Revving Up for 2025: Compact Equipment’s Roadmap to Excellence
We’ve closed out another impactful year at Compact Equipment, and we’re super excited about 2025. Perhaps you’ve noticed throughout December we celebrated 2024’s equipment accomplishments with our Innovative Iron and Attachment Award winners, a collection of the most impressive machines and attachments pushing construction forward over the last 12 months. While we’re at it, we should also toot our own horn a little. Compact Equipment has set the bar high, earning 14 prestigious awards in the last seven years (including this one in 2024). In 2025, we’re doubling down on our mission to deliver the industry’s best insights, coverage and multimedia experiences. Here’s how we’re keeping the momentum:
Expanding Our Machine Heads Videos
We’re expanding how we deliver content. Our growing video presence on YouTube has become an essential part of our strategy, and we’re proud to announce that our channel garnered over 215,000 views and surpassed 18,000 hours of viewership time in 2024. Leading this charge is our seasoned video producer, Wayne Grayson, who brings his expertise and passion for construction technology to our Machine Heads video series. Our videos will only continue to grow, offering in-depth interviews with industry experts and showcasing the latest innovations in compact equipment. From detailed product walkthroughs to awesome market overviews (like the video above), Machine Heads will remain a go-to resource for equipment pros in 2025. Also be sure to visit our dedicated video page on our website.
Tradeshow Domination
The Compact Equipment crew will hit the road to cover key events all over the world in 2025. Expect live updates, machine debuts and exclusive coverage that connects you to the pulse of the industry. Our ongoing efforts to report from the field are a cornerstone of our mission, and 2025 will bring us to some of the biggest tradeshows in the industry. Starting the year with World of Concrete in Las Vegas (Jan. 21-23) and The ARA Show in Las Vegas (Jan. 30-Feb. 1), we’ll then head to bauma in Germany (April 7-14), the world’s largest construction tradeshow, which only occurs once every three years. At each event, we’ll bring you real-time coverage.
Big Print, Daily Posts
In 2025, we’re bringing you six robust print magazines filled with machine overviews, equipment tips and market trends. Sign up for these big beautiful magazines right over here. Our digital hub, compactequip.com, continues to be the best place to stay updated. On our website, we’ll post daily — up to three or four times a day — with exclusive articles, product deep dives and expert analysis to keep you informed. If digital access is your preference, you can also choose to receive our digital magazine, e-newsletters, social updates, YouTube videos or a variety of special reports we release throughout the year.
Exclusive Access and Hands-On Reporting
In 2025, Compact Equipment journalists will continue traveling beyond tradeshows to attend exclusive press events and product launches while exploring manufacturer headquarters. These immersive experiences are central to our award-winning Editor at Large column, which earned top honors again in 2024. By operating the latest machines and gaining firsthand insights from industry leaders, we’ll bring readers unparalleled coverage of cutting-edge innovations. From test-driving new electric mini excavators to exploring groundbreaking technologies like non-line-of-site remote control, our Editor at Large department will offer an insider’s perspective that’s both informative and engaging. Expect deep dives into machine performance, operator ergonomics and future-forward designs — all framed by real-world experiences.
Pushing for Excellence and Recognition
Compact Equipment has a proven track record of excellence, with accolades across categories like videos, special sections and graphic design. In 2022, we achieved a national gold award in the fiercely competitive How-To Article category, and in 2023, our July/August print issue won Best Single Issue. In 2025, we’re aiming for even more recognition. By raising the bar for our storytelling, visual design and technical insights, we’ll continue delivering award-worthy content. Whether it’s through innovative video series, comprehensive product reviews or expert-written how-to guides, Compact Equipment will remain the go-to source for industry-leading coverage that earns respect and inspires loyalty.
Whether you’re following our print stories, engaging with our YouTube content or connecting
with us online, we’re grateful for your continued support and feedback. Our readers’ insights help us shape the coverage you need to stay ahead in the compact equipment industry. As we move into 2025, our commitment to keeping you informed and engaged with every development in construction technology is stronger than ever. Here’s to a productive, innovative year ahead.
Keith Gribbins is publisher of Compact Equipment.
