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www.modernmachinery.com • January 2007, Issue 1

Featured in this issue:

KRIEG CONSTRUCTIONLongtime contractor offers“one-stop” service to customersin and around Oak Harbor

See article inside...

Karl Krieg, President 

Modern receives award

from Komatsu Forest!

ALSO

NSIDE 

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Brian SheridanDear Equipment User:

Each new year brings with it new opportunities, and 2007 will

certainly be no different.

Except for housing, almost all other sectors of the construction

and related economy remain strong and should provide a healthy

amount of work for contractors this year. There’s also a realistic

hope that interest rates have peaked and may start falling this

summer. If that happens, the excess housing inventory should

begin to disappear and housing construction could start to come

back as early as this summer.

At Modern Machinery, we’re optimistic about 2007. We’regearing up for a substantial year in order to be ready to provide

the reliable equipment and responsive service you need, when you

need it.

For us, gearing up means we have a good inventory of new Tier

3-compliant Komatsu machines, all of which boost productivity

while lowering fuel consumption. We also have an excellent eet

of used and rental machines to choose from. In addition, we’re

bringing on more service technicians to help us handle all your

maintenance and repair needs in a timely manner.

Whether your need is for equipment, parts or service — we

hope you’ll select Modern Machinery to be your distributor of choice. I can assure you, we’ll do everything in our power to

make your experience a good and protable one.

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THE PRODUCTS PLUS

THE PEOPLE TO SERVE YOU!

IN THIS ISSUE...

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Will Boka,SvMg PORTLAND, OR

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Dale McElroy,PtsMgRich Dupuis,SvMgDave Esgate,TtMg

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Michele Goebel,TtMg KENT, WA

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Operator Todd Stephenson uses Krieg Construction’s Komatsu WA250-5 wheel loaderon a site-development job in Oak Harbor. “We own three Komatsu WA250s and the mostimpressive thing about them is downtime is next-to-nothing,” said Vice President DonKrieg. “You expect that on machines like the Dash-5 that are still pretty new, but we haveone WA250 that we bought used with about 6,000 hours on it. It’s now close to 20 yearsold and is still out on a utility trench every day.”

Continued . . .

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Krieg Construction VicePresident Don Krieg (left)decided to buy this newKomatsu PC220LC-8hydraulic excavator fromModern Machinery SalesRepresentative RickBosman after demo’ingthe machine at Field Days.

“We’ve had excellentsuccess with Komatsuexcavators,” said Krieg.“We went with this sizebecause it’s small enough

to work alongside ourPC300 on large utilityjobs, yet big enough togo out on its own as themainline machine onsmaller jobs.”

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Krieg Construction earns reputation for quality . . continued

This Komatsu PC50, at work at Crosby Commons, a subdivision development in Oak Harbor,is one of two compact Komatsu excavators owned by Krieg Construction. “We got one andevery crew wanted it, so we got another,” said Vice President Don Krieg. “Now, they tell mewe need a third. They’re so handy you wonder how you got along before you had them.”

(L-R) Krieg Construction is definitely a family affair as brothers Don, Chuck and JimKrieg joined their father, Karl Krieg, in the business.

Wayne Hesselgrave,Lead Mechanic

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Eugene, OR (541) 688-7321

Portland, OR (503) 255-7841Pocatello, ID (208) 233-5345Boise, ID (208) 336-8570

Kent, WA  (253) 872-3500

Spokane, WA  (509) 535-1654Rochester, WA  (360) 748-4421

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Associated Equipment Distributors says Democratic control of Capitol Hill might meansome good and some bad for the construction industry.

Christian A. Klein

This Guest Opinion,which first appeared in thenewsletter,Washington Insights,was prepared

by Christian Klein, VicePresident of Government Affairs for the AssociatedEquipment Distributors. Mr. Klein can be contacted [email protected].

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MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS

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Hispanic workers make up as much as 25 percent of the United States work force withthat number expected to rise to 47 percent by 2010.

MULTIPLE LANGUAGESCan becoming a bilingual employer help youboost productivity without sacrificing safety?

 Much of the information for this article comes froma seminar presented atCONEXPO 2005 by J.R. Gonzales, a formerPresident of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Gonzalesis also President of JRGCommunications in Austin,Texas.

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Resources help employers educate workers. . . continued

Bilingual workplaces are becoming increasingly more common throughout the UnitedStates. There are numerous ways to ensure productivity and safety on all jobsites, despitea language barrier.

