[VIDEO] Stick Steer Brings Joystick Steering to Caterpillar’s 1- to 2-ton Mini-excavators

Caterpillar’s Jason Becker describes how Stick Steer works on the 301.5, 301.7 CR, 301.8 and 302 CR mini-excavators

Jan 2, 2019

Caterpillar’s Jason Becker describes how Stick Steer works on the 301.5, 301.7 CR, 301.8 and 302 CR mini-excavators. The feature allows the operator to switch to left-hand, “skid steer-like” joystick control of machine travel at the touch of a button. It also includes a cruise control function.

Yellow toy track loader with text overlay reading 'Trick or Track Loader' and 'Watch FCP' badge among colorful toy vehicles

If Construction Equipment Were Halloween Candy | Watch FCP

October 29, 2026

Orange and black Landcros compact track loader with bucket attachment on white background

Yanmar and Hitachi to Partner on Compact Equipment in North America

October 28, 2026

Yellow and black John Deere mini excavator with extended boom digging in sandy soil under blue sky

John Deere Introduces 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator

October 12, 2026

Three orange and black compact excavators lined up in a green field under a partly cloudy sky

CASE Adds Three 3-Ton D Series Models to Mini Excavator Lineup

July 10, 2026

Industry Trends

If Construction Equipment Were Halloween Candy | Watch FCP

Which construction equipment matches your favorite Halloween treat?

Yellow toy track loader with text overlay reading 'Trick or Track Loader' and 'Watch FCP' badge among colorful toy vehicles

Compact Track Loaders

Yanmar and Hitachi to Partner on Compact Equipment in North America

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.

Under the new collaboration, Yanmar will manufacture compact track loaders for Hitachi, hitting the market in North America under the LANDCROS brand in fall 2027. In addition, Hitachi will supply compact excavators for Yanmar's North American dealer network.

Orange and black Landcros compact track loader with bucket attachment on white background

Mini Excavators

John Deere Introduces 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator

The new addition offers transportability, hydraulic performance and attachment flexibility for construction, utility and landscaping applications.

Yellow and black John Deere mini excavator with extended boom digging in sandy soil under blue sky

Mini Excavators

CASE Adds Three 3-Ton D Series Models to Mini Excavator Lineup

CASE Construction Equipment - CNH

The new mini excavators feature zero-tailswing designs, expanded attachment compatibility and operator-focused features for work in confined jobsites.

Three orange and black compact excavators lined up in a green field under a partly cloudy sky

Equipment Today Releases 2026 Excavator Spec Guide

Link-Belt Excavators

Now live online, check out hundreds of the year's most up-to-date excavator specs from the latest models and size classes available for North American construction applications.

2026 Excavator Spec Guide cover featuring multiple yellow and red excavators in various construction and mining settings

Mini Excavators

KIOTI Enters Mini Excavator Market with New MX Series

KIOTI's new MX Series includes three mini excavator models ranging from 3.5 to 5.7 tons and comes standard with features such as an angle blade, thumb and quick coupler.

Orange Kubota mini excavator with extended boom on sandy construction site surrounded by trees

Mini Excavators

Yanmar Adds Two Mini Excavators to Compact Equipment Lineup

The new mini excavators offer improved lifting performance and enhanced operator comfort for construction and landscaping applications.

Red compact excavator with operator working on tree removal in a park surrounded by green trees and orange safety fencing

Blue Diamond Launches Extreme Duty Series 2 Augers for Skid Steers, Compact Equipment

Blue Diamond Attachments

Blue Diamond Attachments has introduced the Extreme Duty Series 2 Augers, offering high-torque drilling performance for tough soil conditions.

Blue skid steer loader moving pile of dark soil during landscaping work on hillside

Titan International Launches Rubber Tracks for Compact Equipment

Titan International

Titan International has entered the rubber track market with a new line of tracks for compact track loaders and mini excavators.

Yellow and gray tracked excavator with large metal treads and hydraulic arm on construction site

Titan International Launches Rubber Tracks for Compact, Mini Equipment

Titan International

The new line, designed for construction, rental and industrial equipment applications, expands Titan International’s construction equipment product lineup.

Close-up of yellow excavator track and undercarriage with metal cleats on sandy ground

Mini Excavators

Yanmar Introduces SV10 Mini Excavator for Tight Jobsite Access

Yanmar launches the SV10 mini excavator, designed for confined spaces with compact dimensions, flexible undercarriage and versatile performance.

Red mini excavator with hydraulic arm operating on gravel near a rustic lodge building under blue sky

Mini Excavators

Wacker Neuson Debuts New Compact Excavators, Wheel Loader and Telehandler

Wacker Neuson America Corporation

Wacker Neuson introduced new equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, including compact excavators built in Wisconsin, the WL750 wheel loader and the TH625 telehandler.

Yellow excavator loading soil into dump truck at construction site with green trees in background

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