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With demand for construction equipment running high amidst a busy few years of construction, the hunger for new machines was visible at the triennial CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show, held March 14-18 in Las Vegas.

Pandemic jitters give way to seasonal price trends, but new iron is still on backorder.

With demand for equipment running high, contractors looking to restock fleets found a range of alternative fuel options throughout the triennial equipment show.

The rise of battery-powered construction equipment has been a slow-but-steady trend over the last few years as manufacturers look to hit carbon-reduction and net-zero targets in the coming decades.

When Komatsu rolled out its WA Electric wheel loader during demonstration sessions at the 2022 Bauma equipment trade show in Munich, Germany, last October, engineers and sales staff at the booth were not expecting the little machine to steal the show.

The construction equipment seller and auction house acquired a controlling interest in the online shipping exchange service by upping its investment from 11% to 75%.

Diesel fuel fell about 300 ft from a tower crane, according to the New York City Dept. of Buildings.

The rule is targets on-highway vehicles, but it includes provisions covering engine categories used in some construction equipment.