The Heavy Equipment Podcast
Whether we're exploring the latest in equipment technology, talking about the trends that propel the industry forward, or uncovering stories about the dedicated individuals who keep the dirt moving, and wheels of America turning, this is where the roar of the engines and the pulse of progress come together. It is sublime. It is surreal. It's the Heavy Equipment Podcast ... with Mike and Jo!
Episodes
On today's thrilling HEP-isode of the Heavy Equipment Podcast, Mike Bush from Hammer Down talks about how the logistics industry offers something for everyone, Mike and Jo talk up the new 91,000 lb. GCWR bill in Congress, and why John Deere could have had a bit more fun with its new soap.
On today's exciting HEP-isode, the boys try to figure out what that chair in the hotel room is for and get sidetracked by old Builder's Square flashbacks while Mike gets worked up about the proliferation of dually pickups and Jo sits down with Einride CEO Roozbeh Charli to talk about their new Amazon deal, L4 autonomous semi trucks, and the company's billion dollar IPO.
On our first-ever numberless HEP-isode, the boys head to opposite coasts to hit bothe the AISTech show in PA and the ACT Expo in Las Vegas, spend some time in an all-new VNL sleeper cab with Volvo Vice President Jared Ruiz, and take a deep dive into what it takes to make electric trucks work in the real world. All this PLUS life at 160 mph with the good people from Chase and Sanborn.
In this exciting HEP-isode, the boys discuss the perils of mixed fleet leasing, Kenworth's jaw-dropping TourAmerica paint scheme celebrating America's 250th birthday, and MOOG Construction stops by to tell us more about their new ZQUIP technology, which allows a single machine to operate on diesel, gas, or battery electric power. PLUS: the original Roto Sweep!
On today's first-ever FORTIETH HEP-isode, $7/gallon gas and diesel is pushing Americans to their breaking point, Caterpillar and Komatsu are in a while different kind of space race, and John Deere's latest VR headsets promise to change the way we think of operator training – and operator deployment – forever.
It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks for The Heavy Equipment Podcast with back to back trade shows, some all-new heavy haul trucks from Kenworth, the new Acela Dispatcher 4x4, and Harbinger's new gas-electric hybrid box van. We've got all this and more on today's Over The Top HEP-isode!
In this thrilling HEP-isode, we discuss the old $5 DVD bins, talk about the lessons some of the old guys on the job can teach, and why Caterpillar's new, AI-powered construction equipment is something you'd better learn to love sooner than later.
On the first, life-altering HEP-isode of season 4, we try to figure out why so many young people are trying to use ChatGPT to get jobs, why autonomous trucks need to take baby steps, and what Andy Rooney would have had to say about all this. All this PLUS our new sound guy, Tim, and an update on the Heavy Equipment Podcast race car – welcome to season 4!
On the first thrilling HEP-isode of 2025, we explore one of the most pressing issues in the trucking industry: parking! We also cover the failures of policy and regulation in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, emphasizing the historical neglect of rail, and whether or not we actually need any of the stuff we need. All this and more – welcome to 2025!
We kick off today's exciting HEP-isode with a safety minute about road rage. Next, we explore what high-speed car electric chargers and the Ark of the Covenant from "Indiana Jones" have in common, interview Fortescue's Andrew Carlisle, and have a nostalgic fever dream about Mama's Family.
Ever wonder whether your minivan could gap the classic Bandit TA in the quarter? On today's exciting HEP-isode we run the numbers, talk through the awesome power of the 675 hp Trackzilla telehandler, ride around in the new electric 580 EV backhoe from CNH, and do whatever we can to avoid another round of Ferengi ear rubbing.
We just got back from Volvo Days 2024 in Shippensburg, PA where we witnessed firsthand the silent power and versatility of Volvo CE's newest construction machinery, and found out what makes it perfect for today's evolving urban landscapes. We also lament the lost art of percolated coffee and marvel at the possibilities of an 8x8 Mack-onoline van. All this and more, on today's exciting HEP-isode of the Heavy Equipment Podcast!
In today's thrilling HEP-isode of The Heavy Equipment Podcast, we ponder the burnout capabilities of Volvo's groundbreaking DD25 electric roller, reminisce about the good old days and the sweet smell of diesel on a spring morning, talk up PITT Ohio's big electric Mack deal, and take a detailed look at Caterpillar's acquisition of Bucyrus Erie. All this and more on the first (and possibly last) HEP-isode powered by Vo...
Hyundai HD is stepping up to fill a massive hole in the market with the debut of their first independently built track dozer, the HD 100, which uses advanced data aggregation to product reliability and robust customer support. Next, the HEP-cats cover NPK's infinitely rebuildable hammers and their new sponsor, Radio Shack! All this and more on this exciting thirty-first HEP-isode!
On this special 30th HEP-isode, we ask: are zero-tolerance drug policies in the trucking industry outdated?
This episode kicks off with look into the impacts of marijuana legalization on labor policies within the heavy equipment space. Next, we examine the declining demand for diesel fuel and shine a spotlight on Zeem Solutions' day-to-day operations as we delve into the financial intricacies of transitioning fleets to elect...
On this second HEP-isode of the all-new second season, we ask the question: What if the future of heavy equipment didn't just mean bigger and better, but smarter too? We break down the innovations and hurdles shaping the heavy equipment industry, starting with the Komatsu 930e mining rig, talk through the contentious issue of marijuana legalization and its ramifications across the heavy equipment space, and shine a light on John De...
It's been almost a full year since we launched the Heavy Equipment Podcast, so we're kicking off our return from a long break with the first HEP-isode of a brand-new season! We're diving right back into the socioeconomics of GM's $6 billion stock buybacks and giving Manitou's new forestry-focused telehandler a look, too. All this and more on this week's HEP!
This exciting HEP-isode is our HEAVIEST yet, as we put the spotlight John Deere's groundbreaking 3812 80T pulled scraper pan, venture back to 1956 and Mack Trucks' Arctic expedition, and explore colossal machines like Ohio's famous Big Muskie. All this and a spectral locomotive blasting across grandma's farm on HEP-isode 27!
Prepare to be transported back to a simpler time when two queens on the side of a coffee cup could make your day and spilling scalding hot chocolate on your crotch could ruin your life as Mike and Jo discuss the shortcomings of a Las Vegas landmark, GM's new Ultium-based commercial vehicles, and the Orange EV Husk-e yard hostler with 180,000 lb. GCWR. All this and the same number of blueberries in every muffin on this exciting HEP-...
In this week's HEP-isode, the boys bare witness to a watershed moment in American labor history as the United Auto Workers plant a victory flag deep in the heart of the South at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, try to explain why everyone and their brother is putting a boom arm on their excavator, and ramble on like lunatics for a good 11 minutes. All this and the CIA's invisible purple paint, on HEP-isode 25!
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