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Dozers
The Latest in Dozers for 2023: New Models, Upgrades on the Way
Check out the newest models from Case, Cat, Deere, Develon, Dressta, Komatsu, Liebherr and Tigercat.
October 4, 2023
Develon DD130 dozer pushing dirt
Wheel Loaders
Getting Easier for Operators: A Rundown of the Latest Wheel Loaders
The latest models from Case, Cat, Deere, Develon, Komatsu, Liebherr, LiuGong, Volvo, Hitachi, Wacker Neuson, Mecalac and Yanmar.
August 9, 2023
Cat 938 wheel loader approaching pipe with forks
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Compact Track Loaders
Compact Track Loaders: A Rundown of the Latest Models
Here's what's on the market from ASV, Bobcat, Cat, Case, Deere, JCB, Kubota, New Holland, Manitou, Takeuchi, Wacker Neuson and Yanmar.
July 12, 2023
Yanmar TL100VS Compact track loader dumping dirt on pile
Machine Matters
“Backhoe Renaissance”: They’re Getting Better at What They Do Best
Check out the latest models from Cat, Case, Deere, JCB, Kubota and New Holland.
June 14, 2023
Cat 420XE backhoe digging fiber optic wire trench stabilizers out
Graders/Scrapers
The Adaptable Motor Grader: Models Change to Accommodate Contractors
The latest offerings from Case, Cat, Deere and Komatsu focus on contractors' changing needs.
May 24, 2023
John Deere 672GP motor grader pushing dirt
Compact Excavators
The Rapidly Advancing Compact Excavator – Diesel and Electric
Here’s what you need to know about the latest diesel and electric models, new tech, and buying in a weird market.
February 13, 2023
Cat 304 compact excavator digging in dirt beside building under construction
Backhoe Loaders
What’s Happening with Backhoes? – More Than You Might Expect
Though their status has waned, advances are being made to new backhoes. Check out the latest models and buying tips here.
December 14, 2022
New Holland 875D backhoe bucket raised after dumping dirt in hole
Compact Utility Loaders
Compact Utility Loaders Continue to Evolve While Staying Right-Sized
The stand-on machines, also known as mini skid steers, have advanced beyond weekend-warrior status to popular tools for contractors. Check out the latest CULs on the market.
November 16, 2022
Bobcat MT100 compact utility loader with grapple bucket grabbing branches in woods
Dozers
Modern Dozers: Loaded with Cool Tech, But Don’t Forget the Basics
Check out the latest models on the market and their new technology, along with tips on making the right choice.
October 19, 2022
orange Doosan DD1100 dozer pushing dirt up hill
Construction Equipment
Articulated Dump Trucks Using Tech to Go Easier on the Operator
Artics now come equipped with such features as pedestrian detection, automatic traction and automated dumping.
January 13, 2022
Rokbak articulated dump truck climbs hill
Construction Equipment
Skid Steers Settle In As Go-To Compact Equipment
After a decade of ceding market share to compact track loaders, skid steers are holding their own, and continued development is strengthening their position.
March 18, 2021
CASE SR210B Skid Steer Loader filling trench
Machine Matters
DOZERS REDEFINED: How electronics and machine control made mid-size dozers smarter
There’s a direct correlation between power and fuel consumption; more power requires more fuel. Higher injection pressures, careful design of the piston and combustion chamber, turbocharging and other mechanical ploys improve combustion efficiency and help ensure maximum power is extracted from each unit of fuel, but they don’t change the fundamentals. More power still requires […]
July 1, 2014
The Case M Series dozers, introduced last year, offer advanced electrohydraulics, giving operators three user-selectable settings, from smooth to aggressive.
Machine Matters
Are Tier 4 excavators worth the higher cost?
Tier 4 Interim excavators are rolling into the market with Tier 4 Final models close behind. They’re more expensive than the Tier 3 machines they replace. Is a low-hour used Tier 3 machine a better choice? Why pay extra just for a Tier 4 engine? Legitimate questions, so we turned to product managers for the […]
February 28, 2014
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Machine Matters
How to build out the perfect work truck by taking advantage of dealer spec’ing technologies
Not long ago spec’ing a vocational truck meant going to a dealer, picking from a limited list of wheelbases and axle ratings, selecting a few options for the cab and then welding, drilling and cutting until all your equipment fit. Those were the Dark Ages of truck building. What we have now is a period […]
November 1, 2013
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Maintenance
Cat Releases New 1,200-HP Diesel Engine with Increased Durability, Power Density
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