Earthmoving Equipment

Azaria Biven of Indiana, Kait Burds of Iowa and Kenzi Tackett of Ohio received awards at the first Caterpillar Women in Construction Celebration, which included operator skills competitions.
Caterpillar Hosts Women in Construction Celebration
Women heavy-equipment operators competed in construction worksite challenges at Caterpillar's first Women in Construction Celebration from March 13-14 in North Carolina.
March 15, 2024
The new Cat 330 Straight Boom excavator features reinforced booms, sticks, frame and bucket cylinder guard, increasing machine durability in demanding demolition applications.
Caterpillar Announces New 330 Straight Boom Excavator for Demolition
March 13, 2024
The EC500 includes a powerful engine, a demolition-specific cab and safety features like an optional remote control that allows the operator to control it from a safe distance.
Volvo Introduces 50-ton Straight Boom Excavator for Demolition
March 11, 2024
Matt Stanley demoing the 8520c at the first PAVE/X.
Electric Power Will Displace Diesel Machines
March 4, 2024
Attendees are invited to visit booth 4101 to explore a range of equipment designed to set new standards in operational efficiency and environmental sustainability in the work truck sector.
Load King and Custom Truck One Source Showcase Electric, Hybrid Trucks at Work Truck Week 2024
March 7, 2024
The 362 HP (270 kW) PC490HRD-11 is engineered to help customers achieve higher efficiency at the demolition jobsite.
Komatsu Debuts PC490HRD-11 Excavator
March 5, 2024
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Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.
Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment
As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.
February 28, 2024
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March 4, 2024
With a maximum dig depth of 23 ft., 4 in., the 300 X4S is capable of taking on a range of site preparation, trenching and foundational work.
Link-Belt 300 X4S Excavator
With a maximum dig depth of 23 ft., 4 in., the 300 X4S is capable of taking on a range of site preparation, trenching and foundational work.
March 4, 2024
Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.
Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment
As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.
February 28, 2024
Equipped with a 108-gallon fuel tank, the 260 X4S has a maximum dig depth of 22 ft., 8 in.
Link-Belt 260 X4S Excavator
Equipped with a 108-gallon fuel tank, the 260 X4S has a maximum dig depth of 22 ft., 8 in.
March 1, 2024
Dynamic stability control, payload, height and depth alarm and a digital level are all standard equipment on the 220 X4S machine.
Link-Belt 220 X4S Excavator
Dynamic stability control, payload, height and depth alarm and a digital level are all standard equipment on the 220 X4S machine.
February 29, 2024
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March 5, 2024
Transitioning to ZE equipment improves the health of workers and nearby communities, and helps to mitigate detrimental climate-change effects.
CORE Ends Heavy-Duty Equipment Funding Cycle
The funding cycle, which closed on Jan. 18, received more than 1,300 voucher requests for off-road ZE equipment, and an additional 750 requests for charging equipment.
February 23, 2024
Featuring an enhanced track design, the Ditch Witch SK1750 offers a smooth, comfortable ride.
Long-Term Enhancement of Skid Steer Maintenance & Reliability
Manufacturers offer several technologies to increase these assets’ uptime.
February 22, 2024
Previously in market as the 950K and 1050K, these machines are the next generation of models to join the lineup of John Deere P-Tier dozers.
John Deere Unveils 950 P-tier and 1050 P-tier Dozers
Previously in market as the 950K and 1050K, these machines are the next generation of models to join the lineup of John Deere P-Tier dozers.
February 21, 2024
Operators who are comfortable experience less fatigue, allowing them to not only spend more hours in the cab in a day but to be more alert while they work, increasing productivity and safety.
4 Often Overlooked CTL & SSL Comfort Features
Comfortable operators experience less fatigue, allowing them to spend more hours in the cab and be more alert while they work.
February 21, 2024
CTLs' small turning radius allows operators to navigate tight spaces easily.
Back to Basics: Compact Track Loaders as a Rental Choice
The first step when deciding which CTLs to rent is to understand how it is going to be used.
February 20, 2024
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Hyundai Returns to The ARA Show
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America will be displaying its expanded compact equipment product line and showcasing its heightened focus on supporting dealer rental operations.
February 16, 2024
The award-winning CASE Utility Plus backhoe loader delivers full-sized backhoe performance in a flexible, efficient platform that is easy to own, easy to maintain, and easy bottom line.
