Equipment World Staff (EQW)Construction EquipmentHow I select and use hydraulic hammersHydraulic hammers, or breakers, are some of the most used, least understood machines in the heavy equipment world. They can make or break a job…and the bottom line. It’s not hard to understand why: a hydraulic hammer can cost up to 20- to 40-percent more than the carrier it’s mounted on, and can require two to […]October 10, 2016HomeThank you for submitting your ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 previewThanks for submitting your preview information to us. If you have any questions, contact Marcia Doyle at [email protected].October 6, 2016Construction EquipmentPHOTOS: The giant trucks, dozers and diggers of MINExpo 2016Equipment World editors have spent the last week walking the equipment-filled show floor and outdoor lots of the 2016 MINExpo trade show in Las Vegas. This show is home to some of the largest heavy machines in the world and, increasingly, some of the smartest, with the introduction of more and more electrified and autonomous machines […]September 30, 2016TrucksWith nuptials atop a 930E haul truck, Komatsu hosts ultimate Vegas weddingNot everyone who gets married in Las Vegas remembers much of it. Or wants to. But if memorable does happen to be what you’re going for in a Vegas wedding, having them take place two stories high aboard a giant haul truck is certainly one way to go about it. At the MINExpo show Tuesday, […]September 28, 2016HomeConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 PreviewMake sure our readers have your ConExpo booth on their must-see list! The readers of Equipment World and Aggregates Manager soon will start making their plans for the big show. Let them know what’s happening in your booth by participating in our upcoming ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 content, scheduled for the January issue of each magazine. Just […]September 25, 2016Pickups2015-2017 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra pickups recalled due to sweeping airbag, seatbelt defectGeneral Motors is recalling 4.3 million vehicles around the globe, including 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, over concerns of possible air bag deployment failure. GM reports that certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module software to activate a diagnostic test during which the front air bags and seat belt […]September 13, 2016VocationalPeterbilt to offer Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero engine on select work trucksPeterbilt Motors Company is making available the Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine on Model 567, 520 and 320 trucks. The ISL-G Near Zero engine uses a unique three-way catalyst in the after-treatment, advanced engine calibration and a closed crankcase ventilation system (CCV) to achieve emissions that the company says are 90 percent lower […]September 5, 2016DealersArticulated dump trucks see rapid size growth as customers move to bigger rigsIs bigger better? The articulated dump truck (ADT) market thinks so.  The Equipment World Spec Guide reveals the rapid progression of ADT sizes. In 2006, the smallest ADT was the JCB 714 at 14 tons, while the largest was Cat’s 740 at 42 tons. During that year, most models were in the 20-to-less-than-30-ton size […]July 22, 2016DealersHow Tier 4 Final impacted the skid steer segment and how manufacturers are respondingWhy did Tier 4 Final have so much impact on skid steers? Three reasons. First, emissions standards for machines less than 75 horsepower are different than the standards for those with 75 horsepower and above. Skid steer models fall on both sides of this rating. Second, skid steer customers are price sensitive, and Tier 4 […]July 1, 2016Construction EquipmentVideo: Amphibious Komatsu D155W Dozer is an Earthmoving SubmarineOnly five of the 36 models built between 1971 and 1993 remain, restored for reconstruction after the 2011 tsunami in Japan.June 30, 2016Previous PagePage 21 of 590Next PageTop StoriesWheel Loaders70 Years Later, Wheel Loaders Keep Getting Better: Buyer’s Guide 2025The latest in wheel loaders from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Hitachi, Hyundai, John Deere, JCB, Komatsu, Liebherr, Volvo.Graders/ScrapersCat Launches 140 Lever Motor Grader with New Cab, Loads of Added TechCompact Track LoadersA Closer Look: ASV’s VT-100 Goes Where Other Compact Track Loaders Can’tPickups2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Revealed: 9 trims, 4 Engines, 6 Special EditionsFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
