Category: Fleet Maintenance
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Lithium Battery Safety: New Rules for New Technology
Lithium batteries have become indispensable in the construction industry, powering everything from handheld tools such as cutoff saws and drills to larger equipment such as scissor lifts and track loaders. High energy density, lightweight design and efficiency make them the preferred choice over older technologies. They offer contractors significant advantages in mobility and productivity. The…
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How to Decommission Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
As renewable energy generation continues to grow, the use of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in solar farms has become increasingly important for stabilizing the grid and enabling the integration of intermittent solar and wind power. The permitting process to build a BESS facility often requires a formal plan for site decommissioning and disposal, even…
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A Blueprint for Repackaging Power in Construction: Electrify the Whole Jobsite
The construction industry can work smarter while playing a leading role in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The transition to zero-emissions (ZE) construction machinery has been slow, hampered by high costs, technological challenges, and resistance to change. Especially regarding that last point, many operators would ask why their construction companies should invest…
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ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems Collab on Excavator Prototype
ZQUIP, part of Moog Construction, and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced their collaboration on a prototype 8-ton excavator that is geospatially intelligent and powered by a swappable, zero-emissions battery system. After undergoing successful tests of the concept at a proving ground in France, ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems will now demonstrate the modified Cat 308…
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Vögele Releases New VR Screed for 8-ft. Road Pavers
Vögele has announced the release of its VR 500 screed for its 8-ft. class pavers. This addition is expected to help improve the process of constructing roadways as well as medium and larger paving jobs. The new VR 500 is equipped with extending units that can be sloped by up to 10% and are precisely…
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Regal Rexnord to Showcase Asphalt and Aggregate Solutions at World of Asphalt 2025
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in Asphalt, Belts, Business, Business Services, Compaction Equipment, Construction Technology, Equipment, Equipment Management, Equipment Monitoring & Logistics, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Hoses & Fittings, Other Components, Pavement Maintenance, Single-Drum Rollers, Tandem Rollers, Technology, Trench Rollers, Worksite EquipmentRegal Rexnord Corporation has announced the products it will have on display during World of Asphalt 2025. The company’s solutions are targeted toward the asphalt and aggregate industries. Regal Rexnord can be found at booth 822 in St. Louis, Mo., March 25-27. Regal Rexnord offers solutions built to endure harsh environments in the asphalt and…
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Volvo Features New and Upgraded Compaction Machines at World of Asphalt
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in Asphalt, Business, Business Services, Compaction Equipment, Construction, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Equipment, Equipment Monitoring & Logistics, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, GPS, Laser & Other, Machine Grade Control, Other Components, Rental, Service Centers, Single-Drum Rollers, Sustainability, Worksite EquipmentVolvo Construction Equipment announced improvements to its soil and asphalt compaction product lines. Volvo’s upgrades to the product lines will focus on multiple models, including an electric model. The company is showcasing its new machines at the World of Asphalt booth 4713. Updates to the SD75 and SD45 soil compactors and the PT125 pneumatic tire roller include features that improve safety,…
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Equipment Today Debuts 2025 Annual Equipment Showcase
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in Articulated, Asphalt Cutters, Attachments, Attachments – Other, Augers, Backhoe Attachments, Backhoe Loaders, Boom Lift, Boom Truck, Brush Cutters, Bucket Thumbs, Buckets, Cold Planers, Compact Track Loaders, Compact Tractors, Compact Wheel Loaders, Compaction, Compaction Equipment, Concrete Crushers & Shears, Couplers, Crane, Diesel Engines, Directional Drilling Equipment, Dozer & Blade Attachments, Dozers, Earthmoving – Compact, Earthmoving Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Management, Excavators, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Forks, Gasoline Engines, Graders, Grapples, Ground Engaging Tools, Hammers/Breakers, Hoists, Hydraulic System Components, Hydraulic Tools & Accessories, IRONPROS, Land Clearing, Landscaping Attachments, Lifting & Material Handling, Lifting Equipment, Loaders, Lubricants & Greases, Lubricating Equipment, Material Processing & Debris Handling, Material Spreaders, Mini Excavators, Mini Skid Steer, New Equipment, Oil Analysis, Oils, Other Components, Plate Compactors, Pneumatic Rollers, Rammers/Tampers, Rigid Dump Trucks, Scissor Lift, Scrapers, Service Tools, Shop Products, Single-Drum Rollers, Site Dumpers, Skid Steers, Snow Removal Equipment, Soil Stabilization Equipment, Sweeping Attachments, Tandem Rollers, Telescopic Handler, Tires, Towed Scrapers, Track Loaders, Track Systems, Tractor Loader Backhoes, Trench Rollers, Trenchers, Trenching Attachments, Undercarriage, Underground Equipment, Vacuum Excavation Equipment, Vertical Drilling Equipment, Vertical Lift, Worksite EquipmentEquipment Today’s Annual Equipment Showcase highlights hundreds of today’s latest product releases in earthmoving, attachments, lift equipment, worksite equipment, fleet maintenance, trucks and transportation, roadbuilding, and technology. IRONMARKETS Equipment Today’s Annual Equipment Showcase is a special issue designed to highlight industry-leading equipment and solutions for the commercial and highway/heavy construction market. In cooperation with original…
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Equipment Today’s Annual Equipment Showcase: Fleet Maintenance
Equipment Today’s Annual Equipment Showcase highlights industry-leading equipment and solutions for the commercial and highway/heavy construction market. The Fleet Maintenance category breaks down the latest innovations in engines, components, fluids, lubricants, service equipment and more. Check out this year’s roundup: View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Buildots Reveals Tool to Prevent Construction Workflow Bottlenecks
Buildots has revealed the launch of its tool to structure and automate the Line of Balance project control method. This tool is intended to help track inconsistencies and prevent potential bottlenecks. The feature provides users with progress and risks of delays across multiple activities in a single view, allowing site teams to easily identify future…