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John Deere partners with Foresight Intelligence as daily machine alert provider for dealers
John Deere Construction and Forestry has added Foresight Intelligence as an endorsed construction data solutions provider for its network of dealers to use in managing daily machine alerts with its customers as part of its WorkSight telematics system. Foresight Intelligence’s Intelligent Alert Triage Center (IATC) is designed to allow dealers to capture, consolidate and prioritize […]
January 31, 2017
ARA expects equipment rental revenue to reach $48.9 billion in 2017
In its latest five-year forecast, the American Rental Association (ARA) expects equipment rental revenue for 2017 will reach $48.9 billion, and grow 4.3 percent per year to reach $56 billion by 2020. The latter is an increase of $500 million compared to the previous 2020 forecast of $55.5 billion released in November 2016. ARA Vice […]
January 31, 2017
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Equipment Roundup: KCM 80Z7 wheel loader, Kubota KX033-4 compact excavator, John Deere 450K crawler dozer, Case SV340 skid steer, Fayat purchase of Dynapac
KCM intros Tier 4 Final version of 80Z7 wheel loader The Tier 4 Final version of the 80Z7 wheel loader has been released by KCM Corporation. Equipped with a 4.2 -cubic-yard general purpose bucket, the loader is powered by a 200-gross-horsepower Cummins QS86.7 engine. The machine has no diesel particulate filter (DPF), which eliminates the […]
January 31, 2017
Dealers
Business Roundup: News on Caterpillar, global rental market forecast, Ring Power, McBride Mack, new I-9 forms
Caterpillar reports $38.5 billion sales and revenue for 2016, $0.11 per share loss Caterpillar Inc. has reported an 18 percent drop in sales and revenues for all of 2016 at $38.5 billion, with a per share loss of $0.11 for the year. That compares to 2015, when the company reported full-year sales and revenue of […]
January 31, 2017
Dealers
Southwest Material Handling launches JCB of Las Vegas
Southwest Material Handling Inc. has launched a JCB-dedicated location, JCB of Las Vegas, to round out its business and offer the full line of JCB construction equipment. “The construction and landscape industries are continuing to grow in Las Vegas, so we’re particularly excited to offer JCB’s compact and mid-range machines,” says Kirt Little, president & […]
January 30, 2017
Dealers
United Rentals to buy NES Rentals for $965 million, reports flat financials for 2016
United Rentals plans to purchase NES Rentals Holdings II for roughly $965 million in cash, with an expected close of the deal in the second quarter this year, following regulatory clearance and conditions. “The NES agreement satisfies the rigorous strategic, financial and cultural standards we set for acquisitions,” says United Rentals President & CEO Michael […]
January 27, 2017
Dealers
Cat dealer Ring Power’s director of used heavy equipment sales retires after 44 years
Frank Fowler, senior vice president and director of used heavy equipment sales for Caterpillar dealer Ring Power, has retired. Fowler spent 44 years with the Florida-based dealership, having first started in the parts warehouse at their corporate office in 1972. He has served as a parts counter salesperson, equipment sales administrator, equipment rental manager and […]
January 26, 2017
Dealers
Caterpillar reports $38.5 billion sales and revenue for 2016, $0.11 per share loss
Caterpillar Inc. has reported an 18 percent drop in sales and revenues for all of 2016 at $38.5 billion, with a per share loss of $0.11 for the year. That compares to 2015, when the company reported full-year sales and revenue of $47.0 billion and a profit per share of $4.18. The loss, Caterpillar says, […]
January 26, 2017
Dealers
McBride Mack celebrates 50 years at Carbondale, Illinois location
McBride Mack Sales recently celebrated 50 years at its Carbondale, Illinois, site. Founder Charles McBride purchased the location after working as a truck mechanic and service manager. McBride has additional operations in Paducah, Kentucky, and Cape Girardeau, Missouri. “McBride is the ultimate representation of a dealer that has passion for the Mack brand, and it […]
January 25, 2017
Dealers
Worldwide construction equipment rental market to reach $75.2 billion by 2024
