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Volvo Active Driver Assist combines camera and radar sensors to detect metallic objects and vehicles that are stationary or vehicles braking in front of a truck. If a metallic object of size is detected, audible and visual warnings are made to alert the driver, including red warning light flashes reflected on the windshield. With a detection range of 22 degrees wide and 500 feet in front of the truck, the radar systems can detect the angle, speed and distance of an object ahead.

John Deere's L-Series of Skidders, the 640L, 648L, 748L, 848L, and 948L, has been updated with several new enhancements and additions. Among the new additions are, upgrades to the engines to increase horsepower, simplified engine aftertreatment system, and new grapple and boom options. The updated L-Series Skidders are now available in North America.

Barko Hydraulics, the manufacturer of forestry equipment, has announced that Crosby Equipment Company is joining its dealer network. Crosby Equipment will be a dealer for Barko's logging and land clearing equipment in Georgia.

John Deere has updated their L-Series backhoe lineup with new features including precision mode, enhanced pilot controllers, two new rear quick coupler offerings and a redesigned hydraulic thumb.

Kenworth’s T680, T880 and T880S trucks are now available for order with the Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine. The 8.9-liter Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero is rated at 320 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque.

In a shocking announcement, Volvo announced today that every Volvo it launches from 2019 will have an electric motor, marking the historic end of cars that only have a gas-only engine and placing electrification at the core of its future business.

If you're in the market for a new luxury pickup truck, then you may want to wait until this fall for the new Ram Limited Tungsten trim line, which will be introduced on the Ram 1500, Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 single- and dual-rear-wheel; Crew Cab and Mega Cab (Heavy Duty); four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive; and short- and long-wheelbase models.

John Deere announced this week that it will be purchasing Mazzotti, a privately-held agriculture sprayer manufacturer based in Ravenna, Italy.

The new Fassi F345A is a rack and pinion rotation crane, while the F345RA offers continuous rotation on a slew ring. The weight and dimensions of both models are ideal for fitting on 3-axle vehicles.

In another bright spot for U.S. manufacturing, Kobelco Construction Machinery USA will continue to increase capacity at their North American excavator production facility in Spartanburg, SC and plans on several new hires.

If you want a new tractor with award-winning technology and comfort, then look no further than the latest additions to the N and T series by Valtra. Valtra is adding new high output models, up to 271 HP, and the easy-to-use SmartTouch armrest on Versu and Direct models.

Got some challenging forests that need thinning out? Well the the new eight-wheeled Komatsu 901XC forestry harvester was made specifically for doing just that in steep terrain and on soft ground.

We all know that excavators are great for digging holes and clearing sites, but with additional excavator attachments, you can accomplish a whole lot more.

Ammann has introduced the first two models of the new ARS line of single-drum soil compactors that combine tried-and-true features with intelligent compaction technology. The ARS machines feature newly designed cabs that set new standards in operator comfort and visibility.

The Volvo FE 350 is now available, which sports Volvo's 8-litre diesel D8K Euro 6 engine, producing 350 hp/1400 Nm. The Volvo FE 350 is designed for gross combination weights (GCW) of up to 44 tonnes and is suitable both as a single truck and as a rig towing a trailer.

Yanmar America's Construction Equipment Division has added three new, larger wheel loaders to their product line-up--the V8, V10, and V12.

I am often asked, “Why did you name your company ‘My Little Salesman’?”

Although there are many different brands of semi trucks to choose from, buying a semi truck is easy when you know what to look for – and also what to avoid. Following these 4 important steps will help make sure that you are buying a semi truck that will take you where you need to be, safe and on-time.  

The new AGCO/Asmark Applicator Training Center provides a 4-day course to help educate and train on plant nutrients and safe and accurate application of fertilizers and crop protection products. Participants see what it's like to be a professional applicator, cover a wide range of topics, and drive all the major brands of applicator equipment.

The new John Deere 620G/GP and 622G/GP motor graders are lighter and more fuel-efficient than their siblings in the John Deere 600 Series lineup. Let's dive into the details.