Pictures: Caterpillar's World-Record-Sandcastle Attempt

Top Cat demonstration operators joined a talented team of sand sculptors on the beach in Rio de Janiero to test the finesse of six Cat machines and vie for a world record

Dec 9, 2014

Caterpillar encouraged the world to dream world-record big by building a Guinness World Record sandcastle in Caminho Niemeyer square in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Over the course of 15 days, trucks delivered 49 loads of sand to the site, where seven machine operators and seven sculptors carefully shifted and shaped it into a 41-ft. work of art.

Video: Caterpillar Sets Sandcastle World Record

Hitachi to Rebrand as LANDCROS Effective April 2027

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MAXAM Expands MineXtra Line with New Tire for Heavy-Duty Mining Equipment

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The Power Behind the Arc: Why Professionals Trust Vanguard®

The Power Behind the Arc: Why Professionals Trust Vanguard®

November 1, 2025

Toro Names Tom Werner General Manager of Sitework Systems Division

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Construction News

Hitachi to Rebrand as LANDCROS Effective April 2027

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.

Representing the company's next stage of accelerating innovation, the change will introduce updated equipment and parts branding, while maintaining the same manufacturing excellence and dealer support.

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Protecting Your Portable Compressors Year Round

MAXAM Expands MineXtra Line with New Tire for Heavy-Duty Mining Equipment

Maxam Tire North America Inc.

MAXAM Tire has introduced a new 45/65R45 size of its MS501 MineXtra, built for L5 loaders and mining machinery operating in demanding quarry and aggregate conditions.

Maxam Tire

Earthmoving Equipment

CASE Construction Equipment to Showcase Electric and Compact Machines at The Utility Expo 2025

CASE Construction Equipment - CNH

CASE Construction Equipment will display electric, compact, and heavy-duty machines for utility crews at The Utility Expo 2025, highlighting solutions for tight spaces and sustainable operation.

Case Backhoe Loader

Labor & Workforce Development

Toro Names Tom Werner General Manager of Sitework Systems Division

The Toro Company

Toro has appointed Tom Werner as general manager of its Sitework Systems business, effective Sept. 3, bringing his extensive product marketing experience to lead the division that pioneered the compact utility loader market.

Komatsu and Pronto Partner to Bring Autonomous Haul Trucks to North American Quarries

Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu and Pronto are collaborating to deploy autonomous haulage technology in North American quarries, improving safety, efficiency and productivity for operators.

Komatsu Quarry Trucks

Construction Technology

Proscape Expands Fleet with 40+ Hitachi Wheel Loaders for Year-Round Performance

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.

New England contractor Proscape adds over 40 Hitachi ZW-7 Wheel Loaders to tackle snow removal, landscaping and more — backed by Chappell Tractor’s trusted service.

Hitachi Wheel Loaders 1

New Cat Wheel Loader Delivers Low Fuel Use, Enhanced Operator Visibility and Control

Caterpillar - Cat

Caterpillar’s new 980 GC wheel loader features a rearview camera, fuel-saving hydraulics and upgraded operator comfort for a wide range of jobsite applications.

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New Holland W100D Compact Wheel Loader Boosts Operator Comfort and Jobsite Flexibility

New Holland Construction - CNH

The W100D compact wheel loader features a redesigned cab for improved visibility, comfort, and control, plus a fuel-efficient engine and compatibility with a wide range of attachments.

New Holland Wheel Loader

Earthmoving Equipment

Cut the Waste, Fill the Gaps

Caterpillar experts share how smarter choices in overburden removal can not only help to overcome today's top challenges, but also pay off for your business in the long run.

Speakers: Lonnie Fritz, ; Jason Hurdis,

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Caterpillar Debuts Single Life Cutting Edges for Medium Wheel Loaders

Caterpillar - Cat

Caterpillar introduces Single Life Cutting Edges for Cat 950–982 loaders, offering simplified maintenance, reduced downtime, and comparable wear life without flipping edges.

Cat Cutting

Volvo CE Showcases Mid-Size Electric Excavator and Wheel Loader at ACT Expo

Volvo CE debuts its mid-size EC230 Electric excavator and L120 Electric wheel loader in North America, expanding its zero-emission lineup for heavier construction applications.

Volvo Mid Size

DEVELON Introduces Next-Gen Log Loaders and Road Builders

DEVELON North America

The launch includes the DX225LL-7 log loader and DX225RB-7 road builder, with more log loaders and road builders to be announced in the coming months.

The -7 Series log loaders and road builders are ready to take on high-demand tasks. They have increased horsepower, faster cycle times and more lifting capacity to complete timber harvesting and log loading faster.

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