MarketBook Blog Archive

    Brazil’s Darcy Pacheco Group Acquires A New 600-Ton Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 All-Terrain Crane
    Posted On: February 24, 2021
    The cargo-handling company says it’s receiving increasing demand for the LTM’s lifting capacity class, and when it was time to buy, the machine and Liebherr’s delivery time sealed the deal. ...
    Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Brings Adventure To Touring
    Posted On: February 24, 2021
    Initially announced in 2018, the long-awaited adventure-touring bike is slated to arrive at Harley-Davidson dealerships in Spring 2021. ...
    Kinze Extends Range Of True Speed Planters, Upgrades Blue Vantage Planter Control Display
    Posted On: February 23, 2021
    A high-speed version of Kinze’s 4905 planter will debut this spring for corn and soybeans, offering farmers the ability to plant twice as many acres per day, the company says. ...
    Kawasaki Introduces Dual-Threat KLX300 Street & Trail Bike
    Posted On: February 22, 2021
    Built for riders who want a motorcycle that can go anywhere, from city streets to back roads to woodland trails, Kawasaki’s new KLX300 is a dual-sport version of its KLX300R off-road motorbike. ...
    Komatsu Introduces D71-24 Crawler Dozer With Hydrostatic Transmission
    Posted On: February 22, 2021
    The manufacturer claims the new dozer is the most powerful hydrostatic transmission model in the midsize class. ...
    Great Plains Adds New Qualidisc High-Speed Disk To Its Hybrid Tillage Lineup
    Posted On: February 19, 2021
    The manufacturer says the new disk, which comes in 13-, 16-, 20-, and 23-foot models, is ideal for fall and spring tillage and seedbed finishing tasks. ...
    Meet The All-New 2021 Can-Am Commander UTV
    Posted On: February 19, 2021
    The all-new UTV is built for versatility during work or recreation, with a higher ground clearance and an upgraded suspension. ...
    John Deere Introduces New 768L-II Bogie Skidder For Tough Work In Even Tougher Conditions
    Posted On: February 19, 2021
    With improved traction and floatation that helps to ease ground pressure, the 768L-II can handle larger loads even on wet terrain, which would be difficult, if not impossible, for a four-wheeled alternative. ...
    Kawasaki Introduces Updated KLR 650 Sport Touring Motorcycle
    Posted On: February 18, 2021
    Available in three trim levels, the new KLR comes with several upgrades designed to improve your ride, whether on the road or off. ...
    Honda Announces Updates & More For 2021 PCX Scooter
    Posted On: February 18, 2021
    Previously known as the PCX150, it offers a fetching pearl-white color scheme, lighter and redesigned chassis with improved cornering performance, all-LED lighting, and 8-gallon (30-liter) flip-open seat storage compartment. ...
    Ditch Witch Launches Powerful New Midsize JT28 Horizontal Directional Drill
    Posted On: February 16, 2021
    The newest Ditch Witch is suitable for fiber utility, pipe, and cable projects, as well as water, gas, and sewer installations of up to 12 inches in diameter. ...
    Isuzu Kick-Starts Production Of Its Class 5 NQR & NRR Gas-Powered Trucks
    Posted On: February 15, 2021
    Both the NQR and NRR Gas are powered by 6.0-litre Vortec V8 engines, customized specifically for Isuzu, that produce 311 horsepower and up to 351 pounds-foot of torque. ...
    Dynapac Reveals Efficient New CC1300VI & CC1400VI Asphalt Rollers
    Posted On: February 12, 2021
    The new rollers are available with a laundry list of options and are designed for use in commercial and highway paving. ...
    Kubota Introduces New SVL97-2 Compact Track Loader
    Posted On: February 10, 2021
    The replacement for the manufacturer’s popular SVL95-2 track skid steer comes with a 96-horsepower engine and a long list of upgrades. ...
    A Closer Look At Great Dane’s Freedom XP Flatbed Trailer
    Posted On: February 10, 2021
    The manufacturer says its FXP trailers are lightweight, durable, high-performance units—three “must-have” characteristics for flatbeds. ...
    Refurbished Grove GMK5250L & GMK5200 All-Terrain Cranes Sail To Locar Of Brazil
    Posted On: February 10, 2021
    The lifting and cargo-handling firm says improving outlooks in the construction, mining, and petrochemical sectors spurred the investment. ...
    Indiana’s F.A. Wilhelm Purchases Pair Of Grove GRT655L Rough-Terrain Cranes
    Posted On: February 8, 2021
    “Our projects are getting larger and more complex, and having our own cranes gives us the flexibility and nimbleness we need,” says Wilhelm Vice President of Corporate Marketing April Parsley. ...
    Peterbilt Introduces Latest Iteration Of Its Model 579 Truck, Featuring New Technologies, New PACCAR Engines & More
    Posted On: February 5, 2021
    Peterbilt also emphasized aerodynamics and comfort with the design of the new Model 579; it features a sloped hood and several aerodynamic components on the outside and a 10% quieter cab and sleeper compartment. ...
    Next-Generation Caterpillar 374 Excavator Provides Increased Durability & Efficiency
    Posted On: February 3, 2021
    Featuring a new dedicated hydrostatic swing circuit and enhanced structural durability, Caterpillar’s new 374 excavator offers several improvements over the model it replaces, Cat’s 374F. ...
    John Deere Debuts New X-, P-, And G-Tier Models In Its Medium Wheel Loader Family
    Posted On: February 2, 2021
    “Every jobsite is unique, and customers want machine solutions that can be personalized to meet their diverse needs, including performance, price, and comfort,” says John Deere’s Jason Daly. ...
    Compact Potain Igo MA 21 Tower Crane The Perfect Choice For Mountain Log Cabin Construction
    Posted On: February 2, 2021
    Working on a crowded jobsite between buildings and amongst a number of trees, the MA 21 acquitted itself admirably, making the site safer and more productive. ...
    Utility Trailer Adds New Standard 7-Inch Rear Impact Guard To All Its Trailers
    Posted On: February 1, 2021
    The new award-winning feature makes all Utility trailers compliant with current DOT and Transport Canada regulations. ...
    R&L Excavating Uses Doosan DX300LL-5 Road Builder For Wildfire Cleanup
    Posted On: January 27, 2021
    The track log loader equipped with Doosan’s road builder configuration has a heavy-duty undercarriage with extra ground clearance, heavy-duty tracks, and the flexibility to use traditional excavator attachments. ...
    Southern California Edison Transports An Electrical Transformer To Los Angeles Using A Freightliner eCascadia
    Posted On: January 26, 2021
    The transformer will be part of a charging array used to power electric vehicles including other eCascadias making local and regional deliveries. ...
    Bobcat CT2025 Tractor Powers Maryland Family’s Self-Sufficient Farm
    Posted On: January 26, 2021
    Matt Hawkins and his family moved to a 5-acre “fixer-upper” property in Frederick, Maryland, and they’ve leaned heavily on their compact Bobcat tractor during repairs and to help with everyday chores. ...