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PODCAST

The Heavy Equipment Podcast

Jo Borrás, Mike Switzer

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!

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60:47

HEP-isode 41 | Fleet Leases, MOOG, and America's 250th

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2026/04/24

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!

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HEP-isode 40 | $7 Gas, Moon Conspiracies, and John...

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2026/04/07

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.

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HEP-isode 39 | Kenworth C580, the Cool Truck...

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2026/03/30

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!

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33:16

HEP-isode 38 | Smart Cats, Paint Chemistry, and a...

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2026/03/18

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.

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31:41

HEP-isode 37 | Season 4, AI troubles, and Paul Hogan...

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2026/02/27

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!

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HEP-isode 36 | Trains, Troubles, and Snap-on Tools

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2025/01/18

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!

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HEP-isode 35 | Road Rage, Fortescue, and Mama's Family

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2024/12/10

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.

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31:08

HEP-isode 34 | Trackzilla, John Deere Electric Drive,...

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2024/10/29

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.

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HEP-isode 33 | Volvo Days, Silent Sites, and Serious...

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2024/10/08

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!

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HEP-isode 32 | Sponsors, Big Buckets, and Meatballs...

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2024/09/10

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 Volvo CE!

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HEP-isode 31 | Hyundai HD, Hot Lips, and Hydraulic...

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2024/08/23

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!

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55:34

HEP-isode 30 | Zero Tolerance, Zeem Solutions, and...

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2024/08/09

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 electric vehicles. Finally, we'll discuss the critical role of labor specia...

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HEP-isode 29 | Big Komatsu, Hemp, and John Deere Stock

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2024/07/12

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 Deere's recent layoffs in the face of a multibillion dollar stoc...

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HEP-isode 28 | Season 2, GM Stock Buybacks, and...

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2024/06/29

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!

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HEP-isode 27 | Big Mack, Big Cranes, and Big Muskie

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2024/05/29

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!

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HEP-isode 26 | Rest Stop Coffee, GM Brightdrop, and...

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2024/05/11

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-isode of The Heavy Equipment Podcast.

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HEP-isode 25 | UAW Wins, Construction Convergence,...

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2024/05/01

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HEP-isode 24 | Volvo's Head of Technology, Material...

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2024/04/25

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HEP-isode 23 | Tempest Storm Rentals, the Fall of...

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2024/04/12

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HEP-isode 22 | Work Truck Week, Kia is Coming, and...

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2024/03/23

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