Tag: articulated trucks

Dealers

Rouse Services: Used equipment prices continue downward trend in 3Q

In its October Equipment Report, Rouse Services notes that 2019 used equipment values “have been characterized by some downward movement, primarily within the auction channel.” Rouse says the trend first surfaced in February’s major auctions, with heavy earthmoving machines — particularly excavators — the first to be affected. Since then, similar patterns have also appeared […]

November 4, 2019

Dealers

Rouse: At mid-year, some used equipment prices are flat, others soften

At mid-year, some sectors are showing a softening in used equipment prices while others remain flat, according to the June 2019 The Equipment Report by Rouse Services. Rouse says general construction equipment values have remained relatively flat while heavy earthmoving equipment is “showing overall underperformance” in both retail and auction prices. General construction sector Rouse […]

July 8, 2019

Dealers

Articulated truck sales prompt 1Q revenue gains for Volvo dealer Strongco

Canadian dealer Strongco reported its 2019 1Q revenues were $92.1 million compared with $89 million for the same time period in 2018. Robert Beutel, executive chairman, said improved revenues were “due mainly to stronger sales of articulated trucks in Alberta in spite of a softer market, which was estimated to be down more than 20 […]

May 13, 2019

Dealers

Rouse: Retail used equipment values slowing, although still at 18-month high

According to a report from Rouse Services, retail used equipment values are slowing. However, the values still remain at an 18-month high. More details here.

August 1, 2018

Dealers

Business Roundup: Tornado rips through Vermeer factory; Liebherr USA breaks ground on new HQ; Bridgestone expands OTR tire production; Kubota will further support “farmer veterans” with discounts; Top-selling articulated trucks

This Business Roundup discusses Kubota's initiatives for helping veterans, Bridgestone's new tire production plant and Liebherr's expansion into Virginia.

July 24, 2018

Dealers

INFOGRAPHIC: Top-selling articulated truck models and sales trends

A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price service. Details here on Equipment World.

July 12, 2018

Equipment Experts

Cat unveils redesigned 730, 730 EJ and 735 articulated dump trucks

Cat has introduced revamped models of its 730 and 735 articulated dump trucks which include a new operator station, new engine and a few features first seen on the new 745 unveiled at ConExpo last year. As was started with the new 745 last year, the 730 and 735 no longer a carry a suffix […]

April 9, 2018

Construction Equipment

Cat unveils redesigned 730, 730 EJ and 735 articulated dump trucks

Cat has introduced revamped models of its 730 and 735 articulated dump trucks which include a new operator station, new engine and a few features first seen on the new 745 unveiled at ConExpo last year. As was started with the new 745 last year, the 730 and 735 no longer a carry a suffix […]

April 9, 2018

Dealers

Rouse: With Ritchie Bros. auction, market showing increased appetite for used equipment

With the blockbuster Ritchie Bros. Orlando auction now in the rearview mirror, Rouse Services outlined several “notable takeaways” from the sale in the cover letter to its February Equipment Report: On average, the total Ritchie sale across all types of equipment was 5 percent above the Rouse Forced Liquidation Value (FLV) benchmark as of Jan. […]

March 19, 2018

Construction Equipment

John Deere’s new 310E, 260E articulated dump trucks redesigned from the ground up

John Deere has introduced two updated models to its E-Series articulated dump truck lineup. The 260E and 310E ADTs feature updated styling, cabs, frames and axles from their D-Series predecessors. Both models run on a John Deere PowerTech 9-liter Final Tier 4 engine. The 26-ton 260E is powered  by a 321-horsepower engine, and the 31-ton 310E has […]

March 17, 2017

Construction Equipment

Cat unveils redesigned 745 articulated truck with larger cab, stability assist to counter overturns

The 45.2-ton Cat 745 articulated truck unveiled last week at the company’s ConExpo booth is visibly different from its predecessors, and features a new external “spinal” ROPS that uses bonded rear quarter glass, thus eliminating the structural rear pillar. The result: what Cat calls a “dramatic improvement in visibility from the cab.” The 745 is also […]

March 13, 2017

Equipment Experts

Articulated dump trucks see rapid size growth as customers move to bigger rigs

Is bigger better? The articulated dump truck (ADT) market thinks so.   The Equipment World Spec Guide reveals the rapid progression of ADT sizes. In 2006, the smallest ADT was the JCB 714 at 14 tons, while the largest was Cat’s 740 at 42 tons. During that year, most models were in the 20-to-less-than-30-ton size […]

July 22, 2016