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Eugene, Oregon4610 Cloudburst Way

(800) 826-å9811(541) 688-7321

Portland, Oregon 5241 N.E. 82nd Avenue

(800) 950-7779(503) 255-7841

Billings, Montana7850 South Frontage Road

(800) 735-2589(406) 252-2158

Missoula, Montana 101 International Way

(800) 332-1617(406) 523-1100

Boise, Idaho1257 West Amity

(800) 221-5211(208) 336-8570

Kent, Washington 

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Spokane, Washington 

4412 East Trent Avenue(800) 541-0754(509) 535-1654

Rochester, Washington

19444 Ivan St.(800) 304-4421(360) 748-4421

Pocatello, Idaho2666 Garrett Way

(800) 829-4450(208) 233-5345

Kalispell, Montana 3155 Highway 93 South

(800) 434-4190(406) 755-5540

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Other Komatsu advantages

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Tulslpmxmzspspsvss.als-tsstmfvlvsllwsflutflwtvulmplmt,pvgutstgpt“fl”umtmplmttl. Continued . . .

 Jenkins Davis,Director of Sales

& MarketingDevelopment,

Komatsu AmericaCorp.

The GD555-3, with a 140- to160-variable-horsepower engine, is Komatsu’s smallest motor grader.

EQUIPMENT DESIGN BENEFITS

RELIABLEEQUIPMENT 

RESPONSIVESERVICE 

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The GD655 is slightly larger than the GD555 and is the biggest seller in Komatsu’s graderline. The GD655 and the GD675 are now available with a Tier 3 engine.

Grader design features help boost productivity . . continued

 

Brief specs on Komatsu Motor Graders

  Model Operating weight Output Overall Length

Gd555-3 30,950lbs. 140-160p 30’10’’(T2)

Gd655-3 33,069lbs. 180-200p 32’4’’(T3)

Gd675-3 34,855lbs. 180-200p 32’4’’(T3)

Bob Lessner, Product Manager, Motor Graders, Komatsu America Corp. (left) stands in frontof a Komatsu GD555-3 motor grader with Komatsu Motor Grader Consultant Jim Terrell.

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WORKING A NEW ANGLEHow feedback from contractors helpedimprove these popular compact excavators

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In 2006, Komatsuintroduced the four-

way, power-angle bladeoption on its PC35MR-2and PC50MR-2 compactexcavators to improveflexibility and backfillingproductivity. This year willsee the introduction of astandard thumb-mountingbracket on the dipper arm,as well as an expandedrange of attachments.

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UTILITY MACHINES

RELIABLEEQUIPMENT 

RESPONSIVESERVICE 

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAMSProactive product support can extendequipment life and save you money 

Oil sampling through the Komatsu Oil & Wear Analysis (KOWA) Customer SupportProgram is one of the best ways to reduce unexpected and costly equipment downtimeand repairs.

Lower O&O costs

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PRODUCT SUPPORT

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RESPONSIVESERVICE 

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARSChattanooga Manufacturing Operationmarks anniversary 

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Continued . . .Dennis Riddell,

General Manager

Komatsu’s Chattanooga Manufacturing Operation produces hydraulic excavators andarticulated trucks.

The Chattanooga Manufacturing Operation’s 20th anniversary celebration featuredspeakers Dave Grzelak, Chairman and CEO of Komatsu America Corp. (above left), andMasahiro Sakane, President and CEO of Komatsu Ltd.

Officials at the Chattanooga operation’s 20th anniversary celebration planted a ceremonialcherry tree, similar to the one planted on the 53-acre site when it opened.

MILESTONES

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General Manager DennisRiddell (far right) oftenleads visitors on a guided

tour of the plant.

Partnership with community benefits both. . continued

Using an overhead crane,a worker installs thecounterweight on a PC300LC-7at the Chattanooga plant.

Workers install a hose on an articulated truck at

the Chattanooga Manufacturing Operation, whichbegan producing HM300, HM350 and HM400s in January 2005.

More than 300 employees work at theChattanooga Manufacturing Operation.Many of those workers have been at theplant more than 15 years.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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he equipment you need for versatility and greater productivity. Because we offer brand

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We invite you to learn more about our product offerings at

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TNew alert for “gray market” machines

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FIELD NOTES

RELIABLEEQUIPMENT 

RESPONSIVESERVICE 

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The Komatsu demo site is about a 12-acre area immediately behind the Komatsu TrainingCenter in Cartersville, Ga. It easily accommodated 15 large machines for Quarry Days.

