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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.

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Building Excellence with USG

A household name for drywall and a trusted solution for 100+ years – USG Sheetrock® Brand is the most preferred brand by contractors.

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Ignite Attachments Releases Mini Excavator Auger Attachment

Ignite Attachments added a mini excavator (MEX) auger attachment.

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.

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Takeuchi, Eagle Crusher Leaders Inducted Into AEM Hall of Fame

Akio Takeuchi and Susan Cobey were inducted into the AEM Hall of Fame for their countless advancements in the equipment industry.

All TRS models are standardized with an auxiliary TRSAux1 hydraulic function at the bottom.

Caterpillar 304 Mini Excavator with TRS4

All TRS models are standardized with an auxiliary TRSAux1 hydraulic function at the bottom.

With the Brokk machine Jamba Construction demolished 1,200 cubic yards of concrete and lava, completing 60% of the overall demolition.

High-End Builder Finds Robotic Solution for Historic Demolition Project

Jamba turned to a Brokk 160 robotic demolition machine to demolish the historic Belvedere Lava House.

Designed for fleets and work in utility, construction, demolition and landscaping, the ViO80-7 and SV100-7 feature improvements to hydraulics, cab design and maintenance.

Yanmar Unveils Next-gen ViO80-7 and SV100-7 Mini Excavators

Designed for fleets and work in utility, construction, demolition and landscaping, the ViO80-7 and SV100-7 feature improvements to hydraulics, cab design and maintenance.

Tips to Protect Your Portable Compressor Year Round

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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The Electric 309.1 Mini Excavator from Caterpillar Explained

During The Utility Expo 2023, Caterpillar featured this electric machine that attendees could operate at the booth.

By using Epiroc's VC double drum model, which doesn't have to move side by side, operators can dig different trenches, including those with flat bottoms.

Equipment for Underground Utility Construction

Numerous equipment and technology offerings are enhancing underground utility construction employees’ productivity and safety long term.

All three new models feature low-emission engines that are Tier 4 Final compliant.

3 Latest Hyundai Compact Excavators Available Now

All three new models received their first public showing earlier this year at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. The Hyundai HX35AZ, HX40A, and HX48AZ excavators are featured in the company’s exhibit (Booth K341) at The Utility Expo.

Powered by a 40-hp Tier 4 diesel engine, the E40 features a lift capacity of 3,939 lbs. and is compatible with a range of attachments for versatility on the jobsite.

Bobcat Releases E40 Compact Excavator

Powered by a 40-hp Tier 4 diesel engine, the E40 features a lift capacity of 3,939 lbs. and is compatible with a range of attachments for versatility on the jobsite.

Yanmar's TL100VS' steel-embedded undercarriage offers maximum durability while its standard torsion axle suspension provides a smooth ride for operator comfort and material retention.

Yanmar to Display New Products at Equip Expo 2023

Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands prepare to showcase new products at the Equip Exposition Oct. 18-20.

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The Winners: Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

Many 2023, winning equipment and products were launched or featured during construction events.

With the ability to travel up to 25 mph, the new E Series wheeled excavators give contractors the ability to self-deploy from jobsite to jobsite, while minimizing the time and expense involved with transporting by trailer.

CASE to Unveil Wheeled Excavators, New EV Machines at Utility Expo

CASE Construction Equipment plans to display its newest wheeled excavators, its E Series, designed to be able to travel from jobsite to jobsite easily, at the Utility Expo.

The CX15EV is a 3,186-lb. mini excavator powered by a 21 hp/16 kW electric motor — and the CX25EV is a 4,828-lb. mini excavator running with a 27 hp/20 kW electric motor.

Compact Excavators: Downsizing for the Win

Compact excavators continue to grow in popularity, as evidenced by several new models launched this year.

DEVELON has introduced all-new six-metric-ton mini excavators, the DX62R-7 and DX63-7, for use in the United States and Canada.

DEVELON Rolls Out DX62R-7 and DX63-7 Mini Excavators

The two DEVELON excavators replace the previous iterations and join the line of next-generation -7 Series mini excavators.

