Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Wheel LoadersU.S. Marines Pick JCB’s 437HT Militarized Wheel Loader for $205M ContractThe award follows previous JCB contracts with the Marines, including a militarized 4CX backhoe loader and 3TS-8T Teleskid.January 28, 2026ExcavatorsVolvo’s New ECR255 Excavator: Short Swing, More Power for Tight SpacesThe 25-metric-ton model brings a 7% increase in lift capacity, a 10% reduction in fuel use and an 80-horsepower boost over its predecessor.January 27, 2026Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $300K Fine After Cave-in of 5-Foot-Deep Trench Kills WorkerThe violations were issued for a Connecticut company the day before another contractor in the state was fined $1.2 million.January 26, 2026Pickups4 Chevy Truck Models to Get Patriotic 2026 Editions for U.S. 250th BirthdayProduction is set to begin in spring on the Stars & Steel Collection for the Silverado EV, Silverado LD, Silverado HD and Colorado.January 23, 2026BusinessBobcat Drops Plans to Take Over Wacker NeusonBoth construction equipment manufacturers confirm that discussions about a Bobcat acquisition of the German company have ended.January 23, 2026Construction Equipment700-Foot-Long Tunnel Boring Machine Mary Arrives to Dig DC Tunnel (Video)TBM Mary will travel 2.4 miles for the $819 million Potomac River Tunnel Project and later be joined by TBM Emily.January 22, 2026ConExpo/Con-Agg 2026Las Vegas Convention Center’s $600M Renovation Finished Ahead of ConExpoThe construction industry will get its chance to see the remade center at this week’s World of Concrete and again in March for ConExpo 2026.January 20, 2026Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapseOne of the company's workers died in a cave-in in 2023. Two years later, inspectors found similar trench violations, OSHA reports.January 16, 2026TechnologyKubota Reveals “Transformer” Tractor KVPR That Changes Height, WidthThe concept KVPR is designed to adapt to diverse tasks and seasons and replace multiple pieces of equipment.January 16, 2026PickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricThe all-electric truck ends with the 2026 model year to make way for the F-150 Lightning EREV with range-extending gas generator.January 15, 2026Page 1 of 269Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsDeere Completely Redesigns Midsize P-Tier Excavators, Packing Them With TechRedesigned from the ground up, the new 210, 230 and 260 deliver more power, bigger cabs, E-H controls and standard 2D grade control.ExcavatorsVolvo’s New ECR255 Excavator: Short Swing, More Power for Tight SpacesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Deere Redesigns 17 & 26 P-Tier Mini ExcavatorsCompact Utility LoadersA Sherpa – on Tracks! Z40T, Z50T Stand-on Mini Track Loaders UnveiledFeatured SponsorNew Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control
