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Case Celebrates 50 Years of Skid Steer Manufacturing →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment celebrated 50 years of skid steer manufacturing with a ceremony on April 3rd at its Wichita, Kan. plant. Case first built skid steers in 1969 at its Burlington, Iowa, facility, before eventually moving production to Wichita. "Skid steers completely transformed the construction equipment landscape, and Case has played a leading role in the evolution and development of this product category throughout the last 50 years," said Michel Marchand, vice president — North America, Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

JCB Teleskid — Most Versatile Machine in Contractor's Fleet →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When he's not working on his family's 300-year-old farm, Mac Hunter is an excavating contractor and owner of Hunter Trucking and Excavation in Topsham, Maine. His company offers quality excavation, local quarry services, expert equipment moving and complete trucking services. Unlike many of his competitors, his is essentially a one-man operation, which means Hunter must rely on efficient equipment to save time on projects and run his successful company. Click for more...

Doosan Infracore North America to Offer Trimble's New Generation of Loader Onboard Scales →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Trimble and Doosan Infracore North America LLC announced the availability of Trimble LOADRITE L3180 SmartScale as an option on Doosan wheel loaders. The LOADRITE L3180 SmartScale uses weighing intelligence and solid state sensors for more accurate, precise and faster loading. It also connects machines and devices for the collection and syncing of data via the built-in WiFi to InsightHQ reporting portal. Click for more...

Case Unveils ProjectTETRA: Methane-Powered Wheel Loader Concept →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial N.V. gave the public an insight into a sustainable, connected and technologically advanced future of construction at the bauma trade show in Munich, Germany, with the unveiling of its methane-powered wheel loader concept – ProjectTETRA. Jointly developed by the CNH Industrial international design and Case engineering teams, this concept is a clear departure from anything seen to date in the construction industry. Click for more...

Brad Paisley Uses Case Backhoe to Break Ground on Site of Nashville Nonprofit →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Country music singer Brad Paisley put his construction skills to the test recently as he and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, broke ground on "The Store," a new nonprofit that the couple has launched. Paisley chose to use a Case backhoe for the official groundbreaking in Nashville next to the Belmont Ministry Center, ABC 15 reported. Belmont University, Paisley's alma mater, partnered with the singer to create a space where customers can "shop with dignity" for food and other necessities. Click for more...

John Deere to Display Equipment for the First Time at bauma at Wirtgen Group Booth →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere will be exhibiting a selection of its construction equipment – including motor graders that will be sold via the Wirtgen Group's German sales and service companies and via the French sales and service company Wirtgen France SAS – at bauma from April 8-14, 2019. A total of 14 John Deere machines will be on display for the first time at the Wirtgen Group booth. John Deere acquired the Wirtgen Group in December 2017. Click for more...

ZW550-6 Puts Hitachi in the Top Ranks of Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With the release of the ZW550-6 loader, Hitachi Construction Machinery Loader America Inc. (HCMA) has established a flagship machine worthy of the firm's goal of delivering on the needs of America's most demanding buyers of heavy equipment. The ZW550-6 makes a strong case for earthmoving contractors and quarry operators to include Hitachi on their "must see" list when they are looking for a big, dependable machine. Click for more...

Liebherr Features Material Handling Machines, L 550 XPower Wheel Loader at ISRI 2019 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr USA Co. Construction Equipment division is displaying two high performing material handlers and the L 550 XPower wheel loader at the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries 2019 convention and exposition in Los Angeles, Calif. Liebherr will display the LH 22M and LH 30M material handlers and the L 550 XPower wheel loader at ISRI 2019 from April 8 through 11. More than 5,000 recycling industry professionals from across the United States and the world are expected to attend the event at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Click for more...

Hitachi Announces Bobcat of Connecticut as New Compact Wheel Loader Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA) has announced Bobcat of Connecticut Inc. as a new compact wheel loader dealer. Based in Hartford, Conn., Bobcat of Connecticut will be serving the Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts region with the full lineup of Hitachi compact wheel loaders in addition to offering parts and full maintenance packages. Bobcat of Connecticut Inc. Click for more...

ASV Expands Dealer Presence in Final Months of 2018 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. added several new dealers to its dealer network in Q4 of 2018 — R&S Industries Inc. , Robin Rents and Kruseman Implement Inc. , plus new locations for Heavy Machines Inc. , Buckeye Power Sales and Delta Power Equipment. The new dealers are a welcome addition to ASV's quickly growing dealer network as the company expands across the United States and Canada. The new dealers willoffer all ASV Posi-Track compact track loaders, featuring best-in-class operating capacity, cooling systems and hydraulic efficiency. Click for more...

