Caterpillar continues to lead the global construction equipment market, according to the annual rankings based on sales figures.
New Holland has brought its T6.180 Methane Power tractor to the U.S. after debuting in Europe. The world's first 100% methane-powered production tractor has landed at dealerships, is making the rounds of agriculture shows across the country and has become part of a research project at Michigan State University.
Construction crews in Mooresville, N.C., are building a 10-lane bridge over I-77 for $249 million. Meanwhile, Raleigh cancels Six Forks Road expansion due to ballooning costs, reallocates funds for sidewalk improvements.
Cat has expanded its range of lower-cost, lower-spec wheel loaders with the new 65,610-pound, 420-horsepower 980 GC.
Caterpillar's Cat Fleet Bucket program enables customers to equip any bucket with Cat Ground Engaging Tools, regardless of brand. This program offers a range of GET options suitable for various machines and application needs, backed by warranties and support from Caterpillar and CAT dealers worldwide. In addition, customers can benefit from Cat Customer Value Agreements and use the Bucket Pro app for efficient monitoring and maintenance planning.
New Holland Construction has rolled out the first model in its new D Series lineup of compact wheel loaders with the 19,775-pound, 112-horsepower W100D.
Rutland, Vt., received a $3M Catalyst Grant to enhance Center Street with a one-way layout, broader sidewalks and a new hotel. Construction will begin after underground infrastructure upgrades. Funding from various sources, including TIF and state programs. Mixed opinions from businesses about potential disruptions during project.
Hexagon has revealed that it intends to spin-off its Asset Lifecycle Intelligence and Safety, Infrastructure and Geospatial divisions, as well as related businesses ETQ and Bricsys, into a pureplay software and SaaS company operating under the name Octave.
Turner Construction is set to manage two major projects in California — One Beverly Hills in LA and a new 12,000-seat stadium in Sacramento. The projects will create thousands of jobs and anchor the future of these cities. Turner's expertise in construction and community engagement will drive these transformative endeavors.
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The autonomous construction equipment market is rapidly expanding, with advancements in AI and automation. Leading manufacturers like Caterpillar and Kubota are introducing innovative autonomous models, driving efficiency, safety and productivity on job sites. Concerns about job displacement are mitigated by the potential for higher-paying remote operator roles.
The parent of Hyundai and Develon is merging its construction equipment subsidiaries and brands to form a new company tentatively called “HD Construction Equipment” – dropping “Hyundai” from its name and adding the Develon brand.
Construction crews in Virginia are making progress on the $756 million CBBT expansion, aiming for a 2028 completion. The project includes a new two-lane tunnel, with recent milestones achieved despite challenges. Safety features like heat detection and suppression systems will be included in the new tunnel, helping enhance connectivity and infrastructure for travelers. Logistics remain a concern, but overall, the project is on track to improve roadways for commuters between Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore.
Case Construction Equipment is launching four new mini excavators – three diesel-powered D Series models, plus one electric model – designed to bring more power to a wider range of size classes for light construction, utility and landscaping tasks.
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