Machine Matters

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.

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.

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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

Compact Wheel Loaders

The Compact Wheel Loader: A Sweet Spot Between Skid Steers & Big Loaders

A look at what's new with these popular little loaders from Case, Cat, Deere, Kubota, Manitou, Mecalac, New Holland, Takeuchi, Volvo, Yanmar.

December 11, 2024

John Deere 326 P-Tier compact wheel loader with full bucket

Compact Utility Loaders

The Latest in Stand-on Mini Loaders (or Whatever You Call Them) for 2024

These tiny toolcarriers have many names – and many purposes – for tackling smaller jobs and saving workers' backs.

November 13, 2024

man in red shirt operating wacker neuson SM100 mini track loader carrying logs

When It's Time to Do Some Real Dirt Moving – The Latest in Dozers for 2024

Features such as electrohydraulic controls, 2D and 3D machine control and designs to make operation easier are becoming more prevalent.

October 9, 2024

CASE 850M Dozer pushing dirt

Excavator Buyers’ Guide 2024: The Latest Trends and Newest Models

What you should know before you buy and what's new from Bobcat, Case, Develon, Hyundai, JCB, John Deere, KOBELCO, Link-Belt, Takeuchi, Volvo.

September 11, 2024

john Deere 350 P-Tier Excavator digging at dusk

Compact Track Loaders

“There’s Something for Everyone” – Compact Track Loaders Continue to Evolve

The latest CTLs from Bobcat, Case, Cat, Develon, Hyundai, JCB, John Deere, Kioti, Kubota, New Holland and Takeuchi.

July 10, 2024

bobcat t86 CTL planing road

Backhoe Loaders

Backhoe Pros & Cons – Technology Catches Up to the Jobsite Workhorse

We examine the backhoe's strengths and weaknesses, latest tech and models from Cat, Case, Deere, JCB, Kubota, New Holland.

June 25, 2024

JCB 4CX backhoe digging with excavator end stabilizers extended

Graders/Scrapers

Motor Graders Getting Easier to Operate, More Versatile

See the latest from Caterpillar, John Deere and Komatsu and what contractors should look for when shopping.

May 14, 2024

Cat 150 motor grader scraping snow on road at night

Compact equipment

What's a Small Articulated Loader and Why are They So Popular?

Move over skid steers and compact track loaders, a new player is gaining market share. The pros and cons of SALs and what's on the market.

April 3, 2024

Wacker Neuson WL38 small articulated loader dumping dirt in back of dumper

Skid Steer Loaders

The Ever-Stalwart Skid Steer – New Models Keep on Coming

The latest in skid steers from Bobcat, Caterpillar, Hyundai, JCB, John Deere, Kioti, Kubota and Wacker Neuson.

March 6, 2024

Kioti SL750 skid steer kicking up dust

Compact Utility Loaders

Stand-On Mini Loaders: Doing So Much More Than Loading

A rundown of the latest in compact utility loaders with buying tips from Bobcat, Case, Dixie Chopper, Kubota, Toro and Vermeer.

November 2, 2023

Case TL100 compact utility loader dumping dirt

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On display at Utility Expo 2025, attendees demo the new 305 CR mini excavator decked out in 'Centennial Grey' to commemorate Caterpillar's 100th anniversary.

Caterpillar Reveals New Engine, Software, Cameras for Mini Excavators

The 308 CR, 309 CR and 310 get new engine and cameras, while the 305 CR can be equipped with E-Fence and grade Indicate.

The new L35 is the largest small articulated loader in Bobcat's lineup, featuring a telescopic arm that extends more than 9 feet high.

Bobcat’s New L35 Small Articulated Loader Brings Big Power to Small Package

Next Gen Cat 140 Motor Grader

The Top-Selling Motor Grader Gets Redesigned: Cat’s Next-Gen 140

The new 12,785-pound HD Hyundai HT38 gets 115 horsepower for high lifting capacity, big pushing performance and the ability to run a variety of attachments.

HD Hyundai Debuts Its Largest Compact Track Loader: the HT38

The Link-Belt 145 X4S can be fitted with either an 8-foot or nearly 10-foot boom arm.

Link-Belt Unveils Smallest X4S Excavator with Improved Engine, Hydraulics

5 Things To Know Before Buying A Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter

As You Explore Adding a New Flex-wing Cutter to Your Equipment Lineup, It’s Important to Know What Questions to Ask and Key Topics to Research Ahead of Time to Avoid Costly Mistakes and Ensure You Get the Right Flex-wing Cutter for the Job.