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ALLU Group will be proudly exhibiting equipment from the Transformer and Processor ranges at Intermat 2018. As well as established equipment, ALLU will unveil the latest features of the equipment and launching a new, exciting IT development – the ALLU App – which will be demonstrated at the ALLU stand. The next Intermat will be […]

Three new Cat® articulated trucks—730, 730 EJ (Ejector), and 735—have been extensively redesigned, enhancing the field-proven features and performance of their C-Series predecessors (730C2, 730C2 EJ, and 735C) with new operator stations—including innovative new controls, transmission-protection features, new hoist-assist system, advanced traction control system, new stability-assist system, and a fuel saving ECO operating mode. In […]

Minimizer would like to welcome two new Territory Managers to its growing family – Northeastern TM Kyle Hamm and West TM Royce Johnson. Hamm is based in Connecticutt, and brings an interesting perspective to the Minimizer team. “Kyle has spent time as a route driver and more recently as Head of Fleet Maintenance for a […]

Bane-Welker Equipment is proud to announce four of their 13 locations achieved Case IH Pinnacle status in 2017.  613 dealer locations across the country participated in the Pinnacle Program.   Of those 613, only 27 total Case IH dealer locations achieved Pinnacle status in all six categories: Sales, Marketing, Operations, Parts, Service, and AFS.  Four of […]

Your Chance to Win Signed Copy of ‘The American Lineman’ Book In celebration of National Lineman Appreciation Day, ICUEE-The Demo Expo is giving away three signed copies of Alan Drew’s book The American Lineman in a new social media sweepstakes. The ICUEE #ThankALineman sweepstakes runs April 11 – 18 and celebrates the hardworking men and […]

The new MC110D, MC115D and MC135D skid steer loaders, and MCT110D, MCT125D and MCT135D compact track loaders offer more strength, greater capacities, and improved safety and operator comfort. Volvo D-Series skid steer loaders and compact track loaders have been revamped with a stronger boom design, backed by Volvo’s lifetime guarantee, that provides up to 11 […]

We spend time preparing our equipment for snow removal and other cold weather work in late fall or early winter, but what steps do we take to get our equipment ready to transition back into dirt work in the spring? From checking and changing fluids, examining hoses and attachments, to doing a thorough cleaning and […]

Building on the strong heritage of the M Series Motor Graders, the new Cat® 24 Motor Grader delivers high performance construction and maintenance of mine roads to improve mining truck efficiency. The 24 Motor Grader is equipped with a 7.3-m (24-ft) wide moldboard and is application matched for medium to large mines running trucks over […]

Diesel Laptops, the leading distributor for commercial truck diesel diagnostic software and hardware, announced today that it has closed the asset purchase of the PF-Diagnose software diagnostic program from Pocketfleet Diagnostic Solutions. Pocketfleet provides diagnostic software solutions for the commercial trucking, automotive, agricultural and marine industries. PF-Diagnose is a universal software program that connects to […]

In an effort to keep up with demand, Minimizer has released Custom Molded Floor Mats that fit the new Freightliner Cascadia 116 and 126. “Cascadias are among the most popular trucks on the road, and with Freightliner releasing these two new models in 2018, we have our bases covered,” Minimizer CEO and Chief Visionary Craig […]

North America’s largest Power-Angle-Tilt (PAT) crawler dozer now boasts the benefits of John Deere SmartGrade™. Adding SmartGrade technology to the Dubuque, Iowa, manufactured 950K PAT improves the quality of work and job site accuracy through the complete integration of the Topcon 3D-MC2 Grade-Control System. The system is fully incorporated into the machine cabin, structures and software—delivering […]

Yoder & Frey, leading auctioneers of heavy construction and agricultural equipment in the USA, has got 2018 off to a flying start by achieving record successes at both the first two sales of the year.   This year’s Kissimmee Florida Winter Consignment Auction saw over 6000 lots of quality new, used and surplus equipment, including around 1000 engines, […]