Lawson RudisillCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Hitachi’s Smallest Excavator, the ZX17U-5NThe 3,790-pound digger offers 12 feet 6 inches of dig reach and a maximum digging depth of 7 feet 2 inches.January 13, 2025CompactorsA Closer Look: Hamm Brings HD 9 VV Tandem Roller to the U.S.One new perk on the asphalt compactor is clear sides on the drum, allowing operators to compact against the curb.January 8, 2025ExcavatorsCloser Look: Komatsu’s Mass Earthmoving Excavator, the PC900LC-11Take a tour of this 102-ton, 543-horsepower workhorse designed for hefty production. Watch it in action.January 7, 2025The DirtA Backhoe from Bobcat? – New B760 for North America RevealedU.S. customers are well aware of Bobcat’s skid steers and compact track loaders, but a full-sized backhoe? Get all the details on The Dirt.January 3, 2025The DirtWhy Pre-Filtered Oil Makes Construction Equipment Last 4 Times LongerIt’s the dirt the eye can’t see that kills equipment. See how Chevron's ISOCLEAN can filter out the microbes to quadruple the life of your equipment.December 27, 2024The DirtCat’s All-New Beast of a Compact Track Loader: The 285 XE“It’s a big, strong machine,” says Cat's product expert of the company's largest-ever CTL. Watch The Dirt for all the details.December 20, 2024Contractor of the YearVideo: Father-Son Team Takes All-Star Paving from Driveways to $1M Projects"When you fight hard, it makes you better. Iron sharpens iron,” says Marine veteran Kevin Heilman who founded the Indiana paving company.December 18, 2024TechnologyA Closer Look at "The Warthog": A Robot That Could Simplify Paving, MillingThe autonomous wheeled vehicles with total stations track down the road, leapfrogging each other to stay in range for 3D milling or paving.December 17, 2024Compact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Bobcat’s E40 Mini Excavator Gets Long Arm, Short TailswingAt less than 10,000 pounds, the compact excavator is viewed as a next step up for contractors ready to tackle more demanding jobs.December 16, 2024The DirtKomatsu’s Largest Motor Grader for the U.S. RevealedThe 104,000-pound DG955-7 gets a ground-up redesign, boasts 423 horsepower and uses blades of 18-20 feet long. Watch it in action.December 13, 2024Previous PagePage 7 of 15Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorAt 6.2 metric tons and 57.5-horsepower, the compact excavator has 7 inches of side overhang and zero rear overhang for work in tight areas.Compact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionCompact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of HaulingCompact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180Compact Utility LoadersQuick Data: Top-Selling Compact Utility Loaders for 2024 – 2025
