Gehl Adds Five Large-Frame Skid Steers and Compact Track Loaders
Gehl just expanded the top of its loader range. The company introduced five large-frame models for North America. They target high ROC, strong breakout and serious hydraulic flow. Parent brand Manitou released the same platform a couple of weeks ago.…
A Deep Dive into Manitou’s All-New Large-Frame Skid Steers and Compact Track Loaders
The Rise of the Super Skid Steer and CTL Continues with Five Big New Models The 100+ hp compact loader class continues to grow. Skid steers and compact track loaders started small, but contractors have steadily demanded more power, more lift and more…
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…
Compact Telehandler Buying Guide: What to Know in 2025
Top Compact Telehandler Models for Construction, Landscaping and More Compact telehandlers continue to gain traction across a wide variety of American sectors — construction, landscaping, farming and rental — due to their ability to take attachments,…
Video: The Best of bauma 2025. Europe’s Biggest Equipment Show Through a Compact Lens
We Went. We Filmed. We Found the Future of Compact Construction. The Compact Equipment team recently returned from the world’s biggest construction tradeshow — bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany. Held every three years, bauma brought together more than…
Manitou Group Highlights Expanded Electric Range + a Hydrogen Concept at bauma
Manitou Group has a big presence at bauma this week. The company is highlighting a wide range of equipment, including its expanded electric range and a new hydrogen-powered prototype. At bauma, Manitou Group has unveiled two new MT 1440e and MT 1840e…
Manitou Compact Track Loader Specs and Product Line Summary for 2025
Eight Loaders Overall, Including the New Rental-Focused 1950 RT Publisher’s Note: This is one of a whole collection of product and spec summaries for every compact track loader brand in the industry. Click here to view the rest. Manitou established its…
The Top 10 Equipment Breakthroughs to See at bauma 2025: A Show Preview
The Compact Equipment crew recently got the awesome opportunity to visit bauma‘s Media Dialogue in Munich in late February. This tradeshow pre-event brought together journalists and industry experts from all of the world for rapid-fire meetings…
Compact Track Loader Advice from 16 Manufacturers
A compact track loader’s fame rests in its ability to tackle tough terrain, provide extra power on the jobsite and leave a light footprint. Its dedicated undercarriage and tracks can navigate slippery inclines and delicate work surfaces without a…
The Hottest New Compact Track Loaders of 2024
Compact track loaders continue to be one of the hottest categories in off-highway construction equipment. These loader-tool carriers, essentially skid steers outfitted with an undercarriage and tracks, have surged in popularity within the American…
Manitou Celebrates Expansion and 50th Anniversary of Yankton, SD, Plant
Manitou Group is a world reference in the handling, aerial work platforms and earthmoving sectors. The company recently inaugurated a 75,000-sq-ft expansion to its plant in Yankton, South Dakota. This event coincided with the 50th anniversary of this…
CE’s Summer Reading Series: Elevating Your Aerial Lift Knowledge
We’re going to new heights with today’s installment of CE‘s Summer Reading Series and talking aerial lifts. So if you’re interested in scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts and more, you’re in the right spot. Scroll down…