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Compact Track Loaders
Compact Track Loaders: Benefits & Challenges
Is a CTL right for your business? Understand the advantages, drawbacks and machine capabilities.
Expert Columns
Getting the Viscosity Right – The Fleet Owner’s Guide
Lifting Equipment
Enerpac Offers Cube Jack Lifting System for Excavator Maintenance
Equipment Management
Personal Vehicle Programs Shuttle Workers to Remote Sites
Diesel Engines
FPT Industrial Introduces G-Drive R24 and Cursor 13 Engines
Fleet Maintenance
Diagnostic Tools Upgrade Preventive Maintenance
Recommended
Equipment Management
How to Prepare Equipment for Summer Extremes
From operator health to equipment maintenance, steps can be taken to protect the assets and people on construction sites.
Contractors’ Top 50
Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.
Sponsored
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Every job is a new way to leave your mark on tomorrow. Don’t settle for anything less than a partner who shares your drive to do your best work.
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Tires
Double Coin Releases Two All-steel ST Radial Tires
Available sizes include ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Renewable Lubricants Offers Bio-Power Summer Diesel Conditioner
This product cleans and lubricates to help keep engines in operating condition which maintains power, minimizes crankcase oil dilution and supplements upper cylinders and valve train with anti-wear protection.
Labor & Workforce Development
Hidden Costs of Worksite Parking
Re-evaluating crew transportation logistics through the lens of shuttle services is not just an operational decision, it's a strategic investment in the future of construction project management.
Fleet Maintenance
DEUTZ Highlights Eco-friendly Parts, Software
The company will showcase the TCD 3.9 engine in the sub-4 liter category along with an electric excavator, powered by DEUTZ Electric System, and the DEUTZ PowerTree mobile rapid charging system at INTERMAT.
Business
OTR to Open Factory in Mexico
Located in Apodaca, a city in the Monterrey metropolitan area, the site was strategically selected to supply OEM customers with products and services such as tire mounting, sequencing, just-in-time supply and warehousing on a local basis.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
SKF Lincoln Unveils Mityvac Gear Oil Dispensing Units
The gear oil handling systems utilize compressed air for clean fluid handling.
Sponsored
Inspired by You, Designed for the Job | JLG®
Every job is a new way to leave your mark on tomorrow. Don’t settle for anything less than a partner who shares your drive to do your best work.
Diesel Engines
Caterpillar Announces 13L C13D Diesel Engine for 2026
The new engine platform offers up to a 20% increase in power and up to 25% more low-speed torque than the previous generation of Cat engines in its power class.
Business
Trelleborg Tires to Implement Price Increases
Trelleborg tires will increase prices globally by up to 5% across all segments.
Industrial Forklift
TPPL vs Lithium Forklift Batteries: Which Technology is Winning?
As technology changes - and presumably improves - how does TPPL technology compare to lithium-ion?
Fleet Maintenance
3 Tactics to Boost Construction Fleet Performance
Telematics, IoT devices, and even AI integrations have the power to significantly improve construction fleet management when utilized effectively.
Business
Despite High Prices, Optimism for Logistics Future Continues
This is the seventh time in the last eight months that the LMI has shown expansion. This growth is driven by the buildup of inventories, the subsequent tightening of warehousing, and the ongoing slow yet steady recovery in transportation.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Renewable Lubricants Releases Bio-fleet Hydraulic Fluid
Capable of withstanding moisture and rusting in both fresh and sea water, the fluids are for hydraulic equipment operating outside where high moisture and dusty environments are present.
Apps
Continental Introduces ContiConnect Lite App Version for Digital Tire Management
ContiConnect Lite creates a bridge between tire sensors and professional tire management and offers a free-of-charge gateway to selected ContiConnect features.
Equipment
Post-Show Report: Major Trends at the 2024 ARA Show
Operator focus, customer voice and equipment flexibility with options, such as attachment packages, were all on display on the exhibit hall floor.
Batteries
Trojan Battery Launches DIN AES AGM Batteries
The new batteries – TE35 and 5SHP – feature high capacity in extreme deep-cycling and can withstand harsh environments.
Tires
Bridgestone VZT Construction Tire
The 25-in. construction tire is for loader and grader applications.
Sustainability
100 Heavy Duty EV Charging Stations to be Installed From LA to Vegas
Greenlane announced its first commercial EV charging corridor with more than 100 chargers, modern amenities designed to increase the comfort of drivers, resilience for high uptime and ultimately moving freight more efficiently.
Sponsored
Do More with the JCB Mini Excavator
With zero tail swing and a small footprint, the JCB mini excavator is tougher on the competition and easier on you. After all, just because space is limited, doesn’t mean your performance has to be. Experience better. Learn more at JCB.com.
Business
Continental Tire Opens HQ Expansion
Continental has invested more than $800 million in South Carolina since 2009. The new, 90,0000-square-foot building has capacity for 350 employees.
Construction Technology
Cojali Launches Jaltest Central Services
Jaltest Central Services is a new pay-per-use solution that allows diagnostic tool users to perform in-house ECU updates.
Fleet News
Commercial Truck Fleet Electrification to Cost $1T
Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report released by the Clean Freight Coalition.
Replacement Parts
Hendrickson Releases HLC Series 1 Air Kits
The new HLC Series is designed as a drop-in replacement for the previous generation HAC Series.
Trucks
Work Truck Week Attendance Up 6% in 2024
Officials are reporting record-breaking attendance at Work Truck Week this year.
Industrial Forklift
Forklift Battery Safety
How to ensure efficient and secure operations with lithium battery technology.
Underground Equipment
Buried Risks: Protecting Underground Utilities During Construction
All stakeholders—private and public sector—need to do more to protect the American people from the potentially disastrous impact of striking buried utilities while digging.
FCP Video Library
What’s Next for Venco Venturo
Ian Lahmer, vice president of sales and marking for Venco Venturo Industries, discusses the company’s history with NTEA, plans for the future and more at Work Truck Week 2024. Tune in to learn more about what this company has its sights set on next.
Equipment
Electric Power Will Displace Diesel Machines
Why will EVs eventually dominate the market? Whether it comes from gas, diesel, liquid hydrogen or solid state batteries you are buying energy. And pound for pound, ounce for ounce, dollar for dollar – electric means more bang for your buck.
Fleet Maintenance
Survey: Fleet Maintenance, Tire Management Digital Integration Needed
According to a recent survey, the lack of digital integration and significant portion of fleets uncertain about their inspection routines highlight critical areas for immediate action.
Tires
Trelleborg XP1000 Tire
The Trelleborg XP1000 is available in a variety of rubber compounds, including ProTEX: a non-marking electrically conducting compound engineered for material handling applications operating in potentially explosive environments.