Category: Earthmoving
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DEVELON Introduces Next-Gen Log Loaders and Road Builders
DEVELON has released it next-generation -7 Series log loaders and road builders. The initial -7 Series launch includes the DEVELON DX225LL-7 log loader and DX225RB-7 road builder, with more log loaders and road builders to be announced in the upcoming months. The new lineup features enhanced safety features, heavy-duty components and easy serviceability to help…
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5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Backhoe for Your Jobsite
Backhoes are the ultimate multitaskers on jobsites, tackling everything from digging and trenching to loading and lifting. With so many options available, how do you find the one that’s just right for your needs? The key is focusing on the features that will make your work easier, faster and more efficient. Whether you’re in construction,…
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5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Backhoe for Your Jobsite
Backhoes are the ultimate multitaskers on jobsites, tackling everything from digging and trenching to loading and lifting. With so many options available, how do you find the one that’s just right for your needs? The key is focusing on the features that will make your work easier, faster and more efficient. Whether you’re in construction,…
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bauma Bound: What Major Construction OEMs Are Showing in Europe
*Editor’s note: The equipment and/or technologies featured in this article may not be available to the North American market. bauma, recognized as the largest trade fair in the world, takes place every three years and serves as the globe’s leading sector event for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction machinery. Held…
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John Deere Announces Transmission Assurance Program on Eligible Wheel Loaders
John Deere has introduced extended transmission assurance coverage for its 844 P-Tier and 904 P-Tier Wheel Loaders. The new program provides up to five years or 15,000 hours of coverage on eligible 844 P-Tier and 904 P-Tier models for warrantable transmission repairs. Eligible machines include 844 P-Tier and 904 P-Tier units with product identification numbers…
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Volvo Adds Hybrid Technology to New-Gen Excavators
Volvo Construction Equipment has announced the addition of hybrid models to its newest generation of excavators. These models ranging from 26 tons to 50 tons include the EC260 Hybrid, EC300 Hybrid, EC370 Hybrid, EC400 Hybrid, and EC500 Hybrid, making them the biggest models in Volvo’s hybrid portfolio. These new models deliver up to 20% better fuel efficiency than the previous series’ conventional models…
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ET – State of the Industry 2025
As the construction industry welcomes a new year and a new presidential administration, many contractors wonder what the future may hold. In conversation with industry experts, it appears that many of the existing industry challenges, such as the skilled labor shortage and market conditions, may remain. It’s a mix of optimism and uncertainty that lead…
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Maneuver Through Roadwork with Skid Steers and Attachments
Skid steers are a popular machine to have on any construction job site. They are highly useful due to their maneuverability and power. When doing roadwork, skid steers are a great asset to the team. Skid steers have what it takes to handle the tight turns and solid roads of concrete and asphalt. Skid steers…