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  • ASV Introduces MAX-Series Loaders

    ASV Introduces MAX-Series Loaders
    ASV Holdings Inc. gives operators a premium operator experience with the introduction of the MAX-Series loaders. The line includes the pictured VT-70 High-Output, as well as the RT-65, RT-75 and RT-75 Heavy-Duty Posi-Track loaders.

     

    ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, gives operators a premium operator experience with the introduction of the MAX-Series™ loaders. The loaders include a new, next generation cab featuring the industry’s best 360-degree visibility, a more spacious operator area, a fully adjustable seat, a new state of the art touch-screen display and more. The machines are named for providing maximum comfort, control, performance, speed and productivity to provide maximum ROI. In addition to the new operator-inspired improvements, the MAX-Series loaders feature the industry-leading hydraulic performance, cooling capability, undercarriage technology, reliability and serviceability ASV customers have come to expect. The initial models include the RT-65, VT-70 High Output, RT-75 and RT-75 Heavy-Duty MAX-Series Posi-Track® loaders, which will replace the machines with the same model number.
    “We have always had a focus on manufacturing high-performance machines,” said Buck Storlie, ASV product line manager. “Now, in addition to offering the highest-performing equipment on the market, we’re leading in operator comfort and experience. We know how closely comfort and profits are related. More comfort means higher quality work and improved productivity. A comfortable cab can also improve employee retention by keeping the best operators in your equipment.”
     
    Comfort
    Operators can work longer days in comfort with the MAX-Series’ new fully suspended seat, featuring adjustable recline, slide, weight, and four-way arm rest settings. The seat is the most customizable in the industry and is accessible to virtually all body types. A new one-sided lap bar frees space around the operator’s waist and also makes entry and exit easier. Contractors will also have more breathing room and the ability to stretch due to a roomier cab, including up to 2 more inches width at the shoulders, 8 inches wider at the knees and up to 4.5 inches more foot room. The cab also features a new level of operator experience thanks to available Bluetooth radio, improved speakers and speaker placement, and a new antenna placement for a better signal.
    The MAX-Series enhances comfort with a highly pressurized, all-weather cab. The optional pressurized cab’s improved seal allows it to stay quieter and more resistant to outside dust and debris. Heat and cold levels are further maintained with an updated HVAC system, allowing for better circulation and improved defrosting capabilities.
     
    Ease of Use
    The MAX-Series makes operators’ work easier in addition to making it more comfortable. The new cab provides maximum visibility, featuring industry-leading floor to ceiling glass area made possible by all clear sides and a frameless door. This gives the operator 52% more glass area in the optional enclosed cab compared to previous ASV models. That allows premium 360-degree visibility with minimal obstructions to the operator’s line of sight, providing a better view of the attachment and surroundings. Visibility is further improved with standard LED lighting and optional side lighting.
    The cab has a truly next generation feel, thanks to an optional new, state-of-the-art 7-inch touch-screen display. The simple-to-use screen includes all vital monitoring tools, provides a view of the backup camera and integrates with service history and schedules, such as engine oil changes and other maintenance needs. Passcode operator lockout is also available.
    In addition to the display, operators will see more ease of use as a result of improved, intuitive switch locations and operator controls. Control is further enhanced with a new dual throttle option, allowing contractors to operate at a set RPM with joystick controls and increase the RPM with the foot throttle without needing to adjust the dial.
     
    Reliability
    ASV built the new cab with a number of features to ensure long-term reliability. New wiring harnesses and fuse panels are fully sealed, water tight and are installed with a design that further protects the electronics.
    The new standard cab platform also brings the ability to add Heavy-Duty guarding to other MAX-Series machines. Previously the option was only available on the RT-75 Heavy-Duty and RT-120 Forestry. The configuration includes metal guarding against brush and debris around key areas, such as lights, the AC condenser and rear screen. Operators can also choose to include a factory-installed full rear brush guard, as well as a heavy-gauge, falling object protective structure (FOPS) level 2 cab — a feature previously only on the RT-120 Forestry.
     
