Agricultural Equipment Articles

Agriculture Proves Key to Construction Equipment Sales →

As farming operations get larger and more diverse, so does the equipment and machinery they use. And more and more, that includes equipment that was once only seen on construction sites. Rob Lynch, the owner of Rob's Hydraulics, based near the coast in Grimesland, N.C., knows that very well. As Hyundai dealer, he said, “Farming is the biggest industry in eastern North Carolina, and since our beginning in 1989, farmers have always been some of our most important customers.”Lynch said that while practically all of the construction equipment he sells has farming applications, one of the most important uses — as farm operations continue to grow — is land clearing. Click for more...

Case G Series Wheel Loaders Win 2017 Good Design Award for Design Excellence →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment received the Good Design Award for its G-Series wheel loaders — the latest generation of the brand's product line which launched in 2016. This recognition comes in the 50th anniversary of the award program, noted for the participation of the largest number of Fortune 500 companies and the world's foremost design firms. The G-Series was one of the product designs selected by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies out of the thousands of submissions sent by the world's leading manufacturers and industrial design firms. Click for more...

Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company Now Carries Mecalac →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac is a long-established, high-end producer of equipment in Europe, and has recently decided to build a dealer network in the United States. Click for more...

Nuss Truck & Equipment to showcase SDLG at Northern Green 2018 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Nuss Truck & Equipment (Nuss) will showcase SDLG's newest North American offering — the L918F compact wheel loader — at Northern Green 2018 in Minneapolis, Minn. Nuss will occupy booth #1941 at the show, which runs from Jan. 2 to 4 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Northern Green is the largest tradeshow in the country for landscapers and nurserymen. The show attracts a wide array of professionals who manage landscaping and planting services for nurseries, municipalities, golf courses and more. Click for more...

JCB's Dealer Network Expands in South Central Canada With Addition of Westcon JCB →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Westcon JCB, headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, is the newest addition to JCB's growing North American dealer network. The new dealer will sell, rent and service JCB equipment from branches in Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg, Manitoba. “Westcon is continually looking for new product lines, and we are pleased to now represent JCB construction products in Saskatchewan and Manitoba,” said Brian Brown, president and CEO of Westcon Equipment. Click for more...

Skid Steer Loader Tire ROI Plays Huge Role in Overall Machine ROI →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The tires on your skid steer loader contribute to your productivity and profitability in a big way. So, give them serious consideration. Choosing a low-price option may seem like a good idea at first, but there is a price to be paid when you cut corners on quality — a price that usually shows up as expensive downtime and a shorter service life that costs you in the long run. Take a smart, big-picture look at all of your options and the real cost of each. Click for more...

Case Announces Enhancements to N Series Backhoe Loader Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has introduced several machine enhancements to its N Series backhoe loaders incorporated throughout the machine — from cab and drivetrain improvements to enhancements to the hydraulic and electrical systems. Case also has made standard several options that were previously optional, and now offers an increased suite of factory options on all N Series backhoe loaders. Click for more...

John Deere L-Series Compact Wheel Loaders Tackle Toughest Job Site Tasks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Built for construction contractors, landscapers and rental center operators, the John Deere 204L and 304L compact wheel loaders deliver higher productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs. An evolution of the 204K and 304K models, the L-series models are built for tasks that require peak productivity in small spaces and over rough terrain, according to the manufacturer. "We're packing more productivity and efficiency into the wheel loader with the release of our L-Series models," said Drew Miller, product marketing manager, compact wheel loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

ASV Adds Ohio Dealer to Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has added National First Equipment, LLC to its dealer network. The Berea, Ohio-based center rents, sells and services a variety of used compact construction equipment, including skid steers, mini excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and backhoes. “We've always been focused on providing high-quality equipment and after-sales support to landscapers, do-it-yourselfers and small contractors,” said Larry Mahnen, National First Equipment general manager. Click for more...

Contractor Puts LiuGong 835H Wheel Loader to Work →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Shawn Yesko, owner of Structural Solutions of New Jersey, was first introduced to the LiuGong 835 two years ago. He liked what he saw, but without a definite need for the machine, the time wasn't right for the purchase. In 2017, when he needed a full-sized loader, Yesko knew just who to turn to: Rob Mennona and Jersey Rents. “We have been doing business with Jersey Rents for quite a few years now, [and] I feel that we have a really good relationship with them,” Yesko said. Click for more...

