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Construction Equipment

Manitou’s 3 new MRT all-terrain telehandlers work as tele, winch and platform

Manitou is bringing three new telehandlers to the North American market. The MRT 2470, MRT 3050 and MRT 1840 range from capacities of 8,800 to 15,400 pounds, with lift heights of 58 to 97 feet. Manitou calls the additions to the MRT Series “three-in-one machines,” serving as telehandler, winch and platform. They feature all-terrain capability, […]

February 15, 2018

Construction Equipment

The death of the skid steer has been greatly exaggerated

Some would say skid steers have run their course, and that compact track loaders (CTLs) have replaced them. “Fake news!” cry the manufacturers, and they have the facts to prove it. True, CTL sales have soared, but depending on the manufacturer and the size category, skid steer sales have at least held steady and, […]

February 6, 2018

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Ram unveils redesigned 2019 1500; Manitou intros ‘world’s largest’ SSL; Chevy sets Silverado 4500/5500 unveiling; Ford unveils revived Ranger; Curb-and-gutter machines simplify

Curb-and-gutter machine manufacturers focus on keeping it simple Contractors are looking for more simplicity in their curb-and-gutter machines. So, manufacturers have made that a top goal in their design principles. “A big part of making the machine more productive is making it easy to run,” says Stephen Bullock, vice president of sales and marketing for Power Curbers. […]

January 17, 2018

Construction Equipment

Manitou unveils Gehl/Mustang V420/4200V as “world’s largest, most powerful” skid steers

Designed for heavy construction, road building and agriculture, Manitou has unveiled a pair of skid steers under its Gehl and Mustang brands that it is calling the largest and most powerful models on the market today. The Gehl V420 and Mustang 4200V weigh in at 11,665 pounds with a height to hinge pin of 144 […]

January 10, 2018

Construction Equipment

Hanson named regional VP, CEO of Manitou North America

Mark Hanson is the new regional vice president and CEO of Manitou North America. “We are excited to welcome Mark at a time when Manitou Group is bringing many new innovative products to global markets,” says Laurent Bonnaure, executive vice president of global sales and marketing for Manitou Group. “Mark has a great team in […]

December 21, 2017

Construction Equipment

Key positions filled at Liebherr, Bomag, Linden Comansa, Cervus, Ox Bodies

Several appointments have been made to key positions in the construction equipment industry for Liebherr, Linden Comansa, Ox Bodies, Cervus Equipment and Bomag:   Bomag appoints Collie Tim Collie has been named Bomag America’s national account manager for rental. He is responsible for the overall sales and customer support for the company’s national rental partners. […]

November 13, 2017

Dealers

South Texas construction equipment dealers reeling from Harvey’s wrath

Heavy equipment dealers in southern Texas are working to get back up and running following Hurricane Harvey’s devastating flooding, but are contending with storm damage, flooded roads, and loss of power and phone service, among other obstacles. All eight branches of Hlavinka Equipment Company, which sells, rents and services Kubota, JCB, Case-IH and Terex brands, […]

September 1, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Komatsu WA200-8 loader; Navistar cuts medium duty engines; Nox Tiltrotator; Link-Belt 110RT crane; Manitou donates Gehl skid steers

Komatsu intros WA200-8 loader with quick coupler, lower fuel use Calling the new loader “versatile” and “useful in virtually any application,” Komatsu has introduced the WA200-8 with improvements to fuel efficiency and operator comfort. Powered by a 4.46 liter, 126-horsepower Komatsu SAA4D107E-3 Tier 4 Final engine, the WA200-8 can drop fuel consumption by up to […]

August 15, 2017

Construction Equipment

Manitou intros updated Gehl RS5-19, RS9-50 telehandlers

Aimed at contractors, builders and rental houses, Manitou has expanded its RS lineup of Gehl telehandlers with two new models. The new RS5-19 Gen:3 and RS9-50 Gen:2 telehandlers are powered by Tier 4 engines and feature standard self-leveling forks, four-plate box section booms, rear axle stabilization and high visibility from inside the cab thanks to […]

July 26, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: John Deere unveils 620G, 622G graders; New Komatsu forwarders; New Manitou telehandlers; Cat excavator in Transformers movie; Impact of electric trucks on suppliers;

Manitou intros MTA 5019, MTA 9050 telehandlers Manitou has introduced two new telehandlers to its MTA machine lineup, the Series III MTA 5019 and the Series II MTA 9050. With an operating capacity of 5,500 pounds, the MTA 5519 is powered by a 69-horsepower, Tier 4 Yanmar Engine paired with a two-speed Rexroth transmission. Lift […]

July 4, 2017

Construction Equipment

Manitou intros MTA 5019, MTA 9050 telehandlers

Manitou has introduced two new telehandlers to its MTA machine lineup, the Series III MTA 5019 and the Series II MTA 9050. With an operating capacity of 5,500 pounds, the MTA 5519 is powered by a 69-horsepower, Tier 4 Yanmar Engine paired with a two-speed Rexroth transmission. Lift height is 19 feet, 1 inch, with […]

June 28, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Gehl T650/750 telescopic artic loaders; Deere 20,000-hr. warranty on 944K; Kenworth T880 AWD; Barko 930B and 937B tractors

Manitou unveils Gehl T650/750 telescopic artic loaders, new compact excavators at both ends of range Manitou has launched several new compact machines as of late among which are duos of new articulated loader and compact excavator models for the company’s Gehl and Mustang machine lineups. We’ll start with the company’s new articulated loaders. We got […]

May 9, 2017