Category: Earthmoving Equipment
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Cost and Performance Gains With Hardware and Software Subscription Models
Subscription-based models — offering an alternative to one-time purchases or perpetual licenses — are becoming more common in both professional and personal settings. Whether it’s machine control systems, office equipment, software or beyond, consumers are increasingly drawn to the flexibility and convenience that subscriptions provide. For the construction industry, software and hardware subscriptions offer cost, predictability,…
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Toro Names Tom Werner General Manager of Sitework Systems Division
The Toro Company has named Tom Werner general manager of its Sitework Systems business. Werner joined Toro in 2018 as a senior product marketing manager in the Residential and Landscape Contractor division. He later became senior director of marketing for the same business, where he oversaw new product launches, expanded channel partnerships and led brand…
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Coastline Equipment Named New Trimble Technology Outlet in California, Nevada and Idaho
Trimble has named Coastline Equipment as its newest Technology Outlet, expanding access to its civil construction technology in southern California, southern Nevada and southwestern Idaho. Coastline will now sell and support Trimble grade control, site positioning systems and correction services for John Deere and Hamm earthmoving machines, as well as attachments from LevelBest/ATI and HitchDoc.…
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Caterpillar Unveils Next Generation Cat 140 Lever Motor Grader at PWX 2025
At this year’s Public Works Expo, Caterpillar introduced its new Cat 140 Lever Motor Grader (140 LVR), giving attendees a first look at a machine designed to merge traditional operator preferences with cutting-edge technology. “This machine is an all-new ground up design for us,” said Eric Kohout, product application specialist for motor graders at Caterpillar,…
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U.S. Army Awards Five-Year Contract for Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks
The U.S. Army has awarded Mack Defense a five-year contract worth up to $221.8 million for continued production of the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT). The agreement, announced June 24, 2025, covers up to 450 vehicles and follows the completion of the initial 2018 contract. The M917A3 HDT supports the Army, Army Reserve, and National…
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JCB Secures $45M U.S. Marine Corps Contract for 4CX Backhoe Loaders
JCB has signed a five-year, $45 million contract to provide its 4CX backhoe loaders to the United States Marine Corps. The agreement covers equipment delivery, attachments testing, and operator training, supporting a broad range of tactical and engineering missions. This marks the second major contract between JCB and the U.S. Marine Corps in recent years,…
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Chappell Tractor Marks New Era with Dedicated Hitachi Equipment Store
In the quiet suburbs of Boston, a generational business has been steadily shaping and building the community. Starting out of a family farm in 1955, Chappell Tractor began their business by supporting local farmers with tractors and farm equipment. As the area developed to be less agricultural and more industrial, Chappell Tractor reinforced the housing…
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Data-Driven Decisions: The New Playbook for Road Construction Efficiency
No matter the sport, grabbing a seat to experience it live in an arena, stadium or ballpark etches a deeper appreciation and understanding of the game. Watching our favorite team, we discover more nuances of their plays — a quarterback reduces their time to throw, or a defensive back notices a slight cue from the…