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- May 21, 2026In 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...
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- May 19, 2026This Month on Digging Deeper we’re taking a look at one of the members of ConEquip’s Customer Success Team, Tyler Wright...
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- April 23, 2026In 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....
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- April 16, 2026A 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...
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- April 13, 2026A 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....
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- March 30, 2026According 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...
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- March 13, 2026ConEquip 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....
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- March 11, 2026Picture 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....
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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. -
- March 05, 2026The 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...