QUARRY DAYSLarge machines take the spotlight at Komatsuproving grounds in Cartersville, Ga.

This 100-ton HD785 haul truck breaks the ribbon at the at the grand opening of the newKomatsu demonstration site, which hosted its inaugural event, Quarry Days, late last year.

(L-R) Larry Smith of Smith and Sons Contracting inWhitehall, Mont., checks out the new machines at QuarryDays. With him are Dave Fleming of Komatsu, Dave

Smith of Smith and Sons Contracting, Terry McConnell ofModern Machinery and David Morice of Komatsu.

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The 956-horsepower PC2000-8 (above) is a new machine that replaces the PC1800 in theKomatsu excavator lineup. Similarly, the new PC800LC-8 (below), has more horsepower

and greater stability than the PC750 it replaces.

Dennis Kaercher (left) of Modern Machinery visits withGlen Logan of Western Energy in Colstrip, Mont.

The new D275A-3 dozer with a Tier 3 engine was one offour Komatsu dozers at the Quarry Days event.

The new WA600-6 wheel loader, which improves productivity while dramaticallylowering fuel consumption, is a significant upgrade from the previous model and isconsidered to be one of Komatsu’s unique and unrivaled products.

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KOMATSU & YOU

RELIABLEEQUIPMENT 

RESPONSIVESERVICE 

Q

REALISTIC BUT OPTIMISTICKomatsu America President believes 2007could start another upturn in construction

QUESTION: Following three years ofextraordinary growth in the constructioneconomy, there are questions about 2007. What

is Komatsu expecting this year?

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QUESTION: What is Komatsu’s place as anequipment manufacturer?

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This is one of a series of articles basedon interviews with key people at

Komatsu discussing the company’s

commitment to its customers in theconstruction and mining industries — and their visions for the future.

Ted Ohashi, President and COO,Komatsu America Corp.

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QUESTION: Speaking of customers, what areAmerican equipment users looking for fromKomatsu?

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QUESTION: When an equipment user hears thename Komatsu, what do you want him to think?

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Komatsu has fourmanufacturing plants inNorth America, includingthis one in Candiac, inthe Canadian province ofQuebec. “Although weare a foreign company, thefact that we have a largefactory presence, and haveeven moved some productR&D functions to the U.S.

and Canada, demonstratesthat we are becomingincreasingly American, andI think North Americancustomers appreciate that,”said Ohashi.

A slowdown in housing starts impacted construction in 2006. Komatsu America PresidentTed Ohashi is cautiously optimistic that the bottom of the housing market has been hitand that 2007 could start a new upturn.

Komatsu is taking steps to improve product supportby increasing service personnel to aid distributortechnicians as necessary. Komatsu is also working tocertify all distributor technicians.

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TIMBER TALK 

PLATINUM AWARDModern Machinery earns “Best Overall Dealer”designation from Komatsu Forest 

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A combination of excellentsupport and outstandingequipment like this Valmet(formerly Timbco) 445EXLtrack machine helpedModern Machinery earnthe Best Overall Dealeraward for 2006 fromKomatsu Forest.

RELIABLEEQUIPMENT 

RESPONSIVESERVICE 

Leif Magnusson,President,

Komatsu Forest

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QUALITY USED EQUIPMENTHow Komatsu Distributor Certified used machineshave helped this utility contractor grow 

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Jim Murphy, Owner andFounder of J.P. Murphy, Inc.,

owns more than a dozenKomatsu Distributor Certified

used machines, includingnumerous WA320 wheelloaders. “With Komatsu

Distributor Certified Usedequipment, we get high-qualityused equipment that’s that beeninspected and certified, and weknow our Komatsu distributor

is going to back it up.”

Among J.P. Murphy’s Distributor Certified Used machines is this PC600LC-6, which isthe company’s mainline utility machine.

DISTRIBUTOR CERTIFIED

RELIABLEEQUIPMENT 

RESPONSIVESERVICE 

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If it can be measured, we measure it! 

To learn more about Komatsu ReMarketing’s Distributor Certified Used Equipment, contact your local Komatsu Distributor 

or go to our Web site at www.equipmentcentral.com and click on “used equipment.” 

Whether you’re looking for a high-

quality machine that will become part of 

 your fleet, or for a machine that will get you

through the busy season, Komatsu Distributor Certified Used Equipment is your best alternative to buying new.