CASE Showcases New Machines for Rental Industry
CASE will showcase its latest models and product lines, including backhoe loaders, mini excavators, mini track loaders, small articulated loaders, and more.
February 14, 2024
Equipped with loading forks, the machine has a lifting height of up to 15 ft., 2 in. (4.66 m) and reach of up to 9 ft., 9 in. (3 m).
Mecalac to Unveil AT1050 Telescopic Wheel Loader
Equipped with loading forks, the machine has a lifting height of up to 15 ft., 2 in. (4.66 m) and reach of up to 9 ft., 9 in. (3 m).
February 13, 2024
The Milwaukee Tool team had cordless equipment for all stages of the construction process.
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Cordless tools, safety, solving small contractors’ problems and providing an entry into technology were some of the trends.
February 6, 2024
Formerly ARO with Assist, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of features will be included as a standard feature on Cat D4, D5, D6, D6 XE and D7 models.
Caterpillar Announces Technology Package Upgrades for Medium Dozers
Formerly ARO with Assist, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of features will be included as a standard feature on Cat D4, D5, D6, D6 XE and D7 models.
February 7, 2024
Ranging in operating weight from 58,433 to 192,938 lbs. (26,500 kg to 87,500 kg), the new excavator models include the ZX250LC-7, ZX300LC-7, ZX350LC-7, ZX490LC-7, ZX690LC-7 and ZX890LC-7.
Hitachi Releases Medium and Large ZAXIS-7 Excavators
Ranging in operating weight from 58,433 to 192,938 lbs. (26,500 kg to 87,500 kg), the new excavator models include the ZX250LC-7, ZX300LC-7, ZX350LC-7, ZX490LC-7, ZX690LC-7 and ZX890LC-7.
January 23, 2024
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Mini excavators are ideal for clearing, grading and applying fill material to prep pathways with minimal disruption.
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January 23, 2024
The versatility and ruggedness of the 444 G-tier are similar to the previously introduced 544 and 644 G-tier machines, but at a lower operating weight and smaller size.
John Deere Introduces 444 G-tier Wheel Loader
The versatility and ruggedness of the 444 G-tier are similar to the previously introduced 544 and 644 G-tier machines, but at a lower operating weight and smaller size.
January 22, 2024
Moog Construction engineers at a dig site test some automated capabilities and machine control on various compact construction vehicles.
Four Things to Think About When Selecting Machine Control Solutions
Depending on your use case, different construction equipment machine control options may be a better fit than others.
January 19, 2024
The GD955-7 provides operators with the ability to build and maintain haul roads for truck fleets of 100 tons and up.
Komatsu Launches GD955-7 Motor Grader
The GD955-7 provides operators with the ability to build and maintain haul roads for truck fleets of 100 tons and up.
January 18, 2024
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Doosan Bobcat Unveils Autonomous Electric Machines
The battery-powered AT450X combines Bobcat’s articulating tractor with Agtonomy’s software and embedded-computing technology to support emissions-free and autonomous operation, thus allowing farmers to automate tasks.
January 15, 2024
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Ignite Attachments Releases Mini Excavator Auger Attachment
Ignite Attachments added a mini excavator (MEX) auger attachment.
January 4, 2024
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Polymath Automates Bulldozers, Diverse Equipment Classes
Contractors can choose from multiple OEM and aftermarket machine control options for popular equipment types, but Polymath has a configurable tech for other equipment and now a standard bulldozer product.
January 4, 2024
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Backhoes can be used to do everything from laying pipe to digging trenches and can even break up concrete or asphalt with a hydraulic hammer attachment.
The Backhoe Loader: A Construction Site Jack-of-All-Trades
These versatile machines are seeing more use in North America because, with the workforce shortage, one operator can use a backhoe to do multiple tasks.
December 29, 2023
The Platinum Edition models highlight the company's 70 years of innovation in manufacturing backhoe loaders.
JCB Unveils 3CX and 4CX Platinum Edition Backhoe Loaders
The Platinum Edition models highlight the company's 70 years of innovation in manufacturing backhoe loaders.
December 28, 2023
Checking your manual will give you helpful tips, including an idea of how often items like bearings and dead pins should be greased on your machine.
Maintenance Tips For Your Mini Excavators
These sometimes overlooked maintenance practices can be a big boost to your equipment longevity.
December 27, 2023