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A Guide to Trench Boxes: Here's What Contractors Need to Know

We take a look the types of trench boxes on the market, how to choose one and how to use them properly.

The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss comes with either an extended-range battery pack for 410 miles of range or a Max Range for 478 miles. The extended range delivers 625 horsepower, and the Max Range brings 725 horsepower. Both produce up to 775 pound-feet of torque.

Off-Road & Electric: Chevy Brings Trail Boss Trim to 2026 Silverado EV

Honda Insight

DIYer Stuffs a Mini Excavator Engine into a Honda Insight, Resulting in Wild MPGs

Above, a 2026 Ram 1500 with Hemi V8. Ram's CEO says, 'Ram screwed up,' when it ended the popular engine option last year and is fixing that by returning it for the 2026 model year.

“We Screwed Up” – Ram Brings Back Hemi V8 for 2026 Model 1500 Pickup

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Watch an Antique Steam Tractor Power an Old-Time Sawmill

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Market outlook Q & A with C-Suite execs at Bobcat, Volvo, Hitachi & Case

Market outlook Q & A with C-Suite execs at Bobcat, Volvo, Hitachi & Case

4 Overlooked Factors Shortening Construction Tire Lifespans

4 Overlooked Factors Shortening Construction Tire Lifespans

Let our deep industry knowledge become your data-driven insights

Let our deep industry knowledge become your data-driven insights

Anaheim Monster Jam 036 Recovered

JCB Releases Limited-Edition VetsAid Teleskid

A Guide to Trench Boxes: Here's What Contractors Need to Know

Man in Stolen Excavator Damages Building, Leads Police on Slow-Speed Chase (Video)

Off-Road & Electric: Chevy Brings Trail Boss Trim to 2026 Silverado EV

Demolition on the original Washington Bridge, seen here, has been ongoing since last fall.

RIDOT Awards $427M Contract for I-195 Washington Bridge Rebuild

Industry Roundup: Fayat Group Completes Acquisition of Mecalac

White House Instructs USDOT to Ignore GAO Opinion on Frozen EV Charger Funds

How to Prevent Death by Trench Collapse – Stand Down Set for June 16-20

Contractors will be able to get video footage from the Matrice 400 up to 25 miles away.

DJI Rolls Out New Flagship Drone: the Matrice 400

Low-Carbon Cement Startup Aims for DOT Collaboration for Building Roads

Topcon and Vemcon Partner to Ease 2D-to-3D Excavator Upgrades

Tech Startup Reveals All-Electric, 32-Ton Dozer Called “Moonlander” (Video)

Heavy equipment dealers can find everything from industry sales and revenue data to current construction equipment values and more here on Equipment World.

Mecalac, which was founded in France in 1974, manufactures a full line of excavators, loaders, backhoe loaders, site dumpers and compactors.

Industry Roundup: Fayat Group Completes Acquisition of Mecalac

The deal will leave Mecalac to operate autonomously. Plus, news from VitalEdge, BOMAG and IronConnect.

Industry Roundup: Herc Rentals Completes H&E Rentals Acquisition

New Holland Construction's New Head Aims for 100% Sales Growth, 30% More Locations by 2030

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Watch an Antique Steam Tractor Power an Old-Time Sawmill

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How an Immigrant Worker Got NC Communications Started in Directional Drilling

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Why Did Bobcat Enter Large Excavator Market with New E220, E245?

Market outlook Q & A with C-Suite execs at Bobcat, Volvo, Hitachi & Case

Market outlook Q & A with C-Suite execs at Bobcat, Volvo, Hitachi & Case

News & views on where the industry is headed

Digital retailing will play a role in Weisbaum's plans to grow the New Holland dealer network.

New Holland Construction's New Head Aims for 100% Sales Growth, 30% More Locations by 2030

For 2025, Kubota forecasts total revenue to rise 1.1% to $21.1 billion

Kubota Reports Q1 Construction Equipment Revenue Down 23%

Net loss in the quarter was $13.2 million, compared to a net profit of $9.4 million in the previous first quarter.

Case, New Holland Dealer Titan Machinery Reports Q1 Revenue Drop

Vintage Equipment

Antique equipment finds

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Watch an Antique Steam Tractor Power an Old-Time Sawmill

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Watch Vintage Tractors Use Belt Power to Run 1940s Farm Tools at Ederville Show

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1925 Holt 10-Ton vs. 2025 Cat D3 – Cat Holt Shows 100 Years of Progress

Roadbuilding

Find the most in-depth coverage of road construction projects across the country as well as infrastructure legislation and road-building equipment news here.

Demolition on the original Washington Bridge, seen here, has been ongoing since last fall.

RIDOT Awards $427M Contract for I-195 Washington Bridge Rebuild

The White House sent a memo to USDOT on June 3 instructing the department to disregard the GAO’s opinion on the frozen NEVI funds.

White House Instructs USDOT to Ignore GAO Opinion on Frozen EV Charger Funds

Sublime Systems manufactures low-carbon cement through a process that avoids fossil fuels and limestone. When cooked, limestone becomes the primary ingredient in carbon-dioxide in the cement manufacturing process.

Low-Carbon Cement Startup Aims for DOT Collaboration for Building Roads

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Construction's Silent Killer: Table of Contents & Mental Health Resources

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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary and Benefits Report

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Check Out Our New 2023 Contractors’ Pickup Truck Guide

Equipment World 2022 Heavy Earthmoving Yearbook

2022 Heavy Earthmoving Yearbook