Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].TechnologyLumina’s Bladerunner, Moonlander, Roadrunner Futuristic, Modular MachinesThe electric excavator, dozer and wheel loader can convert into almost any construction machine you would want on a jobsite.September 30, 2026BusinessHyundai, Develon, Manitou, Gehl to Partner on Compact EquipmentThe deal marks the third this year among major equipment manufacturers and seeks to capture a bigger share of the growing compact equipment market.September 29, 2026WorkforceAED: Equipment Dealer Technician Shortage Hits 10,000 a Year, Costs $7BThe new report also shows 80% of responding dealers say they are unable to meet customer demand because of a lack of qualified technicians.September 29, 2026Excavators“Production Sweet Spot” — Develon Launches 33-Ton DX300LC-9 Excavator“They’re powerful enough to handle heavy digging and demanding demolition tasks, yet easy to transport on a standard lowboy trailer.”September 28, 2026Safety & ComplianceFourth Worker in 4 Months Dies in Trench Collapses in CaliforniaThe latest death was of a former soccer player who was buried in an 8-foot-deep trench.September 25, 2026Pickups2027 Ford F-150 Revealed: First-Ever Carhartt Edition, Lower-Priced Off-RoadersThe popular pickups also come with choice of eight trims and four engines, including a new V6, a V8 and a hybrid.September 25, 2026RegulationsCase, New Holland to Roll Out Software to Stop Engine Shutoff from DEF DerateThe software aligns with the EPA’s revised emissions-compliance guidelines on empty DEF tanks or sensor failures causing engines to lose power.September 24, 2026Compact Wheel LoadersVolvo Redesigns Frame, Cab Entrance on L30, L35 Compact Wheel LoadersVolvo's top-selling compact wheel loader, the L30, and its L35 get significant frame redesigns, including easier equipment towing ability.September 23, 2026Vintage EquipmentWatch: 1926 Marion Electric Shovel Digs with 1951 Cat D13000 GeneratorThe century-old fully restored Model 21, believed to have been the smallest electric shovel of its time, is powered by the vintage diesel engine.September 22, 2026DozersCat’s New Biggest Bulldozer Beast! — The Electric-Drive D11 XEThe 120-ton, 861-horsepower behemoth features 25% lower fuel consumption, 10% production increase and 20% longer life between rebuild.September 21, 2026Page 1 of 288Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersMeet Cat’s New Dirt-Pushing 253 Compact Track LoaderThe CTL pairs a 2,023-pound capacity with a redesigned undercarriage to excel at one thing: moving dirt. Take a walkaround tour here.Workforce2 Killed, 1 Injured in Workplace Shooting at United Rentals in VirginiaTechnologyLumina’s Bladerunner, Moonlander, Roadrunner Futuristic, Modular MachinesGraders/ScrapersOverlooked Earthmover — Mobile Track Solutions Focuses on ScrapersExcavators“Production Sweet Spot” — Develon Launches 33-Ton DX300LC-9 Excavator
