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Komatsu has opened global availability for the PC9000-12, its largest hydraulic mining excavator. The real story is not just size. It is pass matching, electric-drive optionality, and the economics of moving more tons with fewer loading cycles.
North America is still slow to adopt electric construction equipment, but the global market is not waiting for a perfect use case. Wheel loaders, compact machines, quarries, and controlled jobsites are showing where battery power actually makes sense.
Battery costs are falling fast, every major OEM has skin in the game, and rental fleets are buying in. The electric compact equipment market isn't coming — it's here.
The biggest construction trade show in North America returns March 3-7 with 2,000 exhibitors, electric machines, autonomous tech, and a few surprises. Here's what to watch.
Fresh market analysis shows construction equipment industry on steady growth trajectory despite industry headwinds, with excavators leading the charge and electric equipment gaining ground.
New market research reveals the global construction equipment industry will grow at 3.9% CAGR through 2030, driven by infrastructure spending, electrification, and Asia Pacific demand.
Bobcat's Jobsite Companion AI and RogueX3 concept machine signal a radical shift in how operators will interact with compact equipment
The electric construction equipment market is projected to grow at 22%+ CAGR through 2030—but adoption remains uneven. We break down where the industry actually stands, what's driving change, and the real obstacles contractors face.
As major OEMs race to electrify their fleets, the heavy equipment industry faces a pivotal moment. Here's where the technology stands—and what it means for your operation.
New research compares total cost of ownership for electric and diesel equipment. When electrification makes financial sense—and when it doesn't.
From niche curiosity to practical option—electric equipment crossed important thresholds in 2025. We assess progress and what's coming next.