Doosan expanded its dealer network with the addition of Bobcat of Buffalo as an authorized sales, service, parts and rental provider of Doosan equipment. In addition to offering a full line up of Bobcat compact equipment and attachments, Bobcat of Buffalo now provides its customers in the greater Buffalo area and western New York a range of Doosan equipment, including crawler…
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Flaska JCB Adds Second Dealership Location in Denver
Phoenix-based Flaska JCB expanded its market presence to include a JCB-dedicated dealership in Denver, covering 12 counties in Colorado. The new location will offer JCB’s full line of industry-leading construction equipment, including large and compact excavators, telehandlers, wheel loaders, skid steers with unique side-entry doors, and the new Teleskid. “We have had an excellent business relationship with JCB over the last three…
Read MoreIronDirect Debuts Online Buying Platform for Heavy Equipment
At a special media event in Asheville, N.C., attended by Rock Products, IronDirect unveiled its brand and business model to the aggregates, mining and construction industries. IronDirect is “a first-of-its-kind platform for buyers of heavy construction equipment and parts,” according to the company, and can “reduce equipment costs by up to 50 percent.”
Read More10 Considerations When Buying a New Excavator
When it comes to purchasing a new excavator, there are many important items to consider. Understanding the right specs and knowing what to look for will have the greatest impact on the productivity of your aggregates business. Here is a list of 10 important considerations for buying a new excavator.
Read MoreFuel Management 101
By Ron Hadaway Improvements to Tier 4 engines have helped burn cleaner fuel and reduce air emissions in articulated dump trucks, excavators and wheel loaders, to name a few types of heavy equipment. To help meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel requirement standards for all off-road diesel engines in the United States, Tier 4-compliant engines – designed with high-pressure common…
Read MoreAtlanta JCB Joins Dealer Network, Hosts Open House
Marietta, Ga.-based Atlanta JCB is the newest addition to JCB’s North American dealer network. To celebrate its grand opening, Atlanta JCB will offer special discounts on all JCB equipment during the month of September. Additionally, the dealership will host an open house on Friday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 879 Pickens Industrial Drive. Atlanta JCB serves as North…
Read MoreKomatsu Unveils Intelligent Machine Control Units
Komatsu America Corp. introduced two new Intelligent Machine Control excavators – the PC360LCi-11 and PC490LCi-11 – and the D155AXi-8 Radio Controlled Dozer during a media event at the company’s customer center in Cartersville, Ga. Rock Products Associate Editor Josephine Smith participated in the event. The new PC360LCi-11 hydraulic excavator is the first 3D semi-automatic excavator available in the popular 36-ton weight class. The…
Read MoreJCB Introduces Tier 4 Final Wheel Loader, Excavators
JCB held a media event last month at its North American headquarters in Savannah, Ga., to introduce several new products. Rock Products Associate Editor Josephine Smith attended the event. “What we have done is to build on the remarkable achievements of our EcoMAX Tier 4 Interim engine and come up with an innovative ‘one can’ SCR solution. An engine that is compact, fuel…
Read MoreJohn Deere Rolls Out New Iron at Arizona Event
John Deere welcomed the trade press, including Rock Products Associate Editor Josephine Smith, to its Sacaton, Ariz., proving grounds on April 14 for a one-day event that highlighted its expanded production-class equipment. Among the equipment showcased was the tier 4 final 1050K Crawler Dozer, and the 300G LC and Hitachi ZX300LC-6 excavators. Utilizing years of research and extensive customer feedback, the 1050K has…
Read MoreJCB Introduces Tier 4 Final Wheel Loader, Excavators
JCB held a media event at its North American headquarters in Savannah, Ga., to introduce several new products. Rock Products Associate Editor Josephine Smith attended the event. “What we have done is to build on the remarkable achievements of our EcoMAX Tier 4 Interim engine and come up with an innovative ‘one can’ SCR solution. An engine that is compact, fuel efficient and…
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