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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 […]

Volvo Gryphin Concept Wheel Loader Check out Volvo’s futuristic wheel loader concept machine, the Volvo Gryphin. The 'Gryphin' extreme wheel loader concept has fully independent wheels so it can literally 'climb' to dump its load. It has a single spar boom, a zero-emission electric hybrid engine, noiseless electrical wheel motors and intelligent cab glass that […]

Technology is not just for offices — advancements in technology are ready to help you in your construction business. Look at some of these top technology improvements that will increase your productivity and profits. Planning and scheduling Creating a schedule and maintaining it is one of the biggest headaches you face in the construction industry. […]

Doosan Concept Excavator Check out this Doosan CX Eco Transformer, Concept Excavator. Its cab includes many impressive features including a Sliding Door, Sliding Control Stand, Haptic Control Panel, Transparent IP, Head-up Display, Light Adjusting Glass, and Color Control Window. Some other impressive features this Hybrid Articulated Crawler of the future boasts are a Safety Sensor […]

Have you checked out Ditch Witch's YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Ditch Witch safety and operation! Ditch Witch® Trencher Safety & Operation - Ditch Witch compact walk-behind trenchers are extremely reliable, durable, and easy to use. To get the most out of each machine you must learn to maintain and operate it […]

It's hard to appreciate the work and technology that goes into building massive structures. What is also lost is the worker's courage who make these building possible. We've compiled a few videos that give you a first person point of view of some mega structures. Use our poll below to vote for the scariest one! […]