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Construction Equipment

Should you buy a new backhoe now or wait for the Tier 4 debate to subside?

The 2013 Equipment World Spec Guide had 10 new models of backhoes in the 14-foot and greater categories. This year, there’s only one new model. Since Tier 4 Final is set to come into effect next January 1 for most engines used in this backhoe size class, we wondered what manufacturers have done in addition […]

August 1, 2014

Construction Equipment

Terex Trucks: “Business as usual, but with added muscle” after sale to Volvo CE

In a statement today, Volvo Construction Equipment added to comments it made to Equipment World earlier this month on its new Terex Trucks division, adding information about the division’s global status. Paul Douglas, Terex Trucks managing director with Volvo CE, says Terex Trucks will continue to operate as an independent business, while drawing on the […]

July 30, 2014

Business

Terex sees big profit increase as AWP and MHPS segments boost sales

In its latest earnings report, Terex announced increases in both sales and profit during the second quarter of the year. The company’s net sales increased to $2.05 billion, up 10.4 percent from the second quarter of 2013 again mainly due to strong performances from the company’s Aerial Work Platform and Material Handling and Port Solutions (MHPS) […]

July 25, 2014

Roadbuilding

Terex Tier 4 Final articulated haulers to be available in North America this month

The Terex Tier 4 Final TA300 and TA400 articulated haulers, now owned by Volvo Construction Equipment, will appear on North American jobsites beginning this month. Related: Terex, Volvo complete truck business sale The haulers are powered by Scania engines that use a Selective Catalytic Reduction combined with Exhaust Gas Regeneration technology, a system that does […]

July 8, 2014

Roadbuilding

Terex, Volvo finalize $160 million truck business sale

Announced this past December, Terex’s sale of its off-highway rigid-frame and articulated trucks to Volvo Construction Equipment is now complete, the two companies announced today. The $160 million cash deal gives Volvo a rigid-frame haul product for the heavy construction and light mining segments, and targets the  oil and gas, aggregates production and road building […]

June 2, 2014

Home

Volvo, Terex finalize articulated truck, rigid-frame truck sale

Announced this past December, Terex’s sale of its off-highway rigid-frame and articulated trucks to Volvo Construction Equipment is now complete, the two companies announced today. The $160 million cash deal gives Volvo a rigid-frame haul product for the heavy construction and light mining segments, and targets the  oil and gas, aggregates production and road building […]

June 2, 2014

Dealers

Doosan, Hyundai, Kenworth and others add dealers in this week’s Dealer News Roundup

Welcome to the Dealer News Roundup, your one-stop shop for all the moves going on inside the heavy equipment distributor industry. We post a new edition just about every week with news on hires, promotions, new locations and expansions. Check back for a new edition every week! Doosan adds new authorized dealer in New York […]

May 16, 2014

Business

Aerial Work Platform sales propel Terex to profit in 1Q

Despite flat sales, Terex announced increased first quarter earnings thanks to the continued success of its Aerial Work Platform segment. Net sales were at $1.6 billion for the quarter, unchanged from the first quarter of 2013. Profit increased 69 percent to $32.6 million, or 28 cents per share. “We remain encouraged by the performance of […]

May 9, 2014

Construction Equipment

How to get the most work out of your compact track loader

Compared to skid steer loaders, compact track loaders cost more, have slower travel speeds, are better in soft underfoot conditions, and handle slopes better. Common knowledge. But if your assessment of the performance of CTLs and their potential for your business stops with the commonplace, you can’t make the right decisions regarding their use. Cost […]

April 1, 2014

ConExpo-Con/Agg

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Terex donates fingerprint art to ‘I Make America’ campaign

Following ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 earlier this month, Terex donated a unique piece of art to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) “I Make America” campaign. During the show, Terex invited attendees to stop by the company’s exhibit at the Gold Lot to add their fingerprints and signature to a work of art designed to raise awareness […]

March 24, 2014

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Volvo President: ‘Not pleased with recent results but well positioned for growth’

Although Volvo Construction Equipment is “not pleased with its recent results,” the company is “well positioned for growth,” Martin Weissburg, president of Volvo, told editors and analysts at a March 5 press conference at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas. Although Weissburg doesn’t see significant levels of growth, he says the company plans to invest a […]

March 6, 2014

Roadbuilding

Do you want to ‘Make America’ with your fingerprint?

You can put your fingerprint on America – literally – at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014, slated for March 4-8 in Las Vegas. In support of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) “I Make America” campaign, Terex is encouraging its own team members and show attendees to put their fingerprint on a Terex “I Make America” work of […]

February 28, 2014