Articles by Equipment & Contracting

John Deere introduces the all-new 744, 824, and 844 P-tier large Wheel Loaders as it extends its Performance Tiering Strategy. First showcased earlier this year at World of Asphalt and AGG1, the new John Deere […]

By the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) MILWAUKEE – When it comes to alternative-powered construction equipment, there’s little doubt that electric-powered compact machines have gained the most traction. “The 48-volt battery packs and the duty […]

Hannover, Germany – Fountain pens, watercolor paint boxes and chemical ink erasers: For more than 80 years, the paint and ink manufacturer Pelikan created legendary products in Hannover’s List district. Because the plant had gradually become […]

Mastenbroek will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its CT12 crawler truck at Bauma 22 later this month (Munich, 24 – 30 October). The truck, which features a full-width tipping hopper and 180-degree swing conveyor, has proved […]

NORFOLK, Mass. – Mecalac, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of compact construction equipment for urban environments, introduces three new swing loader models to the North American market. The all-new AS750, AS850 and AS1000 […]

Previously launched to the Canadian market in 2021, the 644 G-tier Wheel Loader is now available in the U.S. market. The new, 544 G-tier Wheel Loader is now available to customers in the Canadian market. […]

TROY, Mich. – Western Global, a leading manufacturer of fuel and fluid storage solutions, will mark 60 years of manufacturing transportable equipment in October. The company was founded in Bristol, United Kingdom in 1962 and started as […]

Frankfurt am Main, Germany – At one time, airships and military planes rolled down the runway and landing strip here day after day. Later on, the Rebstock site in Frankfurt am Main housed the Battelle Institute […]

One year ago today, a bold new name was revealed to the construction world. Building on eight decades of hauler heritage, and seven previous years of major improvements, the Rokbak brand was immediately a hit […]

MILWAUKEE – CONEXPO-CON/AGG Podcast, the podcast for construction professionals by construction professionals, launched its new series with new host Taylor White from Ontario’s Ken White Construction. “As a third-generation construction business owner, I look forward to having in-depth conversations with some […]