Category: Equipment
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RodRadar and Lynch Partner to Bring Utility Strike Prevention Technology to UK Construction
RodRadar is entering the UK market through a partnership with Lynch Plant Hire, bringing its Live Dig Radar (LDR) technology to construction sites nationwide. The system, embedded in excavation equipment, uses real-time ground-penetrating radar to detect and alert operators to underground utilities during digging. The move aims to address a costly challenge for the UK…
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ARA Foundation and Toro Company Foundation Work to Improve Minneapolis Youth Mentoring Center
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The American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation partnered July 29 to improve the outdoor space at Bolder Options, a Minneapolis nonprofit that provides wellness-based mentoring for middle school youth. The project included a $20,000 grant, donated equipment and dozens of volunteers who built new above-ground garden beds, installed fencing and completed…
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New Holland Launches In-House Designed D-Series Mini Excavators
New Holland Construction announced on August 19, 2025, the launch of its D-Series mini excavators with the debut of the E42D and E50D models. The new series marks the company’s move to bring design and manufacturing fully in-house, a change intended to improve machine durability and the operator experience for contractors, landscapers, and municipalities.New Holland…
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What Is VRAM? Void-Reducing Asphalt Membranes for Joint Longevity
In the past three years I’ve visited a fair number of jobsites to see how blacktop crews do a lot of what they do on a day-to-day basis. However, I haven’t undergone a lot of what I think of as “formal” training. Thankfully, last year I connected with Shelly & Sands, a large road work…
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BKT Skid Steer Tires for Any Terrain
This content is sponsored by BKT USA MUD POWER HDBKT USA, Inc. MUD POWER HD is designed specifically for skid steers. The deep tread and distinctive lug pattern deliver excellent traction on wet and soft terrain. This tire is made from a specialized industrial compound and reinforced with a durable nylon casing and breakers, which…
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Caterpillar Unveils Next Generation Cat 140 Lever Motor Grader at PWX 2025
At this year’s Public Works Expo, Caterpillar introduced its new Cat 140 Lever Motor Grader (140 LVR), giving attendees a first look at a machine designed to merge traditional operator preferences with cutting-edge technology. “This machine is an all-new ground up design for us,” said Eric Kohout, product application specialist for motor graders at Caterpillar,…
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No Shortcuts: Why Safety Is the Main Route in Road Construction
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August marks the final push of the summer, when, if you’re not on holiday, you’re gearing up for those last few weeks of long hours finishing those projects that need to get done before the fall freeze. For roadbuilders, it can be an especially hectic time as projects are kicked into overdrive to meet seasonal…
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KIOTI Tractor Opens First West Coast Warehouse in Washington
KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA Inc., has opened its first West Coast warehouse in Tumwater, Washington. The 146,327-square-foot facility, located two miles south of Olympia, is part of the company’s plan to expand its North American infrastructure. The warehouse features 26 dock doors, high-clearance storage and will begin operations in phases, starting with whole…
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U.S. Army Awards Five-Year Contract for Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks
The U.S. Army has awarded Mack Defense a five-year contract worth up to $221.8 million for continued production of the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT). The agreement, announced June 24, 2025, covers up to 450 vehicles and follows the completion of the initial 2018 contract. The M917A3 HDT supports the Army, Army Reserve, and National…