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Here is our list in no particular order: CAT S40 Smartphone Features of the CAT S40 Smartphone include: drop proof up to 1.8 meters; water, dust and shock proof; super bright display; enhanced audio; large capacity battery; Gorilla glass 4 screen; Glove-on working technology; wet-finger tracking technology; IP68 and MIL-SPEC 810g. Check it out at […]

Do you have a construction loving kid or "kid at heart" on your holiday shopping list? Need help finding the perfect gift? We’ve compiled a list of our favorite construction toys! Our list has toys for every age from dump trucks to excavators. There’s something for just about every price range. Here’s our list in […]

Rock & Dirt releases their 2016 Media Kit with no rate increase.  Your ad budget works harder with Rock & Dirt because our value is constantly increasing.  Every month, each copy of Rock & Dirt is mailed to the most qualified, credit-worthy, and active buyers.   At RockandDirt.com, intensive search engine optimization (SEO) efforts, as well as features […]

Midwest Equipment Sales, Inc.  is having a huge Moving Sale! Conveyers, Magnets, Screens, Feeders, Conveyor Parts & Belting, and Much More Available! Click here to view some of the items available! You can view all of Midwest Equipment Sales, Inc.'s inventory online at Rock & Dirt.  For more information visit www.midwestequipsale.com or call 262-859-1888.

Technology is quickly changing the face of the construction industry, and few changes have impacted the construction industry as much as technology. With that in mind, here are some top trends to watch as your construction business moves forward in the coming years: Surveying Technology Surveying is one of the more time consuming parts of […]

Stop Overpaying for Transport! Rock & Dirt​ has made it easy for you to arrange for the delivery of your machine by offering VeriTread​ freight quotes directly on the Rock & Dirt website. This simple process can save you thousands on your next equipment purchase and give you piece of mind that your machine will […]

A NEW ERA IN FANTASY! Iron Wars powered by Rock & Dirt and Fast Iron is kicking off today, and you will NOT want to miss it! If you think football when you hear fantasy game, think again! Introducing the very first heavy equipment fantasy auction! It's 100% free to play. Just sign up, predict […]

Rock & Dirt releases their 2015 Media Kit with no rate increase.  Your ad budget works harder with Rock & Dirt because our value is constantly increasing.  Every month, each copy of Rock & Dirt is mailed to the most qualified, credit-worthy, and active buyers.   At RockandDirt.com, intensive search engine optimization (SEO) efforts, as well as features like […]

Do you have a construction loving kid on your holiday shopping list? Don’t know what to buy? We’ve compiled a list on our favorite construction toys! Our list has toys for every age from wheel loaders to forklifts. There’s something for just about every price range. You might even see something for the construction kid […]

The Issue in the Bakken Towing and pulling has long been a mainstay in any industry that utilizes heavy equipment. With the recent oil and gas boom, specifically in the Bakken, heavy equipment has flooded the region. Infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, was not prepared for the drastic increases in drilling traffic, forcing heavy […]

Heavy equipment auctions are a large industry which include many factors designed for buyers and sellers both online and on location. Preparation is very important as you have to know the prices of the equipment, be able to research the market efficiently and use your budget wisely. What you need are qualified mechanics to inspect […]

Accessories for your construction equipment can increase your productivity and possibly even worker safety. With the harsh environmental demands, any products you choose must withstand the range of abuse on your site. You face numerous areas where you lose production time from the weather and other situations outside of your control. Take some control back […]