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Technology
Procore to Acquire DroneDeploy, Connecting Project Data with Jobsite Reality
Procore’s planned DroneDeploy acquisition could help contractors automate jobsite inspections, identify problems sooner and connect field conditions directly to project workflows.
August 20, 2026
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Autonomous
“Landfill of the Future”: WM Begins Autonomous Equipment Pilot with Caterpillar
Following a successful pilot of a remote-controlled D8 bulldozer, the landfill operator will test a Cat-developed autonomous landfill compactor.
August 18, 2026
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Autonomous
Komatsu Partners With AIM Intelligent Machines to Automate Bulldozers and Excavators
The new partnership combines Komatsu’s Smart Construction platform with AIM’s physical AI to let machines plan, navigate and execute earthmoving tasks autonomously.
August 17, 2026
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Excavators
Watch Develon’s New 27-Ton Excavator Run Autonomously With Gravis Robotics Kit
The new DX230LC-9 excavator with an aftermarket kit doesn't need an operator in the cab or remote control to dig.
August 17, 2026
Orange Develon EC230 excavator with bucket on gravel lot, urban buildings in background
Alternative power
JCB Breaks World Speed Record With Souped-Up Hydrogen Backhoe Engines
At 1,600 horsepower, JCB's Hydromax becomes "the fastest hydrogen-powered vehicle of any kind in history.”
August 13, 2026
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Robotics
A Robot Subcontractor? Monumental Wants You to Hire its Brick-Laying Robot
Instead of buying equipment, contractors hire Monumental's trio of autonomous bricklaying robots and pay only for finished walls.
August 12, 2026
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Technology
Tenna Launches Asset Financials: Telematics-Powered Equipment Job Costing Software
The new software automatically captures machine activity, assigns equipment costs to the right job and cost code, and delivers real-time asset profitability.
August 12, 2026
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Attachments
Xpanner's X1 Turns an Excavator into an Automated Solar Installer
The X1 Panel Lift combines lifting, positioning and guided automation into one attachment, reducing labor while improving installation consistency.
August 4, 2026
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Technology
Q&A: Topcon CEO on Machine Control, Autonomy — And Why Bad Data Could Be Construction’s Biggest Risk
Topcon CEO Ivan Di Federico sits down with Equipment World to explain how AI, simpler machine control and better data accuracy will drive construction automation and fleet productivity.
July 31, 2026
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Compact Wheel Loaders
Avant's New e727 Electric Loader Gets 5.5-Hour Runtime, Diesel-Like Performance
The compact wheel loader delivers a 3,086-pound lift capacity, fast charging and the performance of comparable diesel models.
July 29, 2026
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Asset tracking & management
Trackunit IrisX MCP Connects Fleet Data Directly to ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot
With a direct connection to leading AI platforms, Trackunit's IrisX lets construction fleets analyze equipment data, predict failures and automate tasks without custom integrations.
July 27, 2026
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Gear
Mileseey Debuts Updated S50C Laser Measuring Tool for Outdoor Work
The laser tool measures from 0.16 to 656.2 feet within 0.04 inches of accuracy and is rated for dust, water and drop resistance.
July 24, 2026
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Pickups
Meet the Telo MT1: An All-Electric Mini Pickup Truck
This tiny truck features an expandable bed, eight-passenger seating, 2,000-pound payload and 350-mile estimated range.
July 23, 2026
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Technology
Ex-SpaceX Engineers Raise $115M to Build Semi-Autonomous Construction Equipment
TerraFirma says operators could oversee fleets of retrofitted excavators, dozers, loaders from screens, making them up to 300% more effective.
July 21, 2026
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Asset tracking & management
Geoforce, AT&T Launch GT1c: Affordable, Rugged Tracker for Small Construction Assets
The new GT1c pairs up to 10 years of battery life with low-cost cellular connectivity, making it practical to track everything from rental equipment to jobsite tools.
July 16, 2026
Geoforce GT1c rugged asset tracker
Technology
Doosan Bobcat Partners With “Robot Brain Builder” for Autonomous Equipment
After launching new skid steers with AI-voice-activated functions, Bobcat has joined with MAUM.AI to further develop autonomous technology.
July 14, 2026
Construction equipment operator controlling machinery from cabin with joystick and control panel
Technology
DeWalt Launches DALE: “The World’s First Downward Drilling Robot”
DALE can drill up to 10 times faster than traditional methods for speeding up data center construction, the company says.
July 13, 2026
Yellow and black DeWalt DALE downward drilling robots operating in a large industrial warehouse with workers in safety vests
Technology
Getac's New ZX80W Tablet Delivers Lightweight Rugged Computing
The new ZX80W combines full Windows functionality, AI edge computing and all-day battery life in an ultra-light, 8-inch rugged tablet built for field work.
June 26, 2026
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Off-Road Trucks
Deere Previews Autonomous Haul Truck: One Truck, Two Operation Modes
The bolt-on autonomy system would let contractors switch their articulated dump trucks between manual and autonomous operation. Get a first look here.
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Pickups
2027 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD Get More HP With New Diesel, Gas V8s
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Bulldozers
Construction’s Mighty Bull Stands the Test of Time — Dozer Buyer’s Guide 2026
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Mini Excavators
XCMG Releases 2 New Mini Excavators for North American Market
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Graders/Scrapers
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