Staff Report (EQW)Construction EquipmentLatest compact wheel loaders boast new abilities to compete with skid steers and CTLsWe’ve talked recently about the ongoing turf wars between compact track loaders and skid steer loaders. It turns out there’s a third combatant waiting to claim market share: compact wheel loaders. As evidence of this trend, B.J. Meier, product specialist, compact wheel loaders, Caterpillar, says he encourages dealership sales personnel to bring along a compact […]April 20, 2018Construction EquipmentThe Smarter Excavator: Burst of tech brings intelligent control to new mid-size modelsAfter years of steady technological gains, the past two years have seen an explosion of tech features on mid-sized excavators (20 to 45 metric ton). We asked manufacturers to provide insights on their most recent and significant technologies. Case Case D Series excavators feature the company’s Intelligent Hydraulic System with four integrated control systems […]February 19, 2018Construction EquipmentThe death of the skid steer has been greatly exaggeratedSome would say skid steers have run their course, and that compact track loaders (CTLs) have replaced them. “Fake news!” cry the manufacturers, and they have the facts to prove it. True, CTL sales have soared, but depending on the manufacturer and the size category, skid steer sales have at least held steady and, […]February 6, 2018VocationalSweeping changes overtake heavy-duty truck marketEmissions, technology and metallurgy have changed nearly every aspect of trucks used in the construction market. Amid such wide-ranging changes, buyers need to become educated about the new features so when spec’ing trucks they take full advantage of the value those features can reap. Emissions regulations increase demand for gliders, other work-arounds Each tightening […]January 9, 2018Construction EquipmentHow OEMs are making the versatile compact excavator even betterCompact excavators are already immensely popular because they lift, dig, trench, load and backfill. They run a wide range of attachments. They do all this in tight quarters and can be trailered from one job to the next with a pickup truck. How to improve upon such capable machines? Find ways for them to do more […]December 25, 2017DealersBoost year-end equipment sales with Section 179 marketing push2016’s long-term bill extending Section 179 removed the previous end-of-the-year uncertainty as to whether the bonus depreciation break would be continued, but that doesn’t mean dealers shouldn’t be motivated to use the tax incentive as a sales tool this year. Of particular note for dealers, Section 179 tax breaks apply to new, used and leased […]December 19, 2017RoadbuildingConcrete Pavement Restoration: How to give CPR to roadsConcrete pavement restoration (CPR) is much like its shared acronym, in that it restores life to worn-out pavement. But CPR isn’t just one simple preservation process. It comprises a handful of techniques that must be applied to match certain conditions and during certain stages of pavement distress. Jerod Gross, project manager for Snyder and Associates […]November 28, 2017MaintenanceOil Analysis: Why it’s the best way to tell if your engine is healthyLubrication is the life blood of mechanical equipment. And just as our body’s blood can become anemic or experience an imbalance of blood cells or platelets that signal biological issues, the equipment’s ‘blood’ can show signs of wear and contamination. Where hematology is the science of blood, tribology is the science of lubrication, wear and […]November 21, 2017Construction EquipmentMotor grader operation remains a skill earned through training, despite advance of machine controlOn the surface, many contractors would say they would prefer a seasoned, experienced motor grader operator over a young buck with mastery of machine control systems. Machine control systems have clearly shown their benefits, whether it’s Caterpillar’s Grade and Cross Slope or grade control options from Leica, Topcon or Trimble. But with motor graders […]November 14, 2017Construction EquipmentMore loading power, integrated electronics making CTLs most adaptable machines in the yardContractors buy compact track loaders because they are flexible machines – adapting to a wide range of applications with the use of specialized attachments – while still being loaders first and foremost. This emphasis on loading capabilities has prompted, for example, John Deere to up the ante on its G Series CTLs. Deere has increased […]October 27, 2017Previous PagePage 7 of 19Next PageTop StoriesWheel LoadersLiebherr Debuts World's First Large Wheel Loader with a Hydrogen EngineThe L 566 H's hydrogen reciprocating piston engine is the "optimal power source" for larger equipment, offering comparable performance to diesel, Liebherr says.DozersHyundai Breaks into the Dozer Market with HD100The DirtTest Run & Review: The Market's First Electric Mini Excavator, JCB’s 19C-1ECompact equipmentTakeuchi's TCR50-2 Crawler Dumper is Coming to North AmericaCompact Track Loaders“There’s Something for Everyone” – Compact Track Loaders Continue to Evolve