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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 is where machine control systems can be a difference maker. Even though they’re becoming much more common on jobsites, there are still misconceptions about what these systems […]

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 to both cut costs and move more material per cycle at the same time. If you have a machine that does both, you’ll quickly notice the savings […]

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. […]