Attachments Expand Construction Assets’ Capabilities

According to a June 2023 Equipment Today article, “The use of attachments transforms one piece of equipment into a multipurpose tool for a variety of construction functions, enabling contractors to complete their jobs more efficiently, bid on more and larger projects, create a more diversified portfolio and work in numerous weather and ground conditions.”

How can you transform your machines into niche equipment to perform specialized jobs? Check out our 2024 Attachment Guide to learn ways to expand the use of your fleet.

World of Concrete

World of Concrete was well attended, and excitement seemed to be the main emotion. Other themes were a move to electric power, swappable batteries to extend life, cordless tools, using technology to improve and simplify tasks, and a desire to provide an entry point to technology for smaller contractors. Learn more from this post-show report.

Work Truck Week 2024

The Isuzu N-Series EV's new cab features a steering wheel hub that contains switches that operate the multi-information display, audio system, cruise control and hands-free phone calling, and a 7-inch color multi-information display housing warning lights, status indicators of driver-assistance features, time and temperature, odometer, fuel gauge and shift position indicator.Lori DitoroI’m excited to be headed to Work Truck Week the first week of March. At last year’s show, I was able to talk with Cummins President Jennifer Rumsey and witness several new launches, including Isuzu’s first ever fully electric truck and PTO products from several manufacturers. I can’t wait for this year, including the keynote during the Green Truck Summit from Mary Aufdemberg, general manager of product strategy and market development, Daimler Trucks North America.