If it can be measured, we measure it! Specially trained Komatsu Distributor Certified evaluators check, measure and diagnose

 virtually every aspect of the machine. Once the machine meets Komatsu’s high performance standards, your local distributor 

can tailor the machine for your site-specific needs. And to add to your peace of mind, most Komatsu Distributor Certified UsedEquipment is eligible for special financing and warranty.

Purchasing Komatsu Distributor Certified Used Equipment makes sound business sense. You’ll receive good value for 

 your money and a reliable and productive machine that will get the job done for years to come — we guarantee it!

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Manufacturer/Model Description Serial No. Year Hours Price

CRAWLER DOZERSKOMaTsu D375a-5 u BlaDe, Ms riPPer 18563 2006 3,191 $575,000

KOMaTsu D155aX-5 su BlaDe, Ms riPPer 75026 2001 4,462 POr

KOMaTsu D155aX-5 su BlaDe, Ms riPPer 75217 2003 3,747 POr

KOMaTsu D41P-6 PaT BlD B20692 1998 4,500 $51,000

KOMaTsu D38e-1 PaT BlD, sWeePs, riPPer 86164 1999 3,024 $45,000

KOMaTsu D39eX-21a PaT BlD, a/c, riPPer 1914 2006 663 POr

caT D8r su BlaDe, Ms riPPer, a/c 7XM00578 1996 13,285 $315,000

caT D8r u BlaDe, riPPer 7XM02035 1998 13,605 $315,000

DressTa TD12cXP PaT BlD, OrOPs, sWeePs, riPPer 21077 2004 311 POr

DressTa TD8H PaT BlD, OrOPs, sWeePs, riPPer HyDs 36600 2004 836 POr

KOMaTsu Wa480-5l 6 yD, ecss, scale a37032 2003 7,480 POr

KOMaTsu Wa320-3 GP BKT, rDls, qc, FOrKs a30361 1998 10,825 $55,000

KOMaTsu Wa250l-5 rDls, a/c, ecss, qc 74232 BKT 72079 2006 2,846 POr

KOMaTsu Wa75-3 a/c, BKT, FOrKs H950961 2001 2,393 POr

caT 980G GP BKT, Bias 21Kr01073 1998 21,123 $165,000

caT 980G lOaDer 2sr508 1998 6,679 $225,000

caT 980G lOaDer, MM OWNs 2Kr02425 1998 5,065 $280,000

KOMaTsu Pc400lc-6lK 13' a, 23' B, uP PiPes, 42" + 60" BKT a83250 1999 10,875 $160,000

KOMaTsu Pc300lc-3 BKT, THuMB, GuarDiNG 13778 1987 14,922 $43,000

KOMaTsu Pc270lc-6l BKT, THuMB, GuarDiNG a83047 1999 7,282 $92,500

KOMaTsu Pc220lc-7 10' a, 42" cWs, THuMB 65735 2005 1,119 POr

KOMaTsu Pc200lc-6le 18'8" B, qc, THuMB a85493 2001 4,084 $125,000

KOMaTsu Pc128us-2 eXcavaTOr, 33" BKT 6609 2000 2,305 POr

KOMaTsu Pc120-6 8'2" a, 30" B&c 51031 1995 4,119 $45,000

KOMaTsu Pc120-6 8'2" a, 15'1" B, 30" B&c 63539 2000 3,210 $67,500

HiTacHi eX270-5 eXcavaTOr 15JP010689 2000 7,250 $85,000

HiTacHi eX120-5 eXcavaTOr e853241 1997 4,962 $42,500KOMaTsu Pc30Mr-1 4'1" a,18" BKT 13643 2001 1,807 $26,000

KOMaTsu Pc27Mr-2 4'8" a, OrOPs, qc, THuMB 15166 2004 306 POr

KOMaTsu Pc27Mr-2 3'8" a, OrOPs, auX HyDs, qc, THuMB 15172 2004 291 POr

JcB Js330 qc, 32" + 48" BKT eO712604 2000 1,602 $129,500

caT 14H GraDer 7WJ02219 2002 6,000 $335,000

leeBOy 685 a/c, aWD, FrT PlOW 68545494 2006 140 POr

HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS

WHEEL LOADERS

USED EQUIPMENT PRICED TO SELL(Prices subject to change without notice) 

