Category: Earthmoving Equipment
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Nominations Now Open: Contractors’ Top 50 New Products 2025
Hosted hosted by Equipment Today and ForConstructionPros.com, the Contactors’ Top 50 New Products Award serves as the voice of the industry, representing your equipment priorities and preferences when it comes to exploring new market offerings. Returning for its 15th installment this year, the annual Contactors’ Top 50 New Products Award is designed to recognize the best new product introductions…
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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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AEM Set to Host OEMs on National Mall
Taking place in Washington, D.C., May 14-16, 2025, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) brings together policymakers, construction organizations and equipment manufacturers for a multiday Celebration of Construction on the National Mall. Now in its second year, the event exhibits the industry’s latest innovations, workforce development efforts and work in sustainability. This year’s event will…
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bauma 2025: Wirtgen and John Deere Present Future of Road Construction
At bauma 2025, the Wirtgen Group and John Deere showcased a wide range of new technologies and construction equipment, drawing global interest with nearly 100 machines on display—including 45 world premieres. The joint booth served as a central hub for updates on the future of road construction, materials processing and digital jobsite management. Focus on…
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Caterpillar Announces Leadership Shift, Joe Creed Named CEO
After eight years as CEO and nearly 45 years of service, Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO D. James Umpleby III will become executive chairman of the board effective May 1. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Joseph E. Creed, a 28-year Caterpillar veteran, will succeed him as CEO and join the Board of Directors May 1. After…
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KOBELCO Europe Partners With Leica and Xwatch on Remote Excavation in New K-DIVE System
KOBELCO Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME), wholly owned by KOBELCO Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Japan and dedicated to the sales and service of crawler excavators, demolition excavators and crawler cranes, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions, both part of Hexagon, to drive the evolution of excavation with the K-DIVE remote operation system.…
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Volvo CE and Unicontrol Partner on Advanced Machine Control Technology
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Unicontrol have announced a partnership to introduce the software company’s 3D machine control technology in Volvo excavators. The partnership will allow Volvo CE to ensure its advanced technology is made open, accessible and easy to use for improved efficiency. The Volvo Co-Pilot will be used as the primary user interface, allowing operators to access Unicontrol3D directly from…
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Hitachi Europe Introduces LANDCROS One Concept at bauma 2025
Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe’s (HCM) exhibit (FN.716) at bauma 2025 focuses on four critical industry challenges: Climate emergency — Responding to environmental imperatives with zero-emission technologies Skilled operator shortage — Creating smarter, more intuitive machines that require less specialized operators. Rising operational costs — Implementing solutions that maximize efficiency and minimize downtime. Sustainable mining — Developing…