Video: Duke Long Says DXR Demolition Robots are the Best Thing in His Demo Business

Demolition contractor Duke Long, in this Husqvarna video (3:07 min.), says "these demolition robots are the best thing that has happened to my income statement." Watch to find out why.

February 6, 2013

DXR 300 Demolition Robot

Husqvarna Construction Products

2022 Contractors Top 50 New Products Award 63f589c68dad5

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.

Stand the Test of Time | JLG®

Stand the Test of Time | JLG®

Your work is meant to weather through some of the toughest conditions. Your equipment should do the same. That's why the best contractors trust JLG®.

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Astec Reveals IntelliPac Moisture System for Asphalt Producers

Astec shows off more of what it plans to bring to the show, this time for asphalt plants and producers.

The quality of the aggregates depends on the processing, so original equipment manufacturers have developed crushers in various sizes and capacities.

Roadbuilders' Guide to Crushers: Increasing Access to Recycled Materials

Crushers will only become more popular in the next five years as sustainable building becomes more emphasized across the U.S.

Matt Stanley demoing the 8520c at the first PAVE/X.

Electric Power Will Displace Diesel Machines

Why will EVs eventually dominate the market? Whether it comes from gas, diesel, liquid hydrogen or solid state batteries you are buying energy. And pound for pound, ounce for ounce, dollar for dollar – electric means more bang for your buck.

When reusing materials on-site or recycling materials is not an option, you can recover materials and then donate them to community organizations.

Managing Jobsite Waste for Safety and Sustainability

With construction waste being a serious problem for 95.71% of projects, finding cost-effective and safe solutions becomes vital for the protection of contractors, workers, the environment and the public.

Show attendees will get an up-close look at the company’s patented control system: IMT CMD.CTRL.

IMT Reveals Lineup of Service Truck Solutions for Work Truck Week 2024

The IMT prototype battery-powered hydraulic telescopic crane and compressor package will be on display during Work Truck Week 2024.

Stand the Test of Time | JLG®

Stand the Test of Time | JLG®

Your work is meant to weather through some of the toughest conditions. Your equipment should do the same. That's why the best contractors trust JLG®.

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Astec Expands Rock to Road Strategy at World of Asphalt 2024

Five new products and product features will be on display at Astec's booth #1263 where attendees will get a first-hand look at innovative additions to crushing, paving, and milling.

Matching the attachment to the machine is key when it comes to efficiently using mulching heads.

Modern Mulching Heads on the Construction Jobsite

The top tips to maximize mulching head performance and help contractors get the most out of their mulcher.

Milling during BOMAG Innovation Days

PAVE/X Essentials

Co-founder Jessica Lombardo shares what you should know about this exciting new event from IRONMARKETS that is launching this year.

By distributing weight evenly, limiting accident risks and adhering to extreme safety protocols, rigging is a pillar for preventing costly delays and mishaps at construction sites.

What Is Rigging & Machine Moving in Construction?

Creativity, planning and technology are required for safe and efficient equipment transportation.

Green Asphalt: Be Humble and Kick Asphalt

One asphalt plant is doing what many consider as the unthinkable: producing asphalt mixes from 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), and they can convert any asphalt plant to do the same. Extensive testing says it works, but changing opinions is hard.

Inspired by You, Designed for the Job | JLG®

Inspired by You, Designed for the Job | JLG®

Every job is a new way to leave your mark on tomorrow. Don’t settle for anything less than a partner who shares your drive to do your best work.

With output of up to 600 tons per hour, this machine breaks coarse rocks in-situ, as found in hand-packed pavement layers or stony soils and produces a homogeneous mix in a continuous process.

Wirtgen Launches WRC 240(i) Rock Crusher

With output of up to 600 tons per hour, this machine breaks coarse rocks in-situ, as found in hand-packed pavement layers or stony soils and produces a homogeneous mix in a continuous process.

Onboard weighing systems are the key to reducing your cost of material handling. Find out how payload technology works and five ways it can improve your profitability.

How to Get the Most Profit Out of Every Pass and Load

Onboard weighing systems are the key to reducing your cost of material handling. Find out how payload technology works and five ways it can improve your profitability.

There are environmental benefits for companies operating battery-electric and new fuel vehicles beyond reducing their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.

Zero Emission Machines to Shake Up Oil & Lubricants Industry

Change is underway in the vehicle oil and lubricants industry as a result of the inexorable move toward zero emission vehicles, in particular battery-electric machines.

The MOBIBELT MBT 20i and MBT 24i are equipped with a large 1.6-yd³ feed hopper made of resistant KRS (Kleemann Resistant Steel), which permits the feeding of material with an edge length of up to 8 in.

Kleemann Launches MOBIBELT MBT 20i and MBT 24i Mobile Stackers

The MOBIBELT MBT 20i and MBT 24i are equipped with a large 1.6-yd³ feed hopper made of resistant KRS (Kleemann Resistant Steel), which permits the feeding of material with an edge length of up to 8 in.

Equipped with an electric 335 hp drive, the MOBIREX MR 130i PRO serves as a primary and secondary crusher for recycling, material screening and debris handling.

Kleemann Unveils MOBIREX MR 130i PRO Impact Crusher

Equipped with an electric 335 hp drive, the MOBIREX MR 130i PRO serves as a primary and secondary crusher for recycling, material screening and debris handling.

Application for the Kleemann MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe ranges from different recycling operations, such as the processing of concrete, rubble and asphalt, to the processing of soft to medium-hard natural stone.

Kleemann MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe Mobile Impact Crusher

Application for the Kleemann MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe ranges from different recycling operations, such as the processing of concrete, rubble and asphalt, to the processing of soft to medium-hard natural stone.

The two educational guides complement Haver and Boecker Niagara’s signature PROcheck, a program dedicated to keeping customers’ operations running.

Haver and Boecker Niagara Unveils Educational Guides

The two educational guides complement Haver and Boecker Niagara’s signature PROcheck, a program dedicated to keeping customers’ operations running.

Powered by a 56-hp KOHLER KDI 1903 turbocharged engine, the RCU-55 can work on steep slopes up to 55°.

FAE RCU-55 Remote Controlled Tracked Carrier

Powered by a 56-hp KOHLER KDI 1903 turbocharged engine, the RCU-55 can work on steep slopes up to 55 degrees.

Vibration analysis software monitors the vibrating screen’s performance in real-time by detecting problems before they lead to diminished performance, decreased efficiency and increased operating costs.

The Road Less Traveled Can Offer Greater Screening Productivity

Departing from traditional screening systems to advanced technologies improves productivity and profits.

The low-speed surface grinders are compatible with a range of magnetic type attachments, including those in General’s MAGNETACH Tooling System or attachments utilizing the Lavina/EDCO magnetic mount tooling.

General Equipment M-Series Surface Grinders for MAGNETACH Tooling System

The low-speed surface grinders are compatible with a range of magnetic type attachments, including those in General’s MAGNETACH Tooling System or attachments utilizing the Lavina/EDCO magnetic mount tooling.

People Key To 100 Years of Sucess for Luck Companies

The Key To 100 Years In Business: People

This episode of Digging Deeper profiles Luck Companies, a family-owned crushed aggregate and environmental performance producer, celebrating 100 years in business.

John Deere Construction & Forestry provides brush cutters like the RE50, which is ideal for embankment and ditch management, over-fence brush management and rail right-of-way maintenance.

The Latest in Construction Brush and Land Clearing Equipment

Mulchers are evolving, offering new benefits for land clearing, including a cleaner finish. Mulcher attachments have become smaller, lighter and, consequently, more efficient, as they can be utilized on smaller, mid-frame machines.