Texas-Based Construction Company Grows With Equipment from Kirby-Smith →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Growth happens quickly for new DFW-area underground contracting firmWhen Steve Hugdahl and Jose Guamancela teamed up to form Blue Star Utilities, LLC, one of the first things they did was approach some developers to let them know they were starting a new business for installing underground water, storm and sewer lines. “They asked us what took so long,” recalled Hugdahl. “Jose and I had built a reputation for meeting customers' schedules and providing quality service with other companies we worked for. Click for more...

Year-End Sales Bring Large Number of Equipment Auctions to Proxibid →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Proxibid (www.proxibid.com), the world's most trusted way to connect buyers and sellers of highly valued items, will provide online bidding for a large volume of heavy construction equipment auctions in the final weeks of 2017. As construction professionals complete their purchases and prepare their fleet for the new year, the next several weeks feature a particularly high volume of equipment sold by a wide variety of auctioneers, dealers and asset owners in several formats. Click for more...

Sunbelt Agricultural Expo Attracts 100,000 Attendees →

The 40th annual Sunbelt Agricultural Expo, "North America's premier farm show," was a success once again at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga. Held this year on Oct. 17 to 19, the expo consistently attracts approximately 100,000 visitors to see more than 1,200 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. Attendees had the opportunity for in depth learning through educational seminars and demonstrations on the 600-acre research farm. Click for more...

ASV Secures $2M Rental Customer Order →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc., a provider of rubber-tracked compact track loaders and wheeled skid-steer loaders in the compact construction equipment market, has received a new order from its largest rental customer for its compact track loaders totaling approximately $2 million for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2017. Jim DiBiagio, chief operating officer of ASV, said, “This is the second large order received from this customer for delivery of equipment in 2017, which virtually doubles its most recent annual purchases of ASV machines. Click for more...

Stolen Wheel Loader Used in Attempted San Diego Bank Heist →

From Construction Equipment Guide... At least one parked vehicle was struck by the large piece of construction equipment. Click for more...

John Deere Strengthens Durability of Planetary Augers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Expanding its lineup of reliable and durable Worksite Pro attachments, John Deere is introducing upgrades to its planetary auger models. The new PA15B and PA30B augers are designed for longer product life to better meet customer needs and application uses. Like all Worksite Pro attachments, these solutions are optimized to work with John Deere skid steers, compact track loaders (CTLs), compact excavators and compact four-wheel-drive loaders, along with most competitive models. Click for more...

Crossroads Construction Services Succeeds in Niche Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... While many people in the general construction industry may have never heard of a dedicated milling debris clean up company, Crossroads Construction Services Inc. has established itself as a leader in this niche market in just the first year in business. Milling and paving contractors in the Southeast now have an opportunity to outsource the cleanup portion of their highway resurfacing operations, thus freeing up their time to find employees, so that they can pursue additional work. Click for more...

JCB Unveils 210T, 215T Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB launched its 210T and 215T compact track loaders, offering the power and performance of large-platform compact track loaders in small-platform, easily towable machines weighing less than 10,000 lb. (4,536 kg) The 210T and the 215T are powered by the 74 hp (55 kW) JCB Diesel by Kohler engine, requiring no DPF and no DEF. The radial lift 210T model has a rated operating capacity (ROC) of 1,900 lb. Click for more...

McCann Industries Welcomes Customers to Open House →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On Sept. 15, McCann Industries Inc. held an open house and equipment rodeo at the company's location in Bolingbrook, Ill. The skid steer rodeo and CX excavator challenge each featured a top prize of $750 and a jacket. The event also featured hourly prizes. This year, McCann Industries Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company was originally founded as McCann Construction Specialties Company in 1967 by Richard McCann to sell contractor supplies. Click for more...

Company Wrench Holds JCB Backhoe Rodeo, Demo Event at Its Headquarters →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Company Wrench held a JCB Backhoe Rodeo & Demo day Sept. 29 at its headquarters in Carroll, Ohio. The event featured a full lineup of JCB equipment on display with select machines available for demonstration. Attendees received door prizes along with a hearty barbecue lunch. The event drew area contractors and included long time Company Wrench customers, as well as potential new customers who came to learn about the JCB line. Click for more...

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