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More than 200 new units expand industry-leading delivery ability One of the value-adds of doing business with the ALL Family of Companies is that it employs its own fleet of 2,500 trucks and trailers to transport cranes throughout North America. This gives customers a critical edge in staying on schedule—in a business where time means […]

Road customers get additional uptime assurance with an extended warranty and a Lifetime Frame and Structure Warranty coming standard on P7000B series pavers. Volvo Construction Equipment is adding the P7110B and P7170B asphalt pavers to the company’s Lifetime Frame and Structure Warranty program and also expanding the pavers’ extended warranty. The warranties come standard on […]

The Cat® 797F large mining truck is now available in a fuel-efficient configuration that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards. Through more than 16,000 hours of successful pilot machine operation and 100,000 hours of production truck operation in Tier 4 configuration, the system has proven its ability to deliver strong performance and greater […]

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. announced Seth McColley as Vice President of Human Resources. In the new role, McColley will lead people strategy, rewards, talent management, recruiting and leadership development and learning, while also creating an integrated team that will continue to strengthen the culture for the company’s 500 employees in 11 branches in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas […]

Several Liebherr employees, including Helene Ruer, who works in external logistics, crossed the finish line in One City Marathon events on March 3 in Newport News. Ruer ran the event’s half marathon in 1 hour and 57 minutes. “It’s my fifth half marathon already,” said Helen Ruer, adding that she plans to run her first […]

The JCB JS131 tracked excavator has received a 2019 EquipmentWatch Lowest Cost of Ownership Award. The award recognizes the JCB JS131 as having the lowest five-year total cost of ownership of all medium-sized tracked excavators sold in North America, sized between 13,448 lb (6,100 kg) to 46,297 lb (21,000 kg). Garrett Schemmel, vice president at […]

United Crane & Rigging (UCR) recently took delivery of its first Liebherr LRT 1100-2.1 rough terrain crane. The LRT 1100-2.1 is a 110 US-ton class crane equipped with a 164 foot Telematik pinning boom, 62 foot swing away jib, and a hydraulic ballasting device. UCR plans to deploy the new crane for long-term rentals. “UCR […]

New low-effort control levers, steering wheel and steering lever, plus larger, more comfortable cab offer a significant improvement in operator comfort and visibility Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today announced the introduction of the GD655-7. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified emissions regulations-compliant engine, this latest addition to the […]

Spring is the season of rebirth and rejuvenation. It’s also a good time for landscapers to bring new life to their operations and explore new business opportunities. Here’s a guide to help you find the right John Deere compact machine to make quick work of existing jobs — and imagine even more for your operation. […]

CASE Construction Equipment has received awards in three different equipment categories in the annual EquipmentWatch Highest Retained Value and Lowest Cost of Ownership awards. Highest Retained Value Awards The N Series 580N backhoe loaders and B Series motor graders have both earned a Highest Retained Value Award from EquipmentWatch. The award projects these equipment lines […]

3rd generation Bane takes on Ag in new podcast BANE-WELKER, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN (03.12.19) — Bane-Welker Equipment is proud to announce the launch of Plowtalk, the official podcast of Bane-Welker Equipment. Host Matthew Bane and co-hosts Phil and Jason Bane will discuss all things ag during the weekly podcast. Matthew Bane is a Marketing Consultant at […]

BDMs to focus on fleet relationships BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. — Jason Rhoads and Tim May are Minimizer veterans that find themselves doing something new for the company these days. Rhoads and May have been promoted to the newly created position of Business Development Manager. “Jason and Tim are perfect for this new role in many […]