Equipment Today provides the commercial construction industry with information for equipment selection, application, maintenance, and asset management, as well as safety and regulation. It serves contractors in highway and heavy general building demolition, utility, and other construction segments.

Expand Fluid Analysis to Reduce Construction Equipment Downtime

Including hydraulic and transmission fluids, gear oils and coolants in your oil analysis program can help to reduce the risks of component failure and downtime in your construction equipment fleet. Testing at regular intervals can also help to establish wear and contaminant trends.

By Kim Berndtson

Trash Pump Selection Tips

Many criteria determine correct pump selection to move water on the jobsite.

By Curt Bennink

High-flow Hydraulics Increase Skid Steer Productivity

High-flow hydraulics coupled with skid steer attachments can increase productivity. However, it's important to compare the benefits vs. the added costs to ensure adequate return on investment.

By Curt Bennink

Use Proper Maintenance and Operation to Maximize Vibratory Roller Life

Vibratory asphalt compactors can lead a long, healthy life in your fleet as along as proper preventive maintenance and operating practices are followed. But if repair costs start to pile up, new models deliver a variety of features that can help you get optimal roller productivity for even your toughest road building projects.

By Kim Berndtson

SCR Technology Cleans Up Truck Emissions

SCR technology is proving it can effectively meet 2010 diesel exhaust emissions regulations for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, without adding significant operating or maintenance costs.

By Curt Bennink

With Recovery in the Distance, Contractors Need to Develop a Long-term Business Plan

Equipment Today's Running the Business columnist Garry Bartecki outlines the long-term industry outlook presented in the 2009 Wells Fargo Construction Industry Forecast, which shows little optimism for a quick recovery in non-residential and residential construction. As such, he emphasizes the need for a longer-term business plan focusing on maintaining cash flow and exploring equipment acquisition options.

By Garry Bartecki

Concrete Paving

A look at the latest technology for concrete paving and restoration operations.

Construction Companies Can Build Success by Focusing on Core Values and Competencies

By determining both their core values and core competencies, construction companies can identify the strengths that help to secure projects, and the weaknesses that cost them the business.

By Becky Schultz

Construction Equipment Gallery

Roundup of products and services available to help you improve efficiency, productivity and safety on the jobsite.

Oils & Lubricants

Dewatering Pumps

Skid-steer Loaders

Compaction Equipment

Trucks & Transportation

Construction Equipment Introductions

A sampling of both new machines and models that have been recently revamped by the manufacturers.