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Supercharge the efficiency and productivity of your forklift by selecting the right forklift attachments for the job. 

Are you searching for new or used forklifts for sale but not sure what will best suit your needs? Use this handy forklift buying guide to help narrow your search.

Skid Steers, otherwise known as a "skid steer loader" or "skid loader", are compact vehicles with powerful lifting arms that can be outfitted to perform everything from landscaping jobs to demolition work. But there are a lot of specifications and details to consider before making a purchase. From size to lift path to hydraulics system to attachment considerations, our skid steer buying guide will provide the details you need to know before committing on the perfect skid steer.

MAC Liquid Tank Trailer (MAC LTT), a subsidiary of MAC Trailer Enterprises, Inc., announced the expansion of their stainless-steel division with the purchase of the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan facility located at 1799 Gover Parkway. The $10 million expansion, with the support of $7 million in New Market Tax Credits (NMTC), includes 15.85 acres, a 105,000 square-foot production and office space, and new equipment with aspirations to increase production capabilities to meet the company's growing needs.   

Loftness has updated its popular Bad Ax disc mulcher attachment for skid steers. The new version is lighter and stronger, featuring improved machine balance and upgraded performance.

The new Bad Ax weighs over 400 pounds less than the original model and is positioned approximately five inches closer to the power unit for improved balance, stability and flotation of the skid steer. Despite the lighter weight, engineering improvements have increased the durability of the unit through updates to the steel housing and a larger diameter main shaft.

John Deere is excited to announce its latest technological offering, the Earthmoving Productivity System, which is now available for scraper and earthmoving customers looking for a solution to enhance the measurement accuracy of volume loaded into a scraper in real time. The Earthmoving Productivity System transfers critical data directly to the JDLink™ Dashboard, via JDLink Connectivity, enabling increased accuracy for job bidding and billing, helping to make smarter business decisions.

MAC Trailer Enterprises, Inc. announced the expansion of their aluminum dump trailer product line with the purchase of Bullet Trailer. This facility is now formally MAC Bullet Manufacturing, Inc., currently located at 410 Factory Road, Sunnyside, Washington. The $2 million expansion includes 3.92 acres, an almost 25,000 square-foot leased facility and office space, all necessary equipment, and the registered trademark (# 1,622,364) for the Bullet and design.

Heavy equipment financing is a great way to obtain the machinery your company needs now. This guide illustrates exactly what to look for in heavy equipment financing companies, what they’re looking for in you, and how to obtain a fair price. 

Learn everything you need to know about the pros and cons of leasing heavy equipment leasing. 

John Deere's new 904 P-Tier is a two-pass loader solution that provides the durability and reliability to take on processed aggregate stockpiles and more efficiently load trucks or rail cars all day long.

WALTCO, part of Hiab, is launching two new heavy-duty liftgates with a lifting capacity of 3,300 and 4,400 lbs. The two models, WALTCO HDC 33/44 and WALTCO ZS 33/44 MK2, are high-quality liftgates designed to maximize uptime and ease of operation, while keeping both the operator and the working environment safe.

Caterpillar Inc. invites machine operators around the globe to take on the world in the 2022/2023 Global Operator Challenge. The challenge tests the skills and precision of equipment operators as they prove their excellence in operating Cat® machinery and their ability to master any piece of construction equipment safely and efficiently.

Operators have long known that Maxxum and Puma series tractors offer unmatched in-field versatility. Now, upgrades to Model Year 2022 Maxxum tractors equipped with MultiControl armrests and Puma 150/165 tractors will put operator comfort and convenience front and center for even greater flexibility. Updates include a low-mount wiper, new steps, new monitor bars and rearview mirrors, enhanced safety lighting and more.  

Wishek has engineered its Y2000 offset disk to withstand the toughest conditions of construction jobs. With its massive tubular frame (6" x 12" x 3/8"), strong 36-inch blades and a low bearing-to-blade ratio, it is ruggedly built to eliminate expensive downtime when performing site prep, land clearing, soil drying and a variety of other applications.

Heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar recently announced their Cat D1 Mulcher. The new model is equipment high-performance powertrain, closed-loop hydraulics and upgraded screening—designed to optimize performance when clearing a mix of small-to-medium diameter materials.

Skid Steer Loaders are an invaluable resource for any construction, landscaping, or material handling project. When operating a skid steer, not only can you haul materials, but with the right attachments, you can also lift pallets, dig, grade and do lots more. So get ready – because you are about to learn how to operate a skid steer in roughly five minutes or less.

Waratah Forestry Equipment recently introduced their H225E—the latest version of the company’s H215E head for single-pass eucalyptus debarking. Designed for use on large, wheeled harvesters and excavators, the H225E is a powerful, high-capacity debarking head for harsher applications. 

The new single engine Cat 651 Wheel Tractor Scraper (WTS) reenters the market with upgrades to the powertrain, controls, hydraulics, and structure—designed to deliver superior levels of productivity and a high return on investment.

Equipment manufacturer Caterpillar is proving that even proven favorites can be built upon. Built on a solid switch reluctance technology foundation leveraging more than 15 years of electric drive experience, updates to the Cat 988K XE deliver up to 10% faster downhill speed, improved rimpull, and increased hydraulic breakout force—all equating to an 5% increase in overall production.

With the 2150S Early Riser front-fold trailing planter, Case IH brings a productivity-boosting, split-row configuration to its lineup of 2000 series Early Riser planters. A 525-gallon fertilizer tank capacity—along with more seed capacity—enables operators to cover more acres between fills and make the most of their time in the field.