98,042 steps. 30-plus exhibitor visits. Dozens of valuable conversations. Five days. Three years in the making. One CONEXPO-CON/AGG.
CONEXPO 2023 was a whirlwind, to say the least. Here are a few highlights from the show.
Volvo Construction Equipment showed off its quietly operating equipment in the Festival Lot by allowing attendees to try it out for themselves.
Kubota Tractor Corp. dug into the ins and outs of its new SVL75-3 machine. The company iterated that nearly every aspect of the machine had been revamped. New features include a rearview camera, easy access to all maintenance components, redesigned loader arms, a higher hinge pin height, standard LED lights and counterweight options to increase lifting capacity.
Doosan Bobcat unveiled the S7X all-electric skid-steer loader and Rogue X concept machine at CONEXPO. During the ceremony, Doosan Bobcat North American President Mike Ballweber said, "We challenge what's possible, break new ground and empower people to do more."
Matt Nelson, director of development at Diamond Mowers, gave us a rundown on the new Skid-Steer Belt Drive Disc Mulcher. The new machine offers high torque, productivity and power.
Sinoboom CEO Susan Xu noted that Sinoboom is ready for the North American rental industry with advancements in smart applications and electrification.
Moog Construction allowed attendees to map out remote routes for its equipment and then sit back as the machines followed the routes and avoided obstacles such as fence lines.