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Gradall's 80th anniversary is more than an Ohio manufacturing milestone. It shows that the heavy equipment market still has room for odd, specialized machines that solve awkward jobs better than a conventional excavator.
An $86 billion wave of data center construction is reshaping what heavy equipment gets built, who buys it, and where the work is. Here's what it means for the industry.
XCMG, SANY, and LiuGong brought their biggest North American lineups to CONEXPO 2026. With 140+ combined dealerships and machines built for this market, the 'cheap Chinese knockoff' era is over.
From tracked telehandlers to AI-powered cabs, ConExpo 2026 delivered some genuinely surprising product launches. Here's what actually matters.
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.
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.
The inaugural Heavy Equipment Connect forum drew global OEMs to Dammam, resulting in over $1 billion in manufacturing deals as the Kingdom accelerates its Vision 2030 industrial ambitions.
The autonomous construction startup just became a unicorn, betting that retrofitting existing heavy equipment beats building from scratch.
Fresh market analysis shows construction equipment industry on steady growth trajectory despite industry headwinds, with excavators leading the charge and electric equipment gaining ground.
Founded in 2011 with just 12 employees, GEM Attachments has grown to nearly 80 workers and 147,000 square feet of manufacturing space—all while keeping production 100% American-made.
Following the January merger creating HD Construction Equipment, the South Korean manufacturer announces a revolutionary smart excavator featuring advanced FEH technology headed for U.S. markets in early 2026.
Heavy equipment giant announces decade-long investment including new excavator factory in North Carolina and distribution center in Indiana, reshoring production from Japan.
Tech giants are pouring hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure. For heavy equipment operators, dealers, and manufacturers, this is the biggest demand signal since the post-2008 infrastructure buildout.
DEVELON debuts next-gen excavator lineup at CONEXPO with 20% better fuel efficiency and advanced safety technologies.
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.
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.
From a small Findlay, Ohio blacksmith shop to a globally respected heavy equipment attachment manufacturer, Werk-Brau's 77-year journey offers lessons in American manufacturing resilience.
In the demanding landscape of heavy equipment, adaptability is paramount. Company Wrench, a name synonymous with robust machinery and specialized solutions, emb
Japanese manufacturer showcases three new hybrid excavator models promising 30% fuel reduction. Production slated for mid-2026.
Following joint venture restructuring, Hitachi and John Deere unveil expanded excavator collaboration with new production commitments and technology sharing.
Detailed pricing analysis for 20-50 ton excavators reveals how hours, age, technology, and brand affect resale values in today's market.
Not ready for full GPS? 2D laser and slope control systems deliver meaningful productivity gains at fraction of the cost. Here's what you need to know.