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Is There a Lien on That Used Equipment You Are Buying?

Buying used equipment from the original owner makes everything easier, as the paper trail gets more challenging to complete with each previous owner.

Able to be towed with a conventional pickup truck -- without any need for a CDL -- compact excavators like the CASE CX26C are an easy addition to a majority of companies' fleets.

Compact Excavators for Tight, Urban Construction Sites

By using these machines, operators can enhance their productivity as sites’ sizes continue to decrease.

Tips to Protect Your Portable Compressor Year Round

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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10 Tips For Boosting Compact Excavator Uptime

With proper maintenance, you can protect your uptime and rely on your compact excavator to do the heavy lifting day in and day out.

The defective concrete typically develops hairline cracks 15 to 20 years after being poured, then rapidly expands over the next several years.

How a Mini Excavator & CTL Made Easy Work of the Repair of a Home's Crumbling Concrete Foundation

After discovering defective concrete, the story of how one concrete contractor got to work by the demo and replacement of a deteriorating foundation caused by defective concrete.

The 216MRail is equipped with new features, such as dual drive, along with a power-to-weight ratio that offers the performance of a large railway maintenance machine.

Mecalac Unveils Next-gen 216MRail Railroad Excavator

The 216MRail is based on Mecalac’s MWR wheeled excavator series and can be operated as a wheeled excavator off the rails.

As many manufacturers have proven, it’s not difficult to come up with an electric model. Virtually all the large and midsize heavy equipment brands have at least one. The real challenge is optimizing performance, especially in heavy duty applications.

Mastering Electric Power: Demolition Manufacturers Draw from Decades of Experience Engineering Electric Models

As many manufacturers have proven, it’s not difficult to come up with an electric model. Virtually all the large and midsize heavy equipment brands have at least one. The real challenge is optimizing performance, especially in heavy duty applications.

Powered by a 4TNV86CT-PLY EPA Tier 4 Final Yanmar engine, the compact excavator is designed for construction projects in urban or commercial environments, public locations and tight spaces.

LiuGong 9051FZTS Compact Excavator

Powered by a 4TNV86CT-PLY EPA Tier 4 Final Yanmar engine, the compact excavator is designed for construction projects in urban or commercial environments, public locations and tight spaces.

Part of the next-generation -7 Series mini excavator lineup, the DX42-7 offers fast cycle times, torque-limiting piston pumps that respond to load demands and a large counterweight for balance and durability.

DEVELON Launches DX42-7 Mini Excavator

Part of the next-generation -7 Series mini excavator lineup, the DX42-7 offers fast cycle times, torque-limiting piston pumps that respond to load demands and a large counterweight for balance and durability.

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Equipment Today Editor Drives New Mecalac MCL2

The MCL series includes two small machines with 25-horsepower engines and two larger machines with 49-horsepower engines.

With the versatility mini excavators provide when paired with different attachments, the equipment can easily be used in multiple jobsite applications, which means the benefits of owning one are even greater for businesses that do it all.

How to Get the Best ROI on Equipment: Renting vs. Buying

Just as it’s important to examine factors such as market conditions when determining whether to rent or buy a mini excavator, it’s also helpful to have a good understanding of inventory.

JCB North America increased its lineup with two new offerings last year: the 50Z-1 Compact Excavator and the 245XR.

Pardon Our Reach: The Future of Excavation Is Here

Four excavator manufacturers are preparing for tomorrow—today—by releasing several new models.

The MWR Series of wheeled excavators enables maneuverability in tight working areas, offering the flexibility and versatility of a skid steer or compact track loader in one machine.

Mecalac Launches MWR Compact Wheel Excavators in North America

The MWR Series of wheeled excavators enables maneuverability in tight working areas, offering the flexibility and versatility of a skid steer or compact track loader in one machine.

Assist features make a lot of sense if you’re trying to bring new or less experienced operators up to speed quickly on the job

Today’s Equipment is Happy to Assist You (And Your Bottom Line)

Driver-assist features like adaptive cruise control make car travel safer and easier. Find out how operator-assist tools can do the same for heavy equipment.