Curt Bennink

Curt Bennink is senior field editor of Equipment Today magazine and a contributing writer for the ForConstructionPros.com web portal.

Senior Field Editor

Curt Bennink is senior field editor of Equipment Today magazine and a contributing writer for the ForConstructionPros.com web portal.

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In-Cab Technology Drives Safety

Discourage distracted driving and monitor driver behavior with driver apps and dash cam technology.

Case Construction Equipment

Avoid a Mismatch Between Skid Steers/CTLs & Attachments

Universal skid-steer couplers can lead to loader compatibility mismatches. Here's how to avoid them.

When selecting a machine, take into consideration the jobsite topography. Features such as an articulation-type center joint will provide better traction in unfavorable conditions.

Big Power in Small Spaces: Compact Wheel Loaders vs. Skid-steers

Compact wheel loaders often take a back seat to skid-steer loaders, even though a compact wheel loader can be more productive in specific applications.

Undercarriage condition has a major influence on used equipment valuation. With so much at stake, it is advisable to have the undercarriage inspected by a trustworthy product expert.

How to Take the Surprise Out of Buying a Dozer

With supply of new equipment choked and prices of for used equipment categories up 12% to 35%, now's a good time to consider the steps equipment professionals working the used market recommend taking to ensure a used crawler dozer doesn’t come with costly

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Doosan Enters Dozer Market with 122-hp Prototype

The 122-hp DD100 prototype was demonstrated to dealers in Tucson, Ariz.

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ATLIS Fast-charging Electric XT to Surpass 3/4-ton Pickup Capability

The XT truck targets the work needs of fleet owners, small businesses and tradespeople, with a 500-mile range and fast recharge time of less than 15 minutes.

With the universal nature of a quick attach, you can pick up a variety of different attachments. But you still need to ensure they’re compatible.

Avoid a Mismatch Between Skid Steers/CTLs & Attachments

Universal skid-steer couplers can lead to loader compatibility mismatches. Here's how to avoid them.

Weighing in at 16,000-lbs., the TV620B becomes the largest production CTL currently on the market.

World's Largest Production Compact Track Loader Tips Scales at 16,000-lbs. Operating Weight

The Case TV620B boasts a 6,200-lb. ROC and bucket breakout force of 12,084 lbs. with a hinge pin height of 140 in.

When customers tow or haul, the real-time range calculator compensates for weather and grade to provide an accurate range regardless of conditions.

Lightning Strikes with Electric Pickup Technology

The electric F-150 is a mobile power supply, office and high-performance vehicle offered in familiar packaging. Like its high-performance namesake, it will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in the mid four second range.

The Ford Maverick offers an affordable unibody design with standard full-hybrid powertrain provides an EPA estimated rating of 40 mpg in the city that gives the pickup a range of up to 500 miles on a single tank of gas.

Ford Targets New Customer Base With Maverick Compact Pickup Truck

The Ford Maverick offers an affordable unibody design with standard full-hybrid powertrain provides an EPA estimated rating of 40 mpg in the city that gives the pickup a range of up to 500 miles on a single tank of gas.

The Mastodon M60-S has a 60-in. cut and utilizes an ECU to shift its 160cc motor for optimum performance.

Intelligent Mulcher Technology Simplifies Operation

Smartphone controlled ECU allows easier setup and optimized productivity.

For its RT-120 Forestry model, ASV concentrated on the cooling package. It is designed for 100% load, 100% of the time up to 118 degree F ambient temperatures.

Choose the Best Land Clearing Option

Dedicated mulchers and land clearing attachments come in many configurations.

Ford is introducing Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch as well as continuously controlled damping which improves ride and handling in towing situations.

Ford Increases Towing and Hauling Safety on F-150

Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch take the guesswork out of bed and trailer loading.

The Super Duty trucks will continue to offer the 7.3-liter V8 with 430 hp and 475 lb.-ft. of torque. The available third-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel V8 delivers 1,050 lb.-ft. of torque and 475 hp.

Ford Updates Super Duty Technology for 2022

Company introduces SYNC 4, offers an upgraded 12-in. screen and 24x7 cloud connectivity.

At the virtual Work Truck Show 2021, the company announces the expansion of a plug-in hybrid electric drive system for select Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Silverado 2500HD/3500 HD pickup trucks and the Chevrolet and GMC 3500 and 4500 chassis cabs.

XL Fleet Develops Plug-in Hybrid for GM HD Pickups

Plug-in Hybrid electric (PHEV) drive systems improve fuel economy by up to 50% while cutting CO2 emissions by a third.

Check hydraulic and transmission systems fluids. Oil choice makes a difference. CASE's Hy-Tran Premium is designed to keep transmissions, axles and hydraulic systems free of deposits while inhibiting corrosion, noise sludge and foaming.

Tips to Prepare an Equipment Fleet for the Upcoming Season

CASE CE shares tips to ensure the equipment fleet is best positioned for success

Bobcat R-Series have a new one-piece, sealed and pressurized cab design. It provides a near-seamless interior for a new level of operator comfort and improved service access.

Compact Equipment Cabs Evolve to Boost Operator Comfort and Productivity

Designs provide more room and control at the operator’s fingertips.

Once a trailer is matched to the load, a pre-trip inspection is in order and should be done prior to taking off.

Your Guide to Pickup Truck Trailer Safety

Understanding the basics will help you safely tow equipment with your heavy-duty pickup truck.

The Ford F-150 with the 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine is targeted to return an EPA-estimated rating of 30 mpg highway.

Select Powertrain Options to Maximize Fuel Efficiency

New powertrain technology is expanding the limits of efficiency and performance

Dave Jacek, 3D printing technical, wears a prototype of a 3D-printed medical face shield printed at Ford’s Advanced Manufacturing Center. Ford Motor Company, joining forces with firms including 3M and GE Healthcare, is lending its manufacturing and engineering expertise to quickly expand production of urgently needed medical equipment and supplies for healthcare workers, first responders and patients fighting coronavirus.

Face Shields and Respirators to Combat COVID-19 Coming Out of Automotive Company Plants

Truck manufacturers set aside competition to produce medical supplies during panedmic

The ability of the Rivian RT1 to send instant power independently to each wheel maximizes traction in the most demanding conditions.

The Half-ton Electric Pickup Truck Soon to Be a Reality

R&D budgets soar as manufacturers compete to mass produce electric ½-ton pickup trucks.

Your average operator isn’t a small person. If you assume they have size 11 ft., are wearing PPE boots, and those boots probably have dirt or mud built up on them, the last thing you want is a small foot well or a raised partition taking up most of the room in the foot well.

Choose Skid Steer, CTL and Compact Wheel Loader Options to Reduce Operator Fatigue

Skid steers, CTLs and compact wheel loaders can be equipped to reduce wear on your operators.

Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled two zero-emissions machines – the ECR25 excavator and L25 wheel loader – from its new range of electric compact machines.

How Technology is Driving Efficiency in Compact Equipment Design

More efficient diesel engines and a move toward electrification are driving advancements in compact construction equipment.

A periodic visual inspection of the brake system (once a year or 12,000 miles) will go a long way in preventing downtime or sitting alongside the road.

How to stop brake failures in equipment trailers

Landscape contractors and their drivers must ensure equipment trailer brakes are in proper working order before hitting the road