Yanmar Debuts the CL26, Its Smallest Compact Wheel Loader
Yanmar unveiled the CL26, its smallest compact wheel loader prototype, at ConExpo 2026. Weighing roughly 6,063 lb and powered by a 44‑horsepower diesel engine, the machine offers a 0.56 cubic‑yard bucket and SAL‑type articulation. The CL26 introduces features such as articulated steering, a rear oscillating axle, and smart joystick controls, positioning it for landscaping and tree‑care applications. Customer trials are planned for late 2026 before the model moves to production.
RodRadar, Hexagon Launch Stop Before Strike System
RodRadar and Hexagon unveiled a Stop‑Before‑Strike system at ConExpo 2026, combining AI‑driven Live Dig Radar embedded in excavator buckets with Hexagon’s Xwatch hydraulic control. The integrated solution automatically halts the bucket within six inches of detected utilities, eliminating reliance on pre‑project...
Video: Hitachi Excavator Goes Autonomous with Gravis Copilot
Hitachi unveiled its Gravis Copilot system, equipping excavators with LiDAR, high‑resolution cameras, GPS and a tablet that projects a real‑time digital twin of the job site. The platform lets operators import CAD/CAT files, use the bucket as a surveying tool,...
Iron Insider: No Operators? No Problem. Bluelight Machine's $50K Autonomy Kit Can Boost Productivity Up to 14%
Blue Light Machines introduced a retrofit autonomy kit for existing rollers and haul trucks, priced between $40,000 and $50,000 and installable in roughly two hours with four‑minute training. The AI‑powered system claims up to a 14% boost in site‑wide production...
Link-Belt Reveals New 8.5-metric-ton Compact Excavator, the 80 X4
Link-Belt unveiled the 80 X4 compact excavator at ConExpo 2026, swapping the Isuzu power plant for a 67‑hp Yanmar engine that delivers 24% more horsepower than the 80 X3. The new 8.5‑metric‑ton machine improves fuel efficiency and hydraulic capacity for demanding attachments, while...
Cummins Launches Next-Gen X15 Off-Highway Engine
Cummins unveiled the next‑generation X15 off‑highway engine, delivering 400‑700 hp and up to 2,360 ft‑lb of torque for construction, agriculture and industrial equipment. Built on the HELM platform, the engine can run on diesel, biofuels or hydrogen and is 10% more fuel‑efficient...
New Holland Debuts New Electric E25X Mini Excavator
New Holland Construction introduced the electric E25X mini‑excavator, a 2.5‑metric‑ton machine that joins the 1.5‑ton E15X launched in 2023. Powered by a 102‑volt, 32.2 kWh lithium‑ion battery, the E25X delivers four to eight hours of operation and can be fully recharged...
Develon Reveals 2 New Compact Track Loaders: DTL26 and DTL30
Develon unveiled two new compact track loaders, the DTL26 and DTL30, slated for U.S. release later this year. Both models are powered by the company’s 71.4‑horsepower D24 diesel engine, which operates without diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). The machines are smaller...
Komatsu HM460-6 Haul Truck Boosts Payload, Efficiency
Komatsu unveiled the HM460‑6 articulated haul truck at ConExpo 2026, replacing the HM400‑5 with a ground‑up redesign. The new model lifts payload capacity to 46.3 tons and trims its own weight by over 5,000 lb, promising a lower cost per ton. Powered by...
Yanmar’s 2 New CTLs Get Posi-Track, Begin Phaseout of ASV Loaders
Yanmar unveiled two new compact track loaders, the TL25RP and TL50RP, at ConExpo 2026, marking the start of its "One Yanmar" branding that consolidates ASV‑branded CTLs under the Yanmar name in North America. Both machines pair Yanmar diesel engines with ASV’s...
Excavator Sales Trends 2025: New and Used Models
In 2025 new full‑size excavator financing slipped 4.1% to 15,672 units, while used‑excavator financing rose 5.3% year‑over‑year. The market’s new‑excavator share fell to 10.4% of total equipment sales, keeping Caterpillar, Deere and Komatsu as the top three brands. Kubota’s KX080‑5,...
Caterpillar Debuts 150, 160 Motor Graders
Caterpillar unveiled its next‑generation 150 and 160 motor graders at ConExpo 2026, offering lever or joystick control options and a redesigned cab. Both models feature the new C9.3 engine, a nine‑speed transmission, and larger moldboards—12 ft standard on the 150 and 14 ft...
Contractors’ Detail 2026 Construction Equipment Purchase Plans
The Equipment World 2026 Tech & Spec Survey shows that 83% of contractors intend to buy at least one piece of construction equipment this year, with 38% planning to acquire one to two machines. Financing leads purchase preferences at 42%,...
Hyundai Teases New HT30 Compact Track Loader
Hyundai Construction Equipment unveiled the HT30 compact track loader, a 72‑horsepower, 11,036‑lb machine slated for release later in 2026. Weighing slightly less than the HT38, it offers a 3,028‑lb rated operating capacity and is marketed as a versatile “tool carrier”...
Case CE Debuts TL100EV Electric Mini Track Loader
Case Construction Equipment unveiled the TL100EV electric mini track loader at ConExpo 2026, positioning it as a zero‑emission alternative to the diesel TL100. The machine packs a 102 V, 25 kWh lithium‑ion battery delivering 1,000 lb operating capacity and up to seven hours of...