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JCB announced that its 512-56 Loadall telescopic handler is now available with a 74 hp JCB EcoMAX engine, making it the world’s first 12,000 lb telehandler that requires no diesel particulate filter (DPF), no diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and no other engine aftertreatment. The new 74 hp 512-56 telehandler uses the proven high-torque 74 hp […]

John Deere added grade guidance technology to the 210G LC excavator and made numerous other customer-inspired updates to improve productivity, uptime and lower daily operating costs on the 13 to 47 ton models. The grade guidance system provides operators with information on the bucket’s location with respect to a 2D reference or 3D design surface and […]

JCB is bringing production of the popular 505-20TC Loadall compact telescopic handler to its North American headquarters and manufacturing facility near Savannah, Georgia. Installation of the new production line has begun, with full-rate production planned for September. The Savannah facility will continue to manufacture JCB skid steer and compact track loaders, and military construction machines, […]

   The recent staging of Expomin 2018 at the Espacio Riesco in Santiago, Chile, closed to positive results and confirmed its position at the leading trade fair for the Latin American mining sector: 1,350 exhibitors showcased their products to more than 70,000 visitors.    “We set many objectives for the trade fair as an event […]

Ideal for municipalities and work in heavily populated centers across North America, the updated John Deere 190G W excavator provides customers with a “Swiss army knife” for clearing ditches, repairing sewers or potholes, loading trucks or moving Jersey barriers. “The wheeled excavator is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in the market, and the 190G […]

Jeff Martin Auctioneers is excited to announce the integration of Martin & Martin Auctioneers of Pelzer, South Carolina into their ongoing operations. This expansion will enable Jeff Martin Auctioneers to strengthen its presence in the southeastern United States. It has been a goal of Owner / President, Jeff Martin, to become one of the top […]

The DV209D and DV210D Drum Asphalt Rollers from CASE Construction Equipment have been awarded a 2018 Top 30 Editor’s Choice Award from Asphalt Contractor Magazine. The Top 30 Editor’s Choice Awards are chosen by the Asphalt Contractor editorial staff for meeting various criteria including longevity and consistency in the market, dependability, productivity and innovation. To […]

New Transforming products from ALLU at Intermat 2018 ALLU Group proudly exhibited equipment from the Transformer range at Intermat 2018. As well as these renowned solutions, ALLU unveiled the latest features of its Processor ranges and launched a new, exciting development –the ALLU- App. Intermat was held from the 23 rd – 28 th April […]

Tiny but mighty cranes offer high performance and tight-spot versatility The ALL Family of Companies has been named the new authorized dealer for Maeda Mini Cranes for the territory of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada. ALL Crane will sell and service Maeda’s full line including spider cranes, knuckle boom cranes, and crawlers. […]

Murray Plant Ltd, a Blue Machinery Group company, has recently been appointed ALLU’s exclusive distributor for the United Kingdom. This follows Blue Machinery’s acquisition of Murray Plant Ltd, ALLU’s existing dealer in Scotland. ALLU’s world leading Transformer and Processor series’ needs no introduction; but now UK customers will be able to benefit from even greater […]

For the third straight year, Minimizer is helping supply kids with the necessary equipment to ride a bike. “There’s nothing better than seeing all the smiles on kids faces,” Minimizer CEO and Chief Visionary Craig Kruckeberg said. Minimizer, along with KIK Marketing, the Blooming Prairie Youth Club and the Blooming Prairie Police Department, hosted a […]

Diesel Laptops, the leading distributor for commercial truck diesel diagnostic software and hardware, announced today that it has begun enrollment for its hands-on, in-classroom Diesel Technician training program. Diesel Laptops continues to invest in its core values of offering full support for its diagnostic products, which now includes training technicians on actual repairs of diesel […]