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Case 580 Super N backhoe review

For Wayne Dowd, W. Dowd Excavating, Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, its how the Case 580 Super N backhoe stacks up against two competitive machines.One competitive machine is not as nimble or balanced as the 580; another machine ...

Case 580 Super N backhoe review

Caterpillar 336E L excavator review

With a combined 14,000 hours of uptime with the Caterpillar 336E L and after considering every aspect of the machines fit in their business, our reviewers gave the excavator high marks in nearly every category. Based ...

Caterpillar 336E L excavator review

Bobcat S650 skid steer review

While our reviewers were a bit stingy with their numerical ratings, in their comments to us and in our surveys, they made it clear they like the Bobcat S650 and will continue to buy and ...

Bobcat S650 skid steer review

Komatsu PC210LC-10 excavator review

Nabbing some of the highest scores weve seen from a reviewed machine so far, there was a common theme among our experts when discussing how the Komatsu PC210LC-10 impresses: speed and agility.And with ...

Komatsu PC210LC-10 excavator review

John Deere 310SK backhoe review

With a combined 57,200-plus hours of operating time, our 11 reviewers gave the Deere 310SK backhoe a solid 8.6 rating. We recommend this machine all the time, says Bob Tempest with Tempest Enterprises, Murray, Utah, who owns ...

John Deere 310SK backhoe review

Test drive: Volvo’s all-new VNR

Volvo bills its new VNR tractor, which debuted publicly in April as the heir apparent to the VNM, as the future of regional haul.Regional trucks rarely get the same attention to fuel ...

Test drive: Volvo’s all-new VNR

Test drive: Western Star 5700XE ‘Wings of Awesomeness’ package

A Western Star tractor is a pretty distinctive truck on its own, but if youre really wanting to steal some attention a 50th Anniversary package is a pretty spiffy way to get it.The 50th ...

Test drive: Western Star 5700XE ‘Wings of Awesomeness’ package

Test drive: Western Star’s 4900 XD-25

A year after announcing plans to add an Extreme Duty (XD) off-road package to its lineup, Western Star this week unveiled the second member of the XD family.Initially offered on the flagship 6900 as ...

Test drive: Western Star’s 4900 XD-25

Volvo rolls out new VNR regional tractor

Volvo Trucks North America on Wednesday in Montreal rolled out the companys newest production model tractor to its VN Series, which debuted 15 years ago.At the end of this year, the VNR will succeed Volvos ...

Volvo rolls out new VNR regional tractor

International debuts new regional tractor

International Truck on Thursday continued its product update cycle with the launch of the new International RH Series Class 8 regional haul tractor.The truck, which made its debut at ExpoCam in Montreal, will ...

International debuts new regional tractor

Cat D8T moves more at less cost with several new options

Following a ConExpo appearance where Cat allowed attendees to try out its Remote Operator system and operate a D8T 1,700 miles away, the heavy equipment manufacturer is now announcing several other productivity options for this ...

Cat D8T moves more at less cost with several new options

John Deere 30G compact excavator boosts bucket force 22%

Compared to the 27D, John Deeres new 30G compact excavator has 22 percent more bucket force, 11 percent more arm force and a 16 percent increase in auxiliary hydraulic flow. In addition, the dig depth on the 30G ...

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Test drive: Mack Granite MHD

The idea of a tweener or a baby 8 truck isnt exactly new, but Macks approach with the Granite MHD is somewhat unique.In many cases, a Class 6 or 7 unit is specd up to give ...

Test drive: Mack Granite MHD

International debuts MV Series work truck

International at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis on Wednesday officially launched its new Class 6/7 MV Series truck.The MV Series, the eventual successor to the DuraStar, completes the companys Project Horizon product refresh and ...

International debuts MV Series work truck

Test drive: Mack LR

Launched in 2015 as a replacement for Macks TerraPro LEU, the LR model features several driver comfort and safety feature updates.When your job is to grind out a trash route day-in and day-out, little things ...

Test drive: Mack LR

Peterbilt introduces UltraLoft intergral cab spec for Model 579

Peterbilt Motors Company introduced the UltraLoft, a new 80-inch sleeper configuration for its Model 579 tractor that brings an integral cab design to the product range to enhance ergonomics and driver comfort.After achieving a record 15.3 ...

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Detroit rolls medium-duty DD8 into truck production

Less than a year after the Detroit DD8 engine introduction, production of DD8-powered vehicles began this week at Daimler Truck North Americas Freightliner plant in Mount Holly, N.C. Vocational and medium-duty truck customers ...

Detroit rolls medium-duty DD8 into truck production

Case updates N Series backhoes with several improvements including drivetrain, hydraulics, electrical

Case CE says it has updated its entire five machine lineup of N Series backhoes with several updates, including making standard a few features that used to be optional.Case N Series machines now feature ...

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Test drive: Mack’s refreshed, driver-focused Pinnacle

The debut of Macks new Anthem tractor in August meant some fairly significant changes for the companys Pinnacle model.For the coming year, Pinnacle axle forward models will get all-new interiors and LED headlights, ...

Test drive: Mack’s refreshed, driver-focused Pinnacle

Volvo updates interior of vocational VHD series

Volvo Trucks North America debuted at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show new interiors for the Volvo VHD vocational lineup to add new seating choices, enhanced ergonomics and driver convenience features, the company says.The ...

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