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Earthmoving Equipment

How Heavy Equipment Cab Redesigns Improve Safety, Uptime

The addition of comfort and safety features to work carried out in the elements not only provides a positive environment for operators, but also increases contractor productivity and profitability.

October 18, 2024

CASE Construction Equipment recently announced new models and upgrades to empower construction and utility crews facing labor shortages and constrained jobsites in an effort to allow teams to accomplish more with less amidst growing demands from booming infrastructure investments.

4 Construction Tech Pros Share Insights on the Connected Jobsite

An insider’s guide: What it takes to equip and run a connected jobsite for operational improvement and efficiency

July 25, 2024

Detailed information becomes the norm, aiding in productivity planning, operator consistency and workforce improvement. Costs come down and profitability goes up.

Hyundai Launches HD100 Tracked Dozer

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.

The undercarriage system of the HD100 includes dual-flange rollers outside the chain of the track and single-flange rollers inside the chain of the track to help the track stay on the undercarriage.

July 12, 2024

The undercarriage system of the HD100 includes dual-flange rollers outside the chain of the track and single-flange rollers inside the chain of the track to help the track stay on the undercarriage.

Construction Technology

The Spectacle of Caterpillar Construction Technology Days

Caterpillar - Cat

From the labor shortage to productivity to remote operation and reduced emissions, technology leads the way in solving challenges on jobsites.

July 12, 2024

The triumphant drivers and tech team after the spectacular demo.

Construction Technology Helps Eliminate Rework & Improves Efficiency

Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu Demo Days: Getting up close to and operating equipment help our team learn more about the machines in the dirt.

June 18, 2024

Several wheel loaders were available to operate.

Compact Track Loaders

Caterpillar Showcases 973 Track Loader

Caterpillar - Cat

The 973 crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 lbs. (29,892 kg) and replaces the 973K worldwide.

April 8, 2024

The 973 crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 lbs. (29,892 kg) and replaces the 973K worldwide.

Post-Show Report: Major Trends at the 2024 ARA Show

Operator focus, customer voice and equipment flexibility with options, such as attachment packages, were all on display on the exhibit hall floor.

March 28, 2024

Ditoro visited with Terry Dolan, CASE vice president North America, and Dom Derango, national accounts manager, during the event.

John Deere Unveils 950 P-tier and 1050 P-tier Dozers

Previously in market as the 950K and 1050K, these machines are the next generation of models to join the lineup of John Deere P-Tier dozers.

February 21, 2024

Previously in market as the 950K and 1050K, these machines are the next generation of models to join the lineup of John Deere P-Tier dozers.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Caterpillar Announces Technology Package Upgrades for Medium Dozers

Caterpillar - Cat

Formerly ARO with Assist, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of features will be included as a standard feature on Cat D4, D5, D6, D6 XE and D7 models.

February 7, 2024

Formerly ARO with Assist, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of features will be included as a standard feature on Cat D4, D5, D6, D6 XE and D7 models.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Polymath Automates Bulldozers, Diverse Equipment Classes

Contractors can choose from multiple OEM and aftermarket machine control options for popular equipment types, but Polymath has a configurable tech for other equipment and now a standard bulldozer product.

January 4, 2024

A bulldozer equipped with autonomy.

Easier Operation Starts With Automated Dozer Steering

Caterpillar - Cat

There’s a simple way for operators of various skill levels to push light and heavy loads more effectively. Get the scoop on Steer Assist.

October 17, 2023

Steer Assist 3D comes as part of the factory-installed Grade with 3D package.

Construction Technology

Owner of KZ Construction Talks Tech During The Utility Expo

KZ Construction, Inc.

Karczmarczyk says you either start using technology now or you will be behind your competitors.

October 9, 2023

Thomas Karczmarczyk and Lori Ditoro discuss equipment technology.

Winch Optimization on New Fire Dozer Packages

Feedback from agencies helped inform the engineering of new fire dozer packages for the Caterpillar D5 and its predecessor, the D6N.

September 22, 2023

New fire dozer packages for the Cat D5 were developed based on conversations with agencies like the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, the Georgia Forestry Commission and CAL FIRE.

CASE to Unveil Wheeled Excavators, New EV Machines at Utility Expo

CASE Construction Equipment - CNH

CASE Construction Equipment plans to display its newest wheeled excavators, its E Series, designed to be able to travel from jobsite to jobsite easily, at the Utility Expo.

September 18, 2023

With the ability to travel up to 25 mph, the new E Series wheeled excavators give contractors the ability to self-deploy from jobsite to jobsite, while minimizing the time and expense involved with transporting by trailer.

DEVELON Launches DD130 Dozer

DEVELON North America

The new mid-size 145.8-hp DD130 dozer is designed for construction, road construction, mining and forestry industries to do grading, leveling, site preparation and land clearing.

September 14, 2023

The new mid-size 145.8-hp DD130 dozer is designed for construction, road construction, mining and forestry industries to do grading, leveling, site preparation and land clearing.

Construction Safety

Top 5 Dangers of Working With Heavy Equipment

Heavy Equipment Colleges of America

The construction industry accounts for a large number of yearly work-related fatalities. There are ways to prevent this by following protocol and knowing the heavy equipment you are working with.

September 14, 2023

While you can’t predict when a heavy equipment-related accident will occur, should be aware of particular actions that are most likely to cause an accident.

Pushing Power: Big Dozer Trends of 2023

Compact equipment is popular, but sometimes, you need a larger machine.

August 22, 2023

The 1050K has a 13.5-liter engine producing 350-hp and weighs 95,400 pounds.

The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 4: Dozers: Going Back to the A-B-Cs

Caterpillar - Cat

In this episode of The Contractor’s Best Friend, construction expert Brad Humphrey sits down with Sam Meeker, Caterpillar’s dozer and track loader specialist, to talk about what contractors should consider when buying or leasing heavy equipment.

July 19, 2023

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