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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...

Quickly Change Hydraulic Attachments With Bobcat's Bob-Dock System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company's new Bob-Dock system is a hands-free hydraulic attachment mounting system that is designed for strong, easy and repeatable hydraulic connections, without operators leaving the Bobcat compact loader cab. The Bob-Dock system will be available for M2-Series T630, T650, T740 and T770 compact track loaders; S630, S650, S740 and S770 skid-steer loaders; and the A770 all-wheel steer loader. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Launches Series II Large Frame Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson is launching its Series II large frame skid steer and compact track loaders to the market in early 2019. The new SW24, SW28, ST35 and ST45 offer the latest enhanced cab design and service accessibility. As the big brother to the company's medium frame line, the machines offer parts commonality and contractors a proven design on the job site. Wacker Neuson's new large frame loaders will stand out in a crowded field for their daily maintenance service access, including a cab that fully tips forward with the loader arms down, providing complete access to all maintenance components. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Introduces Its Largest Wheel Loader — The WL95 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Material handling takes on a new dimension with Wacker Neuson's newest wheel loader, the WL95. The new 2-yard articulated wheel loader is the company's first heavy-duty model to be introduced in this size class and is the largest in Wacker Neuson's extensive fleet of wheel loaders. The WL95 offers performance with a high payload that allows operators to load, move and place more material efficiently, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hyundai Upgrades, New Attachments Focus of Exhibit at World of Concrete 2019 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas featured a variety of recently upgraded models and newly available third-party attachments Jan. 22 through 25 at its World of Concrete exhibit (Booth C7027) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company also displayed its Hyundai HX130LCR hydraulic excavator for the first time since the model's recent introduction. "Contractors visiting the exhibit will see how Hyundai continues responding to our customers with improvements and new capabilities that underscore Hyundai's position as a top-tier, full product line provider of wheel loaders, hydraulic excavators and compaction rollers," said Corey Rogers, marketing manager, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas. Click for more...

John Deere L-Series Utility Wheel Loaders Primed to Take Job Sites by Storm →

From Construction Equipment Guide... After much anticipation and countless hours of product development, John Deere has unveiled three powerful and productive L-Series utility wheel loaders. The 524L, 544L and 624L offer customers an intuitive solution, ideal for projects that require agility and versatility on the job site or farm, according to the manufacturer. Designed with the operator in mind, the L-Series machines incorporate several new features, including improved cabs for more comfort and visibility, electrohydraulic (EH) loader controls for easier operation and redesigned near-parallel linkage, and enhanced performance buckets. Click for more...

Engcon: Zero Tolerance for Dropped Buckets →

From Construction Equipment Guide... "The tiltrotator that was the start of engcon back in 1990 came about because I wanted to solve a technical problem. Looking back a few decades later, I can see that a great deal has happened in the development of engcon, its business solutions and the product systems we provide worldwide. But I also know that we're far from finished. We want to do more. "While zero tolerance for workplace accidents has long been a central topic of debate, the only zero achieved so far is a concrete result from the discussions. Click for more...

John Deere Makes Snow, Debris Cleanup Easy With New Angle, Pickup Brooms →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere is updating its line of Worksite Pro attachments with three new angle and five new pickup brooms. The BA72C, BA84C and BA96C angle brooms and the BP72C, BP84C, BR60C, BR72C and BR84C pickup brooms were designed for effortless cleanup in turf, snow and construction applications. Like all Worksite Pro attachments, these angle brooms are optimized to work with John Deere skid steers and compact track loaders. Click for more...

Omasta Landscaping Chooses an SDLG Fleet for Snow Removal →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Omasta Landscaping, founded in 1979 is based in Hadley, Mass., and creates landscapes for homeowners, businesses and municipalities, including lawn installation, fertilization, irrigation and hardscapes, park renovations/construction and so much more. The company also specializes in snow removal during the winter months and relies on a fleet of wheel loaders from SDLG. Chris Omasta, vice president of Omasta Landscaping, said the company's SDLG loaders were purchased for a multitude of reasons, including their versatility to handle a variety of jobs, value proposition and ease of maintenance. Click for more...

LiuGong Holds 60th Anniversary Celebration in China; Also Marks Significant Wheel Loader Milestone →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong's 60th Anniversary Celebration was held Nov. 26, 2018, at LiuGong International Industrial Park in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China. Attendees included domestic and overseas customers, distributors, suppliers, government officials, shareholders and stakeholders who have worked with LiuGong throughout its 60 years. "Today marks the 60th anniversary of LiuGong," said Huang Haibo. president of Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., to attendees. Click for more...

Brennan Joins White's Farm Supply as Commercial Sales Rep. →

Larry Brennan has joined White's Farm Supply Inc. After 35 years in the automotive industry, Brennan will serve White's Farm Supply's current and new customers as its commercial sales representative from the Waterville location. Brennan can be reached at 315/771-1437. Click for more...

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