Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment is a specialized magazine and website designed to meet the informational needs of construction contractors, materials suppliers, and those who own or operate construction machinery.

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How Specifications Afffect International HV Performance

1 week ago | constructionequipment.com | Tom Berg

The earlier ride was in an HV615 set up as an image-conscious dump-trucking fleet or owner-operator might, with air-ride seats for the passenger as well as the driver, plus other upscale interior appointments, and chrome and polished-metal exterior trim. Chassis equipment included two liftable axles ahead of its tandem, a “quad” setup as used in Wisconsin and other states where weight laws favor it.
Semi Hits Construction Workers, One Dead

1 week ago | constructionequipment.com | Zahriah Balentine

By: Zahriah BalentineSource: pennlive.com (TNS)Pennsylvania State Police released the identity of the man who was killed Monday morning when a tractor-trailer crashed into two vehicles on Route 581 in Cumberland County.
How to Handle Equipment Costs Lifted by Tariffs

2 weeks ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

After a rough-and-tumble week of tariff roulette, one thing seems certain: Fleet managers face uncertainty when making long-range fleet decisions. “It’s business as usual right now,” says one manager, “with inquiring eyes peering into the news.”Equipment managers expect tariffs, whatever the value du jour, to increase the cost of equipment and parts for suppliers. And most expect those costs to be passed along to the fleet.
Bobcat Talks Larger Products, Tech Strategy

2 weeks ago | constructionequipment.com | Frank Raczon

As the company expands from its compact roots, Construction Equipment senior editor Frank Raczon caught up with Bobcat VP of global innovation Joel Honeyman during Bauma in Munich, Germany. Honeyman talked about the larger units and where Bobcat is on various technologies, including electrification and AI.
Minnesota Contractor to Pay $1.3M in Asphalt Quality Suit

2 weeks ago | constructionequipment.com | Mike Hughlett

By: Mike HughlettSource: Star Tribune (TNS)Anderson Brothers Construction in Brainerd has agreed to pay $1.3 million to settle allegations that it intentionally falsified asphalt quality tests on 25 public works contracts in Minnesota. A former employee of Anderson Brothers filed a federal whistleblower suit in 2022, accusing the company of making “systemic and consistent false statements” to regulators.
Can You Use an "Uber for Techs?"

2 weeks ago | constructionequipment.com | Frank Raczon

Now that there’s Equipment as a Service, it’s not surprising there’s also service on demand. No, it’s not simply calling the dealer when you need at technician. It may be even more convenient than that, depending on who your dealer is. How it worksChampioned by a St. Petersburg, Florida, company called Heave that opened up shop in 2022, managers can use a four-step process via to have a technician come solve a problem. “It’s Uber for technicians,” said Alex Kraft, Heave’s founder and CEO.
Volvo Upgrades Compactors, Shows Electric Roller

3 weeks ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

Volvo has upgraded its SD75 and SD45 soil compactors and PT125 pneumatic tire roller with the capability for over-the-air software updates. Wiring design has been optimized for commonality, cost-effectiveness, and ease of service. The diesel particulate filter (DPF) replacement intervals have been extended from 3,000 to 6,000 hours. LED work lights and beacons replace halogen lights, and telematics systems now include GSM/GPS and SATCOM antennas for optimized machine connectivity.
IPAF 2025 Campaign Targets MEWP Overturns

3 weeks ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

Construction Lifting & Concrete PlacementThe International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) 2025 Global Safety Campaign focuses on the consequences of mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) overturns. These incidents can result in operators and occupants being ejected from the platform and create complex rescue scenarios for those trapped at height during a partial overturn. “Stop Overturns—Safety Starts on the Ground!” is a response to data from the IPAF Accident Reporting Portal.
One Dead as Pickup Hits Stopped Dump Truck in Las Vegas

3 weeks ago | constructionequipment.com | Caitlin Lilly

By: Caitlin LillySource: Las Vegas Review-Journal (TNS)The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal crash Monday morning that left a man dead in the southeast Las Vegas Valley. According to police, the crash, which involved a pickup truck and a dump truck, occurred at about 7:16 a.m. near Boulder Highway and South Sandhill Road.
Truck Enthusiast Restores 1984 Mack

1 month ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

Grayce Emmick restored a 1984 Mack R Model and donated it to the Mack Trucks Historical Museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The truck was originally custom built for Johnny Prescott and Son Oil, Concord, New Hampshire. Emmick is an eighth-generation farmer and restoration enthusiast. “I've always preferred older trucks over new, and to me there is nothing cooler than an old dog that looks new,” Emmick said in a statement. “Growing up around Mack trucks made it easy to fall in love with the brand.