Construction Equipment News

Manitou North America, a leading equipment manufacturer, is set to take center stage at the upcoming Celebration of Construction on the National Mall festival in Washington, D.C. From May 14-16, 2023.

Digging just got more efficient, folks. Construction equipment manufacturer Wacker Neuson has redesigned its largest wheeled excavator, the EW100, to provide more power and hydraulic flow for various attachments.

“Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas is always exploring new ways to increase safety on the job site. The latest innovation is an optional rear obstacle detection system. It provides visual and audible alarms based on the distance to the object."

See this time-lapse video of the Utah Department of Transportation demolishing an old bridge and installing a brand new one through their accelerated bridge construction program. How long did it take? Only 3 days—the weekend of April 14-16 in Salt Lake City. 

Western Global, a leading manufacturer of fuel and fluid storage solutions, introduces two new diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) storage solutions, the DEF Cube and Top Tote, to its lineup.

John Deere is set to showcase new and updated excavator models at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. One of the highlights of the event is the launch of the new 85 P-Tier and 510 P-Tier excavators, which boast significant improvements in engine horsepower, hydraulic performance, and cab design.

Caterpillar is set to make a big splash at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2023 with its massive Operator Stadium, which is even bigger than before at 70,000 square feet. Visitors will be treated to more than 30 current model and prototype machines, as well as cutting-edge services and technologies from the manufacturer.

My Little Salesman is excited to announce that Brandt, a leading heavy equipment manufacturer, will be showcasing their latest innovations at the upcoming CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 event in Las Vegas, NV. 

Western Global, a leading manufacturer of fuel and fluid storage solutions, has announced that they will introduce a new product line and highlight current products in booths S61138 and D2138 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 March 14-18 in Las Vegas.

“The 340 reaches a new level of performance." “Built for big jobs, the 352 delivers unmatched performance in its size class."

“Not every customer is looking for the most technology in a machine. By introducing the 544 G-tier in Canada and expanding the availability of the 644 G-tier into the United States, we are providing our customers with options to help meet their diverse needs,” said Solutions Marketing Manager, Luke Gribble.

"...we chose to expand our performance tiering strategy with the introduction of the G-tier Compact Wheel Loader models. These machines are not only rugged, but they boast simple and intuitive machine controls that are a great fit for operators of all experience levels, while also offering options that promote operator comfort and productivity.”

John Deere is excited to announce its latest technological offering, the Earthmoving Productivity System, which is now available for scraper and earthmoving customers looking for a solution to enhance the measurement accuracy of volume loaded into a scraper in real time. The Earthmoving Productivity System transfers critical data directly to the JDLink™ Dashboard, via JDLink Connectivity, enabling increased accuracy for job bidding and billing, helping to make smarter business decisions.

John Deere's new 904 P-Tier is a two-pass loader solution that provides the durability and reliability to take on processed aggregate stockpiles and more efficiently load trucks or rail cars all day long.

Caterpillar Inc. invites machine operators around the globe to take on the world in the 2022/2023 Global Operator Challenge. The challenge tests the skills and precision of equipment operators as they prove their excellence in operating Cat® machinery and their ability to master any piece of construction equipment safely and efficiently.

Wishek has engineered its Y2000 offset disk to withstand the toughest conditions of construction jobs. With its massive tubular frame (6" x 12" x 3/8"), strong 36-inch blades and a low bearing-to-blade ratio, it is ruggedly built to eliminate expensive downtime when performing site prep, land clearing, soil drying and a variety of other applications.

Heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar recently announced their Cat D1 Mulcher. The new model is equipment high-performance powertrain, closed-loop hydraulics and upgraded screening—designed to optimize performance when clearing a mix of small-to-medium diameter materials.

The new single engine Cat 651 Wheel Tractor Scraper (WTS) reenters the market with upgrades to the powertrain, controls, hydraulics, and structure—designed to deliver superior levels of productivity and a high return on investment.

Equipment manufacturer Caterpillar is proving that even proven favorites can be built upon. Built on a solid switch reluctance technology foundation leveraging more than 15 years of electric drive experience, updates to the Cat 988K XE deliver up to 10% faster downhill speed, improved rimpull, and increased hydraulic breakout force—all equating to an 5% increase in overall production.

Caterpillar announces the expansion of Cat Command for Loading to its D3-series skid steer and compact track loader line. Removing the operator from the machine, Cat Command provides joystick-controlled remote operation of the skid steer and compact track loader models to increase safety and productivity when operating in challenging and potentially hazardous environments.