The construction equipment industry is experiencing a pivotal moment in mid-2026, driven by two powerful forces: accelerating automation partnerships and sustained export growth from China's manufacturing sector.
View MoreThe driveline—driveshaft, universal joints, and support bearings — transfers power from the transmission to the axles. It twists under heavy loads, flexes over rough ground, and spins at high speed. When it fails, the loader stops. Here are four checks that keep your driveline intact.
View MoreAn engine needs clean air to run. A clogged or damaged air filter lets dust into the cylinders, grinding away rings, pistons, and bearings. In dusty environments — construction sites, mines, quarries — this wear happens fast. Here are four checks that keep your engine breathing clean air.
View MoreBrakes are your last line of defense on any machine. On an excavator, the braking system includes service brakes (for stopping travel), swing brakes (for holding the house), and parking brakes (for keeping the machine stationary). When brakes fail, the results can be disastrous. Here are four checks that keep your excavator stopping safely every time.
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