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Complete with greater tank capacity, a superior parallel-link row unit and new productivity-enhancing features, the Precision Disk™ 550 air drill is designed to boost yield potential in a variety of crops and tillage practices. Available to order for spring 2023, the new model will help producers get the most out of every seed.

The OLC is host to a variety of engaging speakers, panel discussions, seminars, and demonstrations related to the forestry and logging industries. Also on site are representatives from a wide array of equipment manufacturers and service providers related to forestry and logging. Your friends from My Little Salesman will be there and we'd love to meet you.

Buying a new or used semi trailer doesn’t have to be a headache. In this guide, we’re going to answer all your semi-trailer buying questions related to your need, trailer styles, budget, financing, sellers, and much more.

What is the best ice melt substance? What is the best spreader truck? Let's "spread" some light on the right tools for snow and ice management.

Caterpillar announces the expansion of Cat Command for Loading to its D3-series skid steer and compact track loader line. Removing the operator from the machine, Cat Command provides joystick-controlled remote operation of the skid steer and compact track loader models to increase safety and productivity when operating in challenging and potentially hazardous environments.

Learn the basics of how to operate a forklift, what safety procedures are required, and how to successfully train your team.

Baseball mitts, blue jeans, and new boots aren’t the only things that work best after a break-in period. Your truck’s new diesel engine needs a break-in period as well

Hiab, part of Cargotec, recently introduced the MOFFETT E5 NX as the third model in the eSeries of all-electric truck mounted forklifts. The MOFFETT E5 NX is the specialist for medium to heavy-duty tasks lifting up to 2,500 kg and it has been nominated for an IFOY AWARD in the category Special Vehicle / Warehouse Truck. It is the world's first electric truck mounted forklift with a moving mast.

We’re excited to announce the launch of two podcasts from My Little Salesman — Buying Bigger Better Academy and Heavy Duty Dealer Academy.

Heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar recently introduced what has dubbed Cat Self-Service Options (also known as "SSOs"). The company states that these new options simplify the repair process for customers who prefer to complete their own routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment in their fleet.

Backhoe loaders are extremely versatile agricultural, industrial and residential workplace machines with a wide range of capabilities. With this being said, backhoes for sale vary in function, condition, and past use. Knowing how to choose the right backhoe loader is crucial to ensure years of quality work.

One of the ways you can stand out from other heavy-duty dealers is by offering the quickest and most professional customer service in your field. Fortunately, CRM software systems have greatly simplified the way heavy equipment and commercial truck dealerships like yourself manage customer relationships.

Caterpillar Inc. recently announced that it will be adding a new compact line of asphalt pavers and screeds to their Paving Products Family. These standard 8-foot size-class paver and screed combinations include the AP400, AP455, AP500, and AP555 asphalt pavers as well as the SE47 V and SE47 FM asphalt screeds. 

In this piece, we’re going to walk through the recommended steps you should take as a commercial truck driver in response to an accident involving your vehicle or equipment. These steps will be listed in their suggested order of performance.

LBX Company announces three new Heavy Duty Excavator models to its current product offering for all of North America—the 210 X4 Heavy Duty, 250 X4 Heavy Duty, and 300 X4 Heavy Duty. All models are approved for demolition, land clearing, heavy-duty excavating, and pipeline work.

While trucking companies are known for trying their best to get their drivers home for the holidays—especially Christmas—sometimes this simply isn’t possible. However, there are several ways to bring some of the cozy and familiar sentiments of the holiday season to the road. In this piece, we’re going to look at a few tips to keep you or the truck driver in your life full of holiday cheer while trucking away from home.

Contractors know that accurate numbers to track job site activity and topography can mean the difference between completing a project on time and on budget. With the addition of Smart Construction Field and Smart Construction Drone to Komatsu’s suite of job site technologies, contractors have two new tools to better manage projects.

Caterpillar now offers Cat® Grade technologies as an aftermarket option to owners of Cat next generation mini hydraulic excavators in the 6- to 10-ton class range. Available through Cat and Sitech dealers, owners can equip the excavators with Cat Grade with Advanced 2D or Cat Grade with 3D. The field kit’s modular components facilitate quick installation, while the technology seamlessly integrates into the Cat next generation excavator electronics infrastructure.

Built to deliver an improved customer experience, the new 4-tonne, Cat 304, and 5-tonne, Cat 305 CR, Next Generation Mini Hydraulic Excavators deliver more power to the pumps, higher bucket breakout forces and deeper standard digging depths to increase performance by up to 20% over their E2 series counterparts. Their industry-leading grease intervals and extended filter service life, combined with common components throughout the line and flat, easy-to-replace side panels, deliver up to 10% lower owner and operating costs.

Used in a variety of rock and concrete demolition applications from scaling a tunnel, to running a pedestal-boom on a quarry, or tearing out reinforced concrete abutments, breakers are essential tools. Designed and tested for compatibility with Komatsu excavators from the PC210 up to the PC490,  Komatsu’s new JMHB-V breaker series helps customers achieve excellent impact energy and performance in a variety of demolition applications.