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Profit Matters
Easier Operation Starts With Automated Dozer Steering
There’s a simple way for operators of various skill levels to push light and heavy loads more effectively. Get the scoop on Steer Assist.
Construction Technology
Owner of KZ Construction Inc. Talks Tech During The Utility Expo
Excavators
CASE to Unveil Wheeled Excavators, New EV Machines at Utility Expo
Dozers
Winch Optimization on New Fire Dozer Packages
Dozers
DEVELON Launches DD130 Dozer
Construction Safety
Top 5 Dangers of Working With Heavy Equipment
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Profit Matters
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.
Business
Dennis in the Dirt with Hammett Excavation: Technology Solves Labor Challenges
Dennis Howard of RDO Equipment shares his experience with Hammett Excavation's use of technology to help overcome labor shortages.
Sponsored
Buy From Aerial Lift Vendors You Trust
eBay makes buying aerial equipment an easy lift. Reach new heights in your business by purchasing from these trusted providers.
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Dozers
Pushing Power: Big Dozer Trends of 2023
Compact equipment is popular, but sometimes, you need a larger machine.
The Contractors Best Friend
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 4: Dozers: Going Back to the A-B-Cs
In this episode of The Contractor’s Best Friend, construction expert Brad Humphrey sits down with Sam Meeker, Caterpillar’s dozer and track loader specialist, to talk about what contractors should consider when buying or leasing heavy equipment.
Dozers
Caterpillar Unveils Redesigned D10 Dozer
The new D10 is powered by the Cat C27 engine, which offers aftertreatment solutions to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V as well as Tier 2 equivalent emissions standards for meeting the needs of the global market.
Profit Matters
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.
Business
Profit by Choice: Making Money with Machine Selection
July 27, 2023
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In this webinar, you’ll learn how to match machines to various needs, including light-duty, performance and high-production applications.
Equipment
John Deere New P-tier Construction Machines at CONEXPO
At the event, John Deere unveiled new models in the small dozer, large scraper, compact track loader, skid steer loader and cold planing attachment line-ups.
Dozers
John Deere P-Tier Dozers Great for Beginner Operators
Increased creature comforts and easy-to-use controls round out the John Deere P-Tier dozer lineup.
Profit Matters
Top Tips for Choosing the Right Dozer
In the market for a dozer? Here’s how to make a selection that best fits your application and your budget.
Equipment
John Deere E-drive and E-power Machines at CONEXPO 2023
John Deere will highlight three E-Power (battery-electric) machines, including the 310 X-Tier backhoe, the 244 X-Tier compact wheel loader and the 145 X-Tier excavator concept.
Construction Technology
John Deere to Display Construction Technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023
At this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG show, John Deere is showcasing its latest technology offerings including vision and object detection solutions, SmartWeigh, standard EZ Grade on P-Tier small dozers and a variety of grade management and automation solutions.
Profit Matters
Top 3 Dozer Maintenance Tips (Plus A Bonus)
Take care of your dozer’s undercarriage, and it’ll take care of you. And don’t overlook the effect operating techniques can have on dozer maintenance, either.
Equipment
Komatsu to Display Construction Equipment Tech at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023
The company will highlight technology supporting heavy machinery operations, including intelligent excavators and dozers, on construction sites.
Business
Ritchie Bros. Reveals Biggest Ticket Items Sold in 2022
The construction heavy equipment auction house has released a list of the biggest price tags from last year.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Cat D1-D3 Dozers Equipped with Operator Assist
Cat operator assist features are available on D1-D3 dozers. Dealer Command for dozing installation kits are now also available and machines in the field can be retrofitted with the technology.
Digging Deeper
How Case Brought the Minotaur DL550 to Market
Digging Deeper welcomes in Jeff Jacobsmeyer of Case Construction Equipment to discuss their long-awaited Minotaur DL550—a machine that is half dozer, half CTL.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
CM Labs Adds Trimble GPS to Work Vehicle Simulators
Now available on dozer and motor grader simulators, Trimble Earthworks software works in parallel with CM Labs’ patented software and runs on a tablet that connects to the simulator.
Dozers
DEVELON Showcases the DD100 Dozer for Construction Projects
Designed for residential and light commercial construction, the DEVELON'S telematics system is a standard feature on the DEVELON DD100 dozer.
Equipment
The New Automatons: Dozer Technology Advances Allow for Jobsite and Labor Customization
Increased automation technologies of dozers improve machine and operator productivity and efficiencies. This helpful case study guide eases dozer purchase decision-making.
Sponsored
SKF Lincoln’s new Automatic Electric Cartridge Pump (AECP)
The AECP utilizes standard grease tubes, just like a grease gun and fits into tight spaces thanks to its small footprint and flexible mounting options.
Undercarriage
Gearmatic Launches Hydrostatic Track Drives
The TD Series offers a wide range of gear ratios and mounting options among the eleven models, providing a solution for new or replacement drives for tracked vehicles used in industrial applications.
Mobile Mulchers
Caterpillar D1 Mulcher
Design-matched with the rugged Cat HM518 Mulcher, the D1 Mulcher can clear a 72-in.-wide strip on each pass.
Dozers
VIDEO: Doosan Unveils Its First Dozer. This is the DD100
Doosan has dropped the curtain on its very first Dozer model. ForConstructionPros has your first look and everything you need to know about the DD100 in this video.
Dozers
VIDEO: Cat Re-Launches the D4 Dozer — Again
Cat has replaced the former D6K2 with the all-new D4 dozer. See what’s been carried over and what is new and improved on ForConstructionPros.com.
Construction Grade
Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: Doosan Pushes Into Dozer Market
Also among the most-read stories: social media multiplies Ken White Construction workforce by 5; 7 things to know about self-climbing formwork; inflation stalled Q3 construction recovery; ASV’s new, most-powerful track loader
Dozers
Doosan Pushes Into Dozer Market
The 122-hp DD100 prototype was demonstrated to dealers in Tucson, AZ.
Dozers
Choose Used Dozers Wisely
Take steps to ensure a used crawler dozer acquisition doesn’t come with costly surprises.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Machine Control Streamlines Earthmoving Operations
Sharpen your competitive edge by utilizing machine control to increase productivity, slash operating costs, reduce labor and eliminate staking.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
CASE LIVE Virtual Event Focuses on Machine Control for Dozers and Motor Graders
Interactive webcast will focus on precision construction solutions for dozers and motor graders, technologies available and the ways machine control can improve your business.
Equipment
MINExpo Highlights Massive Machines and Technology Advancements for the Mining Industry
Updated 9/13/2021: After a one-year delay, the show has come back bigger and better with the latest cutting-edge equipment, innovations, services and technologies that can take mining operations to a new level.
Construction Update
This Week's Top 10 Construction Stories: What's the Senate Got for Infrastructure? And How We’ll Pay for It
Why the most-read construction stories include Danfoss buying Eaton Hydraulics, taking advantage of 2021’s 3 equipment challenges, building a foundation 17 ft below sea level, 5 strategies to overcome labor shortages, satisfy sealcoating expectations