The Drive Behind the Industry
Hydraulic hoses are the most delicate components of construction equipment, and to stay organized on the machine — and off the ground — they are typically fastened using zip ties.…
When the PC158USLCi-12 comes to market later in 2026, it will be the first tight-tail-swing Komatsu excavator with factory-integrated IMC (Intelligent Machine Control) and the second excavator with IMC 3.0.…
A mining excavator doesn't usually go to work on an urban job site, but BCS Enterprises' Cat 5130B UHD is an impressive exception. Cat doesn't offer a 5130B ultra-high demolition…
Manitou has incorporated several new safety features into its redesigned MTA 842 telehandler, which was shown at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026. These safety features make it easier for seasoned operators to work…
Rotating telehandlers are a flexible alternative to many types of equipment, including aerial work platforms and high-capacity material handlers. They have also become an attractive replacement for small cranes on…
Heavy Equipment Guide has documented the machines, technologies, and people shaping the construction equipment industry in Canada for four decades. In our first issue, June 1986, under the headline "We're…
Cornerstone Equipment in London, Ontario, is Takeuchi's newest North American dealer. Partners Calvin Vandenbrink, Eric Vanderlinde, and Ryan Vanderlinde bring multiple years of experience in equipment sales to their new…
In southern Alberta, the equipment market remains one of the most active and competitive in Canada. But as demand continues across multiple sectors, the dynamics of the market are becoming…
Across Atlantic Canada, the equipment market is defined by a steady mix of smaller, fast-moving opportunities, including residential construction, municipal infrastructure, forestry, and utility work. For Tidal Tractor, with customers…
In Quebec, the construction equipment market follows cycles shaped by government procurement, seasonal slowdowns, and early indicators that signal what's coming next. For Groupe Gymdex, those signals are critical to…