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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 […]

GPS tracking hardware and software have helped companies reduce costs and increase efficiency for more than 20 years. GPS tracking devices and software allow business managers to monitor the performance of their drivers and their vehicles to help guarantee compliance with traffic laws and company policies. Such monitoring makes managers “virtual passengers” who are able […]

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 […]

Offering up to 20 percent greater fuel efficiency, added versatility and lower lifetime operating costs, the new L90H, featuring H-Series 2.0 updates, is a multi-talented powerhouse. Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled its latest innovation in mid-sized front end loaders with the debut of the updated L90H wheel loader at World of Asphalt 2018. The H-Series 2.0 machine […]

The JCB range of Loadall telescopic handlers has received the 2018 EquipmentWatch Highest Retained Value Award in the lift truck and telehandler category. The award recognizes JCB telehandlers as having higher retained values for the past five years than competing telehandler brands and material handling products. “Retained value is a critical measuring stick for equipment […]

Heavy counterweight mass and rounded cab combine for true tight tail swing performance and better lift capacity than most conventional, same-size-class excavators Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new PC238USLC-11 hydraulic excavator. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine and a new viscous fan clutch, engine parasitic […]

It’s time to go to Louisville for The Mid-America Trucking Show 2018 on March 22-24, 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 visit […]

DEUTZ Xchange engines are assembled with 100% genuine DEUTZ parts and undergo a 300-point reconditioning process, including all the latest engineering advancements. All engines that leave the remanufacturing facility in Pendergrass, GA come with a national three-year limited, fully transferrable warranty. You can view the DEUTZ Inventory online at Rock & Dirt.  Contact your local […]

New SV212D and SV216D single drum vibratory compactors deliver best-in-class centrifugal force and industry-best grade-ability of up to 65 percent CASE Construction Equipment introduces the new SV212D and SV216D single drum vibratory compactors – compatible with both smooth and padfoot drums. With best-in-class centrifugal forces, self-adjusting torque control system and the most climbing power in […]