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Compact Track Loaders

Classic and Pro: Bobcat's New Loader Categories Help Contractors Command Performance

As the company reimagines its compact loader lineup, equipment owners and operators stare down the divide, zoning in on jobsite priorities, performance, AI technologies and long-term equipment strategies.

May 28, 2026

Two white Bobcat skid steer loaders with black bucket attachments on dirt ground in forest setting

Titan International Launches Rubber Tracks for Compact, Mini Equipment

Titan International

The new line, designed for construction, rental and industrial equipment applications, expands Titan International’s construction equipment product lineup.

May 27, 2026

Close-up of yellow excavator track and undercarriage with metal cleats on sandy ground

Volvo CE, Hitachi Energy Partner to Accelerate Zero-Emission Construction Sites

Volvo Construction Equipment

The collaboration focuses on integrating electric machinery with power infrastructure and energy management to provide end-to-end decarbonization solutions for the construction industry.

May 26, 2026

Zero-emission construction site diagram showing electric excavators, loaders, trucks, crushers, and EV charging infrastructure with labeled equipment stations.

Labor & Workforce Development

Heavy Lifting Industry Faces Growing Skilled Labor Shortage

Demand for heavy lifting workers is expected to rise as the industry grows and companies work to replace retiring operators across construction, mining and energy projects.

May 26, 2026

Construction worker in safety gear standing before large concrete pillars and yellow hydraulic equipment on industrial site

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Researchers Develop AI-Based Excavator Tracking System for Construction Sites

Incheon National University

A new study outlines a multi-camera monitoring method that uses AI to improve equipment visibility and reduce tracking errors caused by jobsite obstructions and machine congestion.

May 25, 2026

Green Doosan excavator loading soil onto Volvo dump truck at urban construction site with traffic cones and barriers

John Deere Adds Two New Wheel Loaders to X-Tier Lineup

John Deere Worldwide

The 844 and 904 X-Tier Wheel Loaders feature electric variable transmission technology, fuel-saving modes and advanced visibility systems for high-production material handling.

May 20, 2026

Yellow John Deere wheel loader dumping gravel at construction site with excavated hillside in background

John Deere Adds MB60 Material Boom Attachment for Compact Equipment

John Deere Worldwide

The MB60 Material Boom is a 6,000-lb.-capacity attachment designed to improve lifting and placement on tight jobsites.

May 18, 2026

Yellow John Deere 335 skid steer loader with articulated boom arm operating near trees in outdoor setting

Sarens

May 15, 2026

Tires, Tracks & Treads

OTR Tire Selection Criteria According to Specific Mining Surfaces

Choosing the right OTR tire is crucial for safety and stability in challenging environments, particularly on hard or soft mining surfaces or in underground mining terrain. Here you will find a complete overview of the best tire tread patterns for different mining use cases.

May 1, 2026

Dump truck unloading rocks and gravel at quarry with blue sky and trees in background

Mini Excavators

Yanmar Introduces SV10 Mini Excavator for Tight Jobsite Access

Yanmar launches the SV10 mini excavator, designed for confined spaces with compact dimensions, flexible undercarriage and versatile performance.

April 30, 2026

Red mini excavator with hydraulic arm operating on gravel near a rustic lodge building under blue sky

KOBELCO Launches New Demolition Excavator With 130-Foot Reach

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA Inc.

KOBELCO introduces the SK1300DLC-11, a high-reach demolition excavator with multiple front configurations, transport-friendly design and enhanced operator features.

April 28, 2026

Kobelco yellow excavator with extended boom and bucket attachment on tracked base

Volvo CE’s Scott Young Appointed Chair of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2029

Volvo Construction Equipment

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has named Scott Young, head of region North America for Volvo Construction Equipment, as the chair of the 2029 construction trade show.

April 17, 2026

Professional man in blue blazer standing before yellow Volvo construction excavator in industrial facility

Steelwrist Introduces XTR10 Tiltrotator, Expands Coupler Lineup

Steelwrist Inc.

Steelwrist introduced multiple new machines and systems at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026.

April 14, 2026

Heavy construction equipment display with Steelwrist branded banner and excavators on sandy ground

The Right Tool For Every Job

The Toro Company

Use this guide to help match equipment rental customers to a compact utility loader so they can power through their next job.

April 13, 2026

Worker operating red Toro wood chipper, dumping mulch in residential yard with trees

Compact Track Loaders

OTR Expands TrackBoss Line with E5 Tread for Compact Track Loaders

OTR Engineered Solutions

OTR Engineered Solutions introduces the TrackBoss E5 tread, designed to reduce surface damage while maintaining traction and durability for compact track loaders.

April 10, 2026

White and orange skid steer loader spreading dirt on construction site

Mary Schmidt

April 8, 2026

LAST CALL: Equipment Today's Contractors' Top 50 New Products Award Nominations

Do you have a favorite new product? Be sure to nominate your top picks for Equipment Today's annual product award by May 22, 2026, to make sure your submission is counted among this year's class of the commercial construction industry's best new products and enhancements.

April 8, 2026

Blue Diamond Launches 72-Inch Heavy-Duty Brush Cutter for Skid Steers

Blue Diamond Attachments

The new Heavy Duty Open Front Brush Cutter is designed for skid steers, handling grass, brush and trees up to 4 inches.

April 5, 2026

Wood chipper machinery covered in mulch and debris operating in a forest clearing during autumn.