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The Construction Market Summary analyzes monthly trends in excavators, loaders, dozers, skid steers, and additional core construction categories. It compares retail and auction performance to show where the market is strongest, while also tracking fleet age, equipment availability, and emerging shifts in overall market direction.
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The Crane Market Summary delivers detailed updates on valuations for truck cranes, all-terrain cranes, and crawler cranes. Each report reviews transaction volume to identify buying activity, explores demand by capacity class, and highlights indicators of market stabilization or decline to help members anticipate future conditions.
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Hosted by: Michael Libbie
Maxim Crane Works reinforced its commitment to fleet modernization at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026, unveiling new crawler, all-terrain and truck cranes in partnership with leading OEMs. Key equipment handoffs and prototype demonstrations emphasized lifting capacity, reliability and jobsite versatility for industrial and commercial projects nationwide.
Prinoth debuted its Panther T23r rotating crawler carrier at ConExpo 2026, featuring a 22.6-ton payload and the new PowerForce undercarriage. The machine emphasizes high productivity, operator comfort and minimized downtime for demanding earthmoving applications.
Equipment World
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026 featured flashy concept machines, custom-wrapped construction equipment and visually striking trucks. Editors highlighted standout equipment from over 2,000 exhibitors across 3 million square feet, offering a glimpse at the most attention-grabbing displays in the industry.
AI and robotics drive innovation at ConExpo 2026, Chinese firms take the lead
China Daily
At ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026, artificial intelligence and robotics dominated discussions as Chinese manufacturers showcased remotely operated excavators autonomous electric mining trucks and AI-enabled equipment. These innovations aim to address labor shortages boost productivity, reduce costs and enhance safety in construction and mining.
