Automated material transporter simplifies solar field pile shakeout
Solar field pile shakeout is repetitive work, and precise pile placement is vital on these expansive job sites. Typically, the process requires that crews operate skid steers or telehandlers to…
The latest tech-packed compact radius excavators
Compact radius excavators are designed to deliver flexibility, safety, and easy transportation for contractors working on space-restricted job sites, particularly for urban construction and utility work and along roadways. At…
Ditch Witch all-terrain drills handle high-pressure hard rock bore
Critical fibre bores are carefully mapped and planned in advance. Assessments are done to anticipate ground conditions on the chosen route, equipment is prepared, and possible scenarios are considered. But…
From the Editor: Is Canada ready to build?
This letter was written on September 16, 2026, for publication in Heavy Equipment Guide's October 2026 issue. "Canada has what the world wants." That bold statement introduces the 66-page, 167-project…
The case for hybrid construction equipment
Ask contractors what matters most on a job site, and "hybrid" equipment rarely tops the list, but reliability, productivity, and staying on schedule do. The good news is that today's…
Why equipment dealers are your secret weapon for controlling TCO
The moment you turn the key on a new piece of heavy equipment it starts wearing out. That comes with a price tag, from wear and tear on components grinding…
How the latest portable jaw crushers reduce total cost of ownership
Maximizing profitability in the aggregates production process starts with efficient, cost-effective primary crushing. Operations have to take the total cost of crusher operation into account, including transportation logistics for relocating…
VIDEO: Huddig 1370 TIGON G2 brings hybrid power to a multifunctional excavator loader
Complex jobs can require an equally complex equipment lineup, with different machines brought in for digging, loading, lifting, and specialized attachment work. Huddig's 1370 excavator loader is designed to consolidate…
How the connected job site is evolving
The connected job site brings together data from people, surveying equipment, and machines to improve productivity, efficiency, and decision-making across construction operations. As equipment and processes have become increasingly digital,…
Designing compact equipment for a changing workforce
When experienced operators leave the construction workforce, decades of accumulated knowledge leaves with them. The growing experience gap on job sites is changing what contractors need from compact equipment and,…