The Weekly Iron 024: August 8, 2025: Liebherr Site Modeling, Deere Self Repair & Mike Vorster Wisdom
Here is your Weekly Iron for Friday, August 8: Liebherr is giving operators the ability to create and modify 3D site models with its Free Modeling assistance system. John Deere...
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Cobb Jail graduates ready to rebuild lives through construction program.
Aug. 4, 2025
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Links to digital information pertaining to the specific machine.
July 30, 2025
Construction worker killed after being run over on AC Expressway in Winslow Twp
Dominick Tarsitan, 31, was struck and killed.
July 30, 2025
Crews pull vicitm to safety after excavator overturns on Oak Forest construction site
Video: WGN News A Caterpillar excavator operated by McDonagh Demolition tipped over into a hole on a site in Oak Forest, Illinois. The operator was trapped for about an hour before...
July 30, 2025

Learning Resources

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Bauman Landscape & Construction, Inc. was tired of concrete cost and supply issues. Volumetric concrete mixing helped their team solve both problems — offering the flexibility...
July 31, 2025
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Selecting the right tool for the job is easier than ever when it’s a Cat Smart Attachment, which enables skid steer loaders (SSL) and compact track loaders (CTLs) to automatically...
July 1, 2025
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Struggling to keep up with maintenance during peak construction season? Learn how adding a dedicated lube tech can boost uptime, reduce liability, and free up your skilled crew...
July 29, 2025
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Whether you’re a concrete producer or construction contractor, starting a volumetric concrete business can help you overcome industry challenges and open new revenue streams. ...
June 16, 2025

Products

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The HG4000TX Vermeer horizontal grinder has a tracked undercarriage. It has a 42x60-inch feed opening and double-strength infeed sidewalls that allow for the processing of whole...
Aug. 4, 2025
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Cool Flow auxiliary hydraulic cooler from Loftness Specialized Equipment is for use on the Kubota SVL97-3 compact track loader. It provides up to 150,000 btu per hour and is available...
Aug. 4, 2025
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Tour Takeuchi's first purpose-built CTL with E-H controls.
Aug. 1, 2025
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The plant is for the Cold Central Plant Recycling market.
July 24, 2025

Videos

The Weekly Iron 023: August 5, 2025: Takeuchi Voice of Customer; EV Charging + Stump Grinding
Here is your Weekly Iron for Tuesday, August 5. Takeuchi relies heavily on voice of customer for the design and launch of its TL11R3 compact track loader. POWR2 is providing the...
Aug. 4, 2025
The Weekly Iron 022: August 1, 2025: Takeuchi Pres Jeff Stewart, McCarthy Building, CAT GET
The Weekly Iron for August 1, 2025 includes: Frank Raczon does three questions with Takeuchi president Jeff Stewart. McCarthy Building Cos. expands its equipment operations. Caterpillar...
Aug. 1, 2025
Crane crash in Salinas leaves driver seriously injured after landing on another car
Crane crash in Salinas leaves driver seriously injured after landing on another car.
July 30, 2025
The Weekly Iron 021: July 29, 2025: Data Analysis in Fleet Management; Generators; Volvo; Takeuchi
Welcome to The Weekly Iron for Tuesday, July 29. Sam Williams from William A Hazel explains the role data analysis should play in setting equipment rates. Read today...
July 29, 2025

Earthmoving

Frank Raczon, Construction Equipment
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The U.S. is looking to secure minerals to produce batteries, fuel cells, and more.
Aug. 8, 2025
An autonomous Komatsu HD605-10 running on Komatsu Smart Quarry Autonomous, powered by Pronto, being loaded at Komatsu’s Arizona Proving Grounds.
Partnership is OEM-agnostic.
Aug. 8, 2025
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Service starts at $195 per machine.
July 31, 2025
Free Modelling allows for the creation and modification of 3D models during operation.
Technology allows for real-time adjustments.
July 31, 2025

Equipment Attachments

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Tools increase utilization of carriers, but attention must be paid to safe operation.
July 15, 2025
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Wings expand to 73 inches.
July 15, 2025
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Attachment mounts to skid steer interface.
July 11, 2025
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Root grapples and grapple buckets fit 75-horsepower and lower carriers.
June 18, 2025

Technology

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APEX is a Deere dealer that will sell Trimble technology across the central U.S.
July 24, 2025
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Move also emphasized cybersecurity.
July 14, 2025
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Fleet Masters winner's changes help parts department and technicians.
July 2, 2025
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Dan Maitland, CEM, Ajax Paving, dishes on the possibilities of electric and autonomous equipment.
June 24, 2025