Visit the CAT Booth at CONEXPO for a Big Ticket Giveaway!

Prizes include Caterpillar hats, a D11 Lego kit and a 301.8 mini excavator.

March 13, 2023

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Frank Campbell of Caterpillar gives the inside scoop on a 2023 CONEXPO scavenger hunt around the Caterpillar booth and the corresponding prizes! Cat enthusiasts who are not able to make it to Las Vegas for CONEXPO can participate in a prize-winning giveaway from home, too. Watch our exclusive video to learn more.

Components that can improve visibility include rearview cameras, around-view monitor camera systems and sensors.

How to Prepare Equipment for Summer Extremes

From operator health to equipment maintenance, steps can be taken to protect the assets and people on construction sites.

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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.

Do More with the JCB Mini Excavator

Do More with the JCB Mini Excavator

With zero tail swing and a small footprint, the JCB mini excavator is tougher on the competition and easier on you. After all, just because space is limited, doesn’t mean your performance has to be. Experience better. Learn more at JCB.com.

The Woodcracker tree saw with grapple is compatible with three Manitou rotating telehandlers — the MRT 2260, MRT 2660 and MRT 3060 Vision+.

Manitou Introduces Woodcracker Tree Saw with Grapple for Rotating Telehandlers

The Woodcracker tree saw with grapple is compatible with three Manitou rotating telehandlers — the MRT 2260, MRT 2660 and MRT 3060 Vision+.

High power from a 554Wh battery for consistent, powerful performance.

DEWALT POWERSHIFT 554WH Battery

High power from a 554Wh battery for consistent, powerful performance.

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Check Out the All-New Volvo Excavators

Get your edge and move ahead of the pack.

Designed for construction surveyors, the R780 GNNS Smart Antenna offers performance in challenging GNSS environments, such as blocked sky, multi-path or degraded signal conditions.

Trimble Launches R780 GNSS Smart Antenna

Designed for construction surveyors, the R780 GNNS Smart Antenna offers performance in challenging GNSS environments, such as blocked sky, multi-path or degraded signal conditions.

The cordless narrow crown stapler kit can drive up to 700 narrow crown staples per charge.

Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt 18-Ga 1.5-in. Narrow Crown Stapler Kit

The cordless narrow crown stapler kit can drive up to 700 narrow crown staples per charge.

The included HEPA Dust Extractor is OSHA Table 1 compliant for Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (rule 1926.1153).

Makita Introduces D-handle Rotary Hammer with Dust Extraction

The included HEPA Dust Extractor is OSHA Table 1 compliant for Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (rule 1926.1153).

Compact wheeled excavators within the 6-ton to 13-ton range have emerged as a critical segment within the construction machinery market.

Excavation Tasks & Other Ways Wheeled Excavators Are Valuable on the Jobsite

Compact wheeled excavators represent the future of construction, showcasing how technology enhances efficiency on the jobsite.

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Hitachi Genuine Diesel Engine Oil DH-2 10W-40

Designed for diesel construction machines Tier 4 and above.

Powered by a 2.0Ah 18V battery, the cordless nailer enables individuals to drive up to 700 brads per charge.

Metabo HPT Offers 18V MultiVolt 18-Ga Brad Nailer Kit

Powered by a 2.0Ah 18V battery, the cordless nailer enables individuals to drive up to 700 brads per charge.

Weighing 10 lbs. including reaction arm and battery, the BTW-Series is equipped with an integrated digital motor vectoring system delivering repeatable torque up to 6,000 ft. lbs.

Enerpac Offers BTW-series Battery Torque Wrench

Weighing 10 lbs. including reaction arm and battery, the BTW-Series is equipped with an integrated digital motor vectoring system delivering repeatable torque up to 6,000 ft. lbs.

The tool features a 2-1/4 peak hp brushless motor that handles router bits up to 2-1/2 in. in diameter and is equipped with a plunge lock lever, an adjustable three-position turret stop, a tool-free depth adjustment system and a spindle lock.

DEWALT Releases 20V MAX Cordless Plunge Router

The tool features a 2-1/4 peak hp brushless motor that handles router bits up to 2-1/2 in. in diameter and is equipped with a plunge lock lever, an adjustable three-position turret stop, a tool-free depth adjustment system and a spindle lock.

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Asphalt Contractor's Top 30 Products 2024

The best list of new, innovative, and industry shaping products for the road building industry.

In some scenarios, the higher reach makes it possible to load a truck more efficiently from one side instead of spending time loading from each side of the truck.

4 Reasons to Add a Large CTL to Your Fleet

Selecting the right compact equipment and attachments is crucial for optimizing ROI and boosting profits on job sites.

The BILT survey found that 89% of executives were concerned that their training programs were inefficient.

Skilled Trade Labor Shortage: Time for Change

BILT released a research report that indicated that over 30% of the respondents said recent hires would resonate best with immersive digital training and yet it currently only makes up 2% of the present training methods.

The Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 has a maximum capacity of 110 tons and a long 203-ft. telescopic boom for reach.

Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 All-terrain Crane

The Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 has a maximum capacity of 110 tons and a long 203-ft. telescopic boom for reach.

Powered by a 20.4-kWh lithium-ion battery, the ZT6000e provides up to eight hours of run time per full charge.

Bobcat Offers Electric ZT6000e Zero-Turn Mower

Powered by a 20.4-kWh lithium-ion battery, the ZT6000e provides up to eight hours of run time per full charge.

The enclosed cab option protects the operator from various elements and helps teams work in extreme conditions.

CASE Adds Cab Option to CASE H Series Rough-terrain Forklifts

The enclosed cab option protects the operator from various elements and helps teams work in extreme conditions.

The CASE 695SV side-shift and center-pivot models feature a tool carrier loader arm, allowing them to do double duty as a wheel loader.

CASE 695SV Construction King Backhoe Loaders

The CASE 695SV side-shift and center-pivot models feature a tool carrier loader arm, allowing them to do double duty as a wheel loader.

The updated features will help teams working in confined jobsites with new capabilities that support visibility and control.

CASE Updates F Series Compact Wheel Loaders

The updated features will help teams working in confined jobsites with new capabilities that support visibility and control.

The 651G delivers a breakout force of nearly 24,000 lbs. and lifting capacity of over 16,100 lbs. to help teams plow through tough jobs.

CASE 651G Wheel Loader

The 651G delivers a breakout force of nearly 24,000 lbs. and lifting capacity of over 16,100 lbs. to help teams plow through tough jobs.

The CX50D comes standard with multifunctional hydraulics and a second auxiliary circuit, as well as an optional third auxiliary circuit for advanced attachments like tilt rotators and grapples.

CASE CX50D Electric Mini Excavator

The CX50D comes standard with multifunctional hydraulics and a second auxiliary circuit, as well as an optional third auxiliary circuit for advanced attachments like tilt rotators and grapples.

The Hyundai HT100V CTL working in a gravel-hauling application.

Compact Track Loaders: Benefits & Challenges

Is a CTL right for your business? Understand the advantages, drawbacks and machine capabilities.

Using modern estimating programs, workers can easily use historical scope and cost data to create more accurate estimates.

Twin Challenges for Construction in 2024: Technology and Policy Reform

The $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill, growing investment in green power infrastructure, rising U.S. consumer demand, and initiatives to reshore manufacturing have all contributed to tremendous growth in commercial construction.

Take the “Hard” Out of Work

Take the “Hard” Out of Work

Join industry experts in this webinar to explore solutions for automation, reducing fatigue, and streamlining tasks. Discover how ease-of-use tech simplifies operations, boosts accuracy, cuts costs, and enhances safety in heavy machinery.