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Compact Track Loaders
Construction’s Most Popular Machine: Compact Track Loader Buyer’s Guide 2026
In the past year, most major OEMs have released new CTLs for a share of the growing market for the ultra-versatile tool carrier.
July 8, 2026
In 1988, ASV built its first CTL, the Ag-Track prototype, helping to usher in what has become the most popular category of construction equipment. The industry will soon be saying good-bye to the CTL brand credited with the first commercial compact track loader. Acquired by Yanmar, ASV’s new owner is keeping the ASV-branded Posi-Track for its CTLs but transitioning to a completely Yanmar-branded lineup for North America.
Backhoe Loaders
Backhoes May Be Down, But They’re Far From Out! — Buyer’s Guide 2026
Check out the latest and most popular backhoe loaders from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, JCB, John Deere, Kubota, New Holland and Sany.
June 12, 2026
The J.I. Case Company introduced the industry’s first factory-integrated backhoe loader, the Model 320, in 1957. It ran on a Case 4-cylinder, 32-horsepower gasoline engine and was in production from 1957 to 1958.
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Graders/Scrapers
Big Year for Motor Graders with New Models from Top OEMs — Buyer’s Guide 2026
The most popular and latest models from Case, Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, LeeBoy, LiuGong, Mauldin, Sany, Weiler and XCMG.
May 6, 2026
140 Next Gen
Compact Wheel Loaders
Who Needs a Small Articulated Loader? — Find Out in Our 2026 Buyer’s Guide
Check out the latest from Avant, Bobcat, Case, Giant, Hummerbee, Intrepid, Mecalac, New Holland, Rayco, Vermeer, Wacker Neuson.
April 8, 2026
Case Sl27 Tr Sal
Skid Steer Loaders
70 Years After Turkeys Helped Invent the Skid Steer — Buyer’s Guide 2026
Wheeled skid steers still make their mark on the jobsite after a turkey farmer asked the Keller brothers in 1956 for a new machine.
March 18, 2026
The Keller brothers' first loader in 1956 was invented for scooping up at a turkey barn in Minnesota and is credited with ushering in the skid steer later produced by Bobcat.
Compact Excavators
Getting the Max Out of the Mini: Compact Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026
Check out the latest and most popular models from all the major manufacturers, including Bobcat, Cat, Deere, Kubota, Takeuchi, Volvo, Yanmar.
February 11, 2026
Takeuchi claims it produced the world's first 360-degree slew compact excavator in 1971, the TB1000, shown above. The compact excavator, however, didn't catch on in the U.S. until 20 or so years later, despite American manufacturer P&H's S-20 Stik-Clam, which came out in 1965.
Off-Road Trucks
60 Years After “Gravel Charlie” – Articulated Dump Truck Buyer’s Guide 2026
The latest and most popular ADTs from Bell, Caterpillar, Develon, Hydrema, Hyundai, John Deere, Komatsu, Liebherr, Rokbak and Volvo.
January 21, 2026
BM-Volvo's DR 631, which got the nickname Gravel Charlie, was produced from 1966 to 1967. It is credited with ushering in a new equipment category, the articulated dump truck.
Compact Wheel Loaders
The Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26
Here’s the latest from 19 manufacturers including Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Giant, Hitachi, JCB, John Deere, Kubota, Volvo, Wacker Neuson.
December 17, 2025
Bobcat L95
Compact Utility Loaders
More Than a Motorized Wheelbarrow: Mini Loader Buyer's Guide 2025
The compact utility loader has quickly grown in popularity, advancing from a walk-behind, wheeled skid steer to a ride-on, tracked toolcarrier.
November 19, 2025
Toro has spent the past 30 years revolutionizing the U.S. compact utility loader market, which has grown rapidly with many more players.
Dozers
From WWII to Building America, Dozers Still Got This! – Buyer’s Guide 2025
The latest and most popular models and features from Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Dressta, Hyundai, John Deere, Komatsu and Liebherr.
