Deere's New 5E eHydro Tractor Is a Bet on Easier Operators
John Deere added an electronically controlled hydrostatic option to its 5E utility tractor line. The timing says a lot about where the 40-100 hp market is headed.
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Kobelco's SK850LC-11 Puts More Pressure on the 85-Ton Excavator Class
Kobelco's new SK850LC-11 is not a compact-equipment story. It is a big iron signal for quarry, mass excavation, heavy civil, and contractors who need production more than flash.
Komatsu's Mesa Parts Hub Is Really an Uptime Story
Komatsu plans to open a 270,000-square-foot parts distribution center in Mesa, Arizona by the end of 2026. The move says a lot about where equipment support is headed in the Western U.S.
Hitachi's LANDCROS Rebrand Is a Dealer Test Before It Is a Decal Swap
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.
Volvo CE Is Bringing More Excavator and Wheel Loader Production to Pennsylvania
Volvo Construction Equipment plans to build crawler excavators and four additional large wheel loader models in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, part of a $261 million global manufacturing push that could shorten lead times and shift more supply closer to North American buyers.
John Deere Settles Right-to-Repair Lawsuit. Here's What Actually Changes.
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.
Caterpillar and NVIDIA Are Building the AI-Powered Jobsite. Here's What It Actually Looks Like.
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.
Volvo CE Is Killing Rokbak. Here's What That Means for Articulated Haulers.
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.
Caterpillar Unveils the D8 XE: Electric-Drive Comes to the Big Dozer Class
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's New 250T Compact Track Loader Has a Side Door — And That Changes Everything
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.
Bobcat Just Split Its Entire Loader Lineup in Two — Here's Why
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.
Cat Just Entered the Mini Skid Steer Market — And the Toro Dingo Should Be Nervous
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.
Bosch Rexroth and Kawasaki Sign Deal to Build the Next Generation of Excavator Power Systems
The two industrial giants signed an MoU at CONEXPO 2026 to co-develop hybrid hydraulic-electric systems, hydrogen solutions, and autonomous machine functions for construction equipment.
CNH Is Shopping Its Construction Business Around — Here's What That Means
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 Hyundai and Develon Just Dropped 9 AI-Powered Excavators at CONEXPO
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.
Volvo CE Is Betting $1.2 Billion That North America Needs Its Own Iron
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 Just Bought Its Way Into the Grader Game — And It Might Actually Work
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.
The Excavator Arms Race Is Real: Five OEMs Drop New Models Ahead of CONEXPO
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.
John Deere's Tenna Acquisition Is a Bet on Owning Your Fleet Data
Deere just bought a mixed-fleet tracking company. That tells you everything about where construction technology is headed.
Hitachi Drops a Battery-Electric Excavator Right Before CONEXPO — and Itochu Is Betting Big on What Comes Next
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.
Caterpillar Completes $1.1 Billion Acquisition of RPMGlobal, Signaling Major Push Into Mining Software
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.
Ferronordic's U.S. Beachhead Expands: Rudd Equipment Acquires Housby's Iowa Dealer Network
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.
BREAKING: EPA Launches Investigation into Diesel Exhaust Fluid System Failures
The EPA announces its first major action on DEF system problems, demanding data from manufacturers as equipment operators across industries report widespread failures.
HD Construction Equipment Emerges: Inside the Hyundai-Infracore Merger Reshaping the Industry
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.
JCB Lands $205 Million U.S. Marine Corps Contract for 535 Militarized Wheel Loaders
British equipment manufacturer secures third consecutive Marine Corps competitive award, cementing its position as a key supplier of military earthmoving equipment.
John Deere Recalls 99 Workers, Announces $70M Excavator Plant Expansion in Major U.S. Manufacturing Push
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.
John Deere to Build America's First All-American Excavator Factory in North Carolina
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.
John Deere's Tenna Acquisition Signals Major Shift in Construction Telematics
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.
Caterpillar Announces Revolutionary New Compact Track Loader Line
Cat unveils next-generation CTL series with significant cab improvements, enhanced hydraulics, and technology integration. Production begins Q2 2026.
Construction Equipment Industry Posts Record Year: 2025 in Numbers
Global equipment sales topped $210 billion as infrastructure spending and reshoring drove demand. Key statistics from a historic year.
EPA Finalizes Tier 5 Emission Standards: What Contractors Need to Know
New emission regulations will reshape diesel equipment over the next decade. Here's the timeline, requirements, and implications for equipment buyers.
Komatsu Unveils Next-Gen Hybrid Excavators at BAUMA Preview
Japanese manufacturer showcases three new hybrid excavator models promising 30% fuel reduction. Production slated for mid-2026.
Volvo CE Acquires Leading Attachment Manufacturer in $890M Deal
Volvo Construction Equipment expands attachment portfolio with acquisition of Allied Construction Products, signaling continued industry consolidation.
Caterpillar Unveils Next-Generation Engine Platform for 2027 Equipment
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.
Hitachi and Deere Announce Expanded Partnership for Americas Market
Following joint venture restructuring, Hitachi and John Deere unveil expanded excavator collaboration with new production commitments and technology sharing.
CNH Industrial Announces Construction Equipment Segment Spinoff
CASE and New Holland Construction equipment to become independent company in major corporate restructuring expected to close Q2 2026.
Develon Rebrand Complete: Doosan Infracore's New Chapter in North America
After 18-month transition, Doosan Infracore equipment now carries Develon branding nationwide. Here's what contractors need to know about the change.
Liebherr Announces $450 Million Texas Manufacturing Facility
German equipment giant commits to major US production expansion with new 500,000 sq ft facility near Houston, creating 800 manufacturing jobs.