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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, […]

The division of Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., receives the certification following stringent assessment of its quality management system  CB HYMAC, a full-service hydraulics, machining and chroming operation located in central Pennsylvania, was recently awarded API Spec Q1 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications for its quality management system from the American Petroleum Institute (API).   “After […]

Continuing its commitment to providing industry-leading attachments to rental, ag material handling, landscape and construction customers, John Deere redesigned its Worksite Pro™ pallet forks to be more durable and powerful than ever. Available in a 45-inch (114 cm) and 60-inch (152 cm) frame for jobs of any scale, the new attachments are optimized to work with […]

Award Honors Top Women Leaders in the Manufacturing Industry The Manufacturing Institute has announced that Valerie Harriell, vice president of human resources for Volvo Penta of the Americas, has been named one of the top women in U.S. manufacturing for 2018. Harriell and the other honorees will be recognized at the 6th Annual Women in […]

With the latest engine technology and features that help to provide a dense, high-quality mat, the CR30B and CR35B are the ideal fit for small-scale compaction projects. Volvo Construction Equipment launched the CR30B and CR35B combination rollers at World of Asphalt, adding to its small asphalt compaction line. These versatile machines are powered by a fuel-efficient, […]

Global dealer meeting huge success ALLU held the ‘best ever’ meeting of its global dealer network during the second week of February. Close to 100 people, representing over 30 ALLU dealers came to Finland for what proved to be a fantastic occasion. ALLU has placed a great deal of emphasis over the last few years […]