From Diesel to Electric: Sustainable Shifts in Agriculture

At the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Trade Show, Fluid Power Forum guest host Ben Brown interviews Andrew Johnson of HeavyTech about show highlights and industry trends toward electrification. Johnson explains that HeavyTech is a new U.S. manufacturer in Fort Wayne, Indiana building compact track loaders, mini excavators, and articulated loaders with diesel-electric hybrid and all-electric powertrains. He says HeavyTech is taking a clean-slate approach to hybridization to improve fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership while emphasizing right to repair, uptime, safety, and operator enjoyment, and that updates are shared on HeavyTech's LinkedIn, alongside appreciation for NFPA-member partners supporting the design. #CONEXPO #Electrification #HybridEquipment

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