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Technology

Volvo CE announces expanded test track, facilities to demonstrate electric, autonomous machines

Volvo CE will add more than 29 acres to its 111-acre demo ground and use them for testing its electric and autonomous machines and more. Details here.

July 12, 2019

Technology

Volvo makes Dig Assist, Load Assist data systems standard on excavators, loaders

Volvo Construction Equipment is making these two Assist data systems standard on a swath of new excavators and loaders. Details on Equipment World.

July 8, 2019

Telematics

Volvo launches Haul Assist real-time load monitoring for articulated haulers

Volvo has launched Haul Assist, a load monitoring system for its articulated haulers. The system can operate in Project Mode or Trip Meter Mode. Details here.

June 25, 2019

Construction Equipment

Equipment Roundup: Spider excavator climbs rockslide; Maximus is a 1,000-hp Jeep Gladiator; Volvo intros EC200E excavator; ZF intros driver-assist features for heavy trucks; New Oshkosh concrete mixer

ZF makes big plans for automating commercial vehicles, Volvo expands excavator lineup with 20-ton EC200E, and more here on Equipment World.

June 24, 2019

Construction Equipment

Volvo expands excavator lineup with 20-ton EC200E

The new EC200E excavator is a 20-ton model that is primarily designed for those in need of a light- to medium-duty excavator. Details on Equipment World.

June 17, 2019

Construction Equipment

Wheel Loaders Doing More: Latest models deliver more versatility through tech, operator comfort

Wheel loaders are more comfortable than ever for operators. And with onboard weighing, technological advancements and improved design, they're also boosting productivity and versatility.

May 31, 2019

Construction Equipment

Volvo asked Lego builders to design the construction equipment of the future. Here’s what they came up with.

Toys are serious business at Volvo. One concept Lego model has even led to what it calls "potentially revolutionary patents."

May 22, 2019

Construction Equipment

Compact Track Loaders Treading Different Paths: Latest models redesigned for comfort, performance

Some OEMs have recently rolled out new models of compact track loaders. Others continue to refine their offerings by focusing on key concepts. It’s all good for customers.   A full line ASV is among the manufacturers offering new models. “The RT-25 and RT-65 help us complete our line of compact track loaders,” says […]

May 13, 2019

Dealers

Articulated truck sales prompt 1Q revenue gains for Volvo dealer Strongco

Canadian dealer Strongco reported its 2019 1Q revenues were $92.1 million compared with $89 million for the same time period in 2018. Robert Beutel, executive chairman, said improved revenues were “due mainly to stronger sales of articulated trucks in Alberta in spite of a softer market, which was estimated to be down more than 20 […]

May 13, 2019

Class 7-8

PHOTOS: The Trucks of Bauma 2019

Here are the most intriguing models we saw at Bauma 2019 with provided commentary on some of them. Check out the gallery here on Equipment World.

April 23, 2019

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Case unveils futuristic Tetra loader; Cat “ready” for electric machines; Volvo unveils electric excavator, loader; Fayat unveils autonomous tandem roller; Manitowoc intros 3 new Grove cranes

This week's edition of Equipment Roundup includes the latest heavy equipment industry news from companies like Case Construction, Caterpillar, Volvo and others.

April 22, 2019

Battery electric

Volvo CE unveils fully-electric ECR25 excavator, L25 wheel loader at Bauma

Asked why U.S. contractors should buy a battery-powered machine, Volvo's president responds, "Why should they not?"

April 15, 2019