    Safety
    Operators can work in comfort and improved safety with the MAX-Series. In addition to being able to better see their surroundings, the machines include the industry’s first compact loader roof escape hatch, allowing operators to get out quickly in emergency situations. Models also include rollover protection (ROPS) and reinforced windows for impact resistance.
     
    Posi-Track Innovations
    In addition to the new, operator-inspired features, the MAX-Series includes the trademark ASV performance operators have come to expect. ASV purpose-builds its Posi-Track loaders from the ground up to include the company’s patented rubber track system, allowing for a smoother ride over every type of terrain. Posi-Track loaders maximize ground contact, virtually eliminating track derailment and facilitating maximum performance on steep slopes. The high number of contact points and wide tracks also provide industry-leading low ground pressures. In addition, all models have superior ground clearance, allowing the machines to work in more places, in a wider range of conditions, and more comfortably than competitive equipment.
    ASV Posi-Track loaders feature leading hydraulic and cooling efficiencies. Drive motors transfer torque to the patented internal-drive sprockets and internal rollers reduce friction loss in the undercarriage, allowing for maximum performance. In addition, all machines include large line sizes, hydraulic coolers and direct-drive pumps — rather than belt-driven pumps — transferring more flow and pressure directly to the attachment and preventing power loss. ASV’s advanced cooling system helps contractors operate MAX-Series machines at 100% load, 100% of the time in ambient temperatures up to 118 F.
     
    The MAX-Series is backed with ASV’s new industry-leading 2-year/2,000-hour warranty. The warranty covers tracks for the entire period and includes the industry’s first and only no-derailment guarantee. 

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    Dec 16, 2020 - 4 years ago

  • Canadian Pacific To Donate To Local Food Banks, Host Virtual Concert For 2020 Holiday Train

    Canadian Pacific To Donate To Local Food Banks, Host Virtual Concert For 2020 Holiday Train

     

    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian Pacific (CP) will donate to food banks in communities along its network and host a virtual concert in lieu of its regular Holiday Train program. The modified program will draw attention to food security issues, while ensuring donations go to all food banks that would ordinarily receive them, including those that typically host a Holiday Train event in alternating years.  
    “COVID-19 has created many challenges for communities across our network and has only increased the need at local food banks and food shelves,” said CP President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel. “It is our honor to continue to donate to communities across our network this year, even if the train itself will not run. The spirit of the Holiday Train program and the Christmas spirit will carry on this year through our virtual concert. We will have the Holiday Train rolling again spreading Christmas cheer as soon as it’s safe to do so!”  
    CP launched the Holiday Train in 1999, and every year since it has traveled across Canada and the northern U.S. raising money, collecting food and drawing attention to the important work of local food banks. In its first 21 years, the train has raised $17.8 million and collected 4.8 million pounds of food for local food banks in communities along CP’s network. 
    “We are very excited that CP has chosen a safe way to keep the spirit of the CP Holiday Train rolling in support of local food banks like ours in these challenging times,” said Calgary Food Bank President and CEO James McAra. “The need for food bank services has risen substantially over the course of this year and heading into the high-demand winter months. We hope CP’s concert will prompt the train’s supporters to give as generously as they’re able.” 
    Live music has always been part of the CP Holiday Train tradition. To maintain that tradition, CP will produce a benefit concert, with details to be announced when they’re available.
    “We support CP’s decision to hold a virtual concert instead of hosting events that encourage local gathering, though we’ll miss the train’s bright lights and in-person shows,” said Kristine Martin, President of East Side Neighborhood Services, a Minneapolis-based Holiday Train beneficiary food bank. “CP’s generous donations to East Side Neighborhood Services over the years have helped us provide nutritious food to people who have difficulty accessing traditional food shelves or grocery stores. This year, being able to continue providing those services has been even more important. We’re thankful to CP for their continued support and donations again this year.” 
    CP intends to resume operating the annual train tour in 2021. 

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    Dec 15, 2020 - 4 years ago

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  • Myths And Facts About Rental Equipment

    Myths And Facts About Rental Equipment

     

    Although rental equipment is commonplace in various industries, several assumptions surrounding the subject can make it challenging to make an informed decision. Below are some common myths about the rental distribution industry, as well as some helpful rental equipment facts for you to consider.

