Becky Schultz

Becky Schultz is editor of Equipment Today, a sister publication to OEM Off-Highway.

The RT-135/RT-135 Forestry builds on the powerful foundation of the RT-120, delivering 10% more horsepower and the highest hydraulic flow of any compact track loader.

ASV Launches Its Largest Compact Track Loader, Repowers a Popular Model Plus Adds Attachments

ASV adds the RT-135/RT-135 Forestry as the size successor to the RT-120, presents its first Yanmar-powered model plus announces a new line of branded attachments.

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International MV Series Medium-Duty Truck Designed with Upfitting in Mind

Highlights of the new International MV Series medium-duty vehicle, including a completely redesigned front end, improved maintenance schedules plus numerous body builder advancements to make upfitting easier.

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John Deere Electric Backhoe Concept Demonstrates Performance Benefits for Construction Industry

The 310 X Tier concept machine is designed to offer lower operating costs and noise, improving overall productivity for customers.

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Caterpillar Bows Out of bauma 2022 But German Dealer Will Continue to Display

Zeppelin, one of Caterpillar's largest dealer partners, will assume sole responsibility for the display at the world's leading industry trade fair.

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Infrastructure Investment Holds Key to 100,000+ Equipment Manufacturing Jobs

New data shows infrastructure investment could substantially boost U.S. manufacturing job growth before the end of President Biden’s first term.

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Volvo Trucks North America Reaches Contract Agreement with UAW

Volvo Trucks North America reaches 6-year contract agreement with UAW after several weeks of negotiations and restarting production lines on July 12.

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Four Reasons Why Steel Prices Are On the Rampage

Steel prices have risen sharply since Q4 2020. Gordian's data team shares four contributing factors behind the unprecedented price increases.

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Industry and Labor Urge Biden to Keep Steel Tariffs Amid Escalating Steel Prices

Seven of the leading groups representing the domestic steel industry and labor are urging President Biden to ensure steel tariffs are preserved, citing ongoing investment in domestic steel production.

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ASV Holdings Adds Two Skid Steers to MAX-Series Lineup

The 75-hp VS-75 vertical lift and RS-75 radial lift skid steers deliver greater performance capabilities, plus a new, next-generation cab with enhanced visibility and comfort.

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Volvo Adds Purpose-Built EC380E Straight Boom Excavator to Demolition Tool Lineup

The 38-ton EC380E Straight Boom excavator delivers 31% higher pin height and 6% more reach than the conventional configuration.

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John Deere Launches SmartGrade Grade Control for Excavators

The John Deere 210G LC and 350G LC Excavators are now available with the factory-installed and calibrated SmartGrade technology with 2D and 3D grade control options.

Shown is the first unit to roll off the production floor at the Spartanburg excavator manufacturing facility in 2016.

Kobelco Suspends U.S. Excavator Production

Kobelco will halt production at its South Carolina facility while awaiting its engine supplier’s emissions certification.

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Global Off-Highway Equipment Market to Grow 6.5% in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic cut 2020 global off-highway equipment growth to 2.6% but a recovery to 6.5% is projected for 2021.

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Skid-Steer Loader Market Forecast to Grow 3% Globally Through 2031

The global skid-steer market is projected to grow 3% in 2021 and maintain this pace through 2031, with the construction industry representing roughly half of market demand.

Volvo's first electric compact equipment, the ECR25 and L25.

Volvo Group Creates Business Area to Accelerate Electrification, Extend Battery Life Cycle

Newly created Volvo Energy business area will strengthen the company’s battery and charging infrastructure offerings, as well as provide solutions to give used batteries a second life.

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Hyundai Heavy Industries Selected to Acquire Stake in Doosan Infracore

Months after announcing plans to sell a controlling stake in its operations, Doosan Infracore has selected Hyundai Heavy Industries as the preferred bidder.

Case's new fully-electric backhoe is already being utilized by two utilities in the U.S.

Case Looks to Redefine its Construction Equipment

Within recent years the equipment manufacturer has developed several new machine types, including those with alternative power sources.

Komatsu is deploying 41 new model Komatsu 930E-5 ultra-class haul trucks, made autonomous ready.

Will Machine Automation Ever Take Off in Construction?

Machine automation expert believes the urge to automate functions in construction equipment is fundamentally about “supercharging” people.

U.S. Economic Growth Outlook Stumbles with No Trade War Solution in Sight

Latest volleys in the U.S.-China trade war are projected to raise consumer prices and slow U.S. GDP growth, negatively impacting all industry sectors.

Rajiv Poddar, joint managing director, BKT, discusses the evolution of the Earthmax OTR tire range.

BKT Looks to Technology, New Materials to Achieve 10% Global OTR Market Share Goals

The multinational tire company is looking to not only expand its product offerings, but explore new technologies and materials to deliver unique solutions to OTR tire customers.

New Design Builds Mobility

Gooseneck setup enhances pan scraper performance, maneuverability.