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Over compaction can be a costly and time-consuming issue on construction and roadbuilding sites. Whether you’re building a new highway ...

Here at Volvo, we recently launched our redesigned series of articulated dump trucks. These new ADTs are built to move ...

For any of you who use heavy equipment every day — construction, mining, logging operations and so on — we ...

Selecting the right heavy equipment tires for your machines can be just as important as choosing the machine itself. For ...

As we move into 2025, our industry continues to evolve, bringing new challenges and opportunities. Leaders in the field, like ...

When it comes to Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) in cold weather, there are several key considerations to keep DEF effective ...

Excessive idling can be more harmful to diesel engines than many operators realize. While it may seem like a harmless ...

Since our inception in 1832, Volvo Construction Equipment has grown from a local workshop to one of the world's largest ...

In regions where heavy construction equipment is stored for extended periods during cold weather, a proper winterization process is essential ...

Property management companies who oversee the streets and common grounds of residential developments, condominiums and apartment complexes are challenged with ...

When the summer days get hot, construction crews face heightened risks. Without proper precautions, the intense conditions can lead to ...

Hydraulics are the powerhouse behind an excavator, turning simple lever movements into powerful boom and bucket movements. Our new electro-hydraulic ...

If you’ve recently thought about using a piece of electric heavy machinery for your business — or even for personal ...

Volvo just launched a new series of excavators, and among the numerous updates are several designed specifically for you operators ...

This week (May 6-10) is Construction Safety Week, so we thought we’d take a quick look at a few of ...

Spring is here, and with it comes the rain — and the mud. Over the years I’ve heard a lot of ...

In the construction and mining industries, profit margins can be razor thin — efficiency and precision are oftentimes the difference ...

How do I know if my wheel loader is efficient? As the wheel loader product manager here at Volvo, I ...

You have more control than you may realize over the operating costs for your articulated haulers — and one of the ...

Soil compaction is a key step in a wide range of construction projects, and the efficiency of the process relies ...

Profits in demolition are oftentimes maximized by how much you can save in your day-to-day operations. Lower fuel consumption is ...

In construction, adaptability is oftentimes the key to success. The ability to seamlessly transition between projects of varying sizes and ...

Starting a construction business from scratch can be an exciting venture, but it also comes with its own set of ...

If you’re in the market for a new excavator, wheel loader, compactor or other piece of heavy construction equipment, securing ...

As someone involved in the equipment buying process, you’re likely aware of how Section 179 and bonus depreciation can significantly ...

When you think about the causes of machine downtime, what immediately comes to mind? For a lot of people, it’s ...

The construction industry continues to integrate electric equipment into fleets, as they’re promising alternatives to their diesel-powered counterparts. The reason ...

Do you ever work at higher elevations? If so, it’s important to know that battery electric construction equipment tends to ...

Over the past year, interest rates have been steadily ticking up to help alleviate nationwide inflation. Tick, tick, tick…when it ...

PART THREE: OPERATOR COACHING This is the final part of our series on Load Assist, the Volvo program that provides ...

We've made Dig Assist Start — the basic package in our Dig Assist portfolio of apps — standard on new Volvo ...

Heavy construction equipment — diesel or electric? Increasingly, contractors are facing options for how a machine is powered when they’re ...

With so many different uses for Volvo wheel loaders, we developed application packages that help simplify getting the features you ...

At last month’s CONEXPO 2023 show, our product experts spent time answering a wide range of questions from booth attendees ...

When contractors talk to heavy equipment manufacturers and their dealers about improving productivity, efficiency or safety on their jobsites, new ...

The construction industry is evolving. More electric heavy equipment, plus other alternatively powered machines, are emerging. Jobsites have more reliable ...

Today’s virtual event technology is better than ever — but if you’re still wondering if it’s worth it to sign ...

If you’re planning to attend CONEXPO 2023 this year, make plans to visit us in the Festival Lot, Booth F8926 ...

While battery electric solutions are ideal for smaller machines in urban construction, landscaping and many other applications, the size and ...

If you’re heading to Las Vegas this March for CONXPO-CON/AGG, we have some tips to help ensure your time is ...

You may have already seen or read about Volvo compact electric machines completing a variety of tasks on warm-weather jobsites ...

How different is it to maintain electric construction equipment versus diesel construction equipment? The short answer is that with electric, ...

 If you’ve ever considered integrating a compact electric machine or two into your fleet, we have a solution that ...

If you’re curious what the future of construction looks like — and how your company can stay ahead of your ...

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 is still a ways off, but it’ll be here before we know it. Whether you’re planning to attend in ...

With snow removal jobs, the right equipment can make or break your profitability. If your machines are too small, you ...

From premium safety features and helpful in-cab machine control apps to air-suspended seats, operators across North America love their Volvo ...

Many in our industry sense that the momentum of designing and producing electric heavy equipment is building — I’m one ...

