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Excavators
Deere’s New 510 P-Tier Excavator Delivers an Efficiency Boost
The 51-metric-ton excavator replaces the 470 P-Tier and delivers improved performance, increased fuel efficiency and various levels of grade management technology.
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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.
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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.
Market Pulse
4 Construction Economic Trends to Watch in 2025
Here’s how trends in job gains, job openings and layoffs, wages and material costs are impacting the industry in a year marked by volatility and uncertainty.
May 19, 2025
Though the rate of job gains in nonresidential construction has slowed from the relative highs of 2022 and 2023, it continues to outpace growth in other sectors.
Safety & Compliance
AT&T Fined $60K for Failure to Timely Locate Buried Lines in Kansas
The violations cover 60 occasions within a month in which the company missed the state's two-day deadline.
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Business
How a Chinese Construction Equipment Manufacturer and Dealer are Handling Trump’s Tariffs
LiuGong North America and a U.S. Sany dealer discuss their plans for weathering the trade war.
May 1, 2025
Andrew Ryan, president of LiuGong North America, says the company has taken steps to minimize price increases on new equipment related to tariffs.
Market Pulse
Caterpillar Reports 24% Drop in North American Construction Equipment Revenue
Caterpillar expects a $250 million to $350 million hit in the second quarter from tariffs.
May 1, 2025
Caterpillar said it expects an additional cost headwind of $250-$350 million in its second quarter from tariffs, net of initial mitigation actions and cost controls.
Safety
4 Powerline Workers Killed, 3 Injured in Dump Truck Crash in North Carolina
The driver of the city-owned truck was cited with running a stop sign and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
April 29, 2025
Carolina Power & Signalization honors its three linemen killed April 24 in a dump truck crash in Eden, North Carolina.
Contractor of the Year
"Going Nuclear" – 2025 Contractor of the Year Safely Demolishes Dangerous Sites
American Demolition and Nuclear Decommissioning travels the country tearing down large contaminated structures and is our contractor of the year.
April 28, 2025
American Demolition & Nuclear Decommissioning won a contract in 2010 to demolish a cooling tower at the Savannah River Nuclear Site in Aiken, South Carolina.
Roadbuilding
Asphalt Contractor Will Pay $1.3M for Alleged False Quality Tests
Anderson Brothers Construction Company allegedly submitted falsified asphalt quality reports for five years.
April 25, 2025
The United States government will receive $660,761, and the State of Minnesota will receive $634,849.
Business
Chinese Manufacturer Ordered to Remove Copy of Tobroco-Giant Loader from Bauma
Tobroco-Giant sued to remove a copy of a Giant G2700 small articulated loader it said it found at Chinese manufacturer Haihong's exhibit at Bauma.
April 24, 2025
Tobroco-Giant sued to remove a copy of a Giant G2700 small articulated loader it said it found at Chinese manufacturer Haihong's exhibit at Bauma.
Market Pulse
Quick Data: Top-Selling Excavators and Sales Trends for 2024
Find out the most popular models of new and used financed excavators, and which models are fetching the most at auction.
April 10, 2025
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Best-Selling Construction Equipment of 2024
Find out the top models of new equipment sold and the most popular manufacturers for each state in 2024, according to EDA.
April 3, 2025
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Business
Judge Throws Out $100M Jury Award Against Caterpillar
After a jury ruled Caterpillar wrongfully interfered with ICP's deal to sell imported Chinese equipment online, its damages award has been vacated.
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Contractor of the Year
Demolition & Nuclear Decommissioning Company Named 2025 Contractor of the Year
Bill Schaab and William Sundeen Jr., owners of American Demolition and Nuclear Decommissioning of New York, won this year's award.
March 31, 2025
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Trucks
Florida Man Accused of Stealing 8 Dump Trucks, Running Chop Shop (Video)
The man was allegedly running a chop shop and rebranding the trucks, valued at a total of $1.2 million, to another company.
March 31, 2025
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Wheel Loaders
Deere Adds SmartDetect Digital Obstacle Detection for Wheel Loaders (Video)
When triggered, SmartDetect Digital sends near real-time alerts with photos and videos of the incident to keep managers aware of safety risks.
March 31, 2025
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