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Cummins Tier 3 Engines standard
Jan. 30, 2009 – Champion Motor Graders has announced that its new Production Class Graders will come standard with a turbocharged Cummins QSB6.7 Tier 3 in line 6 cylinder 120 hp (89 kW) engine.

Diesel-powered loaders engineered to operate on alternative fuel
Jan. 23, 2009 – The Toro Company has announced that all 2009 model year Toro Dingo TX 525 wide track and TX 525 narrow track diesel compact utility loaders will be biodiesel compatible for blends up to B20, which represents a mixture of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 per cent petroleum diesel fuel.

New tandem rollers take operators to the edge
Jan. 23, 2009 – The segmented drum and continuously selectable crab steering offset on Ammann’s new AV 70 X4 and AV 75 X4 tandem rollers allow excellent compaction right up to the edge.

New exhibitor numbers double to more than 120 for The Rental Show 2009
Jan. 19, 2009 - Rental business owners looking for new products to add to their inventories will have twice the opportunity to find something different at The Rental Show.

IPM joins HosePower
After serving the rental industry for 33 years IPM Hose & Fittings has joined the HosePower group and will begin doing business under the name HosePower Canada.

Green products highlight Congress
To kick off the 2009 buying season, Landscape Ontario hosted another successful Congress trade show in January.

Paquette elected CRA vice-president

The Canadian Rental Association (CRA) has announced that Andrew Paquette has been elected as the incoming senior vice-president.

Husqvarna changes North American organization
Jan. 7, 2009 - Husqvarna Construction Products has changed its current North American organization. Steve Chamberlin and Chuck Markley have been promoted to senior vice president.

Snow blades increase productivity
Jan. 7, 2009 - Bobcat Company has introduced a new line of heavy-duty snow blades that provides rental centres with a long-lasting tool to help their customers increase productivity.