AMI Attachments Is Betting on Welding Capacity, Not Flash
The Ontario attachment maker just opened a second facility. The move says a lot about where the excavator and wheel loader attachment market is headed.
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Electronic Hydraulics Are Coming for Excavators. The Service Department Better Be Ready.
DEVELON's -9 Series heavy excavators put full electronic hydraulic controls, AI-assisted safety, machine guidance, and health monitoring into the core machine. That is not just a cab upgrade. It changes how fleets buy, train, maintain, and troubleshoot excavators.
Excavators Are Turning Into Control Systems With Tracks
The newest excavator launches are not just about horsepower or bucket force. Volvo CE and DEVELON are pointing at a different fight: hydraulic response, operator aids, grade readiness, service data, and how much work a machine can take off the operator's plate.
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.
Gradall Turns 80 by Still Refusing to Build a Normal Excavator
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.
The Data Center Gold Rush Is Rewriting the Equipment Playbook
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.
The Chinese Equipment Invasion Is No Longer Coming — It's Here
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.
ConExpo 2026 Wrap-Up: The 7 Biggest Reveals from Las Vegas
From tracked telehandlers to AI-powered cabs, ConExpo 2026 delivered some genuinely surprising product launches. Here's what actually matters.
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.
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.
Saudi Arabia's $1.1 Billion Bet: HEC 2026 Signals New Era for Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
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.
Bedrock Robotics Raises $270M to Make Your Excavator Drive Itself
The autonomous construction startup just became a unicorn, betting that retrofitting existing heavy equipment beats building from scratch.
Construction Equipment Market Set to Hit $186.62 Billion by 2030, New Report Reveals
Fresh market analysis shows construction equipment industry on steady growth trajectory despite industry headwinds, with excavators leading the charge and electric equipment gaining ground.
GEM Attachments: How a 12-Person Startup Became an American Manufacturing Powerhouse
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.
HD Hyundai Launches Next-Generation Smart Excavator with Full Electro-Hydraulic System
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.
John Deere Commits $20 Billion to US Manufacturing in Major Domestic Push
Heavy equipment giant announces decade-long investment including new excavator factory in North Carolina and distribution center in Indiana, reshoring production from Japan.
The $475 Billion Question: How the Data Center Construction Boom Is Reshaping Heavy Equipment Demand
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 Unveils Next-Gen Excavators at CONEXPO 2026
DEVELON debuts next-gen excavator lineup at CONEXPO with 20% better fuel efficiency and advanced safety technologies.
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.
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.
Werk-Brau: How a 1947 Ohio Blacksmith Shop Became an Attachment Industry Leader
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.
Company Wrench: From Ohio Roots to Heavy Equipment Powerhouse
In the demanding landscape of heavy equipment, adaptability is paramount. Company Wrench, a name synonymous with robust machinery and specialized solutions, emb
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.
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.
Used Crawler Excavator Pricing Analysis: What's Driving Valuations in 2025
Detailed pricing analysis for 20-50 ton excavators reveals how hours, age, technology, and brand affect resale values in today's market.
2D Machine Control Systems: The Entry Point for Precision Earthmoving
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.