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Nothing Smells Like a Deere, Hammer Down, and Road Trains
Jun 12, 2026
47m 38s
Hotels, Compact Pickups, and Self-driving Semis
May 30, 2026
45m 04s
The numberless HEP-isode, Steel, and Special Guest: Volvo Trucks
May 13, 2026
1h 01m 58s
HEP-isode 41 | Fleet Leases, MOOG, and America's 250th
Apr 24, 2026
1h 00m 47s
HEP-isode 40 | $7 Gas, Moon Conspiracies, and John Deere Headsets
Apr 7, 2026
33m 21s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/12/26 |  Nothing Smells Like a Deere, Hammer Down, and Road Trains | 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. | 47m 38s | ||||||
| 5/30/26 |  Hotels, Compact Pickups, and Self-driving Semis | 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. | 45m 04s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 |  The numberless HEP-isode, Steel, and Special Guest: Volvo Trucks | 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. | 1h 01m 58s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 |  HEP-isode 41 | Fleet Leases, MOOG, and America's 250th | 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! | 1h 00m 47s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 |  HEP-isode 40 | $7 Gas, Moon Conspiracies, and John Deere Headsets | 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. | 33m 21s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 |  HEP-isode 39 | Kenworth C580, the Cool Truck Advantage, and Harbinger's CEO | 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! | 49m 59s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  HEP-isode 38 | Smart Cats, Paint Chemistry, and a word from ITT | 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. | 33m 16s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 |  HEP-isode 37 | Season 4, AI troubles, and Paul Hogan Lives! | 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! | 31m 41s | ||||||
| 1/18/25 |  HEP-isode 36 | Trains, Troubles, and Snap-on Tools | 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! | 42m 01s | ||||||
| 12/10/24 |  HEP-isode 35 | Road Rage, Fortescue, and Mama's Family | 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. | 47m 11s | ||||||
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| 10/29/24 |  HEP-isode 34 | Trackzilla, John Deere Electric Drive, and Ferengi Ear Rubs | 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. | 31m 08s | ||||||
| 10/8/24 |  HEP-isode 33 | Volvo Days, Silent Sites, and Serious Stick Time | 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! | 40m 11s | ||||||
| 9/10/24 |  HEP-isode 32 | Sponsors, Big Buckets, and Meatballs to Power the World | 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! | 53m 06s | ||||||
| 8/23/24 |  HEP-isode 31 | Hyundai HD, Hot Lips, and Hydraulic Hammers | 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! | 30m 39s | ||||||
| 8/9/24 |  HEP-isode 30 | Zero Tolerance, Zeem Solutions, and Lithuanian Zeppelins | 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 spec... | 55m 34s | ||||||
| 7/12/24 |  HEP-isode 29 | Big Komatsu, Hemp, and John Deere Stock | 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... | 25m 35s | ||||||
| 6/29/24 |  HEP-isode 28 | Season 2, GM Stock Buybacks, and Forestry Stuff | 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! | 37m 13s | ||||||
| 5/29/24 |  HEP-isode 27 | Big Mack, Big Cranes, and Big Muskie | 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! | 40m 41s | ||||||
| 5/11/24 |  HEP-isode 26 | Rest Stop Coffee, GM Brightdrop, and Orange EVs | 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. | 50m 39s | ||||||
| 5/1/24 |  HEP-isode 25 | UAW Wins, Construction Convergence, and Lots of Nonsense | 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! | 30m 23s | ||||||
| 4/25/24 |  HEP-isode 24 | Volvo's Head of Technology, Material Handlers, and Mothman | This week, the guys are joined by Mats Sköldberg, head of technology for Volvo Construction Equipment, to chat about their all-new, battery-free EW240 Electric material handler. Then, they explore whether or not a sinister triumvirate of forces – the Mothman, the Jersey Devil, and a pack of WWII-era German Gremlins – could have been involved in the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse, and what that deadly disaster means for American shipping. All this, and a little bit of Airwolf, makes this a ... | 47m 18s | ||||||
| 4/12/24 |  HEP-isode 23 | Tempest Storm Rentals, the Fall of Yellow, and Deere's New Dozers | In this HEP-isode, Mike Zappone and Kevin Hollingshead from Tempest Storm Rentals join Mike and Jo to talk about disaster response and saving lives. Next up, the boys talk about the Teamsters, the fall of Yellow, why the latest 1075 hp Cummins Ram is perfect for hot shot cargo runners, and the new John Deere P series dozers. All this and an offer we can't refuse – enjoy! | 1h 03m 22s | ||||||
| 3/23/24 | HEP-isode 22 | Work Truck Week, Kia is Coming, and the Scissor Sisters | This latest HEP-isode marks the debut of the new "Space Cowboy" opening segment, a visit to Work Truck Week with the new electric Kia commercial van, Caterpillar's $700 million investment in a new engine plant, and a new electric scissor lift from JCB. All that, and a little bit of Reaganomics to close out your busy week. | 44m 31s | ||||||
| 3/1/24 |  HEP-isode 21 | CNH Wins Awards, a Massive PACCAR Recall, and Tool Brand Confessions | In this HEP-isode, we sit down with Marc Kermisch, CIO of CNH Industrial, to talk about how Case Construction is approaching automation and helping farmers become their own source of futuristic fuel. Case' project Zeus and New Holland's electric tractor concepts win design awards, the boys discuss a massive PACCAR recall, China's marketing challenges, and Jo makes a startling confession that could tear the show apart. All this and more, on The Heavy Equipment Podcast. | 44m 33s | ||||||
| 2/22/24 | HEP-isode 20 | The ZQuip Revolution, Safety Standards, and They Took R Jobs | In this exciting HEP-isode, Mike and Jo are joined by Chris and Rob from Moog Construction, whose innovative new ZQuip modular batteries could revolutionize the future of job sites. We also talk safety, work fitness, automation, and why South Park's anti-immigrant rally cry doesn't make a whole lot of sense. All this, and the power of Duracell batteries in our FIRST-EVER twentieth HEP-isode! | 53m 30s | ||||||
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3 placements across 2 markets.
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3 placements across 2 markets.