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Right-to-Repair: What is Happening with John Deere and the Rest of the Construction Industry

Posted: May 21, 2026

Categories: Business & Industry

Tags: Right to Repair, john deere loader, John Deere Lawsuit, john deere excavator, john deere

In a landmark right-to-repair lawsuit settlement, tractor giant John Deere settled with plaintiffs regarding the company’s practice of not allowing access of critical diagnostic software to the owners of Deere tractors and other machines. The complaint alleges that by tying exclusive repair rights to authorized Deere dealers, the company monopolized the market and violated anti-trust laws by unfairly increasing prices. Now it's the construction industry's turn. Here’s what you need to know...

Digging Deeper: Tyler Wright

Posted: May 19, 2026

Categories: Digging Deeper

Tags: digging deeper, construction parts, conequip employees

This Month on Digging Deeper we’re taking a look at one of the members of ConEquip’s Customer Success Team, Tyler Wright...

Hitachi Rebrands Into LANDCROS April 2027

Posted: April 23, 2026

Categories: News, Business & Industry

Tags: Rebrand, LANDCROS, hitachi excavators, hitachi excavator parts, hitachi

In November of 2025, heavy machinery giant Hitachi announced a major rebrand from their legacy name to the new LANDCROS by April 2027. While the name on the side of the boom arm may be changing, the quality, model nomenclature, and “reliable orange” color will remain the same—something that Hitachi management has emphasized in the many public and print statements the company has made since the initial announcement. Here’s what you need to know about the rebrand....

Doosan Bobcat vs. Caterpillar: Inside a High-Stakes Patent Battle Shaking the Equipment Industry

Posted: April 16, 2026

Categories: News, Business & Industry

Tags: doosan construction equipment, doosan, caterpillar machines, caterpillar company, caterpillar, Cat news, cat, Bobcat/Doosan, Bobcat News, bobcat

A major legal battle is unfolding in the construction equipment world, and it has the potential to ripple across contractors, dealers, and manufacturers alike. Doosan Bobcat has filed a sweeping series of lawsuits against Caterpillar, alleging infringement of 14 key patents tied to core machine technologies. While patent disputes are nothing new in heavy equipment, the scale, scope, and strategy behind this case make it one of the most significant industry showdowns in recent years...

What is a Swing Drive? Everything You Need to Know

Posted: April 13, 2026

Categories: ConEquip 101 - Learning

Tags: swing motor, swing drive, excavator maintenance

A swing drive is a major component on excavators that allows the top portion of the excavator containing the cab and boom to swivel independently from the undercarriage containing the tracks. It is one of the most vital parts on an excavator and without it, an operator would have to back up and adjust the angle of the entire machine to turn, costing time to complete a job. Here’s everything you need to know about your swing drive, how it works, and what to do to keep it running....

Construction Material Prices Spike in the First Quarter, and Increased Diesel Prices are Likely to Make it Worse

Posted: March 30, 2026

Categories: News, Business & Industry

Tags: Tariffs, tariff, Iranian Conflict, Construction materials, construction industry, construction

According to a press release from the Associated Builders and Contractors, construction materials increased in February, primarily due to increasing prices in copper, lumber, and steel. These increases were further exasperated by the ongoing conflict in Iran, which is likely to increase the cost of diesel and natural gas further. Here’s what you need to know...

What You missed at Conexpo: John Deere’s P-Tier Motor Grade Machine

Posted: March 13, 2026

Categories: Construction Equipment, Business & Industry

Tags: john deere, deere, ConExpo 2026, conexpo

ConEquip is back from ConExpo 2026 in Vegas, and we’re here to let you in on the new machines, upgrades, and other shenanigans from the show. We spoke with Lauren from John Deere about their P-Teir Motor Grade Machines, and here is what she had to say....

Which One is This? A Guide to Hydraulic Cylinder Names and Placements

Posted: March 11, 2026

Categories: ConEquip 101 - Learning

Picture this: you’re on the phone, standing next to an out-of-commission excavator as one of the cylinders leaks fluid. The parts specialist on the other side of the line asks which cylinder it is, and for a moment your mind goes a little blank. It’s the one across the top, but you can’t remember what exactly it’s called. Which one is it? Don’t worry, this guide is here to help....

Tips From a ConEXPO Second-Timer

Posted: March 10, 2026

Categories: News, Business & Industry

Tags: Convention tips, ConExpo 2026, conexpo, conequip parts

Author: Andrew Stoffel

Meet Andrew

I was lucky enough to get to go back to ConEXPO for a second time with ConEquip! This time around, I went in a bit more prepared, but still came back just as sore. If you plan to go to ConExpo, MineXPO, or any other large convention in Las Vegas, here are some tips for you.

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How to Change the Oil on a Final Drive

Posted: March 05, 2026

Categories: Final Drives, ConEquip 101 - Learning

Tags: how to, final drive oil change guide, final drive, excavator, diy, bulldozer

Author: Jeff Mitri

The final drive is one of the most essential components on any tracked heavy machine. Without a functioning final drive, your excavator or crawler equipment is not moving. This gear hub transfers power from the travel motor to the sprocket, allowing the machine to move under load. One of the best ways to protect your final drive is by regularly checking...