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Massive Dirt Movers: Deere’s New Pull-Type Scrapers Revealed

John Deere's new 3012 and 3812 four-tire ejector scrapers feature 30- or 38-cubic-yard capacities and 12-foot-wide bowls.

Cat 745 Articulated Dump Truck

Yellow Table: 10 Largest Construction Equipment Manufacturers of 2024

The book “Wain-Roy and the Invention of the Backhoe” says the first hydraulic backhoe was sold in 1948 by the Wain-Roy Corporation of Massachusetts. It consisted of a hydraulic swing-frame digger mounted to a Ford Model 8N tractor. It was sold to the Connecticut Light and Power Company for $705.

Backhoes Hangin’ Tough for 70 Years: Buyer’s Guide 2025

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Cushman Hauler XL UTV Gets a Long Bed for More Hauling Capacity

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A Guide to Trench Boxes: Here's What Contractors Need to Know

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4 Overlooked Factors Shortening Construction Tire Lifespans

4 Overlooked Factors Shortening Construction Tire Lifespans

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Let our deep industry knowledge become your data-driven insights

Market outlook Q & A with C-Suite execs at Bobcat, Volvo, Hitachi & Case

Market outlook Q & A with C-Suite execs at Bobcat, Volvo, Hitachi & Case

Cat centennial commemorative boots: From left, Golden Gate Bridge Boot, Channel Tunnel Boot and Apollo 11 Boot.

New Cat Boots Honor 3 Famous Feats: Moon Landing, Golden Gate Bridge, Chunnel

Massive Dirt Movers: Deere’s New Pull-Type Scrapers Revealed

JCB Releases Limited-Edition VetsAid Teleskid

Yellow Table: 10 Largest Construction Equipment Manufacturers of 2024

Anna Christine Sgro, president of Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, addresses the media during a private event at the company's Evo Center in Acworth, Georgia.

Yanmar CE NA President Charts Bold Vision for Growth – And it Starts in the Field

Teens Drive on Uncured Concrete Bridge in Nebraska Trying to Get to Coffee Shop

Worker Dies After Collapse of 5-Foot-Deep Trench in Connecticut

SCDOT Reopens I-20 Just 36 Hours After Fiery Overpass Crash (Video)

Contractors will be able to get video footage from the Matrice 400 up to 25 miles away.

DJI Rolls Out New Flagship Drone: the Matrice 400

Low-Carbon Cement Startup Aims for DOT Collaboration for Building Roads

Topcon and Vemcon Partner to Ease 2D-to-3D Excavator Upgrades

Tech Startup Reveals All-Electric, 32-Ton Dozer Called “Moonlander” (Video)

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Anna Christine Sgro, president of Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, addresses the media during a private event at the company's Evo Center in Acworth, Georgia.

Yanmar CE NA President Charts Bold Vision for Growth – And it Starts in the Field

With a full line of compact equipment and a new customer-centric strategy, Sgro expects North America to contribute 38% of Yanmar CE’s global sales and $2 billion in revenue by 2030.

Industry Roundup: Fayat Group Completes Acquisition of Mecalac

Industry Roundup: Herc Rentals Completes H&E Rentals Acquisition

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Massive Dirt Movers: Deere’s New Pull-Type Scrapers Revealed

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A Closer Look: Dynapac Unveils DT2000 Distributor Truck

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Watch an Antique Steam Tractor Power an Old-Time Sawmill

4 Overlooked Factors Shortening Construction Tire Lifespans

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Anna Christine Sgro, president of Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, addresses the media during a private event at the company's Evo Center in Acworth, Georgia.

Yanmar CE NA President Charts Bold Vision for Growth – And it Starts in the Field

Cat 745 Articulated Dump Truck

Yellow Table: 10 Largest Construction Equipment Manufacturers of 2024

Digital retailing will play a role in Weisbaum's plans to grow the New Holland dealer network.

New Holland Construction's New Head Aims for 100% Sales Growth, 30% More Locations by 2030

Vintage Equipment

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Watch an Antique Steam Tractor Power an Old-Time Sawmill

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Watch Vintage Tractors Use Belt Power to Run 1940s Farm Tools at Ederville Show

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1925 Holt 10-Ton vs. 2025 Cat D3 – Cat Holt Shows 100 Years of Progress

Roadbuilding

Find the most in-depth coverage of road construction projects across the country as well as infrastructure legislation and road-building equipment news here.

The three teenagers drove around the barriers to reach the nearby Scooter’s Coffee shop.

Teens Drive on Uncured Concrete Bridge in Nebraska Trying to Get to Coffee Shop

By the evening of June 15, crews had successfully milled and repaved damaged portions of the interstate.

SCDOT Reopens I-20 Just 36 Hours After Fiery Overpass Crash (Video)

The report claims many of ODOT's procedures have long approval chains and extend turnaround times.

Oregon DOT Audit Alleges Organizational Issues, High Staff Turnover

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Construction's Silent Killer: Table of Contents & Mental Health Resources

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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary and Benefits Report

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Check Out Our New 2023 Contractors’ Pickup Truck Guide

Equipment World 2022 Heavy Earthmoving Yearbook

2022 Heavy Earthmoving Yearbook