Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].BusinessCaterpillar Fights Bobcat Patent Complaint; Trade Commission to InvestigateClaim would harm U.S. economy, undermine infrastructure projects, Cat argues. Bobcat cites fairness. Congress members weigh in on dispute.January 14, 2026DozersVideo from the Cab: Watch Dozer Operator Fight Texas WildfireAn East Texas fire department posts video from an in-cab camera of one of its firefighting dozers battling a wild-land blaze. Watch here.January 12, 2026Safety & ComplianceContractors Fined $300K Combined for Trench Violations in WashingtonThe general contractor also disregarded stop-worker orders after initial inspections, and repeat violations occurred, according to state inspectors.January 12, 2026Wheel LoadersPolice: Man in Stolen Wheel Loader Shot by Officers in Rampage Near Las VegasA man who allegedly stole a 39,000-pound wheel loader, tried to run over an officer and rammed two patrol cars was shot by police.January 9, 2026Compact TractorsCloser Look: Kubota’s New Grand L70 Tractors Completely Redesigned After 12 YearsThe six-model lineup marks the next generation of the company's top-selling compact tractors, including loader and backhoe attachments.January 7, 2026TechnologyA UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid Side-by-Side UnveiledThe concept UTV delivers more than 300 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque with its Tacoma-based hybrid engine.January 6, 2026Pickups2026 Ford F-150 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 5 Engines Including Hybrid, V8The hybrid V6 now has wider availability in the lineup. A gas V6 is standard with an option for a V8. Various cabs and beds also available.January 5, 2026AttachmentsMore US Companies Commit to Creating Common Quick-Coupler StandardThe goal is to be able to quickly change attachments without leaving the cab, regardless of the brand of excavator, quick coupler or attachments.December 30, 2025Construction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025A 1950s "Twin D8"; antique Holt, Best and Cat tractors; and a zany 1931 film of Caterpillar's "The Great Tractor Race" made our top-5 list.December 23, 2025Safety & ComplianceNTSB Investigates Gas-Line Strike That Destroyed Home, Injured 6 (Video)A doorbell camera across the street captured the home explosion that followed a construction crew striking the underground line.December 19, 2025Previous PagePage 10 of 277Next PageTop StoriesPickupsKia Teases to Its First Pickup Truck: Meet the TasmanThe midsized truck for the U.S. touts a 7,716-pound towing capacity, off-road capability and future hybrid options.TechnologyNew Hexagon, RodRadar Tech Stops Excavator Bucket Before Striking UtilitiesUtility Tractors/LoadersKioti Expands CS30 Tractor Line with New Open-Air ModelsAutonomousVideo: Operator Teaches Hitachi ZX135US-7 Excavator to Dig on its OwnExcavatorsVolvo’s New Big Digger Revealed — The 56-Ton EC560 Excavator with 6-Yard Bucket
