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Excavation Tasks & Other Ways Wheeled Excavators Are Valuable on the Jobsite
Compact wheeled excavators represent the future of construction, showcasing how technology enhances efficiency on the jobsite.
Fleet Maintenance
DEUTZ Highlights Eco-friendly Parts, Software
Sustainability
Volvo Construction Testing Out Excavator Delivery in France With E-shuttle
Equipment
Take the 'Hard' Out of Work
June 13, 2024
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Equipment
Caterpillar Competition Winner Talks About the Industry & Her Win
Business
LBX's Harvell to Retire
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Equipment Management
How to Prepare Equipment for Summer Extremes
From operator health to equipment maintenance, steps can be taken to protect the assets and people on construction sites.
Contractors’ Top 50
Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.
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Do More with the JCB Mini Excavator
With zero tail swing and a small footprint, the JCB mini excavator is tougher on the competition and easier on you. After all, just because space is limited, doesn’t mean your performance has to be. Experience better. Learn more at JCB.com.
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Equipment
Post-Show Report: Major Trends at the 2024 ARA Show
Operator focus, customer voice and equipment flexibility with options, such as attachment packages, were all on display on the exhibit hall floor.
Equipment
Q&A With Caterpillar Women in Construction CTL Skills Test Winner
Kenzi Tackette, operator for Beaver Excavating in Canton, Ohio, shares her construction journey and ways to welcome more women to the industry.
Excavators
Caterpillar Announces New 330 Straight Boom Excavator for Demolition
Offering a maximum digging depth of 19.1 ft (5.8 m), the new straight boom excavator features a maximum vertical reach of 40.9 ft (12.48 m) – 8.0 ft (2.45 m) higher than a standard Cat 330 excavator – for demolishing three-story buildings.
Excavators
Volvo Introduces 50-ton Straight Boom Excavator for Demolition
The EC500 includes a powerful engine, a demolition-specific cab and safety features like an optional remote control that allows the operator to control it from a safe distance.
Excavators
Komatsu Debuts PC490HRD-11 Excavator
The 362 HP (270 kW) PC490HRD-11 is engineered to help customers achieve higher efficiency at the demolition jobsite.
Excavators
Link-Belt 300 X4S Excavator
With a maximum dig depth of 23 ft., 4 in., the 300 X4S is capable of taking on a range of site preparation, trenching and foundational work.
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Weather Extremes & Tire Maintenance
Learn about seasonal tire maintenance, tire pressure importance and healthy tire checks before use from this podcast.
Excavators
Link-Belt 260 X4S Excavator
Equipped with a 108-gallon fuel tank, the 260 X4S has a maximum dig depth of 22 ft., 8 in.
Excavators
Link-Belt 220 X4S Excavator
Dynamic stability control, payload, height and depth alarm and a digital level are all standard equipment on the 220 X4S machine.
Excavators
Link-Belt 170 X4S Excavator
This machine is powered by a 120-hp Yanmar turbocharged diesel engine and features an operating weight of 39,500 lbs.
Construction
Hyundai Returns to The ARA Show
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America will be displaying its expanded compact equipment product line and showcasing its heightened focus on supporting dealer rental operations.
Construction
CASE Showcases New Machines for Rental Industry
CASE will showcase its latest models and product lines, including backhoe loaders, mini excavators, mini track loaders, small articulated loaders, and more.
Equipment
World of Concrete 2024 Trends & Conversations
Cordless tools, safety, solving small contractors’ problems and providing an entry into technology were some of the trends.
Excavators
Hitachi Releases Medium and Large ZAXIS-7 Excavators
Ranging in operating weight from 58,433 to 192,938 lbs. (26,500 kg to 87,500 kg), the new excavator models include the ZX250LC-7, ZX300LC-7, ZX350LC-7, ZX490LC-7, ZX690LC-7 and ZX890LC-7.
Webinars
Selecting High Value Construction Equipment
March 14, 2024
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Join two industry veterans from Caterpillar to uncover the equipment choices that deliver the biggest bang for your buck.
Mini Excavators
4 Money-making Ideas for Your Excavator
Start the new year on the right foot by prioritizing equipment use that will benefit your work and bottom line.
Attachments
Ignite Attachments Releases Mini Excavator Auger Attachment
Ignite Attachments added a mini excavator (MEX) auger attachment.
Top 30 Editor’s Choice
Submit New, Innovative Products for Asphalt Contractor's 2024 Top 30
Asphalt Contractor’s 2024 Top 30 Editor’s Choice Products award highlights the Top 30 innovations and technologies available to help asphalt contractors and producers work more efficiently, safely, sustainably, and profitably.
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Weather Extremes & Tire Maintenance
Learn about seasonal tire maintenance, tire pressure importance and healthy tire checks before use from this podcast.
Excavators
DEVELON DX140W-7 Wheel Excavator
The DX140W-7 can be configured with a front dozer blade and independent rear outriggers or four independent outriggers.
Excavators
DEVELON DX225LC-7X Crawler Excavator
Powered by a 162.3-hp engine, the excavator offers a maximum dig depth of 21 ft., 7 in.
Business
Takeuchi, Eagle Crusher Leaders Inducted Into AEM Hall of Fame
Akio Takeuchi and Susan Cobey were inducted into the AEM Hall of Fame for their countless advancements in the equipment industry.
Mini Excavators
Caterpillar 304 Mini Excavator with TRS4
All TRS models are standardized with an auxiliary TRSAux1 hydraulic function at the bottom.
Construction Technology
Owner of KZ Construction Inc. Talks Tech During The Utility Expo
Karczmarczyk says you either start using technology now or you will be behind your competitors.
Underground Equipment
Equipment for Underground Utility Construction
Numerous equipment and technology offerings are enhancing underground utility construction employees’ productivity and safety long term.
Business
3 Latest Hyundai Compact Excavators Available Now
All three new models received their first public showing earlier this year at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. The Hyundai HX35AZ, HX40A, and HX48AZ excavators are featured in the company’s exhibit (Booth K341) at The Utility Expo.
Business
Yanmar to Display New Products at Equip Expo 2023
Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands prepare to showcase new products at the Equip Exposition Oct. 18-20.
Contractors’ Top 50
The Winners: Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
Many 2023, winning equipment and products were launched or featured during construction events.
Excavators
CASE to Unveil Wheeled Excavators, New EV Machines at Utility Expo
CASE Construction Equipment plans to display its newest wheeled excavators, its E Series, designed to be able to travel from jobsite to jobsite easily, at the Utility Expo.
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Is There a Lien on That Used Equipment You Are Buying?
Buying used equipment from the original owner makes everything easier, as the paper trail gets more challenging to complete with each previous owner.