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Forklift Battery Safety
How to ensure efficient and secure operations with lithium battery technology.
Rental
Vanguard Talks About How Rental Houses Benefit From Battery and Engine Technology
Batteries
Where Has Your Lithium Battery Been? Try a Digital Passport.
Rental
Integrated Batteries from Vanguard Power Solutions Make Electrification Easy
Concrete
Battery-Powered Equipment Electrifies Jobsites
Batteries
Moog Launches Modular Battery for Construction Equipment
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Contractors’ Top 50
Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.
Equipment
Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment
As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.
Tires
Top 5 Tips to Maintain Your Construction Equipment Tires
April 23, 2024
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Size and tread design are among many factors to consider when selecting and maintaining tires.
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Batteries
DEWALT Survey Shows Las Vegas Contractors Confident in Electric Tools
According to the newly released Power Pulse Survey from DEWALT, the majority (91%) of construction professionals in Las Vegas are confident that their construction sites are adequately fitted for the transition to fully electric-powered tools.
Batteries
Cummins, Daimler Truck, PACCAR to Produce Batteries in Mississippi
The 21-gigawatt hour (GWh) factory is expected to begin producing battery cells in 2027.
Batteries
Extending the Cycle Life of an Industrial Battery: What Makes a Battery Last?
A robust battery management system (BMS) is essential to ensure optimal battery performance and avoid premature failure.
Business
Komatsu to Acquire American Battery Solutions
The acquisition will enable Komatsu to develop and produce its own battery-operated construction and mining equipment, through the integration of ABS’ battery technology with Komatsu’s knowledge and network.
Power
Vanair Offers PTO Shaft-Driven ALL-IN-ONE Underdeck Power System
The PTO Shaft-Driven Underdeck ALL-IN-ONE Power System features a 125-185 cfm rotary screw air compressor, 10 kW generator, 330-amp welder, 12V-24V-36V battery boosting, 12V-24V-36V battery charging and up to 30 gpm @ 2,000 psi of hydraulic-driven power.
Fleet Maintenance
Vanair Launches EPEQ Idle Management System
The EPEQ Idle Management system allows vehicles to be automatically turned off while still powering equipment like air compressors at the jobsite.
Batteries
Lithos Energy Releases Next-gen High and Low Voltage Battery Packs
Lithos’ latest generation High Voltage System is a 2170 cylindrical-based pack that offers performance in a compact design. The Lithos Low Voltage System is a high density 2170 cylindrical-based system that offers passive propagation resistance.
Batteries
Vanguard Showcases New Battery Products
The company offers fixed and swappable battery configurations, new motors and motor controllers for construction equipment.
Batteries
Briggs and Stratton Vanguard Si1.5 Battery
The Si1.5 Battery features a self-contained package with a handle on top for swapping between equipment — or equipment and charger — on the jobsite.
Batteries
Paragon and DEWALT to Launch Level 2 EV Chargers
The assortment consists of Portable Chargers (16 and 32 amps), Wall Mounted Chargers (40 and 48 amps) and a range of adapters and mounting brackets.
Batteries
Legrand 11.5 kW Level 2 Commercial Electric Vehicle Charger
Compatible with 208-240V AC input power, the Level 2 charger comes with a pre-installed 4G SIM card for wireless connectivity and remote management.
Batteries
Ford Launches EV Chargers for Commercial Fleets
Ford Pro’s BEV Fit team offers available complimentary consulting to customers to help identify available incentives, consult on charging site design and construction and collaborate with local utilities on energy needs.
Batteries
Electrovaya Infinity-HV Battery Systems for Construction Fleets
Designed for 400V and 800V applications, the new Infinity-HV systems come in two forms: HV-90 (35 kWh) and HV-180 (70 kWh).
Batteries
Mammoet Unveils Diesel-to-Electric Vehicle Retrofit Kit for SPMTs
Fitting new engines in existing SPMT fleets cuts down on both waste and additional construction, compared to purchasing new zero emission equipment.
Construction Technology
How Lithium Forklift Battery Data Solutions Can Help Solve the Secondary EV Market’s Greatest Challenge
Assessing the health of the battery, and accurately predicting its lifetime and value are all critical to the pricing of a used EV.
Batteries
Delta-Q Announces Production of XV3300 Battery Charger
The XV3300 integrates a 3.3 kW battery charger, a 500W DC-DC converter to power auxiliary loads and an EV charging station interface.
Sustainability
Battery Metal Prices and Their Impact on Material Handling Industry Electrification Trends
Demand continues to accelerate for advanced lithium batteries in electric vehicles, off-highway vehicles, material handling and other industrial equipment, stemming from the need to move away from diesel and propane fuels, and to replace lead-acid batteri
Fleet Maintenance
Propane Fueling Solutions Launches Dual Recharging Infrastructure
The skid infrastructure combines a 60kW propane generator with wind and solar power to create a microgrid that allows fleets to implement a drop-in charging solution.
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How to Make Sure Your Equipment Investment Pays Off
High-quality lubrication can help improve costs, maintenance intervals and productivity. Listen to this episode as Dennis Howard shares lubrication best practices.
Portable Generators
Viatec Launches SmartPX Electric Generator
SmartPX is a true electric genset that, unlike an inverter, uses a rotary generator to produce pure sine-wave 120V AC/240V AC power to run demanding equipment.
Batteries
Vanair ELiMENT LFP Battery Portable Power Solution
With a lifespan of five to seven years, the ELiMENT LFP battery can be fully cycled at least 5,000 times.
Loaders
Volvo Conversion Electrifies the L120H Wheel Loader
Powered by 240 kWh batteries, the conversion solution provides a runtime of approximately five hours in most medium-duty applications. It is estimated to charge from 0-100% in just 1.5 to two hours.
Conexpo
Vanguard to Display Batteries, Power Solutions at CONEXPO
Show attendees that visit the Vanguard booth (Diamond Lot #D1033) will get an up-close look at recent innovations in Vanguard commercial engines as well as Vanguard Commercial Lithium-Ion battery technology.
Equipment
Honda to Unveil Electric Autonomous Work Vehicle Prototype at CONEXPO
With the ability to operate autonomously – or manually via remote control – the Honda AWV could provide a wide range of services to industries that need autonomous operation or delivery solutions.
Equipment
New Excavator Fuel Options Reduce Costs and Carbon Footprints
Whether they're loved or hated by the industry, electric excavator offerings continue to progress rapidly as manufacturers strive to drastically decrease emissions.
Equipment
John Deere E-drive and E-power Machines at CONEXPO 2023
John Deere will highlight three E-Power (battery-electric) machines, including the 310 X-Tier backhoe, the 244 X-Tier compact wheel loader and the 145 X-Tier excavator concept.
Batteries
Atlis Develops Charge Handle, Cable for Fleet Trucks, Heavy Equipment
The Atlis team delivered greater than 1,000 volts and more than 1,200 amps of electric current through the cable while maintaining a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees F) on the surface with minimal loss of power.
Material Processing & Debris Handling
How ESG Requirements Impact Equipment Purchasing
Purchasing forklifts is no longer just about comparison shopping for the best products, adding an item to the expense column of your ledgers and creating processes for the ongoing monitoring, managing and maintenance of said machinery.
Business
Caterpillar Invests in Battery Tech Company Lithos
Caterpillar has announced a collaboration with a California-based battery tech company.
Excavators
John Deere Unveils Electric Excavator at CES 2023
Deere's electric excavator, powered by a Kreisel battery, is designed to provide construction workers and road builders with lower daily operating costs, reduced jobsite noise, enhanced machine reliability and zero emissions.