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    Dec 11, 2020 - 4 years ago

  • Battery Electric Freightliner Innovation Fleet Logs 300,000 Miles Of Real-World Use

    Battery Electric Freightliner Innovation Fleet Logs 300,000 Miles Of Real-World Use

     

    Freightliner recently announced  that its Innovation Fleet has accumulated more than 300,000 miles in real-world use by customers. The Innovation Fleet is a 30-vehicle fleet of battery electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks testing integration of the technology into large-scale commercial transportation operations.
    “Co-creation with our customers is a cornerstone of Freightliner’s unique approach to the market,” said Richard Howard, senior vice president, On-highway sales and marketing for DTNA. “The knowledge and expertise our logistics customers have in fleet operations with their thousands of trucks is invaluable as we design and engineer the zero emissions future of the commercial vehicle. Crossing the threshold of 300,000 miles of testing, then one million miles, then more - together - before we begin series production of battery electric trucks will ensure we deliver the performance and reliability our customers count on and which has made Freightliner the undisputed leader in commercial trucks.”
    The Freightliner Innovation Fleet is supported by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) which focuses on improving air quality in the South Coast Basin of Southern California and partially funded the project. The fleet includes 10 eM2s and 20 eCascadias testing in a variety of applications, including drayage, regional and local delivery, food distribution, and parcel delivery. The 300,000 local emissions-free miles logged by the fleet represent the equivalent mileage to complete:

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    Dec 10, 2020 - 4 years ago

  • Historic National Strategy for Women in Trades Released

    Historic National Strategy for Women in Trades Released

     

    In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) is releasing a first-ever, National Strategy for Supporting Women in Trades.  In 2019, CAF-FCA led a task force of more than 60 skilled trades stakeholders who came together to guide and inform a strategy to create measurable change for women’s representation in skilled trades careers in Canada.  The industry driven strategy has four clear and measurable action items that are intended to generate awareness, trigger policy change, recognize best practices and create skilled trade workplace environments where women’s representation increases. 
    Task force member, Lindsay Amundsen, Director of Workforce Development at Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) states “The SWiT National Strategy has brought together groups and organizations doing the work to recruit and retain tradeswomen in the construction industry. And together, through identifying barriers and developing strategies for success, SWiT will help change the face of construction and increase diversity within our industry.” 
    According to the Statistics Canada Registered Apprenticeship Information System 2018 data, when apprentice registrations in the construction, manufacturing and transportation sectors were analyzed, women represented 4.5 per cent of apprentice registrations. The SWiT task force established a national target to increase participation and retention of women in skilled trades careers to 15% by 2030.   
    Another priority of the Strategy was to identify tactics to create respectful workplaces.  “CAF-FCA is committed to being a catalyst for diverse and inclusive workplaces.” says France Daviault, Executive Director of CAF-FCA.  “Under-represented groups including women, transgender, two-spirited, intersexed or gender non-binary have a fundamental right to a safe, healthy and equitable workplace, free of harassment, bullying, and discrimination.”  The SWITCANADA.CA web page provides links to tools to assist employers, unions, educators and tradeswomen in creating healthy, safe, and inclusive workplaces.  
    “The goal is to have best practices from across sectors available in one place. There is no need to recreate the wheel – there are some tried and tested tools out there that organizations are willing to share”, continues Daviault. 
    The strategy is a national movement and call for champions who commit to making a difference through a public pledge. The pledge requires that they share their internal numbers on the percentage of women apprentices and journeypersons they employ in skilled trades work annually. “Those who join the movement as champions by taking the #CHAMPIONS4CHANGE pledge are truly changemakers and leaders”, says Daviault. “They understand that numbers matter and aren’t afraid to be part of the discussion. We are beyond rhetoric as the number hasn’t increased in years. It’s time to be bold by holding industry accountable for the numbers”.  
    To learn more about the strategy and pledge, visit switcanada.ca. 

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    Dec 9, 2020 - 4 years ago

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