Climbing a Mountain…Literally In the rugged terrain of Bear Creek Canyon, Justin McCarty, owner and president of Durango, Colorado’s McCarty Excavation and Construction, is hard at work carving out a road to the top of a mountain. Mr. McCarty and his company have worked jobs all the way from Bozeman, Montana to Ruidoso, New Mexico,… Continue reading McCarty Excavation and Construction Counts on 4Rivers as their Working Partner
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John Deere Technology Guides Skyline Contracting During Construction of New Grand Junction High School
Out with the Old… Walking around the new Grand Junction High School, you can still see the remnants of the previous building in your periphery. This modern structure stands in stark contrast to the old school, established 70 years ago, constructed on unstable ground, and in the final throes of deterioration. “It was a very… Continue reading John Deere Technology Guides Skyline Contracting During Construction of New Grand Junction High School
Mike Delk Honored as John Deere’s Technician of the Year Division Champion
4Rivers Equipment’s First Technician of the Year Division Champion At 4Rivers Equipment, we take immense pride in recognizing the hard work and dedication of our team members. Today, we are thrilled to share that Mike Delk, a technician from our Hobbs, New Mexico location, has been honored as one of John Deere’s Technician of the… Continue reading Mike Delk Honored as John Deere’s Technician of the Year Division Champion
4Rivers Equipment Awarded Ninth John Deere Onyx Circle Award
100 Years of Success As 4Rivers Equipment nears its 100th Anniversary in 2026, John Deere Construction and Forestry Division has awarded the company with its ninth Onyx Circle award. The esteemed recognition reemphasizes 4Rivers Equipment’s position among the elite John Deere dealers in North America and illustrates the vast success of the business over the last… Continue reading 4Rivers Equipment Awarded Ninth John Deere Onyx Circle Award
Revitalizing Machinery: A Success Story
“What’s a RELIFE?” In the world of heavy machinery, innovation and maintenance sometimes go hand in hand. 4Rivers has recently embarked on a journey to breathe new life into equipment that has already undergone long hours of use, and the results have been nothing short of remarkable. These projects have been dubbed “RELIFE” transformations. Rich… Continue reading Revitalizing Machinery: A Success Story
Women in Asphalt
4Rivers Equipment had a great time hosting the Women in Asphalt group in Commerce City on Thursday, September 19! Attendees networked, learned, and operated equipment, giving everyone an opportunity to experience empowerment for women in the industry. Among the highlights were the equipment rodeo and a cocktail hour. Take a look at just a sliver… Continue reading Women in Asphalt
RELIFE of a 9520 Scraper with 18,000 Hours
We take you through the comprehensive RELIFE of a Fiore and Sons John Deere 9520 scraper tractor, initially brought in for transmission issues. Led by head technician Zach, our team stripped the machine down to its frame, repainted it, and replaced every component with brand-new parts, including the engine, transmission, and hydraulic systems. We also… Continue reading RELIFE of a 9520 Scraper with 18,000 Hours
A Day with a Heavy Equipment Field Technician
Join Clayton Cable from 4Rivers Equipment as he takes you through a day on the job at a job site, working on a 672G John Deere Motor Grader to get it in top shape. Follow a day with a 4Rivers Heavy Equipment Field Technician as he replaces cutting edges on the blade and conducts a… Continue reading A Day with a Heavy Equipment Field Technician
RELIFE of a John Deere 844K Loader with 12,000 Hours
Follow the detailed RELIFE of an 844K loader with 12,000 hours. The machine undergoes a complete overhaul down to the frame, with all components, including the engine, transmission, wiring, hoses, and manifolds, being meticulously removed and replaced. Senior tech Gary Medill oversees the project while mentoring Tyler Bretz, who gains invaluable experience. This RELIFE project… Continue reading RELIFE of a John Deere 844K Loader with 12,000 Hours
Frederick Begins Relife Project on 9520 Scraper Tractor for Fiore & Sons, Inc.
Beginning on May 1, 4Rivers Equipment’s Frederick location began a Relife project on a 9520 Scraper Tractor for Fiore & Sons, Inc. The project is estimated to be concluded on June 14 and will result in a full transformation of the machine, making it as good as new. Led by technicians Zachary Mees and Tomas… Continue reading Frederick Begins Relife Project on 9520 Scraper Tractor for Fiore & Sons, Inc.