Kalispell 3155 Hghw 93 sothKp, MT 59901(800) 434-4190(406) 755-5540

Missoula 101 intnton WMo, MT 59808(800) 332-1617(406) 523-1100

Billings 7850 soth Fontg rodBng, MT 59101(800) 735-2589(406) 252-2158

Spokane 4412 et Tnt anspokn, Wa 99212(800) 541-0754(509) 535-1654

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KOMaTsu WB140-2T 4WD, OrOPs, sTD. arM, 12" BKT, DOrF 30098 2000 858 $39,500

KOMaTsu WB140-2T 4WD, OrOPs, sTD. arM, auX HyD, lss 30417 2001 921 $39,500

TiMBcO T475e PluMBeD PrOc HeaD cW4c21370209 2003 4,769 $183,000

TiMBcO 475eXl W/395 vT sN 902 cW4c22240829 2003 3,800 POr

TiMBcO 475eX W/quaDcO NcW4c2306021 2004 2,081 $275,000

500T HarvesTer W/965 aT4c15470607 1999 2,280 $150,000500T HarvesTer 500T138 1995 10,000 $50,000

TiMBcO T445B W/Bar saW, 72534 lOGMaX FT4c66307149 1995 9,056 $140,000

TiMBcO T425c W/ Bar saW aT4c12520204 1998 5,600 $59,000

TiMBcO T445c W/Bar saW FT4c62805189 1995 9,070 $53,300

TiMBcO T445c quaDcO FT4c83802229 1996 9,532 $150,000

TiMBcO T445D Bar saW FT4c17140222 2000 7,223 $185,000

TiMBcO 445eXl W/22B/360 quaDcO FT4c24310916 2004 1,455 POr

TiMBcO T445D 33 Bar saW FT4c1835 2000 7,106 $125,000

TiMBcO T445D Bar saW FT4c1750 2000 7,800 $152,500

valMeT 911c HarvesTer W/965 sN 381 911c4025 1997 8,578 $150,000

KOMaTsu Pc300lc-6le WaraTaH HeaD 624 a83188 1999 7,918 $195,000

TiMBer PrO TF820 FOrWarDer TF183122001 2001 2,244 POr

KOMaTsu HD785-3 79-yD Haul TrK a3004 1990 POr

KOMaTsu HD785-3 79-yD Haul TrK 2551 1997 22,047 POr

KOMaTsu HD785-3 79-yD Haul TrK 2552 1997 19,550 POr

KOMaTsu HD785-3 79-yD Haul TrK 2553 1997 21,120 POr

KOMaTsu HD785-3 79-yD Haul TrK 2556 1997 22,597 POr

KOMaTsu HD785-3 79-yD Haul TrK 2559 1997 21,967 POr

caT 785 150-TON Haul TrK 8GB00130 1985 45,000 POr

caT 785 150-TON Haul TrK 8GB00138 1985 44,700 POr

Deere 250D arTic TrucK Be250DT20085 2005 1,500 $212,500

KOMaTsu HM350-1 arTic TrucK, T GaTe 1168 2006 1,563 POr

KPi 1830 6X20 WasH PlaNT 406066 2006 1 POr

Jci 6203-32 cOMBO screeN PlaNT sO21027 P620330805 2003 1 POrMODerN MacHiNery 36X50 sTacKaBle cONveyOr 41807 2006 POr

MODerN MacHiNery 36X150 suPer sTacKiNG cONveyOr 406119 2006 1 POr

ir DD110 78" asPHalT rOller 157724 1999 2,641 $55,000

ir DD110HF 78" asPHalT rOller 162770 2000 3,300 POr

ir DD130 84" asPHalT rOller 171655 2003 1,044 POr

lee BOy l8000 Paver 8000T2284lD 2001 1,700 $32,500

BACKHOES

MISCELLANEOUS

FORESTRY EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer/Model Description Serial No. Year Hours Price

AGGREGATE EQUIPMENT

AVAILABLE FOR SOME MODELS.

RANCH FOR DETAILS.Magadan, Russia 79 rhn stt, st 1Mgdn, r 685021011-7-41326-99281 o011-7-41326-99298

nt31 - 83d an s.t, Wa 980320) 669-24253) 872-3500

Rochester19444 in st.roht, Wa 98579(800) 304-4421(360) 748-4421

Eugene 4610 codbt Wegn, Or 97402(800) 826-9811(541) 688-7321

Portland 5241 N.e. 82nd anPotnd, Or 97220(800) 950-7779(503) 255-7841

Pocatello 2666 Gtt WPoto, iD 83201(800) 829-4450(208) 233-5345

Boise 1257 Wt amtBo, iD 83705(800) 221-5211(208) 336-8570

HAUL TRUCKS

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