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Fuel is one of the largest operating costs for any contractor who owns heavy equipment. Working in a way that conserves fuel...

Mini skid-steers have long been viewed as landscaping equipment, traditionally used for small-scale, residential jobs. Today’s mini skid-steers, however, have evolved into...

John Deere onboard grade indication for G-SeriesJohn Deere added an onboard grade indication option for its G-Series skid-steers and compact track loaders...

Vac-Con launches new interactive siteVac-Con announced the release of a new version of its EXPLORE VAC-CON interactive website. It offers 360-degree video...

Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to slash unnecessary and burdensome regulations, many continue to persist. Here’s a review of some of the...

Entry 445618Wastequip chief financial officer honored as CFO of the YearWastequip announced that Steve Klueg was named 2018 CFO of the Year...

American Augers T14-54/617 trencherAmerican Augers’ new T14-54/617 trencher features a 617 hp Tier 4 Final emissions-compliant engine and a 54-inch-wide maximum-cut capability....

Staying in business for 64 years is no easy task. But at M.L. Chartier Excavating, a company based in Fair Haven, Michigan,...

As a workhorse staple at most construction sites, backhoe loaders are adaptable machines that are frequently subjected to excessive wear and tear,...

Inspection equipment is fast becoming a necessity for operations, and not a cheap necessity either. So when it’s time to invest, contractors...

Problem: Brauer Construction of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, had piles of bedrock lying around its facility. In most cases, they would fit it into...

The Cat Pumps Model 3560 is a high-pressure water pump with two performance ratings: 25 gpm at 3000 psi and 20 gpm...

2018 WJTA-IMCA Expo dates announcedThe 2018 WJTA-IMCA Expo will be held Nov. 1-2 in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention...

Komatsu America Corp. and Propeller Aero Inc. are partnering together in hopes of boosting the efficiency of construction job sites by using...

For a clear-cut illustration of how investments in new technology can kick-start established companies and help them break into a different —...

Technological advancements continue to help contractors do more with less. As the systems and services offered on combination machines become more automated,...

Vermeer’s founder Gary Vermeer had foresight. He wanted the company’s Pella, Iowa, production facilities to be set up with redundancy in mind...