Staff Report (EQW)TechnologyHow to get the most out of all the latest excavator technology featuresExcavators from 19- to 50-metric tons are brimming with technology, from electronic controls to hyper-adjustable seating. But, questions still abound about how this technology benefits the contractor, and especially how contractors can learn to get the most from these features.  A la mode Excavators have multiple modes, multiple names for those modes, and those modes provide […]November 25, 2016Construction EquipmentHow smaller ride-on trenchers are more capable than ever thanks to big machine muscleToday’s smaller trenchers muscle through whatever’s thrown their way Trenching is often done in homogeneous soils, but for customers who contend with rocks, roots and other obstructions mixed in with soil, OEMs of ride-on trenchers of up to 75 horsepower are finding ways to improve the performance of their machines in these demanding conditions. Toro’s […]September 5, 2016Construction EquipmentFocus on these skid steer brand differences to choose the best loader for your needsSkid steers have so much standard and optional equipment in common it may seem all machines are created equal, or nearly so. But look closely at the details and you’ll uncover real differences that will affect how well a machine fits your needs. The similarities The market has settled on a number of features shared […]January 18, 2016TechnologyWork trucks get a tech tune-up thanks to smarter transmissions, telematicsTechnology isn’t just electrons and algorithms. It’s metallurgy and frame rails and a host of other details. Truck manufacturers use these tools to develop, produce and service what they sell. Some techniques for improving fuel efficiency in line-haul trucking don’t carry over well to vocational applications. Skirts and other aerodynamic features don’t help much on a […]November 17, 2015Construction EquipmentIntelligent Traction: How modern articulated dump trucks traverse hills, extreme slop with a full loadThe goal: Productively move a full payload in sometimes extreme underfoot conditions by keeping all wheels engaged with the ground at all times. Here’s how today’s articulated dump trucks do it.  How automatic traction control works Standard on articulated dump trucks, automatic traction control (ATC) monitors wheelspin and axle speeds several times per second and responds […]October 6, 2015Construction EquipmentHow to set up and maintain on-site fuel tanksStoring your own diesel fuel on site offers many advantages for a heavy-equipment fleet. You get a price break for buying fuel in bulk and you don’t have to wait on fuel delivery services to top up your trucks and machines. But installing and maintaining bulk fuel tanks requires you to follow a host of […]October 6, 2015Construction EquipmentThese 3 directional drilling design advances pack more power, versatility in HDDs than ever beforeThe International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville at the end of this month promises an innovation showcase from makers of horizontal directional drills. Intelligent hydraulic systems, telematics, configurable controls, standardization of controls and displays that can be customized from the type of information shown to colors displayed to units of measure are […]September 2, 2015Construction EquipmentThe choice between a low-spec backhoe and high-end siblings isn’t as clear-cut as you might thinkBackhoe loaders of 14-foot-and-greater dig depth have split into two markets: rental and contractor. As more standard features were added to backhoes and prices crept up accordingly, customers for lower-cost, lower-spec’d units got left behind. Manufacturers are intent on offering machines for customers at both ends of the spectrum, which for many has meant rebuilding […]August 11, 2015Construction EquipmentWhy are larger, 35- to 50-ton excavator sales up? Machine’s evolution, industry’s recovery are factorsIt’s more ripple than tsunami, but there’s been an increase in sales of excavators toward the upper end of the midsize category. Why? No one’s sure. “It could be that there are more larger projects,” says Kurt Moncini, large excavator product manager for Komatsu America. “It could be acceptance of Tier 4 Final technology. It […]July 2, 2015HomeCome Back Tomorrow!This gift hasn’t yet been revealed. Be sure to come back tomorrow and check it out. In the meantime, you can see which gifts have been revealed on the main 12 Days of Construction Gifts, Tools and Toys page by clicking below.  Back to 12 Days of Construction Gifts, Tools and ToysDecember 3, 2014Previous PagePage 9 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