Category: Equipment
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Trimble Extends Siteworks Machine Guidance to Compact Track Loaders
Trimble has announced the expansion of its Siteworks Machine Guidance Module to now support compact track loaders (CTLs). This update integrates the company’s surveying and layout software directly with the machine, allowing operators to use the CTL’s bucket for 3D grading and leveling tasks. First introduced for excavators in 2023, the Siteworks Machine Guidance Module…
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Youngest Hitachi Operator in Training
Brandon Harp, owner of B2 Contracting Inc., grew up around all types of equipment and knows a thing or two about what makes machines good. His father also had a construction business and helped build staples of Georgia like the Hartsfield International Airport and the Georgia World Congress Center. With B2 Contracting, Harp is carrying…
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Wajax Parts Facility – Into the Dealership
Wajax has a unique challenge that most other Hitachi Construction Machinery dealers don’t have; they service equipment in some of the harshest weather on earth. In Northern Canada, close to the Arctic Circle, the weather can reach as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius, with winds capable of freezing eyelashes. Even if a machine goes down…
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Caterpillar and Luck Stone Hit 1 Million Tons Hauled Autonomously at Virginia Quarry
Caterpillar and Luck Stone have reached a significant milestone at the Bull Run Quarry in Chantilly, Virginia – one million tons hauled using autonomous haul trucks. The achievement marks a first for Caterpillar in the aggregates industry and signals growing potential for autonomous technology in quarry operations. The project, which began as a collaboration between…
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6 Ways Charging Technology Is Advancing Industrial Equipment Electrification
The more industries lean into electrification, the more a profound realization sinks in – the battery is only the tip of the iceberg. This realization is critical for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in industrial sectors. While battery choice is certainly important, the selection of accompanying components that interact and integrate with it is equally crucial.…
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Dump Truck Haulers Struggle With 60-Day Payment Delays — Here’s What’s Changing
Dump truck haulers across the U.S. are dealing with payment delays of up to 60 to 70 days, according to the National Dump Trucking Association (NDTA). These long accounts receivable (AR) cycles can strain cash flow, limit growth and make it harder for operators to take on new projects — especially as infrastructure investments ramp…
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How Thoughtful Engineering Translates to Real-World Performance
This article is sponsored Iowa Mold Tooling Company, Inc. In demanding industries — from public utilities and mining to construction and heavy equipment repair — a universal standard for success exists: Equipment must be ready and able to perform whenever called upon. The reliability and efficiency of field equipment are essential to job site productivity…
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Why Caterpillar 303.5 CR Next Generation Leads the Mini Excavator Segment
*This article is sponsored by Truck1 Sp. Z.O.O. The Caterpillar 303.5 Next Generation Mini Excavator has quickly become a standout in its class among used construction machinery. Here’s a closer look at what sets the CAT 303.5 apart from the competition and why it’s the best choice among the mini excavators available on the market.…
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BOMAG Expands Light Equipment Sales Team to Support Rental Market Growth
BOMAG Americas has expanded its light equipment sales team, appointing new leadership roles to better serve the growing needs of national and regional rental customers. These strategic hires are aimed at improving responsiveness, reducing territory sizes, and enhancing support for equipment selection, service, and operations. National Accounts Focus Jim DavisBOMAG Jim Davis has been named…
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Keeping Equipment Running With Data-Driven Technologies
Off-highway equipment tackles the toughest jobs in harsh environments. To ensure smooth operations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are leveraging data-driven technologies and telematics software for smarter maintenance. By collecting and analyzing real-time machine data, they’re shifting from reactive repairs to proactive, data-driven maintenance. This enhances equipment reliability, reduces downtime, and transforms how end-users manage their…