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Equipment
Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment
As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.
Diesel Engines
Cummins Unveils Next-gen X15 Diesel Engine
Fleet Maintenance
FPT Industrial C16 TST Engine
Diesel Engines
FPT's Plans for ARA 2024
Diesel Engines
ZQuip Introduces Electric Conversion Kit for Diesel-powered Fleets
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Implementing Changes to Reduce the Total Cost of Ownership From a Lubricant Perspective
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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.
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Tips to Protect Your Portable Compressor Year Round
Now is a great time to evaluate your compressor’s maintenance routine. Learn how service needs may be affected by changes in seasonal climate.
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Fleet Maintenance
Fueling a Sustainable Fleet
Environmental considerations for fueling diesel-powered equipment.
Business
Cummins' Accelera Names Zero Emissions Leaders
The company's zero-emissions technology business segment has named Brian Wilson as general manager – eMobility, and Andreas Lippert as vice president and general manager – electrolyzers.
Fleet Maintenance
Caterpillar Launches Program to Develop Hydrogen-Hybrid Power Solution
The project will demonstrate how control systems and electric-hybrid components can help hydrogen-fueled engines meet or exceed the power density and transient performance of traditional diesel engines.
Construction
Compaction Equipment Trends for Rental Houses
A look at the latest trends in compaction equipment.
Fleet Maintenance
Freightliner to Offer Cummins X15N Natural Gas Engine
The X15N is the first natural gas engine to be designed specifically for heavy-duty and on-highway truck applications, with 400 to 500 horsepower and 1,450 to 1,850 pound-feet of torque.
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.
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Stand the Test of Time | JLG®
Your work is meant to weather through some of the toughest conditions. Your equipment should do the same. That's why the best contractors trust JLG®.
Earthmoving Equipment
Power Prospects for Construction Heavy Equipment
In addition to efficient diesel, other power options for excavators are gaining a following.
Diesel Engines
Perkins Announces 2600 Series 13-liter Diesel Engines
Consisting of eight power ratings from 340 to 515 kW (456 to 690 hp), the 2600 Series engines will be available for early OEM pilots in 2025 with commercial production scheduled to begin in 2026.
Diesel Engines
Kubota V3307 Micro-hybrid Engine
This hybrid engine provides power assistance during peak performance, using a 10-kW electric motor-assist function to compensate for high loads instantaneously.
Diesel Engines
Kubota D1105-K Diesel Engine
Equipped with the TVCR combustion system, the D1105-K engine combines Kubota’s original combustion system with electronic control technology developed specifically for small engines.
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.
Fleet Maintenance
Right-Sizing Your Engine: Navigating the Complexities of Engine Optimization
June 1, 2023
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Whether you're considering downsizing, upsizing or staying with your current engine size, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your business performance and achieve your goals.
Fleet Maintenance
Get to Know FPT Industrial at CONEXPO/CON-AGG!
Vice President of FPT Industrial North America, introduces the iconic family of engines which can be fully dressed and ready for your build with unparalleled speed.
Diesel Engines
FPT Industrial F28 Stage V Engine
Available for both construction and agriculture applications, its versatile design makes F28 ideal for equipment in the rental industry, such as aerial lifts, telehandlers, pumps, welders, chippers, and trenchers.
Fleet Maintenance
Cummins Heavy-Duty Hydrogen, Natural Gas And Advanced Diesel Engines
The next generation engine is designed to accelerate the decarbonization of heavy-duty off-highway applications.
Fleet Maintenance
Check Out the Cat Engine Booth at CONEXPO
Allen Chen, product marketing manager of Caterpillar industrial power systems, introduces Cat's engine booth at CONEXPO.
Fleet Maintenance
Yanmar Features Green Technology at CONEXPO
From batteries to improved emission diesel engines, the company eyes a sustainable future.
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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.
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.
Conexpo
Kubota Engine America Looks Toward Carbon Neutrality with CONEXPO Exhibits
The future is green as the company gears up for 2023 show.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Tips for Winterizing Your Construction Equipment
Engine oil, coolant and diesel fuel can all be highly influenced by the change in weather, impacting the overall lifespan, efficiency and safety of your equipment.
Trucks
Decarbonizing Medium, Heavy-Duty Trucks
Not all technologies will work for every fleet. The key is to combine the solutions that work based on particular applications and needs, while investing in innovation for future technologies.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Environmentally-Acceptable Lubricants: The Right Term to Look for on the Label
We’re seeing a growing interest in environmentally-friendly lubricants. Unfortunately, there are a lot of confusing and misleading terms out there in the market.
Diesel Engines
The Future is Now: Examining Construction’s Power Alternatives
With global initiatives underway to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, it’s up to construction industry manufacturers to find ways to lessen diesel’s carbon impact.
Profit Matters
Winter Is Coming: Here’s Your Heavy Equipment Storage Checklist
Prepping your machines properly for winter season storage will save you some downtime come spring.
Diesel Engines
Cenex Rolls Out Next Generation Premium Diesel Fuels
Cenex premium diesel fuels are engineered with an additive package that gives those in heavy-duty industries the performance, protection and power they need on construction sites.
Fleet Maintenance
Westport Unveils Hydrogen HPDI Fuel System for Internal Combustion Engines for Heavy-Duty Truck Applications
Westport’s HPDI fuel system technology enables heavy-duty trucks to operate on bio-methane (renewable natural gas) and natural gas with the same power, torque, efficiency, and performance as diesel engines.
Diesel Engines
Aftertreatment System Designs Will Evolve to Meet Customer and Emissions Requirements
Increasingly stringent emissions regulations and customer needs will bring about the need for new aftertreatment system technologies.
Groundbreakers
Electrification Moves Toward Mainstream Heavy Equipment Application as Technology Advances
How electrification is continuing to advance in the heavy equipment industry, including how technology improvements are enabling electrification to become more common and helping to increase efficiency.
