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    Volvo Increases Use Of Recycled Materials In New Heavy-Duty Truck Models
    Posted On: June 25, 2026
    Volvo Trucks has increased the use of recycled and renewable materials in its newest heavy-duty truck models, reflecting the company’s effort to reduce the environmental impact from truck manufacturing. ...
    Volvo CE Debuts New L120 Electric Wheel Loader
    Posted On: June 19, 2024
    Volvo CE recently introduced the new L120 Electric wheel loader with a 6-metric-ton lifting capacity, 230 kilowatts of power, and up to nine hours of runtime. ...
    Upgraded Volvo L110H & L120H Wheel Loaders Have New Engine, Simpler Ignition & Onboard Weighing
    Posted On: May 31, 2024
    Volvo updated its midsize L110H and L120H wheel loaders with a new engine with automatic regeneration, onboard weighing, a larger 12-inch Co-Pilot tablet, easier ignition, and other features. ...
    Volvo Announces PU750 & PU130 Chargers For Recharging Battery-Electric Heavy Machinery
    Posted On: May 30, 2024
    Volvo’s PU750 can fast-charge three to four larger battery-electric machines on-site without an AC/DC converter, while Volvo’s portable PU130 Level 2 charger can recharge compact equipment. ...
    55-Ton Volvo EC500 Demolition Excavator Has More Reach Than Standard Models
    Posted On: April 10, 2024
    Volvo’s EC500 Straight Boom demolition excavator has 30% more reach than standard models, a well-protected cabin, superior stability, and enhanced visibility. ...
    Volvo Shows Off Connectivity Innovations & Automatic 911 Calling For VNL Trucks
    Posted On: March 12, 2024
    Volvo Trucks North America debuted the newest VNL truck at ATA TMC last week. ...
    Volvo Supplier Replaces 7 Diesel Trucks With Zero-Emission VNR Electric Trucks
    Posted On: December 14, 2022
    “Ryder has been a long-standing leader in integrating alternative fuel vehicles into our fleet with a goal of driving more sustainable solutions for our customers,” says Steve Sensing, Ryder president for supply chain solutions. ...
    Volvo CE L25 Electric Wheel Loader Upgrades Improve Uptime, Comfort & More
    Posted On: September 16, 2022
    The manufacturer says these refinements will also be present on the smaller L20 Electric when it becomes available in 2023. ...
    Volvo CE Unveils Stronger L200H High Lift Wheel Loader With Higher-Capacity Grapples
    Posted On: July 14, 2022
    The new machine provides 27% greater lifting capacity than the L180H High Lift wheel loader it replaces, enabling customers to equip the loader with grapples up to 13% larger. ...
    Volvo Trucks North America Expands Capabilities Of Industry-Leading I-Shift Transmission With Dual Power Take-off
    Posted On: June 2, 2022
    I-Shift, the industry’s most advanced automated manual transmission with digital intelligence, now offers a dual power take-off (PTO) that expands the efficiency benefits, transmission functionality, and overall cost savings. ...
    Volvo Tests World’s First Remotely Controlled High-Lift Wheel Loader Over 5G In Sweden
    Posted On: March 3, 2022
    The Volvo L180HHL loader is equipped with various cameras and sensors to give its remote pilots the necessary views and data to run the machine. ...
    Volvo’s VNR Electric Joins Québec City Logistics Fleet
    Posted On: January 31, 2022
    Groupe Morneau’s extensive freight network includes six lines of business, 23 network terminals, and 17 sites strategically located across eastern Canada. ...
    Huge Volvo EC950F Excavator Brings Muscle, Productivity To Sweden’s Aitik Copper Mine
    Posted On: December 10, 2021
    Contractor Rutqvists Schakt CEO Lars-Göran “Lalla” Rutqvist says the enormous digger combines the speed, capacity, and fuel economy his operation needs, and is a pleasure to drive, to boot. ...
    Volvo CE Releases Tier 4 Final Version Of Its R100 105-Ton-Class Mining Dump Truck
    Posted On: October 7, 2021
    The truck’s fuel-efficient Cummins QST30 diesel power plant produces 1,050 horsepower and high torque for top pulling power and rim pull. ...
    Volvo CE Electric Excavator & Wheel Loader Deliver Solid Performance With Zero Emissions, Pilot Program Shows
    Posted On: September 27, 2021
    “Our customer’s response to these machines validates that there is not only a desire for these types of machines in North America but a pull in many markets,” says Volvo CE President of Region North America Stephen Roy. ...
    Volvo Construction Equipment Tests Electric Excavator & Wheel Loader In Desert
    Posted On: May 14, 2021
    “In my opinion, they perform equally in terms of productivity,” says Baltic Sands Company Director Jacques Marais. “They’re extraordinary, and they surprised us. ...
