Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Vintage EquipmentMini Motor Grader! — Cub Cadets Converted Into Construction MachinesFrank has also converted the 1970s-era lawn tractors into a mini bulldozer, UTV with hydraulic dump bed and a mini forklift.August 20, 2026BusinessVolvo Rolls Out Its First Made-in-USA Excavators, Large Wheel LoadersThe plant will produce 11 additional models, from 16- to 24-ton loaders and 13- to 52-ton excavators.August 20, 2026AttachmentsAre You Ready for a Tiltrotator? Here’s What’s on the MarketThey twist and turn to improve excavator performance, increasing production and precision.August 19, 2026Compact equipment attachmentsIgnite Launches Buckets, Pallet Forks for John Deere Compact TractorsBoth buckets and pallet fork frame are engineered specifically for front-end connections with Deere’s hook-and-pin loader interface.August 18, 2026ExcavatorsWatch Develon’s New 27-Ton Excavator Run Autonomously With Gravis Robotics KitThe new DX230LC-9 excavator with an aftermarket kit doesn't need an operator in the cab or remote control to dig.August 17, 2026ExcavatorsRogue Excavator Operator Sentenced to 15 Years for Destroying New HouseThe house was days from being completed when a worker stole his employer's excavator and tore it down.August 14, 2026Alternative powerJCB Breaks World Speed Record With Souped-Up Hydrogen Backhoe EnginesAt 1,600 horsepower, JCB's Hydromax becomes "the fastest hydrogen-powered vehicle of any kind in history.”August 13, 2026Wheel LoadersConstruction's Mighty Material Mover — Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2026The latest in wheel loaders from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Deere, Develon, Hitachi, Hyundai, JCB, Komatsu, Liebherr, Volvo.August 12, 2026ExcavatorsLiuGong Launches 27-Ton Electric Excavator, the 924FE, in North AmericaWith an 8- to 10-hour runtime, the company says,“The 924FE isn't just an alternative to diesel, it's an upgrade in every sense.”August 11, 2026DozersFire Dozer Operator Dies As Oregon Wildfire Takes Unexpected Turn“The rapidly changing conditions cut Jason's dozer off from his escape route to a safety zone,” according to the Sheriff's Office.August 10, 2026Page 1 of 285Next PageTop StoriesTechnologySix "Dream Machines" That Don’t Exist — So We Asked ChatGPT to Create ThemA crane with kitchenette? A scissor lift that can reach the moon? Those are some of our readers' wild ideas. ChatGPT shows how they might look.Vintage EquipmentMini Motor Grader! — Cub Cadets Converted Into Construction MachinesMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators 2025 - 2026Wheel LoadersIron Insider: Up Close With Deere's New 844 X-Tier, 904 X-Tier Wheel LoadersFeatured SponsorDon't let downtime cost you acres. Keep repairs in-house to save time and money with JPRO.
