Wayne GraysonWayne Grayson is the former Executive Video Producer for Randall-Reilly; in previous positions, he served as the Executive Editor and Online Editor for Equipment World.DealersDeere completes construction on new Coal Valley training facilityJohn Deere has completed construction of a new facility that the company says will better meet internal training needs for construction and forestry equipment. Located in Coal Valley, Illinois, the 7,500 square-foot facility will also be used for customer visits and other events. For training, the facility has three classrooms. The classrooms can be combined […]September 10, 2019DealersEquipment Roundup: Skid steers vs. CTLs; The “Ultimate” Ford Raptor; Bollinger to intro first Class 3 electric pickup; Brokk intros its smallest demo robot; Golight intros improved Stryker ST remote-control work lightingGolight intros improved Stryker ST Series remote-controlled work lighting Golight, makers of pan-and-tilt remote-controlled lighting, have introduced a “new and improved” version of its Stryker ST Series of remote-control LED and halogen searchlights. These new lights are easier to operate and offer the ability to pan and tilt simultaneously. The system also comes with a […]September 9, 2019DealersAtlantic Lift Systems opens new branch in Va.Family-owned equipment rental business Atlantic Lift Systems has opened the doors to its third branch in Hampton, Virginia. The 21,750-square-foot facility includes an indoor service shop, a showroom and offices. Because the property has 4.4 ares of additional land, president and owner Allan Haynsworth says the company has been “aggressively” adding to its fleet of […]September 3, 2019Construction EquipmentDeere CEO Allen to step down; company taps COO May as successorJohn C. May will be the next chief executive officer at Deere & Company following a board vote, the company has announced. Allen, a 44-year veteran of the company, will step down from the CEO role November 4, but will continue as the company’s board chairman. Allen has served as CEO of the company for 10 […]September 2, 2019DealersEquipment Roundup: Cat unveils D3 Series CTLs, skid steers; Diesel Ram 1500 Test Drive; Bobcat ships its first electric excavator; New Cummins engines; Ford intros FX2 Ranger;Cummins intros 2020 X15 Efficiency Series engines alongside new Productivity Series rating Cummins for the coming model year will expand its X15 portfolio with a new X15 Efficiency Series engine and the new X15 Productivity Series rating to further optimize fuel economy and power.  To read more, click here. Ford intros FX2 package for […]September 2, 2019Construction EquipmentBoulder tips dumper, operator bailsThese folks aren’t professionals by any means, but that doesn’t make this whole fiasco any easier to watch.August 30, 2019DealersPettibone holding regional service training classes on X-Series and Traverse telehandlersPettibone dealers have begun hosting a service training program the company says is focused on the next generation X-Series Extendo and Traverse telehandlers. The X-Series Service School provides Pettibone dealer employees live, in-person machine training in a one-day, classroom session. The sessions are led by Brian Anderson, a Pettibone service technician who has been with […]August 30, 2019Construction EquipmentBobcat rolls out the E10e, its first electric mini excavatorBobcat’s dive into battery-powered construction equipment has had two causes for celebration recently. According to a report from Middle East Construction News, the company’s first fully-electric, 1-ton mini excavator—the E10e zero tail swing (ZTS)—started rolling off the production line in July. Plus, the machine’s “entire production run for the year has already been sold out,” […]August 29, 2019PickupsFord intros FX2 package for 2019 RangerFord is introducing the new Ranger FX2 Package as another choice for customers who want off-road styling and capability in a two-wheel-drive offering. Aimed at more urban markets, the FX2 Package rides on 17- or available 18-inch off-road tires to add tougher styling to a two-wheel-drive Ranger. A front underbody guard and air dam-delete shield […]August 29, 2019Construction EquipmentEquipment Roundup: Komatsu unveils Proactive Dozing Control; Deere intros 3 new L-Series loaders; Roush unveils the Nitemare F-150; Komatsu launches D155AX-8 LGP; Artics seeing steady improvementsIn high demand, popular articulated dump truck models seeing steady improvements Articulated dump trucks, with their ability to efficiently move dirt throughout the jobsite, are in high demand these days. Dealers report they can’t keep them in their rental fleets, and customers are scrambling to find someone, anyone, who can meet their need for artics. 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