dealer, MacAllister Machinery, celebrated a groundbreaking for its new headquarters on the Southeast side of Indianapolis. The 133-acre tract will house MacAllister’s new 345,000 square-foot headquarters and will allow the company to consolidate its heavy equipment shops, parts warehouse, light equipment sales and service and […]

July 17, 2015

Dealers

JCB, Douglas Dynamics earn honors; Kenworth, Fecon add locations in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing News Roundup

Skyjack machines tee up for charity in Miami Skyjack scissor lifts and booms were on hand at the BEA and Action Rentals’ Second Annual Golf Tournament, held on March 16 in Miami. The daylong event, held at Miami International Links in the Melreese Country Club, included golfing and a silent auction. This was Skyjack’s second […]

June 23, 2015

Construction Equipment

Diggerland USA adds world’s fastest backhoe, 8-wheeled amphibious ARGOs to list of construction-themed attractions

Diggerland USA, the first and only construction equipment theme park, has kicked off its second season with a bang, adding to its long list of rides and attractions for kids young and old to enjoy. Earlier this month, JCB, which supplies the majority of the heavy equipment that make up the park’s rides, celebrated Diggerland’s […]

June 19, 2015

Dealers

JLG acquires Power Towers, a new Atlas Copco sales VP and Kenworth dealer relocations all in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing News Roundup

JLG acquires UK-based Power Towers JLG Industries has acquired Power Towers, a low level access equipment manufacturer based in Leicester, UK. Power Towers, founded in 2007, offers 7 self-propelled and push around lift models, some rated for outdoor use. The company employs 30 people, all of whom have been retained through the acquisition. With the […]

June 8, 2015

Dealers

SDLG, Liebherr, Takeuchi, others add dealers in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing News Roundup

Takeuchi names Salesman of the Year, Top Volume dealer and adds dealer Jimi Martin of Perimeter Takeuchi in Buford, Georgia, has been named Takeuchi’s Salesman of the Year. Ranking number one in retail sales, 2014 marks the second consecutive year Martin has received the award. Folcomer Equipment, a full-service dealer with five locations in Aberdeen, […]

May 22, 2015

Dealers

Moves from JCB, Toro, Skyjack and more in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing News Roundup

Southeastern Equipment opens rental store aimed at small contractors Southeastern Equipment Company has opened a new Southeastern Rents location in Cambridge, Ohio. Aimed at smaller contractors, the location will feature light earthmoving equipment from Case and Kubota, Genie aerial lifts and light compaction equipment, chippers, grinders and chippers. Supplies such as hand tools, safety signs, […]

May 1, 2015

Business

JCB donates $1 million worth of equipment to Nepal earthquake relief effort

In order to aid in the cleanup and rescue efforts in Nepal where survivors are still reeling in the aftermath of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the country Saturday, JCB has donated more than $1 million in equipment. The company sent 10 backhoes and a fleet of electric power generators to the devastated country. […]

April 30, 2015

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: Inside and out JCB’s half truck, half backhoe HMEE Army machine, hot off the assembly line

No. 1 Story in 2015 « No. 2 No. 15 »   [imagebrowser id=228] The typical jobsite has little need for a backhoe with a top-speed of 60 miles per hour. But the battlefields soldiers in the U.S. Army work day-in and day-out aren’t the typical jobsite. In addition to the run-of-the-mill digging jobs, soliders need […]

April 9, 2015

Construction Equipment

Diggerland USA unleashes a fleet of JCB WorkMax UTVs as the construction theme park’s newest ride

Making good on its promise to continue adding new heavy equipment for patrons to get behind the controls of, Diggerland USA, the country’s first and only construction equipment theme park, has added a fleet of JCB utility terrain vehicles to its lineup of attractions. RELATED: Inside Diggerland USA: First look at the rides of the […]

March 30, 2015