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For more than three decades, Minimizer’s investment in the heavy duty trucking industry has produced the toughest parts and accessories to answer the demanding needs of fleet’s and truck drivers. Now, it’s Capital Partners making an investment in Minimizer. The two are joining forces to fast-track Minimizer’s growth strategy, with the goal to expand product […]

The new Cat® 903D compact wheel loader, compared with its 903C2 predecessor, features a 25 percent increase in both lifting capacity and travel speed, so customers are able to do more, faster. Whether lifting a heavy pallet or sod or traveling from field to farm, the 903D is up to the task. With new optional […]

Jeff Martin Auctioneers is pleased to announce they will be back in 2019 on the winter auction scene in Kissimmee, Florida held February 11- 14, 2019. “Due to the overwhelming response we have added an additional day to our Premier Auction Event” said Jeff Martin, President of Jeff Martin Auctioneers. With early commitments from more […]

John Deere continues to expand its Worksite Pro™ attachments lineup with the addition of the SS30 model Stump Shredder. Ideal for landscaping and construction job sites, the new shredder removes stumps from 203 mm (8 inches) to 711 mm (28 inches) in one pass. Larger stumps are easily removed with multiple bores. The stump shredder is […]

The Liebherr R 9400 powered by a D9812 Liebherr engine is getting tested on a cement plant in Héming in the Northeast of France. It is the first large hydraulic excavator equipped with a Liebherr engine. This 300 hectare quarry, operated by EQIOM, a CRH company, has an annual production of around 600,000 tonnes of […]

CASE SiteWatch™ users can now access CASE equipment telematics data in a standardized format on any mixed fleet software, gaining efficiency in running their fleet. CASE Construction Equipment announced that its CASE SiteWatch™ telematics portal is now aligned with the new Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) 2.0/ISO-15143-3 standard. The AEMP-compatible portal is populated with […]

As demand for John Deere construction equipment increases around the globe, the Moline-based manufacturer is entering into a strategic supplier agreement with Wacker Neuson to initially provide compact excavators in China, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. The models will range from 1.7-7.5 tons (1700-7500 kg) and are specifically designed and manufactured for customers in the growing Asia-Pacific […]

Caterpillar now offers the 918M compact wheel loader with four new options: high-lift loader linkage, Cat Fusion™ coupler, five-piece guarding package and wider tires. High-lift linkage The new high-lift loader linkage option is designed specifically for applications in waste and recycling, agriculture, and construction that can benefit from increased lift height and increased reach of […]

The John Deere 310L EP Backhoe and 210L EP Tractor Loader are the latest construction equipment models to undergo updates, with a focus on engine technology and other model adjustments to improve productivity and uptime, and lower daily operating costs. “Our goal is to continue to support the ‘EP strategy’ and to offer an effective backhoe […]

Reinforcing its commitment to providing best-in-class construction equipment, John Deere now offers an extended coverage of five-years/15,000-hours as part of its articulated dump truck (ADT) transmission warranty on all new E-Series models. “This industry-leading warranty emphasizes our dedication to producing reliable and durable ADTs,” said Maryanne Graves, product marketing manager, articulated dump trucks, John Deere Construction & […]

For the fifth straight year, heavy duty trucking industry leader Minimizer is sponsoring the CCJ Solutions Summit. The commercial trucking fleet conference is designed to present solutions to issues facing fleets across the country. “We believe in sponsoring content that helps our partners in their everyday evolving challenges,” Minimizer Director of Marketing Steve Hansen said. […]

Bold leader eyes big results in southern and southwestern Ohio A key, longtime manager with the ALL Family of Companies has been tabbed as the new general manager of the company’s Columbus, Ohio, branch. Known for his ability to read markets, think strategically, and move the needle, Rich Randall most recently served as operations manager […]