Heavy Equipment Trends in 2024
Ever-advancing technology and green energy are the consistent focal points for advancement as manufacturers charge into 2024. Large machines are becoming safer, more accurate, and more environmentally friendly, as the industry now looks to prioritizing autonomy as it meets the demands of this modern world. The global trend for all vehicles is continued progress toward […]
D Series Full Size Excavators
Redefining “full-sized” for the industry. CASE knows that when you’re looking for a “full-sized” machine, you’re considering far more than loading capacity and engine power. These are the essentials, and this article will outline all the bells and whistles of its D Series Full Size Excavator. But first, let’s take a look at what’s in […]
A Mini Machine That Gives Maximum Performance
The mini excavator could be just what your fleet is missing Just how “mini” is this mighty machine? The Mini Excavator literally fits in a standard garage. But don’t let its looks deceive: It’s able to move massive amounts of earth, runs with a diesel engine and contains a boom arm and hydraulic system just […]
CASE Brings Some Exciting Innovations Into 2024
When Terry Dolan speaks, the industry listens! Dolan, who serves as the vice present of CASE Construction Equipment, recently addressed the innovations and challenges of the equipment industry in 2024 and highlighted some ways CASE is not only overcoming, but thriving as it leads the construction business into the future. According to Dolan some of […]
New or Used?
Some easy ways to answer a hard equipment question. When you need to increase your fleet, you may have a better option than buying new. Purchasing used machinery isn’t only a great idea for the small business owner who doesn’t have the capital to purchase new; there are advantages for every business owner that are […]
Need Young Workers?
Simply put, the construction business “just ain’t what it used to be!” If the industry is going to appeal to young workers, OEM owners and managers need to successfully recruit workers and appeal to this generation of laborers. (They need to think, “that’s some sexy machinery!”) In addition to the sex appeal factor, managers must […]
A Look Back at CONEXPO 2023
CONEXPO is North America’s largest construction trade show, and it happens every three years in Las Vegas, NV. The most recent event was March 14-18th and Blake Wilson, VP/General Manager of Contractors Machinery Inc., attended this year’s show. We caught up with Blake and talked all about his experience. CONEXPO 2023 is in the books […]
Six Decades of Progress in Construction Equipment
Technology has changed the face of the world in the last three decades. But truth be told, the technological innovations in the equipment industry have been on a constant incline since the 1960s! Since Contractor’s Machinery, Inc. (CMI) opened in 1976, there have been steady improvements made on equipment noise levels and exhaust emissions, durability, […]
Control Precision is Transforming the Construction Game
To the casual observer, a construction site is simply about a lot of huge machinery being moved back and forth until the land is cleared and level. To the large equipment operator, that scenario just described a massive loss of time and money. Construction is all about control and precision, and precision technology has completely […]
What’s What in the World of Construction Equipment
It’s spring, and you can hear the engines starting to rev! Construction equipment is in high demand, as building continues to soar throughout the nation! Before you make the substantial investment in heavy machinery, make sure you have the right equipment for your job. Excavators: Used for digging, demolition, handling materials, trenching, earthmoving…the excavator uses […]