    Quality Custom Distribution Receives Volvo VNR Electric Trucks For Last-Mile Delivery
    Posted On: April 6, 2021
    The company is leading the heavy-duty trucks through the Volvo LIGHTS project, an industry collaboration that’s helping introduce battery-electric trucks and equipment into the market at scale. ...
    Volvo Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of VNL With Specially Badged Models & Limited-Edition Merchandise
    Posted On: April 5, 2021
    Volvo’s most popular truck model has gone through a number of changes over the last two and a half decades, including the addition of the I-Shift automated manual transmission and many more. ...
    Volvo’s ECR50F & ECR58F Compact Excavators Bring Durable Power To North American Jobsites
    Posted On: March 12, 2021
    The 5-ton ECR50F with a zero-tailswing radius is new to the region, while the short-swing, 6-t ECR58F represents the evolution of the popular D-series model. ...
    All-New Volvo CE EW200E Material Handler & Revised EW240E Designed To Tackle Waste & Recycling Applications
    Posted On: January 12, 2021
    The material handlers’ cabs raise more than 16 ft (4.8 m) from the ground for better visibility, and Volvo factory-installs auxiliary circuits to support sorting grabs and orange-peel grapples. ...
    Volvo VNR Electric Now For Sale In North American Market
    Posted On: December 8, 2020
    Volvo Trucks North America has officially begun selling the battery-electric, Class 8 truck, which has an up to 150-mile operating range, depending on the truck’s configuration. ...
    Volvo Officially Launches The VNR Electric In US & Canada
    Posted On: November 10, 2020
    Sales will begin December 3, with production of the battery-electric trucks to begin in Dublin, Virginia, in early 2021. ...
    Volvo CE Streamlines Branding To Complement Design Philosophy, Will Shorten Product Names
    Posted On: September 15, 2020
    All new and updated Volvo-branded products will have only the product type and size shown on its side. ...
    Volvo Announces New Load Assist Apps & Wider Availability For Its Mid-Size & Large Wheel Loaders
    Posted On: September 9, 2020
    In addition to making Load Assist available on many more wheel loader models, Volvo is expanding the kinds of things the Load Assist apps can do, making wheel loader operators’ jobs easier and safer in the process. ...
    Volvo Offers New High-Speed Driveline Option For L45H & L50H Wheel Loaders
    Posted On: July 24, 2020
    The new, faster variants have a top speed of 31 mph, more than double the top speed of the standard models. ...
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    Volvo Increases Use Of Recycled Materials In New Heavy-Duty Truck Models
    Posted 25/06/2026
    Volvo Trucks has increased the use of recycled and renewable materials in its newest heavy-duty truck models, reflecting the company’s effort to reduce the environmental impact from truck manufacturing. ...
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    Kawasaki Updates Ninja ZX-10R Style & Tech For 2026
    Posted 16/06/2026
    Kawasaki recently announced that updates it previewed late last year are live now throughout the ZX-10R superbike family. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 08/06/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 14/05/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Honda Pioneer 1000 Marks 10 Years With Complete Overhaul
    Posted 02/04/2026
    To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Pioneer 1000, Honda gave the side-by-side a complete overhaul and three trim options, one of which is the first to feature a standard, fully enclosed HVAC cab. ...
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    Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton
    Posted 25/02/2026
    Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing. ...
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    John Deere 1 Series Compact Utility Tractors Get 2027 Redesign With Improved Comfort & Serviceability
    Posted 24/02/2026
    John Deere recently unveiled the new 1 Series compact utility tractor line, redesigned for the 2027 model year with new options, including an HVAC cab on select models, ergonomic upgrades, and easier maintenance. ...
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    2026 Honda Talon 1000 Sport UTV Lineup Includes 1000R Models Featuring Larger Tires
    Posted 23/02/2026
    The 2-seat Talon 1000R Fox Live Valve and the 4-seat 1000R-4 Fox Live Valve now come standard with 30-inch tires, improving performance in rougher, more technical riding conditions. ...
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    Case IH Debuts Farmall 35A & 40A Compact Tractors At National Ag Shows
    Posted 19/02/2026
    Designed for versatility, efficiency, and operator comfort, Case IH’s Farmall 35A and 40A tractors feature a wide step-through platform, ergonomic controls, and a cushioned seat for long workdays. ...
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    Kuhn’s High-Capacity 9600 Folding Grain Drill: More Planting, Less Filling
    Posted 13/02/2026
    Kuhn’s new 9600 folding mechanical grain drill for small grains and cover crops offers 3.43 bu/ft capacity, simple rate changes, multiple row spacings, and consistent seed placement in varied fields. ...
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