ROSENORT, Man. — Farmers lured into what seems like a good deal on a late model highway tractor should think twice before signing the cheque. That’s the opinion of brothers Jake and Peter Friesen of JPF 2000 in southern Manitoba, a specialty shop that focuses on performance modifications to diesel engines. “There are a lot […] Read more
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Big diesels learn to play within rules
Some Tier 4i DPF truck owners want their entire emissions system removed at an independent shop. Others bring their trucks to an original equipment manufacturer dealer only for chip work. Most major truck dealers in Winnipeg agreed that the latest aftermarket electronic control technology has evolved to the point that diesel particulate filter, Tier 4 […] Read more
Gliding over the Tier 4i engines
Gliders, trucks that come without engines and transmissions, are being ordered by truckers and farmers who have a good but well-worn truck, but they don’t want the higher costs and reliability issues associated with some of the new EPA Tier 4i compliant engines. When they take delivery, they install the reliable engine and transmission they’ve […] Read more
Cat builds field prowler and grid-road howler
Caterpillar’s new tandem truck might be entering a busy marketplace with intense competition, but there are differences that will separate it from the pack, says a company manager. “This is not intended to be a highway hauler. We’re aiming it directly at the off-road market. To us, off-road means no road at all,” said Lorne […] Read more
Farmers and truckers ask, where did Cat go?
Cat wants its tattooed customers back. Caterpillar admits to annoying farmers and truckers when it stopped selling engines for highway tractors. “We have a very loyal customer base. We have guys with Cat tattoos on their arms instead of Harley Davidson tattoos,” says Lorne Lagimodiere, truck manager for Toromont Cat in Winnipeg. “There’s no doubt […] Read more
Ticket tossed on technicality
‘I hope it’s not over’ | Alberta rancher calls for changes to trucking rules
BEAVER MINES, Alta. — Most people would be delighted to beat a traffic ticket on a technicality. Pincher Creek area rancher Bill Homans is pleased he doesn’t have to pay a $354 fine but now hopes the question of whether ranchers can legally haul cattle for each other can be answered. “I don’t think it’s […] Read more
