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Seven signs it’s time to replace your forklift forks

Forklift forks is often overlooked and under-inspected. Many are unaware of how often one should inspect their forks, and how to inspect them. Forklift forks...

McCann Redi-Mix purchases two Liebherr duty cycle cranes

A pair of new HS 8100 HD Liebherr duty cycle cranes have found a home in Dorchester, Ont. With a focus on high production, McCann Redi-Mix selected...

Tire maintenance for the oil and gas uptick

By GCR Tires & Service’s manager Kendall Hoffman and Scott Perschbacher, director of mining sales and operations  Picture it: the beauty of a West Texas...

Warm welcome for Albach Diamant 2000 chipper

With a travel speed of 72 km/h, the Albach Diamant 2000 can be driven on local roads and highways from job to job, even...

Five must-have skid steer attachments

By Mitch Salva, Budget Attachments and Parts Purchasing a skid steer is often the first big investment for new landscaping owners. It’s an investment that, if...

New heights for High Reach Inc.

As High Reach Inc. builds its new headquarters in Oakville, Ont., the company is able to see its own equipment contribute to the construction...

One size doesn’t fit all: Find the right truck and body

By Josh Swank, vice president of sales and marketing for Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. Maximizing output and productivity are main objectives for every operation. For off-highway hauling, volumetric capacity,...

How to transport your compact excavator

By Allison McNeal, Two Rivers Marketing Transporting a compact excavator from one jobsite to another involves several steps that should not be overlooked when using...

More heavy equipment news

Manitou enters North American scissor lift market

Manitou is entering the North American scissor lift market with the introduction of the electric SE 1932 and SE 2632 models. These new scissor lifts...