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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 unnecessary fuel adds up over time, and the savings you get running more efficient machines may surprise you. To demonstrate the savings you could experience, […]

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 toggle on a feature on their articulated hauler like our automatic traction control (ATC) to lock in the differential locks and power through. And while […]

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 get their jobs done and get home safely at the end of the day. As we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible for […]

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 John Joyce test drives a DD25 Electric compactor, which will be produced at Volvo CE headquarters in Shippensburg, Penn., marking the first of its electric […]

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. A naturally aspirated IC engine will lose 3% of power for every 1,000 feet of elevation gain over sea level. The use of a turbocharger […]

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 advantages including lower or zero emissions, reduced operating costs and quieter operations. But when it comes time to consider an electric machine for your fleet, […]

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. It may surprise you to hear that up to 75% of repair costs and downtime are related to contaminated lubricants and fuels, and about 66% […]

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 — but maybe the biggest evolution is that everyone wants a compact machine. Small, tool-carrying construction equipment now make up about 50 percent of the U.S. […]

How Midsize Excavators Can Grow Your Business

In construction, adaptability is oftentimes the key to success. The ability to seamlessly transition between projects of varying sizes and scopes sets the most efficient contractors apart — and the midsize excavator is the workhorse behind this versatility. Midsize excavators — those in the 15- to 35-ton range with around 120 to 170 hp — strike a […]

Construction Equipment Financing Part 1: Top Tips to Secure Funding

If you’re in the market for a new excavator, wheel loader, compactor or other piece of heavy construction equipment, securing the financing to get them is easier than you might think. These tips are designed to help you get construction equipment financing with excellent terms: You should always work to tailor your approach to your […]