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Your Guide to Year-End Tax Benefits on 2025 Heavy Equipment Purchases

If you’re a small or mid-size business in the U.S. or Canada looking to put money back to your bottom line this year, you could save thousands of dollars on new and used equipment purchases. Take advantage of available government tax incentives aimed to encourage businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves. Let’s start […]

How Construction Technologies Are Changing the Game

We know how challenging our industry can be for customers. It’s a high-stakes, competitive business with little room for error. With tight deadlines and rising costs, contractors are under constant pressure to deliver projects on time and within budget while prioritizing safety. In this challenging environment, effectively managing resources — including equipment and labor — […]

Digging Deeper into Compaction: Trends, Tech and the Operator’s Role

I recently had the chance to chat with the folks at ForConstructionPros Digging Deeper podcast about what’s happening in the world of asphalt and soil compaction. We covered a lot of ground, from the challenges contractors are facing right now to where we see technology taking things in the future. One of the big topics […]

The Advantages of Digital Documentation in Construction and mining

If you’ve been in construction or mining for any length of time, you know the mountain of paperwork that can come with every project. From initial bids and contracts to material orders, daily logs, safety reports, equipment maintenance records and final invoices — the sheer volume can be overwhelming. For years, managing these critical documents […]

8 Questions to Ask When Buying Heavy Equipment Insurance

As the Director of Insurance Services and Solutions at Volvo Financial Services, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for customers to feel confident and secure in their equipment investments. Acquiring new heavy equipment is a significant step, and ensuring those assets are properly protected through insurance is critical. Navigating the world of heavy equipment insurance can […]

Understanding Excavator Hydraulics: Part 2

In Part 1 of this excavator hydraulics series, I covered the fundamentals of excavator hydraulics, including the difference between hydraulic pressure and flow, and how Volvo’s electric-over-hydraulic (EH) system enhances performance. In this second part, I’ll discuss the differences between pilot controls and EH controls, and how those differences impact excavator operation. Key Takeaways Excavator Controls: […]

5 Reasons Large Drums Are preferred on Tandem Asphalt Rollers

A question I often get from customers is how big of a difference a larger diameter drum on a tandem roller can have on a compaction job compared with a small-diameter machine. The short answer is “quite a bit” when it comes to jobsite efficiency and mat quality. That’s why we engineer our tandem rollers […]

Understanding Excavator Hydraulics: Part 1

Excavator hydraulics have come a long way in a few short years. Here at Volvo, we’ve incorporated our latest technologies into our newly redesigned excavator series, and this article shares more about how it all works and why it matters. But before we get into the hydraulic specifics, I know some of you are new […]

How to Select the Right Mini Excavator Dozer Blade Attachment

Mini excavators are prized for their versatility, and a big part of that comes down to the wide range of attachments they can handle. While buckets and thumbs often take center stage, the dozer blade is another critical tool that deserves careful consideration. It’s more than just a stabilizer — the right blade can dramatically […]

How Weather Impacts Compaction Efficiency

Spring and summer can lead to a wide range of surface conditions. Have you ever wondered: When’s the best time to compact asphalt in hot weather? How do I prevent soil over-compaction in dry conditions? How do I know if it’s too wet? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Compaction efficiency isn’t just about the […]