More and more private contractors, personal users and government entities are either considering or actually integrating electric heavy equipment into ...

If you’re looking for a way to cut maintenance costs, be sure to look at the tires on your wheeled ...

Volvo Compact Assist is an in-cab app that helps asphalt compactor operators improve productivity and efficiency while achieving target densities ...

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently released a whitepaper detailing the drivers that influence how the construction industry could ...

Oftentimes, sizing haul trucks for mining and aggregates jobs comes down to the cubic yardage of the buckets on the ...

These days, finding and retaining good construction and mining operators can be tough. With so many people switching careers or ...

Opinions on the importance of environmental sustainability are mixed, but in a pure business sense, incorporating sustainability measures in your ...

 Paving contractors know a lot about the mix they’ll use on projects. Most of them know exactly how many ...

There’s debate about how closely behind the paver the breakdown asphalt compactor should roll during hot mix asphalt (HMA) laydown ...

Finding skilled workers to properly staff your service department can be challenging. One avenue you may not have explored is ...

These days, heavy construction equipment is manufactured with features that cut down on costs or help you save money through ...

If you're currently leasing heavy construction equipment, we want to be your partner in saving you time and money when ...

If you’re new to electric construction equipment or just looking for a resource to brush up on terminology, this article ...

Many paving projects use a common practice that contractors should avoid — rolling too fast with the breakdown compactor, especially ...

We all know winter can be hard on even the toughest machines. The good news is the issues — like ...

At The Utility Expo 2021 in Louisville, three of our favorite Volvo enthusiasts visited our booth to test drive our ...

As more and more companies consider electric construction equipment to supplement their existing fleet, several contractors have expressed hesitancy — ...

Asphalt compaction is an essential part of the flexible paving process. The production, laydown and compaction of hot mix asphalt ...

When it comes to operator performance, we’ve seen a lot of men and women out there flat out getting it ...

Over the years I’ve helped a lot of customers evaluate different excavator types and sizes to help ensure they’re buying ...

As the product manager for electromobility here in North America, I’ve spent a lot of time helping with the design ...

We’ve seen a lot of advancements in Intelligent Compaction (IC) over the past few years aimed to reduce the guesswork ...

We’ve written several posts in the past answering questions like: When is a machine rebuild a better option than a ...

 The bidding process in the construction industry has become so competitive in recent years that a lot of the ...

The more you spend, the less you make. It’s a pretty simple concept, but one you should focus on from ...

One of the things I find myself saying quite often about our new Volvo electric excavator and wheel loader and ...

With the electrification of cars, buses, trucks and other transport vehicles many years in the making, it’s only natural that ...

When it comes to maintaining your construction equipment, the lubricants you choose matter. If your dealer or OEM recommends premium ...

This year the owner or fleet manager of your company may have turned to you more often to handle heavy ...

The winter cold is good reason to make sure you and your operators are inspecting machines thoroughly each day and ...

When it comes to excavators used for demolition cleanup, many contractors think of them simply as commodities — machines that ...

Getting the best price and most value out of a trade-in for your construction equipment can sometimes be a challenge ...

For those who run high-reach demolition excavators, they know tearing down structures efficiently is the key to profitability — but ...

In mining, it’s important to match excavators to your haul trucks to lower your total cost of ownership (TCO) for ...

The recent transition to remote work has prompted an increased reliance on technology and a need to innovate in nearly ...

Some of you may be apprehensive about buying construction equipment during COVID-19 — and that’s understandable. The desire to avoid ...

If you’re an operator, you may think your day-to-day performance is what really matters when it comes to your job ...

We often associate harsh weather with the winter, but summer can be hard on construction equipment, too. The sun, hot ...

As technology in wheel loaders continues to evolve, contractors continue to praise the ability of these machines to make operators ...

As an excavator owner and/or operator, you know it’s not wise to just hop in the cab in the morning ...

Many of you are likely looking to maintain or repair your machines faster and cheaper. You may be opting to ...

Enclosed spaces like cabs can harbor germs and viruses like the coronavirus — during times like this, cleanliness is incredibly ...

Construction business owners and equipment managers are increasingly interested in understanding the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their machines ...

 I often hear excavators called the “Swiss Army knife” of the construction industry, and it’s true — they’re multi-tasking ...

What’s the next big thing? It’s hard to say in a world that’s rapidly changing and getting harder to predict ...

Hybrid technology has been around for decades in the automobile industry. You may not believe it, but the first hybrid ...

We say it a lot, but purchasing a piece of used equipment can really be a smart investment. That’s especially ...

Used machines are smart ways to compliment or round out your fleet — and if you know what to look for ...

As a Volvo Field Technical Support Specialist, I work alongside technicians to troubleshoot construction machine maintenance issues on-site. I’ve seen ...

As the director of attachments at Volvo, it never ceases to amaze me how many people put Volvo excavators to ...

