The Power of Steering The new Electronic Power Steering on the 900 is a great option for commercial applications and owners. It makes long days…

We will be taking Friday off from The Machine Works blog to celebrate the wedding of long-time Compact Equipment writer and regular blogger Pam Stask. She’s…

By all accounts, bauma 2013 was the largest construction trade show on record, but that did not deter myself and Utility Contractor editor Pam Kleineke. Nope. We weaved through miles of booth space, thousands of visitors, days of straight press conference

Walk-behind trenchers are the perfect machines for operators who need to slice through the dirt with precision and ease. They help everyone from contractors and…

Compact wheel loaders are creeping onto more and more jobsites across North America, thanks to their comfort, maneuverability, efficiency and safety. Name any market, whether…

So, you need a new mini excavator but don’t want to break the bank. No worries. We’re here to help. Now more than ever it’s…

The tracks and the undercarriage on a compact track loader are what help make it such a valuable piece of equipment. Operators can navigate slippery…

Need a little extra muscle on your next project? Consider renting a compact tool carrier (sometimes called a compact utility loader or mini skid steer…

Equipment rental is the perfect option to give your operation the boost it needs — whether it’s adding an extra machine to meet a tight…

Not to be the bearer of bad news, but sometimes you can’t have it all. That’s especially true with equipment. Whether it’s the capital to…

Armed with the right attachment, compact utility tractors can tackle lots of different projects. Whether you’re a farmer, large land owner or even a contractor,…

Skid steers and compact track loaders have the amazing ability to fit into all sorts of applications. With more than 100 attachments at their disposal,…

Utility vehicles (or UTVs for short) are the perfect companions on large properties. These small but hard-working vehicles are packed with enough power and payload…

The first half of 2020 has been dominated by momentous news stories from COVID-19 to CONEXPO-CON/AGG. The always resourceful staff at Compact Equipment has been…

Site dumpers have one job, and they do it well. Dump materials. These off-road machines are built to haul everything from clay, stone and gravel…

High temperatures, high-flow attachments and demanding jobs can all play a part in overheating the hydraulic systems of skid steers and compact track loaders —…

Compact wheel loaders are designed for a wide range of applications given their size, comfort, safety and ability to couple with any number of attachments….

One of the many perks of compact equipment is the ability to transport it rather easily and, in most cases, without a CDL. Compact track…

Sometimes a contractor’s projects don’t follow a typical 9-to-5 schedule. When work spills over into the evening, a crew needs the right equipment — such…

Wheeled excavators are not new machines. In fact, they’ve been quite popular in Europe for some time and are gaining a slow but steady following…