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June 19, 2023

Brandon NoelMichael ChengJonathan KozlowskiMarina MayerCharles Rathmann

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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.

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.

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.

The stainless steel hoists are available in 0.25-, 0.75-, 1.5- and 3-ton versions, as well as various lengths.

Oz Lifting Introduces Stainless Steel Lever Hoist

The stainless steel hoists are available in 0.25-, 0.75-, 1.5- and 3-ton versions, as well as various lengths.

The new lineup of CASE machines includes three new Construction King backhoe loaders, a new 5-tonne class mini excavator and an all-new, full-sized wheel loader.

CASE Releases New Machines and Equipment Upgrades

The new lineup of CASE machines includes three new Construction King backhoe loaders, a new 5-tonne class mini excavator and an all-new, full-sized wheel loader.

Over the years, fleet owners may have realized that the viscosity of engine oils has been slowly getting lower compared to the 15w40 (or straight 50s) used around 40 years ago.

Getting the Viscosity Right – The Fleet Owner’s Guide

Understanding and assigning the correct viscosity to your equipment is just one step on your journey toward achieving greater efficiency and reliability for your fleet.

This tool serves as an application-specific carbide blade for wood containing nails, screws and other fasteners.

Diablo Tools Introduces AMPED Demo Demon Carbide Teeth Oscillating Multi-Tool Blade

This tool serves as an application-specific carbide blade for wood containing nails, screws and other fasteners.

Under the leadership of Andringa, Vermeer introduced the first HDD for testing in 1991.

Vermeer's Andringa Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Andringa’s journey began in the late 1980s when she expanded on the vision of the founder of Vermeer, Gary Vermeer, who aimed to install utilities underground without disturbing the surface.

The C08e operates on a 10.4 kWh battery, featuring three selectable working modes—eco, performance and high performance.

Yanmar C08e Electric Tracked Carrier

The C08e operates on a 10.4 kWh battery, featuring three selectable working modes—eco, performance and high performance.

Based on Enerpac SCJ-Series Cube Jacks, the Enerpac cube jack lifting system enables lifting and holding of the entire cab, boom and arm, allowing the undercarriage to be safely removed.

Enerpac Offers Cube Jack Lifting System for Excavator Maintenance

Based on Enerpac SCJ-Series Cube Jacks, the Enerpac cube jack lifting system enables lifting and holding of the entire cab, boom and arm, allowing the undercarriage to be safely removed.

Diablo’s Demo Demon Carbide Teeth Rough-in Hole Saw range is available in various sizes from 1-3/8 to 4-5/8 in. and one, eight-piece set.

Diablo Tools Releases Demo Demon Carbide Teeth Rough-in Hole Saw

Diablo’s Demo Demon Carbide Teeth Rough-in Hole Saw range is available in various sizes from 1-3/8 to 4-5/8 in. and one, eight-piece set.

The Pressure Washer features three power levels for power and runtime management, with 1,300 psi and 1.5 gpm on the high setting.

Makita Launches Battery-powered 40V MAX XGT Pressure Washer

The Pressure Washer features three power levels for power and runtime management, with 1,300 psi and 1.5 gpm on the high setting.

HVO can be used interchangeably with petroleum diesel.

Mack Trucks Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as Fuel

HVO is produced from lipid sources, such as waste vegetable oils and tallow, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

This solution enables operators to activate and deactivate generators from a different location, as well as receive real-time alerts related to performance and utilization.

Fleet Intelligence Remote Generator Monitoring and Control

This solution enables operators to activate and deactivate generators from a different location, as well as receive real-time alerts related to performance and utilization.

The electric wheel loader is equipped with four working modes (Bucket, Fork, Eco and Power) to fit the operator’s needs.

Yanmar V8e Electric Wheel Loader

The electric wheel loader is equipped with four working modes (Bucket, Fork, Eco and Power) to fit the operator’s needs.

The need to transport skilled workers to remote locations not only incurs additional costs but also poses logistical challenges for contractors.

Personal Vehicle Programs Shuttle Workers to Remote Sites

One solution to address the challenge of mobilizing skilled workers to remote jobsites is the implementation of vehicle reimbursement programs.

Both engines are capable of switching between 50 and 60 Hz to meet specific operating requirements on the jobsite.

FPT Industrial Introduces G-Drive R24 and Cursor 13 Engines

Both engines are capable of switching between 50 and 60 Hz to meet specific operating requirements on the jobsite.

The products include the Kabgard Headache Rack System, extended Ladder Rack and Universal Class 5 Hitch Receiver for both Ford and GM mounted service bodies.

Buyers Products Service Body Equipment and Accessories

The products include the Kabgard Headache Rack System, extended Ladder Rack and Universal Class 5 Hitch Receiver for both Ford and GM mounted service bodies.

Haulotte Dual Reach increases the load capacity of the basket up to 770 lbs. and enables working on sloping ground up to 6°.

Haulotte Offers Next-gen HA61 RTJ PRO Rough Terrain Articulating Boom

Haulotte Dual Reach increases the load capacity of the basket up to 770 lbs. and enables working on sloping ground up to 6°.

A diagnostic tool provides comprehensive technical information for every make and model of construction equipment.

Diagnostic Tools Upgrade Preventive Maintenance

Equipment care can help revolutionize the construction industry.

Powered by an 18.3 kWh battery, the SV17e offers two operating modes and can be used in indoor or outdoor jobsites.

Yanmar SV17e Electric Mini Excavator

Powered by an 18.3 kWh battery, the SV17e offers two operating modes and can be used in indoor or outdoor jobsites.

Available sizes include ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16.

Double Coin Releases Two All-steel ST Radial Tires

Available sizes include ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16.

This product cleans and lubricates to help keep engines in operating condition which maintains power, minimizes crankcase oil dilution and supplements upper cylinders and valve train with anti-wear protection.

Renewable Lubricants Offers Bio-Power Summer Diesel Conditioner

This product cleans and lubricates to help keep engines in operating condition which maintains power, minimizes crankcase oil dilution and supplements upper cylinders and valve train with anti-wear protection.

Husqvarna LF 60i LAT Plate Compactor

The LF 60i LAT is the newest product to run on the BLi-X battery system.

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.