Tom Jackson (EQW)Tom Jackson is the executive editor of Equipment World magazine and has been writing about construction and related fields for 26 years. A 1979 graduate from the University of Alabama, Jackson is also a U.S. Army veteran and a father of two.Contractor of the YearA Newspaper Ad and a Dare Launched This Successful Alaskan Excavation FirmHow Scott and Dianne Johnson built multi-million dollar excavation firm Dirtworks Incorportated.January 22, 2021MaintenanceWhen it comes to equipment fluid management, little mistakes can add up to big problemsWhen it comes to fluid management in your engine maintenance shop, small mistakes can have a big impact. Check out these tips here on Equipment World.May 14, 2020EquipmentNew Sany SMG200C-8 motor grader designed specifically for road projectsThe new Sany motor grader is made for road upkeep and rebuild applications for the needs of municipalities and road contractors. Learn more on Equipment World.May 7, 2020BusinessA deep dive into coronavirus guidelines for construction sitesThe Department of Labor and OSHA's guidelines and contractor tips for protecting work crews from the coronavirus. Learn more here on Equipment World.May 6, 2020Contractor of the YearHow Alaska’s Drake Construction handles the coronavirus challenge above the Arctic CircleUsing planning and logistics to gain maximum productivity in a short construction season in Alaska.April 27, 2020TrailersNew Talbert fixed-neck 35FG-BVTL trailer offers low height and easy positioning for excavator boomsThe Talbert 35FG-BVTL fixed neck trailer is designed for small- to mid-size construction machines with one of the lowest deck heights in the industry.April 23, 2020ConExpo-Con/AggTrimble debuts mast-free motor grader system, new Earthworks platform and more at ConExpoTrimble introduced a new mastless motor grader system, Earthworks Grade Control v2.0, and more at ConExpo 2020. Discover the latest from Trimble on Equipment World.April 22, 2020ConExpo-Con/AggNo Base Station? No Problem. Trimble SPS986 and CenterPoint RTX corrections give you a go-anywhere GPS roverTrimble creates a cost-efficient solution for those interested in a GPS rover for site surveys and more. Get all the details about it on Equipment World.April 17, 2020BusinessDana hits back at coronavirus, manufacturing hospital PPE using 3D printers and offering free downloadable designsWith the Coronavirus putting a huge strain on hospitals, medical staff and supplies of vital equipment, Dana (the folks that make the drivetrains, e-propulsion systems and a whole lot more that goes into your trucks and equipment) has answered the call. Dana and its engineering team have partnered with their local Toledo, Ohio-based hospitals to […]April 17, 2020TrucksAmerican Eagle Hybrid Power Source gives service trucks a rechargeable battery pack to run crane and air compressorAmerican Eagle introduced the latest hybrid power source that runs the truck’s crane and the company’s new 30-P electrically driven air compressor.April 16, 2020Page 1 of 136Next PageTop StoriesBetter RoadsConcrete Paver Market Heats Up as Contractors Turn to RoadbuildingAs certain segments of the construction industry have slowed due to the pandemic, many contractors are diversifying into a particularly specialized market. Here's what you need to know.AttachmentsBreak, Grab and Crush: 10 Attachments Designed to DemolishCompact equipmentVideo: Bobcat Loader Expert Explains Why S62 Skid Steer, T62 CTL Are "The Total Package" | The Dirt #21ExcavatorsBeefed-Up Cat 374 Designed With Twice the Durability and Top-of-the-Line TechExcavatorsThere’s Good News and Bad News for Sales of New and Used Financed Excavators
