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Scratching your head trying to decide between a compact loader and a skid steer? You're in the right place. Both machines have their perks, but which one is the right fit for you? Let's buckle up and delve into the nitty-gritty of each of these machines. 

In a move set to redefine winter truck maintenance, Industrial Truck Beds by Hilltip has announced the launch of their innovative Interchangeable Winter Maintenance Bed. 

Western Global, a renowned manufacturer of fuel and fluid storage solutions, just unveiled a new product that promises to revolutionize job site refueling— the FuelCube Type-S.

When done right, a compelling product description can make a commercial truck or item of heavy equipment sound like an exciting business investment. But writing product descriptions can seem daunting, but they're actually not! So, how do you write descriptions that not only showcase your equipment effectively but also catch the eye of your potential buyers?

Whether you’re about to take your excavator, bulldozer, semi-truck, or dump truck on the job or you’re getting it ready to sell, you’ll want to make sure to stay on top of maintenance. A failure to do so can result in everything from a head-scratching pickle to something potentially life-threatening.To help with this task, we reached out to professional heavy equipment mechanics for their sometimes less-than-conventional wisdom on heavy equipment and commercial vehicle maintenance. 

What is the maximum load capacity of a lowboy trailer? What are the legal requirements for towing a lowboy trailer? How do I determine the right deck length for my needs? Can a lowboy trailer be customized? How long is the lifespan of my lowboy trailer? How can I find a reputable lowboy trailer manufacturer or dealer? Let's answer these questions today! 

In an industry where versatility and power frequently need to intersect, John Deere recently unveiled the latest addition to their Performance Tiering strategy: the shift from L-Series to P-Tier for their 244, 324, and 344 Compact Wheel Loader models.

While a CDL ensures that a truck driver understands the rules of the road and the technical aspects of operating a truck, there’s a lot you just have to learn by experience. Fortunately, hardworking veteran truck drivers are some of the most helpful people you’d hope to meet—especially to new drivers asking for help on online forum pages. This article is a summary of tips and advice from veteran truckers to rookie drivers—the tips they don’t necessarily teach in trucking school.

PACCAR and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) have announced an expansion of their joint efforts to develop and manufacture zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) trucks under the Kenworth and Peterbilt brands.

Ready for some proven ways to determine a listing price that will appeal to heavy equipment buyers while leaving you satisfied as well? Consider this your step-by-step guide to setting a winning list price for your private sale.

Buying a new or used lowboy trailer for sale can feel overwhelming—even for experienced heavy equipment operators, truck drivers, or business owners. But it doesn’t have to be! In this handy guide, we’re going to examine what to examine when looking to buy a new or used Lowboy trailer.

Manitou North America, a leading equipment manufacturer, is set to take center stage at the upcoming Celebration of Construction on the National Mall festival in Washington, D.C. From May 14-16, 2023.

Digging just got more efficient, folks. Construction equipment manufacturer Wacker Neuson has redesigned its largest wheeled excavator, the EW100, to provide more power and hydraulic flow for various attachments.

“Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas is always exploring new ways to increase safety on the job site. The latest innovation is an optional rear obstacle detection system. It provides visual and audible alarms based on the distance to the object."

See this time-lapse video of the Utah Department of Transportation demolishing an old bridge and installing a brand new one through their accelerated bridge construction program. How long did it take? Only 3 days—the weekend of April 14-16 in Salt Lake City. 

Powered by the Cat C9.3B engine, the new Cat MH3050 Material Handler offers a range of modes, boom and stick offerings, safety features, cab design, simplified maintenance, and more.

Built on Pettibone's next-gen X-Series platform, the 1544X offers a maximum lift height of 44 feet, a maximum forward reach of 29 feet, and a maximum load capacity of 15,000 pounds. Formed boom plates provide the boom structure with greater strength while reducing weight, and minimizing boom deflection for better control and accuracy when placing loads.

Though North America is headed into summer, now is a great time to begin researching winter weather maintenance equipment. To help with this, Hilltip, a leading manufacturer of road maintenance equipment in Europe, has recently introduced its latest de-icing sprayers, the SprayStriker HFE (Hi-Flow Electric) Series.

"What should I look for in a bulldozer?" "What size bulldozers are available?" "Can I use bulldozers to knock over trees?" Get the answer these questions and much more. 

When deciding upon what heavy equipment you can afford, the initial purchase price of the equipment is only the tip of the iceberg. Behind that upfront cost is a wide variety of associated costs for buying, keeping, and using said equipment. Let's look at them all.