Dennis Howard

Dennis Howard September2024

Dennis Howard is senior vice president of Roadbuilding and Minerals at RDO Equipment Co., where he also leads RDO's Wirtgen Group business.

Trends in Used Excavators and 5 Tips to Successfully Buy One

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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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Used Equipment Outlook for the First Half of 2019

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For those looking for a used machine, the combination of more availability and lower demand makes it a great time to pursue a purchase.

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Two Updates Contractors Need to Know about Section 179 Depreciation

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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

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Two Important Updates to Bonus Depreciation

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

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

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

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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.

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

4 Used Equipment Trends to Watch This Year

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The industry has a big effect on the used equipment market, from supply and demand to pricing. Here are four key areas to watch.

While demand for equipment to take on construction work is high, the supply of new machines isn't keeping pace. Used equipment can help fill the gap.

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Three Steps to Safe Operation with Backhoe-loaders

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Before a backhoe starts up for the day, throughout the workday, all the way until the operator goes home, backhoe safety must be top of mind.

To prevent the backhoe from rocking or tipping while digging, always use the stabilizers.

7 Strategies to Maximize Your CONEXPO-CON/AGG Experience

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Now that CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 is over what can contractors do to continue the momentum of the show, build on what you learned and extend the show's value to day-to-day work?

Share learnings and highlights from the show with team members back at the office.

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