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Several Liebherr employees, including Helene Ruer, who works in external logistics, crossed the finish line in One City Marathon events on March 3 in Newport News. Ruer ran the event’s half marathon in 1 hour and 57 minutes. “It’s my fifth half marathon already,” said Helen Ruer, adding that she plans to run her first […]

The JCB JS131 tracked excavator has received a 2019 EquipmentWatch Lowest Cost of Ownership Award. The award recognizes the JCB JS131 as having the lowest five-year total cost of ownership of all medium-sized tracked excavators sold in North America, sized between 13,448 lb (6,100 kg) to 46,297 lb (21,000 kg). Garrett Schemmel, vice president at […]

United Crane & Rigging (UCR) recently took delivery of its first Liebherr LRT 1100-2.1 rough terrain crane. The LRT 1100-2.1 is a 110 US-ton class crane equipped with a 164 foot Telematik pinning boom, 62 foot swing away jib, and a hydraulic ballasting device. UCR plans to deploy the new crane for long-term rentals. “UCR […]

New low-effort control levers, steering wheel and steering lever, plus larger, more comfortable cab offer a significant improvement in operator comfort and visibility Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today announced the introduction of the GD655-7. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified emissions regulations-compliant engine, this latest addition to the […]

Spring is the season of rebirth and rejuvenation. It’s also a good time for landscapers to bring new life to their operations and explore new business opportunities. Here’s a guide to help you find the right John Deere compact machine to make quick work of existing jobs — and imagine even more for your operation. […]

CASE Construction Equipment has received awards in three different equipment categories in the annual EquipmentWatch Highest Retained Value and Lowest Cost of Ownership awards. Highest Retained Value Awards The N Series 580N backhoe loaders and B Series motor graders have both earned a Highest Retained Value Award from EquipmentWatch. The award projects these equipment lines […]

3rd generation Bane takes on Ag in new podcast BANE-WELKER, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN (03.12.19) — Bane-Welker Equipment is proud to announce the launch of Plowtalk, the official podcast of Bane-Welker Equipment. Host Matthew Bane and co-hosts Phil and Jason Bane will discuss all things ag during the weekly podcast. Matthew Bane is a Marketing Consultant at […]

BDMs to focus on fleet relationships BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. — Jason Rhoads and Tim May are Minimizer veterans that find themselves doing something new for the company these days. Rhoads and May have been promoted to the newly created position of Business Development Manager. “Jason and Tim are perfect for this new role in many […]

Diesel Laptops, a provider of commercial truck diesel diagnostic software, repair information and hardware, proudly announces the launch of its new Marine division, Marine Diagnostic Tools. Everything Diesel Laptops offers on land; Marine Diagnostic Tools now offers on the water. Marine Diagnostic Tools provides premiere, universal diagnostic coverage on inboard, outboard, personal watercraft (PWC), diesel […]

45 Years of Manufacturing J T Dixon Welding Service started in 1973 designing and manufacturing equipment.  Since 1978 they have been using NC and CNC machine tools to manufacture quality products at affordable prices. Located at 1683 Creamton Drive, Pleasant Mount, PA 18453. Affordable Quality Portable Line Boring Machines They offer quality American Made Portable line boring […]

It’s time to go to Louisville, KY for The Mid-America Trucking Show 2019 on March 28-30, for the busiest truck show of the year! You will be able to see NextTruck and Rock & Dirt in the same location in booth #17068. From dump to sleeper trucks and their related products & services, we have it covered. Stop by and […]

The EC750E HR can reach up to 118 feet high and is capable of handling up to 8,000-pound tools, making it a versatile and powerful demolition excavator. The new EC750E HR high-reach excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment offers exceptional reach, with a maximum pin height of 118 feet, and can also be easily reconfigured using […]