WIRTGEN GROUP press releases for Conexpo 2026

“Building America” Excavator Contest at 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG. This special competition, inspired by America’s 250th Anniversary, invites participants to showcase how they are helping to build their communities today and how they would use a brand-new midsize excavator to build America for tomorrow.

This immersive, headset-based solution, launched at 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG, is designed to transform how operators, dealers, and customers learn about their machines. The system uses a combination of virtual reality and augmented reality experiences, delivered through a dedicated headset, to create an engaging and interactive learning environment.

Enhancing jobsite safety for the construction market, John Deere debuts SmartDetect™ Assist, its latest object detection technology. Building on the industry-proven SmartDetect™ and SmartDetect™ Digital solutions, SmartDetect Assist takes a leap forward in supporting jobsite safety by automatically slowing or stopping a machine when there is an obstacle detected, supporting greater operator confidence.

Trusted by the industry for its performance, durability and serviceability, John Deere today unveils its new portfolio of SmartGrade™ Motor Graders to the construction market. Built to meet evolving customer needs, the new 620, 622, 670, 672, 770, 722, 870 and 872 P-Tier models deliver impactful technology and design enhancements.

John Deere ushers in a bold new era of earthmoving with the debut of its New Generation P‑Tier Midsize Excavators. Redesigned, developed and tested in‑house, this distinguished lineup goes all in to deliver the most advanced John Deere excavators yet. Launching with the 210, 230 and 260 P‑Tier models in the 20‑metric‑ton class, the new generation sets a standard for jobsite performance, operator experience and next-level features and technology.