John Deere Lays Off 610 Midwest Workers as Production Moves to Mexico
Deere shifts skid steer and compact track loader production from Iowa and Illinois plants to new facilities in Mexico — part of a broader 3,500-job bloodletting since late 2023.
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How Paladin Attachments Became the Biggest Name You Might Not Know
With nine brands, a Dover Corporation backing, and attachments on jobsites everywhere, Paladin is quietly one of the most important companies in construction equipment.
TYPHON Machinery Launches Green Series: A New Era for Compact Equipment
The eBay best-seller manufacturer introduces three powerful new machines in a bold green colorway, targeting contractors who demand performance in tight spaces.
TYPHON Machinery Launches Green Series: New Mini Excavators and Skid Steers Target Tight-Space Performance Market
The compact equipment manufacturer unveils three new machines featuring Kubota power plants and military-inspired aesthetics aimed at contractors demanding power without compromise in confined spaces.
Wacker Neuson Stays Independent: What the Failed $2.3B Doosan Bobcat Deal Means for Compact Equipment
The German compact equipment giant walks away from acquisition talks with South Korea's Doosan Bobcat, signaling a renewed focus on independent growth and raising questions about consolidation in the light equipment market.
Bobcat Unveils AI-Powered Voice Assistant and Autonomous Concept Machine at CES 2026
Bobcat's Jobsite Companion AI and RogueX3 concept machine signal a radical shift in how operators will interact with compact equipment
The $49 Billion Compact Equipment Boom: What's Driving Growth in 2026
Mini excavators, compact loaders, and electrification are reshaping the construction equipment landscape. Here's what contractors and dealers need to know about the compact market surge.
Compact Equipment Market 2026: Skid Steers, CTLs, and Mini Excavators Poised for Growth
The compact equipment segment continues its upward trajectory as contractors embrace versatility, technology integration, and new power options in smaller machines.
Bobcat's 2026 Innovations: A Dealer's Competitive Advantage
The landscape of heavy equipment is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, electrification, and autonomy. For
Takeuchi US: President Stewart's 2026 Vision for Growth and Innovation
Takeuchi US President Jeff Stewart is charting a resolute course for 2026, building upon a year marked by significant preparations and strategic expansion [1].
Compact Equipment Valuations Q4 2025: CTLs, Mini Excavators, and Small Loaders
Analysis of compact equipment residual values heading into 2026, with insights on what's driving the market for machines under 10 tons.