Category: Equipment
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Choosing the Right Grease for Construction Equipment in Extreme Conditions
Grease selection is often an overlooked variable when it comes to keeping construction equipment running reliably under the harshest conditions. Yet for teams responsible for maximizing uptime and minimizing wear, understanding how greases are engineered and tested for high-load, high-temperature and high-contaminant environments is essential. Standard greases might suffice under moderate conditions, but extreme environments…
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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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How Crawler Skid Excavators Are Revolutionizing Roadbuilding Efficiency
For roadbuilding projects, there’s one thing contractors can likely agree on – doing more with less is critical to maximize efficiency and profits. Tight project deadlines, limited worksite space, ongoing labor shortages and the drive to stand out in a competitive landscape demand smart solutions. In terms of an operation’s bottom line, imagine the impact…
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Ditch Witch Announces Key Moves to Drive Industry Leadership
Ditch Witch, a division of The Toro Company, has announced several strategic actions to support future growth in its core segments, drive operational efficiencies and reinforce its position in the underground construction industry. Focused on delivering solutions that align with the evolution of our targeted industries, The Toro Company has completed the sale of…
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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…
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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…