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Compact Utility Loaders
Case CE Expands its Zero-Emissions Offering with TL100EV Electric Mini Track Loader
The new battery-powered model delivers 1,000 pounds of operating capacity — same as the diesel version — and 7 hours of runtime.
April 7, 2026
CASE TL100 EV compact track loader displayed at construction equipment trade show with visitors
Telehandlers
Manitou Unveils Its First All-Electric Compact Telehandler, the MTA 519e
The new MTA 519e gets the same 19-foot lift height and 5,500-pound capacity as the diesel model and the ability to run skid steer attachments.
March 27, 2026
Red and black Manitou electric compact MTA 519e telehandler with forklift attachment and elevated boom on white background
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Hydrogen fuel cell
Komatsu: Hydrogen Excavator Achieves Diesel Performance With Less Noise, Emissions
A proof-of-concept test also reaffirmed the need for increased commercial hydrogen supply and for faster refueling methods.
March 20, 2026
Yellow Komatsu excavator dredging sediment from waterway with earthen banks
ConExpo/Con-Agg 2026
New Holland to Debut Mini Excavators, Electric Equipment — Free Tattoos — at ConExpo
Check out the company's first in-house designed mini excavators, new battery-powered machines, as well as get inked by Club Tattoo for free.
February 26, 2026
New Holland yellow and black compact excavator with operator cab and hydraulic arm bucket
Alternative power
Liebherr: Large Hydrogen L 566 H Wheel Loader as Good as Diesel in Test
“Hydrogen-powered drivetrains are in no way inferior to their diesel counterparts,” Liebherr says after test at gravel plant with hydrogen trucks.
January 30, 2026
Liebherr yellow and blue wheel loader on gravel construction site with crane in background
World of Concrete
15 New Battery-Powered Tools & Takeaways from World of Concrete 2026
A robotic drill, hardhat fan, a super-light knife were among the product debuts that caught our eyes as the cordless revolution continues.
January 29, 2026
Construction worker using concrete cutting saw at industrial demonstration
Technology
Kubota Reveals “Transformer” Tractor KVPR That Changes Height, Width
The concept KVPR is designed to adapt to diverse tasks and seasons and replace multiple pieces of equipment.
January 16, 2026
Kubota autonomous gray and orange robotic vehicle with front loader at technology exhibition
Pickups
Next-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-Electric
The all-electric truck ends with the 2026 model year to make way for the F-150 Lightning EREV with range-extending gas generator.
January 15, 2026
Blue Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck driving on a dirt path surrounded by trees
Trucks
Kenworth Intros 3 New Battery-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks
The T280E, T380E and T480E are powered by the Paccar integrated ePowertrain platform and feature DC fast charging capability with peak charging rates of up to 350 kW.
January 6, 2026
White Kenworth box truck parked beside modern building with green landscaping
Skid Steer Loaders
Closer Look: Firstgreen's Strongest Electric Skid Steer Loader, the Elise 1200
This electric skid steer loader review covers everything contractors want to know: battery options, full-day runtime, charging requirements, lifting capacity, attachment compatibility and ROI.
December 29, 2025
Green and black skid steer loader in industrial warehouse with diesel alternative text
Aerial Lifts
Skyjack Reveals New All-Electric and Hybrid Rough-Terrain Articulated Boom Lifts
The lifts are designed for outdoor and indoor work and range from 45 to 60 feet high and 660 to 1,000 pounds of platform capacity.
December 11, 2025
Red Skyjack SJ60 AJE+ electric rough-terrain articulated boom lift platform on muddy construction site with worker elevated
Utility Tractors/Loaders
TAFE Reveals EVX75 Electric Hybrid Tractor, Plus New Compact and Utility Models
The next-generation model combines a 75-horsepower hybrid powertrain with a Tier 4 Final diesel engine and a 400-volt electric battery system.
December 9, 2025
Blue TAFE compact tractor on display at agricultural machinery exhibition
Pickups
GMC Expands 2026 Sierra EV Lineup with New Elevation, Off-Road AT4
The electric midsize pickup truck now comes in three trims with lower prices, up to 760 horsepower, battery ranges of 283 to 478 miles.
December 1, 2025
Silver 2026 GMC Sierra EV pickup truck parked on grassy coastal terrain with ocean waves
Compact Utility Loaders
New Holland Previews C314X Electric Mini Track Loader
The prototype features 1,014-pound rated operating capacity, 7.2-foot lift height and equivalent power and performance to diesel.
November 25, 2025
Yellow New Holland C314X stand-on mini track loader on asphalt parking lot
Hydrogen fuel cell
Toyota Unveils Hydrogen-Powered 4WD Tacoma Pickup Truck
Toyota converted a gasoline-powered Tacoma TRD Pro into a hydrogen fuel cell concept truck – and it recovers water emissions for washing.
November 21, 2025
Customized white and blue Toyota Tacoma H2 Overlander Concept hydrogen fuel cell off-road truck with roof rack and large tires
Telehandlers
New Holland Reveals Methane Hybrid Telehandler Prototype
The telehandler pairs electric and methane power for all-day operation, 9,259-pound lift capacity and big efficiency gains over diesel.
November 19, 2025
Yellow telehandler moving large bucket of organic material at composting facility
Hydrogen fuel cell
Hyundai Breaks Ground on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plant to Power Next-Gen Construction Equipment
Hyundai rolled out its first hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered wheeled excavator concept in 2022 and recently began performance validation testing of a 38-ton tracked model.
November 14, 2025
Orange Hyundai excavator with a hydrogen engine working on muddy terrain with green hills in background
Compact Excavators
Closer Look: Case CE's Newest and Largest Electric Mini Excavator, the CX25EV
The battery-powered compact excavator delivers the same power as a comparable-sized 34-horsepower diesel machine, without the noise or emissions.
November 10, 2025
Yellow 2.5-ton electric mini excavator operated by worker in safety vest on dark ground
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White and black Lumina Bladrunner tracked excavator with extended boom and bucket on gray background
Technology
Lumina’s Bladerunner, Moonlander, Roadrunner Futuristic, Modular Machines
The electric excavator, dozer and wheel loader can convert into almost any construction machine you would want on a jobsite.
Yellow Caterpillar wood chipping machine and tracked loader on construction site with trees and blue sky
Graders/Scrapers
Overlooked Earthmover — Mobile Track Solutions Focuses on Scrapers
Orange Develon DX300 tracked excavator with extended boom and bucket attachment
Excavators
“Production Sweet Spot” — Develon Launches 33-Ton DX300LC-9 Excavator
2024 Ford F-150 SuperCrew pickup truck in tan, parked on grass with trees in background
Pickups
2027 Ford F-150 Revealed: First-Ever Carhartt Edition, Lower-Priced Off-Roaders
John Deere 40 P-Tier mini excavator with bucket attachment at construction site demonstration with workers in safety gear
Compact Excavators
John Deere's New 40 P-Tier Mini Excavator “Transports Like a 35, Digs Like a 50”
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