The hidden cost of equipment rentals
It's 8 AM on a Monday morning. A scissor lift arrives on site but the crew isn't ready yet, so it sits there — engine off and rental charges accumulating.…
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 fundraiser demonstrated the industry’s continued commitment to suicide prevention
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 strengthened its commitment to supporting mental health in the construction industry through a successful partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), raising over $112,000 to support…
Three steering modes enhance manoeuvrability of LGMG’s new high-capacity telehandler
The LGMG H1256 telehandler combines a 12,000-pound lifting capacity, 56-foot 1-inch max lift height, and 42-foot outreach, expanding the company's telehandler lineup for modern rental fleets. The launch reflects LGMG's…
Three new off-the-road tires from Bridgestone for cranes, haulers, graders, and loaders
Bridgestone has officially introduced three new off-the-road tires showcasing a range of premium intelligent tires for applications including cranes, graders, haulers, and loaders. New introductions include the 27.00R49 Bridgestone MasterCore…
CONEXPO attendees experienced the future of soil compaction with BOMAG’s remote operation station demo
Attendees at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 experienced complete remote operation of BOMAG's BW 177 DH-5 PL single-drum roller located thousands of miles away in Ridgeway, South Carolina. A completely simulated experience gives…
How to take a boom lift’s productivity to the extreme
Urbanization has become a significant driver for many equipment design and technology trends in the access industry. With less open space, buildings are becoming taller, and the distance between them…
Komatsu to expand forestry machinery lineup with Malwa Forest AB acquisition
Komatsu Ltd. will acquire Malwa Forest AB, a manufacturer of forestry machines, through Komatsu Forest AB. The acquisition is scheduled to be completed on April 1, 2026, subject to the…
LBX Pink-Belt excavator auction raises $220,000 for breast cancer awareness
Pink-Belt, the 15.2-metric-ton Link-Belt 145 X4 excavator that travelled across the U.S. for the past year to support breast cancer awareness, has been sold to Randy Gallegos of Rasmussen Equipment.…
Volvo CE to shutter Rokbak ADT business
A brand with deep history dating back to the 1930s will see its last articulated hauler roll off the assembly line in Motherwell, Scotland, later in 2026. Volvo CE has…
Wacker Neuson’s latest telehandler goes beyond lifting with ground-engaging capability
New to the Wacker Neuson telehandler line-up, the TH625 is a highly capable off-road telescopic forklift. But unlike previous iterations of telehandlers, this model is incredibly versatile, going beyond moving…