Dennis Howard

Dennis Howard has spent more than a decade with RDO Equipment Co.’s construction equipment division. As a Vice President of Equipment, he focuses on all aspects of the company’s fleet management efforts.

Vice President, RDO Equipment

Dennis Howard has spent more than a decade with RDO Equipment Co.’s construction equipment division. As a Vice President of Equipment, he focuses on all aspects of the company’s fleet management efforts, with used construction equipment values and heavy equipment sales two of his key areas of expertise. He’s a member of the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP), a regular contributor to ForConstructionPros.com, and host of The Track – Construction Equipment from RDO. Subscribe to The Track on YouTube, or connect with Dennis personally on Twitter @RDODennisH and Instagram @thebigironguy.

Sellers must get expectations in check and see what, if any, investment is worth putting into the equipment to upgrade or repair before it is ready for sale.

Best Practices for Getting the Greatest Value When Selling Used Equipment

The used equipment market is hot right now. If you're doing "Spring cleaning" in your fleet, make sure you understand your options to get the best value from each machine.

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The Role of Rental in 2020 and What it Taught Us for 2021

No two industry segments fared exactly alike in 2020, but the spotlight shined on rental equipment revealed some of its biggest benefits, ones that may very likely continue to play a vital role in 2021.

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4 Factors That Will Affect Equipment Availability and Pricing in 2021

RDO Equipment's Dennis Howard offers some thoughts on what is going to affect equipment availability and pricing, and the industry as a whole, in the months ahead.

A commonly held rental myth is customers don’t have the option to get quality, dependable machines. But there are plenty of later-model, low-hour, reliable machines available.

3 Myths About Renting Construction Equipment and the Truth About Why to Rent

It’s time to shed some truth on the topic of rental and debunk three of the most common myths about renting equipment.

RDO Equipment Co. is among those dealers offering outdoor or curbside pickup, delivery in certain areas and shipping, giving customers numerous choices to get their parts.

How Contractors and Dealers Continue to Work Together During the COVID Crisis

From "kicking the tires" virtually to curbside parts pickup, the COVID-19 crisis is highlighting the different ways construction companies need and choose to do business with construction equipment dealers

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What is the Outlook for Construction and Used Equipment in 2020

RDO Equipment VP shares a few predictions based on 2019 events, areas of strength in 2020 and two key areas with potential to grow or hinder the construction industry and used equipment

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Backhoe-loader Versatility Drives a Comeback on Construction Jobsites

Backhoe-loaders go the extra mile on the jobsite thanks to their design and attachments. This also makes a used model a great investment.

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Used Equipment FAQs: Expectation vs. Reality of Buying Used Equipment

Not all equipment buyers are eager to spend on pre-owned machines, but here’s how to get over the hurdles when business conditions force you to consider buying used

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Trends in Used Excavators and 5 Tips to Successfully Buy One

Excavators both new and used are in high demand, but these five tips can help you secure a used model that's right for your jobsites.

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Two Updates Contractors Need to Know about Section 179 Depreciation

The 2018 tax bill brought some opportunity and complexity to equipment depreciation choices. Here's what buyers need to know at year's end about Section 179 program changes

If you're considering a purchase before the end of 2018, investigate how the changes in bonus depreciation may apply to the acquisition.

Two Important Updates to Bonus Depreciation

Bonus depreciation can offer a valuable opportunity for both new and used construction equipment purchases

Used equipment presents a great opportunity, with lower price tags making it feasible to add needed machines to fleets.

A Mid-Year Follow-Up on Used Construction Equipment Trends

Here's what has happened so far and what it means for the used equipment outlook in the second half of 2018 and further down the road.