Global Market Insights is estimating construction equipment rental market worldwide could reach 75.2 billion in revenue by 2024, with the U.S. share of the market reaching $23 billion. “The practice of leasing instead of purchasing heavy machinery has proven to be beneficial for companies of all sizes across numerous industries,” the company states in its […]
January 24, 2017
Dealers
EquipmentShare secures funding to launch telematics application ES Track, add P2P marketplace locations
EquipmentShare has secured $26 million in funding that will allow it to launch ES Track, a mixed-fleet telematics application, as well as open eight additional peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace locations in the U.S. The company reports investors Insight Venture Partners and Romulus Growth led the funding, with Y Combinator contributing. “Since our founding, we’ve committed ourselves […]
January 24, 2017
Dealers
IronPlanet’s annual Florida Cat Auction to use new technology for mobile, online users
IronPlanet’s 2017 Florida Cat Auction Services Unreserved Public Auction, set for Feb. 13-17, will feature its new LiveStream platform, as well as EventHero’s event management and vendor CRM services to facilitate online and mobile access and transactions. St. Augustine, Florida-based Caterpillar dealer Ring Power Corporation is hosting the auction that will feature “late-model, low-hour equipment” […]
January 24, 2017
Dealers
Equipment Roundup: Mack Rolling Start and Auto Neutral, Vacuworx CM 3, ASV RT-120 Forestry CTL, John Deere 244K-II and 324K CWLs
Mack adds Rolling Start and Auto Neutral to mDrive AMTs Mack Trucks has introduced Rolling Start and Auto Neutral, two new safety features for its mDrive and mDrive HD automated manual transmissions. The announcement was made during the 2017 World of Concrete show. Mack Construction Product Manager Tim Wrinkle says the updates are well suited […]
January 24, 2017
Dealers
Business Roundup: News on Bandit, Bobcat of Connecticut, J.J. Kane Auctioneers, Proxibid, Dozr, Volvo, RDO Equipment
Bandit expands Bobcat of Connecticut territory for its chippers, stump grinders Bandit Industries has expanded the territory of Bobcat of Connecticut for its hand-fed chippers and stump grinders and will service customers in western Massachusetts in addition to Connecticut. In business for more than 25 years, Bobcat of Connecticut joined Bandit’s dealership network in 2015. This expansion comes […]
January 24, 2017
Dealers
Soerens joins Walter Payton Power, Western Pacific Crane in product support role
Walter Payton Power Equipment (WPPE) and Western Pacific Crane & Equipment (WPCE) have named Dustin Soerens as their first product support specialist. Soerens previously served as product manager for lattice cranes at Manitowoc Cranes. In his new role he will provide technical support to customers and crane specialists. “WPPE and WPCE are excited to have […]
January 23, 2017
Dealers
Walter Sellick, founder of Sellick Equipment Ltd. passes away at 98
Walter Sellick, founder of Sellick Equipment Limited in Harrow, Ontario, Canada, has passed away at the age of 98. Sellick and his sons, Howard and David, formed the business in 1969 when they converted a Ford 4500 industrial tractor into a 6,000-pound forklift for outdoor use. The company continued with tractor conversions through the early […]
January 20, 2017
Dealers
Bronto Skylift adds TGM Wind Services as distributor in 10 states
Truck-mounted aerial work platform (AWP) manufacturer Bronto Skylift has added TGM Wind Services to its distributor network, providing the company’s products in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan. Bronto Skylift and TGM have partnered since 2009 on AWP rental services. TGM specializes in the rental of AWPs to the […]
January 19, 2017
Dealers
Bandit expands Bobcat of Connecticut territory for its chippers, stump grinders
Bandit Industries has expanded the territory of Bobcat of Connecticut for its hand-fed chippers and stump grinders and will service customers in western Massachusetts in addition to Connecticut. In business for more than 25 years, Bobcat of Connecticut joined Bandit’s dealership network in 2015. This expansion comes via the exit of Tyler Equipment Corporation, which […]
January 18, 2017
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