Volvo’s Plan for Sustainable Electromobility. Does it perform like a diesel? How much does it cost? How long does a charge last? These are some of the most common questions we hear about battery-electric vehicles today, including electric construction equipment. They’re focused on the now — for example, an electric excavator working on a site development … Read More
Mack debuts compressed natural gas heavy-duty truck at WasteExpo 2023
Mack Trucks has debuted a compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Mack Granite model at WasteExpo 2023. The Mack Granite CNG was developed as an alternative-fuel option for the waste management segment or for those who create their own CNG fuel. The Mack Granite CNG model features a 320-horsepower Cummins L9N engine matched with an Allison 4500 fully automatic 6-speed transmission. “Mack Trucks is … Read More
Celebrating a Safety Milestone at Redhead Equipment
Redhead Equipment is excited to share an amazing safety milestone, that in 2022 we celebrated a full year without a lost time accident! This translates to over 900,000 hours worked without a workplace injury resulting in an employee missing time away from work! This is a very significant accomplishment by our hardworking staff. Thank you … Read More
Stump to Dump with DS Logging
Up in Northern Saskatchewan, Dan Simonson, owner of DS Logging is hard at work as a stump to dump contractor. He runs exclusively Tigercat Forestry Equipment and depends on Redhead Equipment to keep him up and running. Tune into his story! … Read More
The future of medium-duty, Mack MD Electric
Legendary durability. The future of Medium Duty starts with Mack’s reputation for durability and toughness. Available in class 6 and 7 configurations, MD Electric offers heavy-duty features for eMobility that’s built to last. Max Payload 19,400 LBS Estimated Range* 230 MILES Peak Torque* 1,850 LB.-FT. MAX Driven by innovation. MD Electric’s quick charging rate and … Read More
Volvo Construction Equipment Launches New 33-Foot Straight Boom Demolition Excavator
Plus: Game-Changing New Lifting Mode Added to All High-Reach Excavators The new EC300E Straight Boom crawler excavator from Volvo CE is a purpose-built demolition machine with a max reach of 33 feet. Volvo Construction Equipment announced Thursday at the NDA show in Phoenix the launch of its new 30-ton EC300E Straight Boom demolition excavator. The … Read More
Redhead Equipment becomes newest Canadian EvoQuip dealer
Redhead Equipment has been appointed as EvoQuip’s Canadian distributor for the province of Saskatchewan. Along with sales opportunities, Redhead Equipment’s factory-trained technicians will provide parts, service and warranty support for EvoQuip’s crushing, screening and conveying equipment for the region. Andrew Lawrence, EvoQuip Sales Director, said “EvoQuip already has a strong presence in Canada and this … Read More
Redhead Equipment – 75 Years
This year marks Redhead Equipment’s 75th Anniversary! Over the years we’ve innovated our business, expanded our divisions and grown to 11 branches across Saskatchewan, all to better serve the needs of our customers. From humble beginnings manufacturing snow fence and culverts, to becoming one of Saskatchewan’s most trusted names in the heavy equipment … Read More
New or Used?
Should that next new-to-you heavy grain truck be brand new? In the past, when it came to planning equipment purchases, grain growers generally budgeted for an older heavy truck in the farm fleet. And that made sense. Farm trucks have a history of not logging anywhere near the miles in a year long-haul, over-the-road … Read More
Volvo CE Machines Win EquipmentWatch Awards
For the seventh straight year, Volvo CE Machines Win EquipmentWatch Awards. Volvo Construction Equipment has received a Highest Retained Value Award from EquipmentWatch, the construction industry’s leading insights provider. The 2022 awards went to the Volvo EC380E in the Large Crawler Excavators category and the Volvo L250H in the Large Wheel Loaders category. “Volvo is … Read More