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The potential of machine control in heavy construction equipment

In the construction and mining industries, profit margins can be razor thin — efficiency and precision are oftentimes the difference between a great month and one you’d rather forget. This […]

comparing fuel efficiency in front end wheel loaders

How do I know if my wheel loader is efficient? As the wheel loader product manager here at Volvo, I hear that question a lot. The answer lies in your ability […]

Comparing Fuel Efficiency in Articulated Haul Trucks

You have more control than you may realize over the operating costs for your articulated haulers — and one of the easy line items to cut back on is fuel. Burning […]

How Articulated Trucks power Through The mud

Spring is here, and with it comes the rain — and the mud. Over the years I’ve heard a lot of people say that when the mud gets deep, they’ll just […]

4 Technologies Making Construction Sites Safer

This week (May 6-10) is Construction Safety Week, so we thought we’d take a quick look at a few of the current and emerging safety technologies helping workers around the world […]

Volco CE Marks Production of Electric Equipment in North America

Volvo Construction Equipment hosted federal, state and local officials at its Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, facility on Friday to commemorate local design and production of the company’s first electric asphalt compactor. Congressman […]

How Electric Heavy Equipment Performs at High Altitudes

Do you ever work at higher elevations? If so, it’s important to know that battery electric construction equipment tends to perform better at higher altitudes compared to diesel combustion engines. […]

Why You May Need to Rethink Machine Work Hours with Electric Equipment

The construction industry continues to integrate electric equipment into fleets, as they’re promising alternatives to their diesel-powered counterparts. The reason they’re becoming more popular options is because electric heavy equipment offers numerous […]

How Fluid Analysis with AI Improves Uptime and TCO

When you think about the causes of machine downtime, what immediately comes to mind? For a lot of people, it’s a part failure due to machine misuse or premature wear. […]

Innovative Iron Award Winner: ASV VT-100 and VT-100 Forestry Posi-Track Loaders

The Top Construction, Landscape and Rental Equipment Launched in 2023 The world of off-highway machinery is evolving — battery-powered units, hydrogen engines, luxury and economy tiering, machine control automation — […]