Brandt Tractor a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Brandt Group of Companies,  announced that it has successfully acquired Cervus Equipment Corp., following a 97.66% endorsement for the deal in an October 12, 2021 vote by Cervus shareholders. The transaction sees publicly-traded Cervus transition to 100% private ownership in an all-cash deal.

The landmark transaction creates Canada’s largest-ever equipment dealer network, adding 64 agriculture, transportation, and material handling equipment locations to Brandt’s existing John Deere Construction & Forestry dealerships across Canada. When fully integrated, it will give Cervus’ customers access to Brandt’s extensive national parts and technical support infrastructure.

The purchase further establishes the firm’s position as a premier privately held Canadian company and the largest John Deere dealership in the world.

“The addition of Cervus’ branch network is a big win for customers in all of the affected markets. We’ve got a lot to offer and we’re ready to roll up our sleeves and earn the loyalty of our new customers through a combination of premium products and services and a consistent, high-quality customer support experience.”

says Brandt owner and CEO, Shaun Semple.

The deal gives Brandt unparalleled market penetration, expanding their geographical footprint and enabling the company to add, in select markets, John Deere agricultural equipment; Peterbilt transportation equipment; and Clark, Sellick, JLG, Baumann and other material handling equipment in addition to their already-impressive list of products and services.

With the acquisition of the Cervus locations in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Brandt now owns and operates 120 full-service equipment dealerships with an additional 50+ service points and employs over 5100 people.

The transaction will make a significant impact across the industry as the company rolls out plans to introduce expanded parts inventories, service department capacities, and extended hours of operation at the former Cervus dealerships. As operations are integrated, staffing in these locations is expected to increase by up to 40% with significant new facility construction across the entire network.

“Cervus staff, customers, and their communities will all benefit from this acquisition through a stronger, more diversified network of support dealerships. Brandt is fully committed to ongoing investment in business infrastructure and community enhancement; there is a tremendous opportunity for everyone in this deal.”

concludes Semple.

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Planning the work you need to do every day shouldn’t be a guessing game. TimberMatic Maps and TimberManager allow contractors and operators to share real-time production and location information, so operators can work efficiently. This mapped-based production-planning and tracking system is now also available on John Deere G-Series Swing Machines and M-Series Tracked Harvesters, in addition to our wheeled cut-to-length equipment. Here’s how you can put this solution to work for your operation.

GET THE LAY OF THE LAND.

Operators can view all machine locations and the current logging situation in real time, using the TimberMatic Maps display in the machine’s cab. Live production and location data is shared wirelessly among John Deere wheeled and tracked harvesters, forwarders, and swing machines via a wireless mobile network and real-time cloud connection. Production data is collected by sensors on the machine, while location data is gathered through GPS technology.

ESTABLISH A GAME PLAN.

TimberMatic Maps shows the precise GPS-based location, volume, and species of harvested trees, right down to individual logs — for simple, efficient planning. Forwarder operators can immediately see where certain species are located and choose the optimal route to pick up and transport a full load of a desired assortment to the landing.

PLAN YOUR NEXT MOVE.

As the job progresses, production data and logging routes are updated continuously, so operators can see the actual, up-to-the-minute status of the jobsite. As timber is transported, operators can mark the map to indicate the exact volume of timber at the storage area. This simplifies planning for transporting timber to the mill. Using the Areas of Interest and Point of Interest functions, operators and contractors can also mark hazards, obstacles, soft ground, and challenging terrain in the cab or on a tablet.

MONITOR EVERYTHING REMOTELY.

Contractors and supervisors can monitor live progress from anywhere at any time using TimberManager — a web-based solution for PCs, tablets, and mobile phones. Selecting a logging site displays harvesting and forwarding progress at a glance, along with more detailed information, including machine production and efficiencies.

PUTTING YOUR LOGGING OPERATION ON THE MAP.

TimberMatic Maps and TimberManager come standard on all new John Deere G-Series Forwarders and Wheeled Harvesters. John Deere G-Series Swing Machines and M-Series Tracked Harvesters running Waratah H-16 measuring systems are also compatible. Plus it’s easy to update on existing G- and M-Series machines.

Source: Deere.com

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“We continue to see a growing need for compact construction equipment, and this program ensures our customers have access to John Deere equipment that fits within their budget and helps their businesses prosper,” says Juan Raya, division manager, John Deere Compact Construction Equipment. “The program provides flexibility for customers maintaining small fleets, such as those working in the landscaping industry or getting their businesses off the ground.”

By offering this payment plan, customers looking for compact construction machinery with certain specifications can acquire durable products without breaking the bank. In the United States, a skid steer with a canopy starts at $379 per month; or, with a cab option, starts at $429 per month. Canadian customers can purchase a skid steer with a canopy at a starting price of $512 per month (CAD), or with a cab option for $565 per month (CAD). Exclusions apply in both the United States and Canada, and local dealers should be contacted for further information.

Source: John Deere News

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John Deere continues to provide industry-leading job site solutions with the addition of an exclusive on-board grade indication option. Available as a factory or field kit option on the large-frame G-Series skid steers (330G and 332G) and the large-frame G-Series compact track loaders (331G and 333G), this new feature is ideal for job sites that involve leveling and slope work.

“Our industry-exclusive on-board grade indication was designed to be an indispensable unit for applications like water drainage, general site prep and clearing work, allowing operators to accurately monitor and alter grades from the seat of the cab,” said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, skid steers and compact track loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry. “This feature is intuitive and easy to use so operators can take advantage of this technology without specialized training.”

The industry-exclusive integrated on-board grade indication option provides operators with an accurate readout of the cross slope and main-fall slope of the machine. The machine cross slope and main-fall slope information is displayed in real time through the machine’s main display monitor. The readout can be easily configured to display either percentage or degrees depending on preference.

The absolute and relative slope readouts provide enhanced information to the operator for specific applications. The absolute value readout is useful for providing information during general grading applications that do not need a local grade reference. The relative value readout is well suited for operators looking to alter grade relative to an existing or reference grade.

On-board grade indication is available as a factory install on G-Series large-frame machines or as a field kit for field installation. 

Source: ForesterNetwork news

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As demand for John Deere construction equipment increases around the globe, the Moline-based manufacturer is entering into a strategic supplier agreement with Wacker Neuson to initially provide compact excavators in China, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. The models will range from 1.7-7.5 tons (1700-7500 kg) and are specifically designed and manufactured for customers in the growing Asia-Pacific marketplace.  The objective of the partnership is long-term collaboration in key growth markets.

“In partnering with Wacker Neuson, John Deere is leveraging the experience and success of their innovative and strongly customer-focused products to help us further develop our position in the Asia-Pacific region,” said David Thorne, senior vice president, sales & marketing, John Deere Construction & Forestry. “These excavators are purpose-built to meet the demands of customers, and will be John Deere branded and sold through John Deere dealers.”

While both companies are committed to long-term strategic collaboration, the agreement will run for five years and can be extended in five-year increments. The initial rollout of four compact excavator models will begin in early 2019, and will predominantly be sourced from the new Wacker Neuson factory in Pinghu, China. Service and support of these machines will be offered through the John Deere dealer network.

The Wacker Neuson Group is an international family of companies headquartered in Munich, Germany. As a leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment globally, they have over 50 affiliates and 140 sales and service stations.

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