Felling Wins Sourcewell Contract for Heavy Equipment Trailers →

Felling Trailers Inc. recently was awarded a national cooperative contract for heavy equipment trailers through Sourcewell (formerly NJPA). Felling Trailers is well versed in the ease of equipment procurement Sourcewell provides for public purchasing agents, as this is not the first contract Felling has held with them. "Felling previously held a contract in another product category. When we learned of the opportunity to apply for the heavy equipment trailers category listing, we knew it was the best fit. Click for more...

Remote-Controlled Wheel Loaders to Be Tested When Volvo CE Receives Sweden's First 5G Network for Industry →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Telia, Ericsson and Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have launched Sweden's first 5G network for industrial use at Volvo CE's facility in Eskilstuna. Volvo CE will then become one of the first in the world to use 5G technology to test remote-controlled machines and autonomous solutions. The 5G network will be used at Volvo CE's research and development facility at Eskilstuna to further develop solutions for remote control of construction machinery and fully automated solutions. Click for more...

Snowy Giant Looms Large →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Winters are long in Minnesota, and a general contractor from a small town near Minneapolis has found a creative way to fill the cold days and impress the neighbors at the same time. Eric Fobbe of Buffalo, Minn., spent a recent weekend building a 20-ft. snowman that now looms over the street like a fat, frozen colossus. Fobbe and his family accomplished the feat with the help of a Case skid steer loader, a snow blower, a shovel and other miscellaneous tools to form the gargantuan body. Click for more...

Deere Hybrid Loaders Surpass One Million Field Hours →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 644K and 944K hybrid wheel loaders have collectively logged more than 1 million operating hours in the field. This level of real-world experience is key as more OEMs look to John Deere Power Systems for technologies to reduce emissions, improve fuel economy, and enhance machine performance and reliability. This milestone follows the announcement that the John Deere family of Stage V engines received official certification. Click for more...

Cub Cadet Recognizes White's Farm Supply as Top-Performing Dealer →

White's Farm Supply Inc., local dealer of Cub Cadet outdoor power equipment located in Canastota, N.Y., recently earned distinction as one of the top 65 Cub Cadet independent retailers in America for 2018. White's Farm Supply Inc.received recognition for this achievement during an exclusive trip to the Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall All-inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. White's Farm Supply Inc.has been selling and servicing Cub Cadet equipment, including lawn and garden tractors, zero turn riding mowers, utility vehicles, snow blowers and more, for 58years. Click for more...

ASV Debuts New Brand Strategy, Improves Customer Experience with New Website →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc., a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has introduced a new brand strategy highlighting the product features and qualities that make ASV an industry leader and allow customers to get more done in more places. The company also launched a new website with features to improve customer experience and ease of use. "ASV is seeing exceptional growth so this brand and website launch come at a critical point in our company's development," said Justin Rupar, ASV Holdings Inc. Click for more...

Cat Updates M Series Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 2019 product update package for Cat M Series Medium Wheel Loaders (950M – 982M) includes technology advances that provide: lower operating costs via extended service intervals; enhanced operator comfort with new seats and suspensions; emissions control strategies to meet EU Stage V standards (EU only); added machine configurations (982M Forestry Machine and 982M High Lift); expanded productivity measurement tools; remote software update capability; and refinements in ground engaging tool and coupler systems. Click for more...

Liebherr to Bring L 566 XPower Wheel Loader to World of Asphalt 2019 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For the first time, Liebherr USA, Co. Construction Equipment division will exhibit at World of Asphalt, booth #27135, displaying its high performance wheel loader. Combining power, durability, efficiency and convenience with guaranteed fuel savings, the L 566 XPower wheel loader showing at World of Asphalt, features a 5.5 yd3 re-handling bucket, has an operating weight of 52,690 lbs. and an articulated tipping load of 35,055 lbs. Click for more...

ASV Names 2018 Dealer Award Winners →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc.,an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, announced its 2018 dealer award winners. The awards honored top-performing and loyal members of its growing list of dealers at the company's annual dealer meeting. ASV named Ontario-based Regional Tractor Sales as the 2018 Dealer of the Year due to the company's exceptional sales, performance and loyalty. Click for more...

Case Precision Laser Grading Box Attachment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Case laser grading box, a precision-enabled attachment for Case skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs), is ideal for concrete subgrade, athletic fields, parking lots, driveways, equestrian arenas and other fine-grading applications. The laser grading box creates highly precise finish grades to within 1/10th of an inch. With a reversible cutting edge on all sides, the grading box's push-pull design grades moving forward or in reverse to utilize the maneuverability of a skid steer/CTL and increase productivity. Click for more...

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