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Hitachi Construction Machinery will become LANDCROS in April 2027. The name change is easy to dismiss, but the real test is whether dealers can turn the brand shift into better uptime, support, and connected-service value.
Deere says the settlement ends a closely watched repair-services lawsuit with no finding of wrongdoing. For equipment owners, the real question is what access looks like in the shop and in the field.
From autonomous dozers to an AI assistant that talks back, Cat's NVIDIA partnership is moving fast. We break down what's real, what's coming, and what it means for operators.
After 40+ years of building articulated haulers in Scotland, Volvo CE is shuttering the Rokbak brand by Q3 2026. Tariffs and rising costs made the math impossible.
Cat's new D8 XE brings electric-drive technology to its large dozer lineup, promising 10% fuel savings and 6% more material moved per hour. Here's what it means for contractors.
JCB brought a new 74-hp compact track loader to CONEXPO 2026 with their signature side-entry cab and single-arm boom. Here's why it matters for contractors shopping the mid-size CTL market.
Doosan Bobcat dropped 17 new skid steers and compact track loaders at CONEXPO 2026, killing the M-Series and R-Series names in favor of a new Classic vs. Pro structure. The Pro models get AI voice commands, radar-based safety systems, and automotive-style drive modes.
Caterpillar unveiled the TUL100 at CONEXPO 2026, marking its first-ever stand-on compact utility loader. Here's what it means for landscapers, contractors, and the companies that have owned this segment for decades.
After a 60% drop in construction segment profits, CNH Industrial is openly looking for a partner to prop up the Case CE and New Holland Construction brands. The question is who bites.
HD Construction Equipment rolled into Las Vegas with nine next-gen excavators across its Hyundai and Develon brands. The headliner? An autonomous digging system called Real-X that's no longer a concept.
The Swedish equipment maker is bringing excavator and wheel loader production to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania — and reshoring more than half its North American machine supply in the process.
CASE Construction Equipment partnered with South Africa's Bell Equipment to launch three motor graders above 200 HP. Here's why this deal matters for the North American grader market.
Volvo, Hyundai, Komatsu, CASE, and SANY are all bringing new or redesigned excavators to Las Vegas this week. Here's what each one is betting on.
Deere just bought a mixed-fleet tracking company. That tells you everything about where construction technology is headed.
The new ZX135-7EB is a 13-tonne electric excavator with dual-mode power. Meanwhile, Itochu is raising its stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery to 33.4%, with eyes on North America.
The heavy equipment giant finalizes its acquisition of the Australian mining software company, marking a strategic pivot toward data-driven solutions across the mining value chain.
The Swedish equipment giant's American subsidiary adds three Iowa locations and 26 employees in a $17.7 million deal that signals accelerating European consolidation of the U.S. dealer landscape.
The EPA announces its first major action on DEF system problems, demanding data from manufacturers as equipment operators across industries report widespread failures.
The January 2026 merger of HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore creates a new global powerhouse targeting $11 billion in sales by 2030.
British equipment manufacturer secures third consecutive Marine Corps competitive award, cementing its position as a key supplier of military earthmoving equipment.
Deere & Company brings back laid-off workers in Iowa while unveiling new excavator production facility in North Carolina and parts distribution center in Indiana, part of $20 billion U.S. manufacturing commitment.
In a major reshoring move, Deere announces a $70 million North Carolina factory that will produce excavators previously manufactured in Japan—part of a $20 billion U.S. manufacturing commitment announced alongside President Trump.
Deere's purchase of mixed-fleet tracking specialist Tenna marks a strategic pivot that could reshape how contractors manage equipment across brands—and challenges the status quo of OEM-locked telematics ecosystems.
Cat unveils next-generation CTL series with significant cab improvements, enhanced hydraulics, and technology integration. Production begins Q2 2026.
Global equipment sales topped $210 billion as infrastructure spending and reshoring drove demand. Key statistics from a historic year.
New emission regulations will reshape diesel equipment over the next decade. Here's the timeline, requirements, and implications for equipment buyers.
Japanese manufacturer showcases three new hybrid excavator models promising 30% fuel reduction. Production slated for mid-2026.
Volvo Construction Equipment expands attachment portfolio with acquisition of Allied Construction Products, signaling continued industry consolidation.
Cat's new C-series engines promise 12% fuel efficiency gains and Tier 5-ready architecture. Here's what contractors should expect from the transition.
Following joint venture restructuring, Hitachi and John Deere unveil expanded excavator collaboration with new production commitments and technology sharing.
CASE and New Holland Construction equipment to become independent company in major corporate restructuring expected to close Q2 2026.
After 18-month transition, Doosan Infracore equipment now carries Develon branding nationwide. Here's what contractors need to know about the change.
German equipment giant commits to major US production expansion with new 500,000 sq ft facility near Houston, creating 800 manufacturing jobs.