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Construction Equipment
Bold Thieves Use Stolen Compact Loader, Backhoe to Steal ATMs
In one case, the crime occurred in broad daylight with witnesses watching three masked men take the ATM. A high-speed chase followed.
December 4, 2024
Dozers
A Closer Look: Next-Gen Caterpillar D8 Dozer Gets Enhanced Operator Experience
The 87,083-pound earthmover is the final model in Cat’s medium dozer lineup to get technology upgrades and a redesigned cab.
December 2, 2024
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August 4, 2025
Driver/operator coaching/training
Cat Releases Small Dozer Simulator Training Program
The training program teaches novice operators how to inspect the machine, maneuver it on and off a trailer, backfill, create v-ditches and more.
November 27, 2024
Safety
Truck Driver Lied About Securing Bulldozer in Utah Crash That Killed Two
Evidence shows that the driver knew the dozer was improperly secured and attempted to place more chains at the scene of the crash to indicate otherwise.
November 26, 2024
Wheel Loaders
Komatsu Intros 4-Pass Match WA700-8 Wheel Loader
The beefier new WA700-8 gets a greater static tipping load, more breakout force and automation features for loading 70-ton trucks.
November 25, 2024
The Dirt
Test Run & Review: The World’s First Electric Backhoe, Case’s 580EV
Host of The Dirt and professional operator Bryan Furnace puts the 580EV through its paces in a side-by-side comparison with the diesel 580 Super N.
November 22, 2024
Collectors Corner
Finding Grandpa’s Dozer: The Long-Lost 1954 Allis-Chalmers HD-15
John Engstrom bought the dozer back in 1960 to start his business and sold it in 1965. He and his grandson tracked it down before John passed away.
November 21, 2024
Excavators
Dig Deeper, Reach Farther: Link-Belt’s 3 New Long-Front X4S Excavators
The new 220, 260, 370 X4S long excavators get 20-25 feet of extra reach and 18-22 feet of additional dig depth over standard models
November 20, 2024
Technology
Cat Command for Loading Expands to Medium Wheel Loaders
Cat 950 – 982 wheel loaders, excluding GC models, can now be remotely operated from onsite, or from hundreds of miles away.
November 19, 2024
Excavators
A Closer Look: Komatsu’s Large Fuel-Saving Excavator, the Hybrid HB365LC-3
Take a walkaround tour of the 82,000-pound hybrid model – which boasts 20% fuel savings, more power and less noise. Watch it in action here.
November 18, 2024
Dozers
Hyundai Launches its Second Dozer, the HD130
The 157-horsepower, 15-metric-ton dozer comes equipped with E-H controls and standard 2D machine guidance for precision grading.
November 15, 2024
Excavators
Volvo Reveals Next-Generation EC300, EC400 Demolition Excavators
The new straight-boom models are another addition to the biggest redesign of Volvo’s large excavators in 20 years.
November 14, 2024
Market Pulse
Quick Data: Top-Selling Articulated Dump Trucks and Sales Trends for 2024
See which haulers were best-sellers and fetched top dollar at auction.
November 12, 2024
Excavators
Link-Belt Unveils its Largest Excavator, the 38-Metric-Ton 370 X4S
The new model replaces the 350 X4 and boasts more standard technology, increased fuel efficiency and an upgraded cab.
November 8, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Crane Companies Face $61K in Fines After Fatal Crane Collapse in Florida
The citations mark the second ones issued this year by OSHA for fatal crane incidents in Florida.
November 7, 2024
Heavy equipment attachments
Montabert Redesigns Variable-Speed Breakers for Large Excavators
The V47, V57 and V67 automatically sense changes in material hardness and adjust the impact and striking rate to match.
November 5, 2024
Dozers
John Deere Launches Next Gen SmartGrade for Small Dozers
Now compatible with Leica, Deere says the new system is designed for easier, faster grading for new and veteran operators alike.
October 31, 2024
Attachments
Engcon Releases New S70 Automatic Quick Coupler for Excavators
The coupler handles all the connections automatically, including all hydraulic fluid linkages between the attachment and excavator.
October 24, 2024
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Vintage Equipment
The 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the Power
In the late 1940s, Buster Peterson decided two Cats were better than one and created the “Twin D8” – a great idea until the D9 debuted in 1954.
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