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The Utility Expo Comes Back Stronger with More Space and More Product Innovations

The biennial event in Louisville, KY, features more space for overhead and underground utility equipment, and exhibitors are taking advantage with a broad mix of new product launches.

Wheels or Tracks? Weighing the Advantages of Two Types of Excavators

Caterpillar - Cat

Are you better served by tracks or wheels? Here’s a quick look at the differences — and which type of excavator gets the edge in certain situations

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Why Telematics Technology is Finally Reaching Into Lift Equipment

Telematics ease management of lift equipment use on jobsites, while capturing information on machine health, use and so much more.

Fleet managers can utilize Lift Connect data to better understand their fleet health and improve machine utilization.

Clark Asphalt Changes the Game in Plant Efficiency with Tech Implementations

Many inefficiencies at the asphalt plant can be eliminated with the help of innovation

Marlboro Mountain Construction is Rockin’ with Special Attachments

Werk-Brau Co., Inc.

A unique pairing of tools enables Marlboro Mountain Construction to get a grip on unusual and challenging projects.

Marlboro Mountain Construction is uses a Werk-Brau Power Grip Bucket and Engcon Tiltrotator to easily grip and move rock and other materials.

Mini Skid Steer, Track Loaders

Electric Compact Utility Loader Overcomes Challenges of Church Renovation

The Toro Company

The battery-powered Toro e-Dingo addressed the three main challenges of renovating a Minnesota church.

The e-Dingo's compatibility with several existing Dingo attachments allowed Twin Tower Demolition to reduce the amount of equipment used on the Prince of Peace church renovation project.

Buying Used Heavy Equipment? Make Sure You Are Aware of These Three Potential Risks

Used heavy equipment can be a great value, but there are several unique risks that buyers should be aware of.

In the case of a private sale, a little diligence can go a long way. But you must understand there is some risk involved.

Crawler Dozer Technology Pushes the Envelope

Integrated technologies provide increased crawler dozer automation while sharing real-time productivity data.

The D7E proved the viability of the electric drive concept and the technology has now evolved with the introduction of the D6 XE. The electric drive system allows the diesel engine to run at the most optimized rpm to get the best efficiency.

Milling Machine Technology Simplifies Operation

The latest milling machine technology can hold tight tolerances and increase production while reducing crew demands.

Onboard diagnostics, simple grade control setup and automated calibration procedures drastically reduce the responsibilities of the operator compared to older generations of equipment.

Calculate Equipment Costs to Assess When to Own vs. Rent

GB Financial Services, LLC

Contractors can use this rental formula to calculate monthly costs for construction equipment to determine which option makes more sense for their business.

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Construction Technology

Atlanta Asphalt Contractor Turns to Telematics to Enhance Efficiencies

E.R. Snell uses telematics software to help manage the 200+ trucks dispatched each day from their plant locations

The increased visibility, along with an integration with E.R. Snell’s asphalt plant software, allows everyone in the company to have a dashboard view of what the plant is doing and where trucks are at any given time.

Project Management

3D-Project-File Transfer from the Cloud Boosts Veit’s Technology Advantage

Sitework innovator surprise themselves with the value of Trimble WorksOS Software connecting design data with machine-control data for real-time progress and productivity updates

With more than 30 3D machine control systems used on dozers, excavators, motor graders and skid steers; 30 rovers and total stations; and 50 base stations, Veit & Company works one of the largest technology-enabled fleets in the Upper Midwest.

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