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    Tom Berg, for Construction Equipment
    More than half of all heavy trucks now in use are more than 10 years old, according to industry estimates, so their diesels lack pollution controls used in modern trucks. Operators keep the old, reliable vehicles because they can’t or won’t spend money on expensive new equipment.
    Trucking

    Stiffer Emissions Regs Rile Truck Industry

    Tom Berg
    Sept. 4, 2024
    Authorities want new, non-diesel powertrains and a phase-out of fossil fuels.
    bomag_roller
    Paving Equipment & Materials Production

    The Latest Tandem Vibratory Rollers

    Frank Raczon
    Aug. 23, 2024
    Both diesel and electric offerings from OEMs.
    Komatsu WA480 wheel loader.
    Earthmoving

    OEMs boost technology offerings on large wheel loaders

    Frank Raczon
    July 30, 2024
    Loaders larger than 200 horsepower gain technologies for easier operation while manufacturers explore alternative power.
    Liebherr loader
    Wheel Loaders

    How to Size a Large Wheel Loader

    Frank Raczon
    July 29, 2024
    Useful tips from the OEMs to make sure you can handle the job.

    Tom Berg for Construction Equipment
    Chevy Silverado RTS electric pickup truck.
    Trucking

    Chevy Silverado EV Drives with Power

    Tom Berg
    July 23, 2024
    Chevrolet's electric pickup truck is quick, quiet, and useful.
    Drew McIntyre, McMahon Truck Center
    Mack Granite LED head lamp
    Heavy-Duty Trucks, Class 7 & 8, >26,000 GVW

    Granite LEDs Take Sight Test vs. Halogens

    Tom Berg
    July 3, 2024
    Light-emitting diodes help in darkness and is among many features to like about this Mack.
    Tom Berg for Construction Equipment
    Chevy Colorado pickup truck.
    Pickup Trucks, Classes 1 - 3, up to 14,000 GVW

    Colorado Offers an Alternative to Full-Size Pickups

    Tom Berg
    Jan. 11, 2024
    One week in this mid-size pickup proves smaller is better.
    Frank Raczon, Construction Equipment
    Takeuchi TB257FR excavator.
    Crawler Excavators

    Professionals Evaluate Takeuchi TB257FR Excavator

    Frank Raczon
    Dec. 19, 2023
    Local 150's operator/instructors found the Takeuchi TB257FR is right for tight spaces.