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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Sinoboom Introduces SmartHub Screen for Boom Lift Fleet Management

The SmartHub Screen adds machine diagnostics, status monitoring and fleet management capabilities.

June 16, 2026

Simcadium industrial equipment simulator interface with dual gauges and control panel on tablet screen

Construction News

ForConstructionPros.com Launches Video-First Content and Sponsorship Program

Watch FCP is a recurring video content initiative produced by the Construction Network's editorial team.

June 11, 2026

Industrial Forklifts

UL, SGS & TÜV: A Side By Side On Forklift Battery Safety

Three certification bodies, one critical choice: which protects your rental fleet best?

June 9, 2026

Green and orange forklifts lined up in an industrial equipment yard with storage buildings in background

MEC Sends Out New PLUS Scissor Lifts and More

MEC Aerial Work Platforms

MEC has begun shipping new PLUS electric scissor lifts and the MME30 vertical mast lift, featuring increased capacities, longer duty cycles and enhanced jobsite performance.

June 8, 2026

Red JLG Micro XD+ scissor lift fully extended against a brick building with white garage door

Defining MEWP Training For Trainers

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

IPAF shared insight into compliant MEWP operator training and what trainers expect to get up to for instruction.

June 3, 2026

Construction equipment display yard featuring various aerial lifts and scissor lifts in red and yellow against industrial buildings.

Unirope Introduces Python DynamiQ Wire Rope for High-Load Crane Applications

Unirope expanded its Python wire rope lineup with DynamiQ, a rotation-resistant hoist rope designed for crawler, tower and mobile crane applications under demanding lifting conditions.

June 1, 2026

Coiled black industrial rope or cable with blurred industrial port equipment in background

GRABO Expands Vacuum Lifter Accessory Line

GRABO introduced six new accessories designed to expand the capabilities of its electric vacuum lifters for construction, fabrication and installation applications.

May 30, 2026

DJI gimbal stabilizer with digital display screen and control interface on gray base

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

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

Stellar Industries Updates TMAX Mechanic Truck, EC3200 Electric Crane

Stellar Industries introduces updates to its TMAX Mechanic Truck and EC3200 Electric Service Crane, focusing on visibility, storage flexibility and improved payload.

May 7, 2026

White utility truck with mounted crane and equipment compartment on concrete floor

Engine-Powered Tools & Accessories

How Fuel Efficiency Transforms Equipment Rental Economics and ROI

Exploring some advancements in fuel efficiency for the equipment rental business.

April 24, 2026

Digital illustration of a robotic hand dispensing water droplet with glowing gears on blue background

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

Telescopic Handlers

Elevate Your Jobsite: How Merlo Telehandlers Boost Construction Efficiency

From telehandlers to forestry equipment and agricultural tractors, our machines are built to be problem-solvers.

April 9, 2026

Green MERLO telescopic handler lifting construction materials at a building site with workers and equipment visible

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

JLG Lifts Productivity & Serviceability With The 600AJ+ Boom Lift

JLG Industries Inc.

Previewed during CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2026, the 600AJ+ Boom Lift represents JLG’s continued commitment to designing equipment that improves productivity, enhances operator experience and supports the evolving needs of equipment rental companies and contractors.

April 3, 2026

Orange JLG telescopic boom lift operating at dusk near large industrial pipes and concrete structure

JET Launches S-Series Material Lifts for Compact Jobsite Handling

The new S-Series material lifts offer a 450-lb. capacity, compact mast design and multiple operating modes for contractors and maintenance crews.

April 1, 2026

JET JML-165 red and silver vertical material lift with manual crank and mobile base