Agricultural Equipment Articles

Man Jailed for Selling Cranes, Loaders He Didn't Own →

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) A Texas man has been sentenced by a federal judge in New Hampshire to nearly six years in federal prison for attempting to sell cranes and other construction equipment that he did not own. U.S. Attorney Scott Murray says 53-year-old Steven Orr, of Grapevine, was sentenced Sept. 20 to 71 months in prison for two wire fraud offenses and unlawful possession of firearms. Law enforcement officials say he offered to sell four loaders in June to a New Hampshire company for $120,000 and 21 cranes in August to an Illinois company for $2.2 million. Click for more...

Hyundai Guarding Package for HL960HD Wheel Loader Protects Machine in Heavy Duty, Hazardous Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the availability of a guarding package for its HL960HD wheel loader. Developed to protect the machine from jobsite hazards found in various wheel loader applications, the guarding package for the HL960HD wheel loader helps ensure the operational integrity of key systems and components. Hinged steel front and rear cabin guards protect glass from damage, while enabling quick access to the windows for cleaning and maintenance. Click for more...

LiuGong to Exhibit at World of Concrete 2019 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of LiuGong Machinery based in Liuzhou, China, has announced their participation in the 2019 World of Concrete convention and trade show to be held Jan. 22-25, 2019 in Las Vegas. The World of Concrete has been the preeminent convention and exhibition in the concrete and masonry industries since 1975. World of Concrete has more than 1,500 exhibiting companies and 58,000 registered industry professionals in more than 745,000 sq. Click for more...

Volvo CE Unveils Electric Compact Wheel Loader Concept →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) unveiled its latest concept machine — known as the LX2 — to industry specialists, policymakers, the media and academics at the Volvo Group Innovation Summit on Sept. 12. The electric compact wheel loader prototype delivers zero emissions, significantly lower noise levels, improved efficiency and reduced operational costs, compared to its conventional counterparts, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Caterpillar Releases New Options for 918M Compact Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... 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 loader linkage. Click for more...

John Deere Updates Engine Tech., Makes Model Adjustments to 310L EP Backhoe, 210L EP Tractor Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... 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 solution under the 56-kW power level, which allows for greater flexibility to meet emission regulations," said Brian Hennings, product marketing manager, backhoes and tractor loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

ASV Adds Maryland Dealer to Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has added Rippeon Equipment to its dealer network. The Gaithersburg, Md.-based dealer will offer all ASV Posi-Track compact track loaders, featuring best-in-class rated operating capacity, cooling systems and hydraulic efficiency. This includes the new RT-40, a small-frame CTL, the VT-70, ASV's first mid-frame vertical lift model, and the RT-120 Forestry, a powerful CTL. Click for more...

Takeuchi Announces Halo Autosports as a New Dealer in Florida →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US, a global leader in compact equipment, announced Halo Autosports as a new dealer. Based in Brooksville, Fla., the company will carry Takeuchi's full lineup of equipment, including compact excavators, compact track loaders, skid steer loaders and wheel loaders. In addition to stocking parts, the dealer also will be an authorized Takeuchi equipment repair center. Established in 2011, Halo originally planned to only sell used automobiles before adding off-road vehicles, ATVs and dirt bikes. Click for more...

John Deere Upgrades Large Frame G-Series With EH Boom Package →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Improving its G-Series large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders, John Deere has added the EH Boom Performance Package. This productivity-boosting feature is available as a factory-installed option on the 330G and 332G skid steers, and the 331G and 333G compact track loaders. “We designed our G-Series machines with customer response in mind, and we're committed to the continuous use of this invaluable feedback,” said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Catching Up: Five Questions with Nick Tullo, SDLG North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Nick Tullo, sales manager, SDLG North America, has been with SDLG since its introduction to North America in 2013. As a pioneering “value” option for construction equipment, SDLG has carved out a unique space in the marketplace. Companies are buying up SDLG wheel loaders for the value proposition: they pay for the time-tested features you need, and not for the more expensive features of a premium brand that you don't. Click for more...

GovPlanet Expands Services With First-Ever Live Auction →

On Sept. 5, GovPlanet will host its first-ever live auction, for the Pennsylvania Department of General Services, selling more than 350 equipment items and trucks without reserves in a single day. Highlights include excavators, dump trucks, paving rollers, snow plows, stone chippers, wheel and backhoe loaders, lights, mowers, and more. The live, onsite auction will be held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa., (2300 North Cameron St.). Click for more...

