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Peterbilt Motors Company announced it will be unveiling a major new product configuration ideal for concrete contractors and other weight-conscious applications during the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-6. “Peterbilt’s Model 567 has been in production for just over a year and it’s already far surpassing our high expectations for it,” said […]

Once again, ICON Industries has made high-capacity earthmoving, along with the company’s best industrial features, available to the agricultural market — this time in an even larger size. “Like the AG-11, which was introduced approximately three years ago, the new AG-13 is ideal for the producer whose needs exceed that of box scraper or carryall, […]

It’s often said that quality beats quantity. Over the years, utility contractors have started to realize the truth behind that statement due to the benefits of having one machine with increased versatility on the jobsite instead of multiple machines. In order to achieve that versatility, more and more attachments are being made available to the […]

Cat® M Series Medium Wheel Loaders just got more efficient with Cat Production Measurement, a Cat Connect Payload technology that improves loading and hauling productivity in applications where customers require precision weighing and accurate loads. This on-the-go payload system weighs loads as the bucket is being loaded—with no interruption in the loading cycle. Advanced weighing […]

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA is pleased to announce its plan to construct a hydraulic excavator production facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. KOBELCO’s market development has been proceeding at a faster rate than expected since its reentry into the US market in 2013. A production factory in North America will allow KOBELCO to reduce the production […]

Komatsu America Corp. today introduced its new line of D65-18 crawler dozers which are powered by a more powerful 217 net HP, Komatsu SAA6D114E-6 engine which is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified. Komatsu’s Tier 4 Final engines were built on a solid foundation that started in 1996 with the introduction of Komatsu’s first Tier […]

The Gladiator Equipment Fuelmaster was designed to operate within the harsh environment of the oilsands, where the hot and cold temperatures as well as the abrasive nature of the environment causes undue hardship on conventional fuel delivery vehicles and ultimately an unreliable fuel delivery network. Gladiator Equipment has gained a tremendous amount of experience by […]

Nortrax is pleased to announce the following General Managers at its Miami, West Palm Beach, and Pompano Beach, Florida and its Knoxville and Kingsport, Tennessee stores. Jose Lopez has been appointed General Manager for the Miami store and Ben Fair has been appointed General Manager for the West Palm Beach and Pompano Beach locations. Wayne […]

John Deere introduces the heavy lifting, tight turning 244K and 324K Compact Wheel Loaders. Both machines are loaded with features to increase productivity, visibility, versatility, and lower daily operating costs for the landscape, ag material handing, and construction industries. "The 244K and 324K are multifaceted machines that combine outstanding maneuverability, travel speed, breakout force, reach and […]

CASE Construction Equipment (Booth 454) will give away one of its Small DV Series rollers at the 2015 National Pavement Expo show in Nashville, as well as showcase the brand new DV209C high frequency asphalt compactor. One contest entrant will take home the grand prize of a 2014 CASE DV26 small double drum asphalt roller. […]

Workers wanting to get tasks done more quickly and efficiently won’t have to look any further than the new 2015 four-wheel drive Bobcat® 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicles. As a leader in compact equipment, Bobcat Company has launched the new 3400 and 3400XL, with improved suspension systems, new industry-leading features, industry-leading payload and towing, faster […]

The John Deere G-Series evolution continues with the introduction of the 300G LC excavator. The 300G LC replaces the 290G LC and boasts 19 percent more horsepower and 17 percent more swing torque and larger hydraulic pumps than its predecessor. "The 300G LC hits a sweet spot in the 30 ton excavator market," said Mark Wall, […]