Hydrogen Combustion vs. Fuel Cells: Where Small Construction Machines Fit into the H2 Movement
Will Hydrogen Ever Power Compact Equipment? There are two primary ways of using hydrogen (H2) to power compact equipment. The first is as a replacement fuel for internal combustion engines — H2 ICE. This is touted as the more feasible of the two hydrogen…
Meet the Engine Behind the Machine: Yanmar Powers Toro’s Dingo TX-1000 Turbo
As a leading worldwide provider of innovative outdoor equipment solutions operating in more than 125 countries, Toro has built its reputation on delivering reliable, high-performance machinery for professional contractors and commercial applications.…
Horsepower vs. Torque: What Really Matters in Compact Equipment?
Horsepower. It’s the number everyone wants to talk about. Walk around a trade show or jobsite and you’ll hear it right away: “How much hp does it have?” It’s a fair question and one that’s been drilled into our heads for years as the benchmark of…
JCB’s Hydrogen Engine Earns Full EU Type Approval, Inches Closer to Real-World Construction Use
JCB just made history. The company secured full EU type approval for its hydrogen combustion engine — a first in the construction equipment sector. Big props. The approval certifies JCB’s H2 engine for use in non-road mobile machinery across all 27 EU…
Diesel Expert Hatz Debuts Impressive New F-Series Small Engine Range
Every three years, the construction world converges on Munich, Germany, for bauma — a city-sized tradeshow where innovation, legacy and vision mix across more than 600,000 square meters of exhibit space. Tucked among the crowds in Hall A4, Hatz’s indoor…
Discussing Battery, Hybrid and Hydrogen Power with Diesel Engine Expert Perkins
Perkins is a legacy leader in diesel engines for compact, off-highway equipment, but the company knows the future of compact power isn’t limited to diesel. Like many progressive power experts, Perkins is expanding beyond internal combustion with new…
5 Diesel Engine Maintenance Tips for Compact Earthmoving Equipment
For contractors and landscape professionals, dependable equipment isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. Whether you’re running compact loaders or light towers, keeping your small engines in top shape means fewer breakdowns and more productive…
Perkins Releases New Overhaul Kits for 2000 Series Engines
Construction equipment is an expensive investment, so proper upkeep — including timely engine service — is essential to protecting your assets, extending their lifespan and avoiding downtime. To assist in that maintenance, Perkins just…
Hatz Expands Power Generation Lineup with New Mobile Diesel Generators for RV and Industrial Markets
Need more convenient and efficient power in 2025? Here’s a solution. Motorenfabrik Hatz and Hatz Americas Inc. recently introduced AC and DC mobile diesel generators. These are specifically targeting the recreational vehicle (RV) and industrial…
Renewable Lubricants’ Bio-Power Winter Diesel Conditioner Boosts Performance in Cold Weather
Renewable Lubricants’ Bio-Power Winter Diesel Fuel Conditioner is engineered to boost performance and support excellent cold weather operation for diesel engines. It improves fuel economy and power while keeping engines in “like-new” condition to reduce…
Deutz Announces Deutz Power Center Mid-Atlantic in Ashland, Virginia
Deutz Corp. has expanded its Power Center network with the addition of Deutz Power Center Mid-Atlantic at 11089 Leadbetter Road in Ashland, Virginia. Located just north of Richmond, this new Power Center will service the states of Virginia, West Virginia…
JCB Celebrates Making Its One Millionth Diesel Engine
JCB has marked a major manufacturing milestone with the production of its one millionth engine.Production started in 2004 at JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, and expanded to JCB India in 2010 with the opening of a dedicated plant in Ballabgarh,…