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Keith Gribbins is a technical journalist in the construction industry.

Articles by Keith Gribbins

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Video: Caterpillar Foundation Surpasses $1 Billion in Global Giving

A 73-Year Legacy of Support The Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Caterpillar Inc., has surpassed $1 billion in total giving....

August 18, 2025
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Don’t Miss CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 — Registration Now Open

All photos provided by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. North America’s largest construction tradeshow returns March 3-7, 2...

August 14, 2025
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Top Construction Equipment Technologies Revolutionizing the Jobsite in 2025

Photo credit: ID 334684422 | Dreamstime.com Technology is reshaping the equipment industry at a rapid pace. From intuitive machine control s...

August 13, 2025
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Sullair Marks 60 Years with Company Picnic and Public Art Gift

Photo provided by Hitachi. Employees, Families and Community Leaders Join the Celebration Sullair, now operating under the Hitachi Global Ai...

August 13, 2025
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Polaris Commercial Partners with M.E.S.O. to Expand Pro XD Work UTV Service Network

Photo provided by Polaris. Polaris Commercial has teamed up with M.E.S.O., Inc. to give Pro XD work utility vehicle owners more service opti...

August 12, 2025
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JCB Secures $45 Million U.S. Marine Corps Contract for New 4CX Backhoe Loader

Photo provided by JCB. JCB has landed a five-year, $45 million contract to supply 4CX backhoe loaders to the U.S. Marine Corps. The agreemen...

August 12, 2025
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Video: How Kubota Keeps Skid Steer Buying Simple with Two Models

In our latest Machine Heads interview, Compact Equipment’s Wayne Grayson talks with Jerry Corder of Kubota about the skid steer market...

August 11, 2025
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Mattracks Expands RT Track Family with New RT60 and RT80 Systems

Photo provided by Mattracks. Undercarriage expert Mattracks has introduced two new rubber track conversion systems — the RT60 and RT80...

August 11, 2025
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A Deep Dive into Yanmar’s Recently Completed Compact Equipment Lineup

Photo provided by Yanmar. Yanmar North America recently announced it has a freshly minted fleet of red compact equipment ready for rental or...

August 4, 2025
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VMAC’s 2025 Report Shows Rotary Screw Compressors Still Dominate Service Fleets

Photo provided by VMAC. Service Trucks Continue to Rely Heavily on Air Compressors, Despite EV Headwinds and Economic Uncertainty The 2025 S...

August 1, 2025
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Video Walkaround: Takeuchi’s TL11R3 Compact Track Loader Debuts with New EH Controls

Machine Heads Dives into Latest CTL During Takeuchi Media Days Takeuchi’s newest compact track loader, the TL11R3, is the focus of the...

July 31, 2025
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Stay Safe on the Jobsite with Bobcat’s Free Safety Training Videos

Bobcat Co.’s YouTube channel is one of the most robust in the compact equipment industry. The company releases at least one video each...

July 31, 2025
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Kioti Opens First West Coast Warehouse to Boost Western Distribution

Photo provided by Kioti. Kioti Tractor has expanded its North American infrastructure with the opening of a 146,327-sq-ft warehouse in Tumwa...

July 30, 2025
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Hamm Debuts Track Assist and WPT Compacting Tools for Smarter Compaction

Photo provided by Hamm. New Compaction Control Tools Boost Operator Efficiency, Enable Data Sharing and Integrate with John Deere Operations...

July 30, 2025