Curt Bennink

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

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Software & Technology
In-Cab Technology Drives Safety
Discourage distracted driving and monitor driver behavior with driver apps and dash cam technology.
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Compact 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.
Case Construction Equipment
Compact Equipment
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.
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.
Engines, Parts & Shop Equipment
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
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.
Compact Equipment
Doosan Enters Dozer Market with 122-hp Prototype
Doosan Infracore North America LLC
The 122-hp DD100 prototype was demonstrated to dealers in Tucson, Ariz.
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Trucks, Trailers & UTVs
ATLIS Fast-charging Electric XT to Surpass 3/4-ton Pickup Capability
ATLIS Motor Vehicle
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.
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Compact 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.
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.
Design & Installation
World's Largest Production Compact Track Loader Tips Scales at 16,000-lbs. Operating Weight
Case Construction Equipment
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.
Weighing in at 16,000-lbs., the TV620B becomes the largest production CTL currently on the market.
Trucks, Trailers & UTVs
Lightning Strikes with Electric Pickup Technology
Ford Truck
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.
When customers tow or haul, the real-time range calculator compensates for weather and grade to provide an accurate range regardless of conditions.
Trucks, Trailers & UTVs
Ford Targets New Customer Base With Maverick Compact Pickup Truck
Ford 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 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.
Cleanups
Intelligent Mulcher Technology Simplifies Operation
Mastodon Mulchers Division, Dougherty Forestry Mfg., Ltd. Co.
Smartphone controlled ECU allows easier setup and optimized productivity.
The Mastodon M60-S has a 60-in. cut and utilizes an ECU to shift its 160cc motor for optimum performance.
Cleanups
Choose the Best Land Clearing Option
Dedicated mulchers and land clearing attachments come in many configurations.
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.
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