October 22, 2025
An armored Cat D7 in World War II. “If I had to give credit to the instruments and machines that won us the war in the Pacific, I would rank them in this order: submarines first, radar second, planes third, bulldozers fourth,” said U.S. Navy Admiral William F. Halsey.
Excavators
Big Year for Excavators with Lots of New Models – Buyer’s Guide 2025
The latest in excavators from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Hitachi, Hyundai, JCB, John Deere, KOBELCO, Komatsu, Link-Belt, Volvo and more.
September 17, 2025
The Cat 340 is the top-selling new financed excavator over 10 metric tons in the U.S., according to EDA by Fusable.
Wheel Loaders
70 Years Later, Wheel Loaders Keep Getting Better: Buyer’s Guide 2025
The latest in wheel loaders from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Hitachi, Hyundai, John Deere, JCB, Komatsu, Liebherr, Volvo.
August 21, 2025
In 1954, Bolinder-Munktell, owned by Volvo, introduced the H-10, an ordinary tractor turned around with the loader bucket over the bigger wheels. Volvo marks it as its first wheel loader, a product that's come a long way and continues to evolve.
Compact Track Loaders
CTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025
Here’s the latest from ASV, Case, Caterpillar, Bobcat, Develon, Hyundai, John Deere, JCB, Kioti, Kubota, Manitou, New Holland, Sany, Takeuchi, Wacker Neuson and Yanmar.
July 23, 2025
Takeuchi is credited with the first compact track loader in 1986 after its founder saw a wheeled skid steer stuck in mud. However, ASV is credited with the first CTL to hit the market, with its MD-70 Posi-Track, in 1990. Takeuchi launched its first commercial CTL in 1991 as the TL26, shown above.
Backhoe Loaders
Backhoes Hangin’ Tough for 70 Years: Buyer’s Guide 2025
Here's a rundown of the most popular models, as well as the latest from Case, Caterpillar, JCB, John Deere, Kubota, New Holland and Sany.
June 18, 2025
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.
Graders/Scrapers
Motor Graders, You’ve Come a Long Way in 100 Years! – Buyer’s Guide 2025
Here's a rundown of the most popular models, as well as the latest from Case, Cat, John Deere, Komatsu, LeeBoy and Sany.
May 21, 2025
In 1920, the Russell Grader Co. introduced the first self-propelled motor grader. The company's first 'Motor Patrol' built on a Caterpillar track-type tractor came out in 1926 (left), and two years later Caterpillar bought Russell and began producing the industry's first motor grader built as one dedicated machine. Nearly 100 years later, the Cat 140 (right) was the top-selling motor grader in the U.S. in 2024 for new financed equipment, according to EDA.
Skid Steer Loaders
What’s New for Skid Steers? Buyer’s Guide 2025
Here's the latest in skid steers from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Deere, JCB, Kubota, New Holland.
March 19, 2025
john deere 330 PTier skid steer with grader attacment
Compact Excavators
What’s New for Compact Excavators? Buyer’s Guide 2025
The latest from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Deere, Develon, Hitachi, JCB, Kato, Kubota, Mecalac, New Holland, Takeuchi, Volvo, Yanmar
February 20, 2025
bobcat e35 excavator digging trench
Off-Road Trucks
What’s New for Articulated Dump Trucks? Buyer's Guide 2025
Here’s the latest in ADTs from Bell, Caterpillar, Develon, Hyundai, John Deere, Liebherr, Rokbak and Volvo.
January 22, 2025
front of cat 745 articulated dump truck running through mud puddle
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The excavators replace the TB2150 lineup with a new Yanmar engine, 14% more hydraulic horsepower and a redesigned cab.
In 1988, ASV built its first CTL, the Ag-Track prototype, helping to usher in what has become the most popular category of construction equipment. The industry will soon be saying good-bye to the CTL brand credited with the first commercial compact track loader. Acquired by Yanmar, ASV’s new owner is keeping the ASV-branded Posi-Track for its CTLs but transitioning to a completely Yanmar-branded lineup for North America.
Compact Track Loaders
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