Volvo Mid-Size Loaders Deliver up to 25% Greater Fuel Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment has expanded its H-Series 2.0 updates to its L60H and L70H wheel loaders, giving its mid-size lineup improved fuel efficiency and enhanced productivity features, including higher tipping loads and a new loader arm design, according to the manufacturer. "With the L60H and L70H joining the previously announced L90H 2.0, we have completed the H-Series 2.0 update for our mid-size wheel loaders," said Chris Connolly, product manager, wheel loaders, Volvo Construction Equipment. Click for more...

ASV Celebrates 35 Successful Years of Pushing Limits →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, celebrates 35 years of forward-thinking product development this year. The manufacturer commemorated the anniversary with an open house event in August at its Grand Rapids, Minn., facility. Company CEO Andrew Rooke expressed pride for the employees who make ASV's success possible and who have driven more than three decades of innovation. Click for more...

Hyundai Construction Equipment Adds Farm Depot Ltd. to Growing North American Distribution Network →

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has announced the expansion of its North American authorized dealer network with the addition of Farm Depot Ltd. Farm Depot is a full line agricultural equipment dealer that provides products and services to the agricultural lifestyle communities with three locations across the southern-lower peninsula of Michigan. The owners of Farm Depot, Mark and Mike Laethem, are the third generation of a family that has been dedicated to the service of the agricultural industry. Click for more...

Hyundai Sells 20 Wheel Loaders from Its SIMA Exhibit →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas recently sold 20 wheel loaders as a result of its participation in the Snow Ice Management Association (SIMA) Symposium that took place in Cleveland, Ohio, from June 26 to June 29. SIMA brings the top snow and ice equipment manufacturers and suppliers together to showcase the best products, technology and services in the industry. Hyundai had a bold presence at the SIMA show with a HL940 wheel loader on display, equipped with snow tires, an LED Light package with beacon lamp and a metal Pless plow with hydraulic wings and angle (18 ft. Click for more...

Arizona Demolition Company Relies on Doosan Machines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Residential construction in Phoenix, Ariz., is going so strong that developers are paying contractors to demolish existing homes and make space for newer, bigger and more expensive homes. This is especially true in Arcadia, an affluent area of Phoenix and Scottsdale, where citrus farmers previously grew oranges, lemons and grapefruits. The median home value in the area is above $500,000, and home values have gone up 12 percent in the past year. Click for more...

Work Begins on Michigan's American Farm Museum →

BLISSFIELD, Mich. (AP) Work has begun in southeast Michigan on the future American Farm Museum and Education Center. The groundbreaking for the project was held in July in Blissfield, The Daily Telegram of Adrian reported. Construction has begun on a storage building, which is the first step in a multiphase plan. “The facility will present rotating displays in both the museum and educational center,” museum officials said in a press release. Click for more...

Takeuchi Announces Mitchell Tractor & Equipment as New Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US has announced Mitchell Tractor & Equipment Co. as a new dealer. Based in Washington, N.C., the company will sell and rent Takeuchi excavators, skid steer loaders, track loaders and wheel loaders, in addition to stocking parts and performing equipment repair. Mitchell Tractor & Equipment has been owned and operated by president Jack Mitchell since 1967. The dealer serves agricultural and construction customers in eastern North Carolina. Click for more...

Doosan Reaches Wheel Loader, Excavator Production Milestone →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America LLC is celebrating the milestone of producing more than 400,000 excavators and wheel loaders for markets worldwide since the company entered the construction equipment market in 1978. Doosan has a manufacturing history that goes back to 1937. Known at the time as Chosun Machine Works, it was Korea's first large-scale machinery factory with the first facility built in Incheon, South Korea. Click for more...

Starting an International Timber Production Operation →

Founded in the winter of 2017, Integrated Forest Resources of South Carolina is, by all accounts, a brand new company — but they have a strong history in forestry and land management. “I went to school to study forestry at Clemson University. Graduated in 1994,” explained Trip Chavis, president of Integrated Forest Resources (IFR). “And I've been in forestry ever since in some form or fashion.” Seeing low demand in local markets and an opportunity to market timber to international buyers, Chavis developed a partnership with a landowner with more than 14,000 acres of timber and several logging companies in order to get the operation started. Click for more...

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