Articles by Mike Ryan

UD Trucks is proud to announce the appointment of Jon McLean to the position of Vice President, UD Trucks Sales.

The Biannual Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally celebrated its 99th event over the weekend of May 5 - 6.

Caterpillar Forest Products is introducing the new Cat HF201B felling head with enhancements to improve performance and durability. Available with 40' partial or full 330' tilt, the HF201B has a cutting capacity of 572 mm and is ideally matched with Cat track feller bunchers.

In 2012, Deere & Company marks the 175th anniversary of its existence, which began when company founder John Deere successfully manufactured and marketed the self-scouring plough in 1837.

New Holland Construction has presented its new Tier 4 interim compliant C Series crawler excavators and wheel loaders in Scotland.

The parts needed for an engine repair or rebuild for Cat machine customers now come in a pre-packaged kit designed to save time and effort. Building on the success of its In-frame Overhaul kits for on-highway engines, Caterpillar introduces Precious Metals Engine Rebuild Kits for machines.

New Holland Construction recently launched its new 200 Series skid steer loaders in Sydney. Featuring six new models in the range, the 200 Series is the result of five years of research including design and engineering improvements to meet customers' needs.

Bell Equipment's popular and proven D series Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) may have been first launched in 2002, but they have undergone regular upgrades to keep the range competitive, compliant with emission regulations and at the cutting-edge of technology.

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd now imports the complete range of John Deere skid steer loaders and compact tracked loaders to fulfil interest being displayed by Equipment and Plant Hire companies.

John Deere is expanding its lineup of 6R Series Tractors with three new highly versatile models perfect for the farm. The three new models include the 6105R with 105hp; 6115Rhp and the 6125R 125hp _ all in a premium package that replaces the 6030 Premium Tractors.

John Deere launches efficient K-Series Crawler Dozers Models with Hydrostatic transmissions

Introduced this month in the USA for worldwide release is the new Cat 777G Off-Highway Truck. The 777 was first introduced by Caterpillar in 1977 and has proven to be a workhorse for mining and large earthmoving customers in the 100-short-ton (91-tonne) size class. The 777G replaces the 777F and delivers greater levels of production and fuel efficiency as well as enhanced safety, operator comfort and service convenience.