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Toro, Charles Machine Works discuss how the deal for the Ditch Witch brand...
The wide-eyed talk at the American Rental Association Show was Toro’s acquisition late last week of the Charles Machine Works, parent company of the Ditch Witch brand. In a press conference at the ARA...
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VIDEO: Thunder Creek shows how its updated Multi-Tank Trailers are now easier...
Thunder Creek has updated its Multi-Tank Trailers to make them stronger and easier to use, while still allowing drivers to haul up to 920 gallons of diesel fuel to a jobsite without needing a...
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Volvo CE to launch up to 10 electric excavators and loaders by 2020,...
With the race to a viable, battery-powered, electric powertrain for construction equipment fully underway, Volvo Construction Equipment has thrown its hat into the ring. By mid-2020, the company will...
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Cat separates energy segment into divisions for electric power and...
Caterpillar has announced that it will divide its Energy & Transportation segment into two divisions, one of which will focus entirely on the development of electric power generation. The move...
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VIDEO: Guy starting up this 60-year-old JCB backhoe is a moment of pure zen
I don’t want to use to strong a word to describe this video, but there’s only one that came to mind as I was watching, so here goes: it’s enchanting. As enchanting as heavy machinery videos can be,...
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VMAC rolls out underhood, direct-transmission mounted air compressors for...
VMAC Underhood150 Air Compressor VMAC continues to expand its line of underhood and direct-transmission mounted air compressors, with new models to fit 2019 trucks and vans. The compressors are...
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Dynapac intros automated MF2500CS material transfer vehicle to North America
Dynapac’s MF2500CS on a jobsite in Okeechobee, Florida Dynapac’s MF2500CS material transfer vehicles made their North American debut at the 2019 World of Asphalt—featuring automated operation, low fuel...
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Ritchie Bros.’ surplus military “Growlers” make for powerful, eye-catching...
The M1161 ITV, nicknamed the Growler, will be available at Ritchie Bros/GovPlanet auctions starting in March. Pickup trucks and ATVs are just so…ordinary. If you really want to impress your crews and...
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Bosch GLM400CL laser distance finder makes exterior measurements a breeze...
Laser distance finders have been around for several years and have become quite popular for measuring building interiors. Their only drawback is they don’t do well at distances or outside because the...
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Bobcat’s new nitrogen breakers allow its compact machine lineup to tackle...
Bobcat has released a new lineup of nitrogen breakers with long piston stroke and minimal recoil that are compatible with all of the company’s compact excavators, compact track loaders, skid steers...
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2020 Chevy Silverado HD designed to fit in with heavy equipment, make your...
The main thing to know when it comes to the 2020 Silverado HD pickups is that Chevrolet is offering more truck than ever before. With this new lineup, the truck maker has introduced its first 10-speed...
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Dynapac intros automated MF2500CS material transfer vehicle to North America Dynapac’s MF2500CS material transfer vehicles made their North American debut at the 2019 World of Asphalt—featuring...
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Okada to distribute and service Rotar demolition attachments
Okada Top 400 Hammer Okada America and Rotar International BV have joined forces to expand their demolition attachment businesses. The companies say the alliance will mean more options for customers...
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Deere hybrid loaders top 1M hours in the field
944K Hybrid John Deere says that its 644K and 944K hybrid wheel loaders have combined for more than 1 million hours of field operation. Deere says the milestone is “key as more OEMs look to John...
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Terex sells Demag cranes to Tadano as company mulls exit from three other...
Demag PC 3800-1 pedestal crane Terex will sell its Demag mobile cranes business to Japanese crane maker Tadano, according to a joint announcement. Expected to close by the middle of this year, the deal...
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Cat 990K Aggregate Handler hauls 25% more, saves lots of time
Designed for rehandling operations, the 990K Aggregate Handler can move up to 25 percent material than the standard 990K in load-and-carry and stockpile management tasks. Caterpillar’s new 990K...
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Former Mahindra Americas CEO Iyer appointed president of LiuGong North America
LiuGong North America (LGNA) has named Mani Iyer president of the wholly-owned subsidiary of LiuGong Machinery. Before joining LiuGong, the company says, Iyer served as president and CEO of Mahindra...
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Ram reveals pricing for 2019 Heavy Duty lineup
2019 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab SLT Ram Truck announced the pricing for its entire lineup of 2019 Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks with a starting MSRP of $33,395 plus $1,695 destination fee. The new 2019 Ram...
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JCB, Takeuchi, Ditch Witch and Toro show off electric compact construction...
Attendees of the American Rental Association Show got a close up look at four all-electric machines coming from JCB, Takeuchi, Ditch Witch and Toro. While some are in concept stage, others are poised...
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Tenna software, apps track assets, enable equipment inspections
Construction technology startup company Tenna has developed a system that lets contractors instantly know where all their equipment, trucks and tools are and even enables operators to conduct equipment...
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