Staff Report (EQW)Construction EquipmentBeyond Size: Latest articulated dump trucks include better drivetrains, dumping and moreA For decades, the average size of articulated dump trucks (ADTs or artics) has been creeping up. Where once 24-ton machines were considered the standard size, 35-ton machines are the new benchmark. And the over-39-ton size category now sports 17 models (see chart). As long as they’re properly matched to their loading tools, bigger trucks […]October 9, 2017Construction EquipmentUpdate: ALLU amends statement in Rock Tools lawsuit settlementALLU Finland Oy Ltd. has amended a previously issued statement concerning  the settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit against Rock Tools Equipment, LLC, and Rock Tools Attachments, LLC, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. ALLU says it misstated some of the previous statement regarding the […]July 26, 2017Construction EquipmentBackhoes are getting better as CTLs, compact excavators chip away at market shareThe response of backhoe OEMs? Make their machines even better at the many things they do. The sales of compact track loaders and compact excavators have exploded and one machine within that burst radius is the backhoe. Many contractors have made CTLs and compact excavators their go-to machines while their backhoes sit idle or are […]April 21, 2017Construction EquipmentBeyond Tier 4, how else have OEMs been improving wheel loaders since resolving after treatment?So what have wheel loader manufacturers been working on since Tier 4 engines and after treatment have been resolved? We asked specifically about hydraulics, electronics and components. How have these areas been improved and how does that translate to value for the customer? Hydraulics get efficient In the past, manufacturers used fixed-displacement pumps. These run the same flow and same pressure […]February 24, 2017MaintenanceHow to choose a Computerized Maintenance Management System for your equipment fleetAcquiring the best computerized maintenance management system for your fleet requires a detailed process and a lot of buy-in  Managing a heavy equipment fleet today without a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is like trying to run a NASCAR race in a Model T Ford. You can go around the track, but don’t expect to […]February 13, 2017TrucksFord offering performance training for 2017 F-150 RaptorFord is offering owners of the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor a chance to attend an off-road training program to learn how to best use all of the features of Ford’s premier off-road pickup. 2017 Raptor owners will receive training from Ford Performance Racing School instructors both in the classroom and on the extreme off-road terrain […]January 25, 2017Construction EquipmentMid-size excavators are evolving due to control refinements, contractor demand for higher versatilityExcavators in the 35- to 50-ton class are being shaped by market forces and technology. While most of them still do what they’ve always done – mass excavation – many serve expanded roles, and the future for this class is bright.  Reverse trickle For years, features – including electrohydraulics and work modes – have […]January 11, 2017Construction EquipmentThe evolution of heavy truck designSo what’s new in heavy trucks? Everything. Since the first emissions regulations for on-highway diesels arrived in 1974, four primary components of emissions have become well controlled: carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), hydrocarbons (HC) and particulate matter (PM). Now the federal government has its sights on regulating greenhouse gases and improving fuel economy. […]January 2, 2017Construction EquipmentMotor graders have gotten better at one thingSome machines are exciting because of the array of features, applications and attachments they support. Motor graders…not so much. They do one thing. They move dirt. So, how do OEMs build excitement for these one-dimensional machines? By making them better at doing that one thing.  Proper power As with other types of equipment, graders […]December 21, 2016Construction EquipmentWhy compact track loaders are still stealing skid steer market share at a relentless rateAt some point, compact track loaders (CTLs) will quit taking market share from skid steer loaders. But for now, the relentless march of CTLs continues, driven by the narrowing of the cost differential between the two machine types, CTLs’ enhanced suitability to common applications, and the expansion of models in a variety of sizes. 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