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Safety
First-Ever Ratings Reveal Top-5 Helmets to Protect Construction Workers
Top-performing Type II helmets can cut concussion risk nearly in half and skull-fracture risks by 77%, according to Virginia Tech Helmet Lab.
October 8, 2025
A researcher performs tests in the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, which has released the first-ever construction helmet ratings.
Technology
Zoomlion Claims World's Largest Hybrid Tractor: the 1,200-HP DX7004
Standing 13 feet tall, the new tractor can also be enabled for autonomous driving.
October 7, 2025
The DX7004 boasts 1,200 horsepower and 3,320 pound-feet of torque.
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Technology
Kubota Claims World’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell, Self-Driving Tractor
Powered by compressed hydrogen, the concept tractor can drive autonomously to the field and is equal to a 100-horsepower diesel engine.
October 6, 2025
Kubota's new concept tractor has dual motors, one for drive and one for implements, and can self-drive to the field.
Autonomous
Komatsu, Earthbrain and Tier IV Join Forces on Autonomous Dump Truck Development
A new partnership will bring open-source autonomous tech to Komatsu’s 40- and 94-ton dump trucks, targeting safer, smarter and more efficient quarry and civil jobsites by 2027.
October 1, 2025
HM400 articulated dump truck operates autonomously during testing
Cranes
XCMG Unveils World’s First Hybrid All-Terrain Crane
The 60-ton capacity XCA60_EV cuts fuel use by 40% and offers zero-emission lifting for 6 to 8 hours.
September 25, 2025
Xcmg Hybrid At Crane2
Driver/operator coaching/training
Train Crews on 3 Machines at Once in Real-Time with New CM Labs Simulator
Excavator, dozer and articulated dump truck operators can practice collaborating on a virtual jobsite to safely build teamwork and communication skills.
September 25, 2025
Intellia
Machine control
KOBELCO and Trimble Expand Excavator Grade Control Collaboration
Customers gain easier access to excavators pre-equipped with Trimble Earthworks, along with dealer support, training and upgrade paths to 3D.
September 24, 2025
Kobelco 3
Technology
Sunbelt Rentals Now Offers Skydio X10 Drones for Construction
The Skydio X10 delivers a top speed of 45 mph and 40 minutes of flight time per charge.
September 23, 2025
The Skydio X10 quadcopter drone
Attachments
Steelwrist Launches QuantumConnect Tiltrotator Control System
The new QuantumConnect platform delivers faster installs, smarter connectivity and improved comfort for excavator operators.
September 22, 2025
Quantum Connect Overview Illustration
Compact Excavators
Volt Intros Low-Cost, Direct-to-Consumer Electric Mini Excavator
Meet the EV-X2 with up to 10 hours of runtime, zero emissions and a price lower than equivalent diesel excavators.
September 9, 2025
The Volt EV-X2 was on display at the Beam booth at the recent Public Works Expo.
Hydrogen fuel cell
Hitachi Intros New HyFlex Hydrogen Generator for Remote Construction Site Charging
During a live jobsite demonstration the hydrogen fuel-cell generator charged Hitachi's largest battery-electric excavator.
September 5, 2025
Hitachi Energy's zero-emissions construction test site consists of the HyFlex hydrogen fuel-cell generator (center right) and Hitachi's largest electric excavator, the ZE135 (right).
Machine control
Hyundai HD130A Dozers Get Trimble Ready Factory Option
The Trimble Ready kit allows for easy onsite installation of the Trimble Earthworks grade control platform on both configurations of the 157-horsepower dozer.
September 2, 2025
Trimble Hyundai
Autonomous
Bluelight Machines Brings Affordable, Fast Autonomy to Construction Equipment
The plug-and-play autonomy kit retrofits rollers and haul trucks in about 90 minutes and for under $50K, helping contractors slash idle time and boost production.
August 20, 2025
A Bluelight autonomous roller paired with a human-operated dozer on a construction site.
Business
How Contractors Can Save Hours Per Week with ChatGPT
Use these four ChatGPT prompts to speed up RFIs, meeting notes and more, saving hours of time and money each week.
August 15, 2025
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Technology
Komatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All Sizes
The retrofit technology is designed to be simpler and more affordable, enabling all-day hauling with minimal human input.
August 15, 2025
An autonomous Komatsu HD605-10 running on Komatsu Smart Quarry Autonomous, powered by Pronto, is being loaded at Komatsu’s Arizona Proving Grounds.
Technology
Liebherr Unveils Free, Real-Time 3D Site Modeling for Dozers
Free Modeling lets operators create 3D site models from the cab, boosting efficiency, cutting costs and improving project accuracy.
August 12, 2025
Liebherr Pr 716 G8 Free Modelling 96dpi W800
Technology
DroneDeploy's Progress AI Delivers Jobsite Reports in Minutes
The industry's first AI voice agent claims near-instant, 95% accurate site progress reports using drone and 360 data – with no BIM or manual updates.
August 11, 2025
Progress Ai
Service and repair
Deere Launches Operations Center Pro Service for Equipment Self-Repair
The all-in-one tool gives Deere equipment owners easier access to diagnostics and the ability to install software for more control over equipment maintenance.
August 6, 2025
Pro Service 2
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Compact Excavators
Deere Redesigns 17 & 26 P-Tier Mini Excavators with More Power, Versatility
With faster cycle times, increased breakout force and improved attachment compatibility, the new 1.7-ton 17 P-Tier and 2.7-ton 26 P-Tier are built to boost productivity on tight jobsites.
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Compact Excavators
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Backhoe Loaders
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