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Comparing Fuel Efficiency in Front End Wheel Loaders
How do I know if my wheel loader is efficient? As the wheel loader product manager here at Volvo, I hear that question a lot. The answer lies in your ability to both cut ...
Comparing Fuel Efficiency in Articulated Haul Trucks
You have more control than you may realize over the operating costs for your articulated haulers — and one of the easy line items to cut back on is fuel. Burning unnecessary fuel adds up ...
Top Tips for Soil Compaction Operators
Soil compaction is a key step in a wide range of construction projects, and the efficiency of the process relies heavily on the skills and knowledge of the operator. Below are some key tips ...
How Midsize Excavators Can Grow Your Business
In construction, adaptability is oftentimes the key to success. The ability to seamlessly transition between projects of varying sizes and scopes sets the most efficient contractors apart — and the midsize excavator is the ...
Volvo at CONEXPO 2023 Post-Show Recap
The construction industry is evolving. More electric heavy equipment, plus other alternatively powered machines, are emerging. Jobsites have more reliable connectivity. There are brand new ways to more efficiently run a business and manage ...
How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work
While battery electric solutions are ideal for smaller machines in urban construction, landscaping and many other applications, the size and weight of the batteries may not be practical for larger machines at this time ...
Three Levels of the Volvo Intelligent Compaction System
Volvo Compact Assist is an in-cab app that helps asphalt compactor operators improve productivity and efficiency while achieving target densities. By using it daily, operators can say goodbye to guesswork and confidently monitor their ...
AEM’s The Future of Building Report: Our Take
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently released a whitepaper detailing the drivers that influence how the construction industry could transform over the next 10 years in North America — it’s called The Future ...
Electric Construction Equipment: Your Charging Questions Answered
I get a lot of questions related to electric construction equipment, and the topic of machine charging seems to be the most prevalent. Below I’ve provided answers to some of the more common questions ...
Electric Construction Equipment vs. Diesel Performance Comparisons
As the product manager for electromobility here in North America, I’ve spent a lot of time helping with the design and development of our new compact electric machines. When some people think about electric-powered ...
Intelligent Compaction Measurement Value vs. Density Direct: What’s the Difference?
We’ve seen a lot of advancements in Intelligent Compaction (IC) over the past few years aimed to reduce the guesswork in the paving process. In fact, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) continues to work ...
Drive Down the Total Cost of Used Construction & Heavy Equipment with Rebuild Options
We’ve written several posts in the past answering questions like: When is a machine rebuild a better option than a replacement? When is certified used equipment a better choice? And when it is, How ...