No maintenance technician wants to spend more time than needed on a service job — and certainly no construction equipment ...

Part three: Operator Coaching This is the final part of our series on Load Assist, the Volvo program that provides ...

Over the years, a common question I’ve heard is, “When I’m looking for a used piece of equipment, is it ...

Purchasing a piece of used equipment can be a smart investment, but sometimes it’s tough to know exactly what you’re ...

When I'm out in the field, I get a lot of questions about telematics. Customers are curious about how to ...

 The construction industry is experiencing a dynamic era of rapid innovation. In many ways, construction equipment manufacturers are starting ...

For those of you working in colder climates, it may seem that winter will never end — but the snow ...

Few things can give you a bigger pit in your stomach than realizing a project is going over budget — ...

I hear a lot of customers talk about initial purchase price when they’re in the market for a new articulated ...

In a heavy production environment, wheel loader operators can be under a lot of pressure to keep their numbers up, ...

We can talk about lift capacity, digging reach and smooth controls all day, but if your excavator isn’t running, then ...

If you’re a road contractor involved in any phase of road construction, then an excavator is probably a staple of ...

Buying excavators, wheel loaders and other construction equipment at auction offers an opportunity to score a good value on quality ...

If you’re a construction business owner, you’ve no doubt felt the anxiety that comes along with going after the biggest ...

At the end of a demanding workday, it’s tempting for an operator to kill the ignition switch as soon as ...

Finding reliable, skilled labor in today’s job market can feel a bit like looking for a black cat in a ...

When you’re buying an excavator, it’s easy to focus on the equipment’s power, capabilities and price — but those aren’t ...

Every day, the Volvo Construction Equipment technical support team gets calls from customers covering any number of topics. A common ...

As more county and city road departments look for cost-effective equipment, a common question I’m hearing is, “How do wheeled ...

Winterizing your excavator isn’t just about readying a machine for colder temperatures. You will also want your operators to know ...

You know the value a good wheel loader operator brings to your business. Increased productivity, less unnecessary wear on your ...

A thorough equipment walkaround before starting a shift can make a big difference, and it doesn’t need to take a ...

Many of our customers are curious if ActiveCare Direct is a replacement to our web portal telematics program, CareTrack. The answer ...

Having spent 40 years in the industry, I can say there have been major improvements in both jobsite safety practices ...

One thing I’m really excited to see finally catching on in the U.S. is the use of tiltrotators on excavators ...

The process of overburden removal is a major consideration for mines. There are different ways to handle it, and each ...

I hear from contractors all the time who want to be more competitive. They see opportunities to bid on all ...

“How big is the bucket?” That’s what most people ask when deciding what’s the best bucket to use on their ...

Here’s a comparison wheel loader operators working at a face don’t often hear: If you’re doing it right, it’s like ...

Any small problem can eventually turn into a big one. Simple preventive steps and quick examinations can go a long ...

When designing a new generation of hauler, manufacturers are up against several challenges. First, how to increase performance and payload ...

Trenching and loading with an excavator is so common that it’s not unusual for operators to form habits in how ...

For excavator operators, balancing engine RPM with hydraulic flow should be as simple as possible. That’s why at Volvo, for ...

Fuel is one of the top equipment operating expenses for owners, but with a few small changes in excavator operator ...

While telematics adoption is on the rise, most fleet owners primarily use only its most basic functionality to manage service ...

We all know an idle machine isn’t making you money, but many don’t realize how much money an idle machine ...

The past, present and future of wheel loader innovation. It’s hard to believe it’s been 40 years since I started ...

With each new model year, equipment becomes even more technology-rich — adding new standard features and optional add-ons that promise ...

Before joining Volvo, I spent many years as a sales and marketing manager for an equipment dealer. I remember traveling ...

Since launching our A60H – the world’s first 60-ton fully articulated hauler — we’ve had a lot of interest. But ...

Wrecking balls are tools of the past. Excavators have the capability to more strategically and safely dismantle structures, and many ...

One of the most recent advances we’ve seen in wheel loader technology has been the addition of on-board weighing and ...

The skid steer loader has often been referred to as the Swiss army knife of construction equipment — switch out ...

Imagine two identical excavators on the same job, tasked with the same work. While they may seem identical, after five ...

Operator behavior not only impacts construction equipment health, but also the profitability of the operation. When we were designing ActiveCare ...

When it comes to excavator operation, it’s all about work modes. Today’s excavators come with a variety of excavator controls ...

Beyond operating skill, a seasoned wheel loader operator should be knowledgeable in daily maintenance. Not only does daily maintenance help ...

Operating conditions usually make the choice between a rigid and articulated hauler an easy one. But once a customer knows ...

Wheeled excavators have been staples in construction fleets throughout Europe and Asia for decades, but in the United States they’ve ...

Time and experience are important to becoming an expert wheel loader operator. In my experience, I’ve seen several common things ...