Volvo CE Finalizes SDLG Divestment, Ending 19-Year Partnership with Chinese Machine Maker
Volvo Construction Equipment has officially ended its 19-year partnership with SDLG, noting it has finalized selling its 70 percent stake back to Lingong Group for SEK 8 billion. The move marks a major shift in Volvo CE’s China strategy, narrowing its…
Top Construction Equipment Technologies Revolutionizing the Jobsite in 2025
Technology is reshaping the equipment industry at a rapid pace. From intuitive machine control systems to all-electric powertrains, innovations are rewriting what operators expect from machines like compact track loaders, mini excavators, MEWPs and…
Electric Equipment: What’s New in the Battery-Powered Machine Market
With more and more manufacturers releasing electric equipment, it’s important to pause and look at the many benefits of these machines. We’re talking quiet, emissions-free operation, the ability to meet sustainability goals or explore new work, no idling…
Volvo Construction Equipment Expands U.S. Production at Shippensburg Facility
Excavators and Large Wheel Loaders Coming to Pennsylvania Volvo Construction Equipment is expanding its manufacturing footprint in North America. The company announced plans to begin producing mid- to large-size crawler excavators and large wheel loaders…
Volvo CE Uses Electric Equipment to Build FIA World RX Tracks
Volvo Construction Equipment is back as the Official Track Building Partner of the FIA World Rallycross (World RX) Championship. The 2025 season kicks off this June, and Volvo CE is supplying a fleet of electric machines to build and maintain tracks…
12 Manufacturers Highlight Their Mini Excavators
Mini excavators are great machines for a wide variety of tasks, everything from excavating for underground utility installations to moving decorative rocks in a patio project to breaking up concrete in a demo job. Let’s take a look at a dozen mini…
A Buyer’s Guide to Mini Excavators with Retractable/Expandable Undercarriages
Mini excavators with retractable undercarriages are purpose-built for jobs where space is limited. Whether you’re moving through backyard gates, navigating indoor jobsites or working in urban areas, these compact machines are designed to squeeze in and…
Mobile Charging Vans Keep Volvo CE Electric Machines Powered in London Trial
Bringing On-Demand Charging to London’s Electric Jobsites Battery-powered machinery faces a major challenge — reliable access to power at construction sites — but what if you didn’t need to plug your machine into the grid to recharge?…
Volvo Unveils Straight Boom Option for Its EC18 Electric Mini Excavator
Volvo Construction Equipment just announced it is enhancing its 1.8-ton EC18 Electric mini excavator with a new straight boom option, and we love options. This update delivers a 10 percent higher pin height than the standard configuration, allowing…
Find Out What’s New (or at Least Newish) in the Compact Wheel Loader Market
Compact wheel loaders continue to attract the attention of American equipment pros, with U.S. sales annually exceeding 7,000 units. Their popularity is due in large part to their nimbleness, attachment versatility, high lift, light footprint, tire/fuel…
Blade Benefits: Maximize Versatility with the Right Mini Excavator Dozer Blade
Mini excavators are popular because of their versatility, most of which is attributed to the wide variety of attachments they can handle. But an overlooked feature that also supports adaptability is a dozer blade. Many people think of this blade as…
The Top 3- to 4-Metric-Ton Mini Excavators on the Market
Welcome to Compact Equipment‘s weekly showcase column. This week we’ll be looking at 3- to 4-metric-ton mini excavators, a category that’s become a favorite among contractors, landscapers and rental fleets alike. These machines offer…