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Similar But Very Different: Cat Expert Explains the Four 315 and 317 Excavator Models | The Dirt #24
Cat's 315, 315 GC, 317 and 317 GC excavators are all-new inside and out. So much has been packed into these models that in this episode of The Dirt, we've asked Cat excavator expert Brian Stellbrink to break it all down.
May 7, 2021
Heavy equipment
Video: New Cat 963 Track Loader Is Built for Just About Anything
With its latest track loader, Cat has made everything good about the 963 even better.
April 30, 2021
Battery electric
Volvo VP Lays Out the Electric Blueprint for Construction Equipment | The Dirt #23
How is Volvo Construction Equipment bringing its electric construction equipment to market? We've got the details in our latest The Dirt video.
April 23, 2021
Heavy equipment
Video: How John Deere Totally Re-engineered Its 410 E-II, 460 E-II Articulated Dump Trucks | The Dirt #22
On this episode of The Dirt, we talk with Cory Brant of John Deere to discuss the all-new and completely redesigned 410 E-II and 460 E-II articulated dump trucks.
March 12, 2021
Battery electric
Video: Volvo Excavator Prototypes Reveal Formidable Strength in Electric Development
Amid a flurry of electric construction equipment news to start 2021, Volvo has introduced two battery-electric excavator prototypes that are different in more ways than one. We dig into those excavators and Volvo's electric advantage in this video.
March 5, 2021
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Compact equipment
Video: Bobcat Loader Expert Explains Why S62 Skid Steer, T62 CTL Are "The Total Package" | The Dirt #21
In the latest episode of The Dirt, Bobcat loader expert Sarah Peckskamp explains what's new on the S62 skid steer and T62 compact track loader.
February 23, 2021
Excavators
Video: How is the New Cat 315 GC Excavator Different from the Standard Model? Who's it For?
In our previous video, we detailed Cat's next-generation 315 excavator. But that's not the only new 315 model. Cat's also selling a 315 GC. What's the difference between the 315 and the 315 GC? Who should consider buying the GC? We break it down here.
February 17, 2021
Excavators
Video: Cat's All-New 315 Excavator is All About Speed
The new Cat 315 is better in every way than the machine it replaces, the 315F L. Cat has upgraded the hydraulics, engine, cab and swing drive, and they've packed a lot of standard tech on this 15-metric-ton machine to help you get the job done faster.
February 12, 2021
Pickups
Video: Ford Unveils New 2021 F-150 Raptor: New Suspension + V8 Returns!
Ford has unveiled the latest version of the off-road ripping F-150 Raptor. The new 2021 Raptor has some significant upgrades including a new suspension design. But it will also mean the return of a V8 engine to Ford's beloved off-roader. Get all the detai
February 3, 2021
Dozers
Video: Dozer Expert Explains What's Better About the New Cat D9 | The Dirt #20
In this episode of The Dirt, we talk with Cat tractor expert Todd Cole about the new D9 dozer. Todd takes us through all the major changes and upgrades and how Cat has lowered costs while retaining performance in replacing the D9T.
February 2, 2021
Battery electric
No Counterweight Needed: What Will Set Komatsu's First Electric Excavator Apart? (VIDEO)
Komatsu has announced that it's going to build a battery-powered excavator. Take a design sneak peek in this video and see what you should expect from this electric machine.
January 28, 2021
Graders/Scrapers
Video: How John Deere Just Made Its Best Motor Graders Even Better
John Deere recently announced several updates and improvements to its Grade Pro (GP) motor graders and grader-centric improvements to its SmartGrade machine control platform. We discuss those updates and talk about what differentiates a Deere GP grader.
January 27, 2021
Compact Excavators
Video: Discussing the New E60 Excavator with Bobcat's Jason Boerger | The Dirt #19
With the new E60, Bobcat has replaced two machines in its new R2 Series generation of compact excavators. Hear how they did it and all about the what's new on this six-ton excavator in this latest episode of The Dirt with guest Jason Boerger of Bobcat.
January 23, 2021
Compact Excavators
Video: Bobcat's E60 Changed the Face of its Excavator Lineup | The Dirt #19
With the new E60, Bobcat has replaced two machines in its new R2 Series generation of compact excavators. Hear how they did it in our latest episode of The Dirt.
January 19, 2021
Better Roads
Final phase of Nevada’s largest interchange underway in Las Vegas
The final phase of Nevada's Centennial Bowl project is underway. This last phase involves completing three remaining ramps in northwest Las Vegas. Watch here.
January 14, 2021
Pickups
Ford’s New F-150 Tremor is Almost a Raptor, But Without the Price Tag
Ford is expanding the Tremor family of trucks. Initially launched on Super Duty and Ranger, the Tremor off-road package will soon be available on the 2021 F-150 as well. We’ve got the details on this beefy equipment package in the video.
January 13, 2021
Equipment
Video: Kioti Aims At Exploding Compact Construction Market With First Skid Steer, CTL
Kioti is excited to enter the construction equipment market with its new skid steer and compact track loader. Details and initial specs can be found here.
December 23, 2020
Equipment
Cat Renamed the D6K2 Dozer to the D4. Here’s Why They Did It
The D4 is a new addition to the Caterpillar medium size dozer lineup. But it’s not a new machine. It’s the new name of the former D6K2. In the video below, we break down the reason behind the name change as well has how Cat’s new approach to naming dozers is part of a restructuring […]
July 8, 2020
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