Poll: 51% of Contractors Will Buy at Least One Piece of Heavy Equipment in 2025
Contractors buying more than 3 machines this year pointed to influences including a strong economy and pricing, according to our...
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Ben Thorpe
03:26
How a Chinese Construction Equipment Manufacturer and Dealer are Handling Trump’s Tariffs
LiuGong North America and a U.S. Sany dealer discuss their plans for weathering the trade war...
Ben Thorpe
03:26
Caterpillar Reports 24% Drop in North American Construction Equipment Revenue
Caterpillar expects a $250 million to $350 million hit in the second quarter from tariffs...
Ben Thorpe
03:24
Hydex Water Tanks Make U.S. Debut with Exclusive Dealer Partner
The tanks are designed to integrate with Rokbak articulated dump trucks but can fit most any ADT...
Ben Thorpe
04:21
Equipment Rental Companies Start 2025 with Revenue Growth
Herc Rentals, United Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals all reported increased quarterly rental revenue...
Ben Thorpe
09:25
Dynapac Rolls Out New CP28 as Industry’s Heaviest Pneumatic Tire Roller
The new compactor can be ballasted up to 68,000 pounds and features “Air on the Run,” which can pump up
Ben Thorpe
09:25
Leica Geosystems Announces Tech Collaborations with 6 Manufacturers
Leica Geosystems has announced tech collaborations with Develon, Dynapac, Hyundai, Kobelco, LiuGong and Shantui...
Ben Thorpe
20:26
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Appoints New CEO, COO
Hitachi says the new CEO and chairman will lead the expansion of its rental business in North America...
Ben Thorpe
07:23
Industry Roundup: Kioti Names New North American Sales Executives
Also, Takeuchi's newest dealer, Talbert Manufacturing's top-10 dealers, and the largest Komatsu dealer in the U.S. names its new...
Ben Thorpe
08:20
Kansas DOT Breaks Ground on $239 Million I-70 Polk-Quincy Viaduct
The project will replace the viaduct built in the 1950s with a new 2.5-mile, six-lane bridge and widened I-70...
