The Weekly Iron 029: August 26, 2025: Retrofitting Technology; CAT & Deere Economy; Battery Storage
Here is your The Weekly Iron for Tuesday, August 26. Hat tip to @letsdig18, Chris Guins, for the job site. Chris is a member of the Class of 2013 Under 40 in Construction Equipment...
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Frank Raczon, Construction Equipment
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Southern Kentucky sunset backlights the 2500 HD which has just finished the first leg of a 740-mile outbound trip. Chromey nose belies the interior's Tradesman trim, which is basic but comfortable.
John Deere offers five backhoe models, from the 310 G Tier to the 710 P Tier. The 68-horsepower 310 G Tier is a budget-friendly machine ideal for rental houses and owner-operators. It has a basic operator station and 4-speed synchromesh transmission. The 710 P Tier has 110 horsepower and PowerShift transmission with five forward and three reverse gears.
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Industry News

Worker who died in construction accident hailed a ‘hero’
Jacob Seiler tried to save a coworker.
Aug. 26, 2025
Haul trucks similar to this Caterpillar unit are at work at the RDU airport project.
To build a new runway, RDU must first make a long, flat surface.
Aug. 26, 2025
This visualization depicts the 720,000-square-foot facility to be built in San Antonio, Texas.
New tax on machines to add "millions of pounds" in costs.
Aug. 25, 2025
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Collaboration allows flow of Samsara machine data into HCSS Telematics.
Aug. 21, 2025

Learning Resources

Provided by Bobcat
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When you’ve got plenty to do, versatility is essential. Why slow down to start up another machine? Why take up valuable space with machines that might only be used occasionally...
Aug. 26, 2025
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Bauman Landscape & Construction, Inc. was tired of concrete cost and supply issues. Volumetric concrete mixing helped their team solve both problems — offering the flexibility...
July 31, 2025
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Selecting the right tool for the job is easier than ever when it’s a Cat Smart Attachment, which enables skid steer loaders (SSL) and compact track loaders (CTLs) to automatically...
July 1, 2025
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Struggling to keep up with maintenance during peak construction season? Learn how adding a dedicated lube tech can boost uptime, reduce liability, and free up your skilled crew...
July 29, 2025

Products

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Model DX270WMH-7 Develon material handler utilizes a grapple or magnet attachment. Its reach is three feet longer than its predecessor, 31 fee 2 inches, and its loading height...
Aug. 21, 2025
New Holland Construction E50D mini excavator.
Models E42D and E50D New Holland mini excavators are the first in a new series, which is designed and manufacture fully in-house. The excavators have zero tail swing, long arm...
Aug. 20, 2025
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Models HC 100i and HC 130i G Tier single-drum rollers have operating weights of 26,449 pounds and 28,863 pounds, respectively. Both have drum widths of 84.3 inches and three-point...
Aug. 18, 2025
XCMG energy storage
It's like a telehandler on steroids.
Aug. 15, 2025

Videos

Pothole Pro
Pothole repair is just the beginning for this ultra-versatile machine.
Aug. 22, 2025
The Weekly Iron 028: August 22, 2025: RAM 2500, Fuel Management, Komatsu Autonomous Haulage
Ram 2500 | Fuel volatility | Autonomous hauling
Aug. 22, 2025
The Weekly Iron 027: August 19, 2025: Backhoes, Minerals for EV Batteries & Hydraulic Cooling
Here is The Weekly Iron for Tuesday, August 19: Backhoe loader market update. Mining rare earth minerals for EV batteries. Loftness hydraulic cooler for Kubota CTLs.
Aug. 18, 2025
The Weekly Iron 026: August 15, 2025: Skid Steer Tire Upkeep; Military Contractors and Toro Deals
Skid steer tires | Military machines | Toro sale
Aug. 15, 2025

Earthmoving

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Loader misses several cars.
Aug. 21, 2025
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A Model R-11 loading snow in Boston, Massachusetts, in the late 1940s. Note the hydraulic boom raise cylinder. The window posters advertise the Spring Flower Show, March 10-15, admission only $1.20.
Established in 1917, the company eventually succumbed to competition in the 1970s.
Aug. 20, 2025
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Cleanup crews are removing soil that was contaminated by a diesel spill of nearly 700 gallons.
Aug. 20, 2025
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Follows 3Q sales drop of 26% compared to the same period last year.
Aug. 18, 2025

Equipment Attachments

Dipperfox tool
This spinning grinder attachment doesn't throw debris.
Aug. 1, 2025
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Tools increase utilization of carriers, but attention must be paid to safe operation.
July 15, 2025
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Wings expand to 73 inches.
July 15, 2025
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Attachment mounts to skid steer interface.
July 11, 2025

Technology

Modern retrofit connectivity solutions enable mixed-brand construction fleets to achieve unified operational control through integrated engine management, radio remote operation, cloud-based monitoring and comprehensive asset tracking—transforming disparate equipment into coordinated, intelligent job sites regardless of manufacturer.
Construction fleets can now retrofit their machines to create a connected job site.
Aug. 20, 2025
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Sixteen companies will complete during Trimble Dimensions.
Aug. 18, 2025
Frank Raczon, Construction Equipment
Cat batteries
The U.S. is looking to secure minerals to produce batteries, fuel cells, and more.
Aug. 8, 2025
Free Modelling allows for the creation and modification of 3D models during operation.
Technology allows for real-time adjustments.
July 31, 2025