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Werk-Brau Tilt Buckets Enhance Productivity by Eliminating Machine Repositioning

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Werk-Brau's new tilting buckets offer 45-degree tilt in both directions and increased tilt force to improve control in ditching grading and sloping tasks. Designed for compact and full-size excavators, they…

Drilling Equipment

Three bits, presented by The Driller

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With so much happening in the industry and at-large, The Driller plans to provide a weekly wrap of three topics you should know before you head out the door. …

Heavy Equipment

The 2026 Inventory Squeeze: Why Used Heavy Equipment Is Harder to Find

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The 2026 used equipment market is tighter than it has been in years. Customers seek … Continue reading "The 2026 Inventory Squeeze: Why Used Heavy Equipment Is Harder to Find"…

Construction Equipment

Illinois LICA Announces Annual Scholarship Recipients

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Illinois LICA awarded $1,500 scholarships to three outstanding students pursuing post-high school education in fields like fire investigation chemical engineering and general studies. This program supports members' families in Illinois…

Construction Equipment

Farm-Rite Unveils New Facility Plans at St. Cloud Open House

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Farm-Rite hosted its 2026 St. Cloud open house unveiling plans for a new 30,000-sq.-ft. facility designed to improve customer experience and efficiency. The event featured equipment displays, manufacturer reps, special…

Construction Equipment

Mid Country Expands to Blair, Neb.

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Mid Country Machinery is expanding with a new MCM Rents location in Blair, Neb. Opening in May, the branch offers rentals, used equipment and service for aerial and compact construction…

Construction Equipment

Komatsu, Green Forests Work Team Up On Reforestation Effort Aimed at Protecting Watershed

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Komatsu and Green Forests Work teamed up to plant over 1,200 trees in West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest, restoring mined lands and protecting watersheds. Their ongoing reforestation effort aims to…

Construction Equipment

The Rise of Multifunction Machines in Roadside, Right-of-way Maintenance

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Multifunction machines like the DM360 are transforming roadside and right-of-way maintenance by improving operator visibility stability and equipment versatility. Designed for uneven terrain and multi-season use, these machines boost safety…

Construction Equipment

When Ground Pressure Matters: Matching Machines to Site Conditions

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Ground pressure impacts machine performance by affecting traction stability and surface impact. Choosing between tracked or wheeled machines and the right size helps match equipment to jobsite conditions. Lower ground…

Construction Equipment

Schweiss Doors Becomes Part of Historic Manchester Farms

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Manchester Farms, a sixth-generation family farm in Ohio, replaced a damaged ag shop bifold door with a Schweiss Doors model. Known for durability and quick delivery, the new door features…