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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.

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.

Stand the Test of Time | JLG®

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®.

Knowing how often the crane will be lifting, what will be lifted, how much weight needs to be lifted and how much reach is required will help operators select the type, length and capacity of the crane.

Building a Mechanic Truck That Works for You

The ideal truck will maximize on-location maintenance and repair.

The four-point chin strap system ensures a secure fit and prevents the helmet from dislodging in the event of a fall.

Protecting the Jobsite’s Most Important Asset: Workers' Brains

Type II helmets safeguard personnel from more than falling objects and have other benefits.

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See More, Do More, Save More: The Construction Fleet Safety Advantage

March 26, 2024

This webinar will include a live demonstration and candid talk about opting for a safety partner, not a vendor.

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.

These days, it’s even tough to know what to expect from sales, cost of sales, sales pricing, gross profit percentage, operating costs and operating margins.

What Your Construction Business Numbers Mean in 2024

Prices are up, inflation is up -- how are you planning for your construction business in 2024?

Lori Ditoro and Dennis Howard meet for the first time during World of Concrete.

RDO Equipment's Howard Talks Industry Trends at World of Concrete

Among factors trending at the show was technology and upbeat attitudes.

Editor Lori Ditoro talked with Caterpillar expert Kevin Coleman about the new 255 and 265 CTLs.

Caterpillar Expert Kevin Coleman Talks About the 'More Machines' During World of Concrete

The 255 and 265 CTLs were on exhibit, and we took the time to learn more about these versatile machines.

Equipment that operates with zero engine exhaust emissions opens up an entirely new world of applications, such as interior construction and demolition, landscape and urban renovation jobs.

Battery-Powered Equipment Electrifies Jobsites

As contractors continue to realize the advantages of battery-powered equipment, the industry is poised for transformation, and manufacturers are ready to help meet the new demand.

Mini excavators are ideal for clearing, grading and applying fill material to prep pathways with minimal disruption.

4 Money-making Ideas for Your Excavator

Start the new year on the right foot by prioritizing equipment use that will benefit your work and bottom line.

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.

Editor Jonathan Kozlowski talks with ANA during World of Concrete 2023.

Construction Industry Looks Ahead to 2024, World of Concrete

Equipment Today introduces new column and shares the state of the industry report.

When trying to decide if you can use one type of diesel engine oil for your fleet, you should ideally develop a register of your equipment.

Implementing Changes to Reduce the Total Cost of Ownership From a Lubricant Perspective

Lubricants can help keep costs down when managing a fleet of heavy equipment.

Everyone will likely pay more in taxes. How much more, and how prepared you are, is up to you.

Long-term Tax Planning for Your Construction Biz

Management needs to spend time with tax experts to understand what their tax position was for the past year, how it looks for the current year, and to see what is on the horizon for the following year.

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IRONMARKETS’ Flitcroft Selected for Second Term on AEM Board of Directors

The association identifies 70 industry elects tasked with providing strategic direction and guidance to help members and the industry succeed.

Aaron Witt during his keynote at the Dirt World Summit.

Dirt World Summit Focused on Workforce Development

Extreme ownership and retaining talent are keys to the personnel shortage solution.

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.

Since Bobcat's CTLs decrease noises and vibration, operators can focus more on their tasks, rather than their surrounding environments, leading to higher productivity and improved safety.

Enhanced Cab Comfort Boosts CTLs’ Productivity

In-the-cab amenities and technology improve operator well-being and efficiency.

The most important consideration in the torque wrench selection process is understanding the torque range that the user will most commonly be working within.

How to Choose & Maintain a Torque Wrench

Proper selection and caring for this often-used tool are important for reliable fastening and peace of mind.

See More, Do More, Save More: The Construction Fleet Safety Advantage

See More, Do More, Save More: The Construction Fleet Safety Advantage

Join IntelliShift for a discussion by Erin Gilchrist, veteran fleet leader and host of Straight Talk on Fleet, as she speaks on how fleet safety drives success and learn how safety technology creates fleet visibility, cuts operational costs and protects your people and your business.

Editor-in-Chief Lori Ditoro with Caterpillar's Johanna Kelly

Updates From the Fall Event Season

The Equipment Today team enjoyed attending several trade shows and media events this fall.

It’s time to transform compaction from an art to a science. Find out how intelligent compaction technology helps you achieve compaction specs in fewer passes — and how that translates into money saved.

Intelligent Compaction 101: How It Works and How You Benefit

It’s time to transform compaction from an art to a science. Find out how intelligent compaction technology helps you achieve compaction specs in fewer passes — and how that translates into money saved.

The initiative will be part of Xcel Energy's Electric Vehicle Supply Infrastructure (EVSI) program which will improve the availability and access to charging ports for business fleets in particular within Xcel's U.S. service areas.

Ford Pro & Xcel Energy Team Up to Provide 30,000 EV Charging Ports by 2030

The companies are putting their heads together to pursue their 30x30 initiative.

Customers want more data, but they want it in a way that makes the data actionable and digestible.

3 Challenges & 3 Benefits of Telematics

Systems must be efficient to navigate and more effective for contractors to proactively manage and maintain their fleets.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 14: 'Second Chance' New Hires

Many contractors are giving former employees a second chance on the jobsite to help fill workforce gaps.

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The Practical Wearable Construction Technology Contractors Need to Learn About Right Now

Some construction wearable technologies can make construction software available hands-free but most extend dedicated software products for safety and productivity.

Uncomfortable with technology or just not sure how to get started? Schedule a grade control demonstration to make the transition easier.

See It and Believe It: The Value of a Grade Technology Demo

Uncomfortable with technology or just not sure how to get started? Schedule a grade control demonstration to make the transition easier.

ESOPs give the seller the ability to value the company independently based on free cashflow and not based on bids from competitors.

Why Construction Contractors Should Consider Selling to an ESOP

Garry Bartecki talked with ESOP expert Nathan Perkins about ESOPs, the state of the market, and what is impacting the market and decision-making.

Two timeless key factors in the safe use of construction site tools is choosing the right tool for the job, as well as making sure the tools are in good condition before use.

The Sharpest Tools in the Toolbox

Preventive maintenance tracking for everything from cranes to circular saws is the best way to not only make jobsites safer, but also to cut down on unexpected delays for emergency repairs.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 13: Maximize the Trade-In Value of Your Equipment

Brad Humphrey and Caterpillar construction experts discuss how to get the maximum value for heavy equipment when doing a trade-in.

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Nothing Better Than a Wheel Loader: Tech Advancements for Better Jobsite Productivity

Improved visibility, power and operator comfort are only a few of the many upgrades to the most recent wheel loader models.