Equipment World Staff (EQW)Construction EquipmentCummins recalls 5,500 engines due to control module defectCummins is recalling nearly 5,500 ISX12 and ISX15 heavy-duty diesel engines manufactured between March 7, 2016, and April 12, 2016, due to a faulty engine control module. The ECM may short out and blow a fuse, according to the recall notice, and cause the engine to stall without warning. Cummins said the engine can’t be restarted until […]June 30, 2016HomeNewsletter BR BoomtrainMay 26, 2016Construction EquipmentPOLL: Do you plan to lease equipment this year?While we mostly hear about owning and renting from contractors we’ve spoken to recently, leasing is still an attractive option for many. In this week’s poll questions, we want to hear from you.April 28, 2016Construction EquipmentIRS eyeing changes to definition of vehicles that fall under excise taxSome changes have been proposed by the Internal Revenue service relating to the excise taxes on the sale of trucks and more. The IRS issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking last week that would change the definition of vehicles that fall under excise taxes on the sale of highway tractors, trailers, trucks and tires; the […]April 8, 2016Construction EquipmentThe 3 keys to a great backhoee asked sources to describe the single most important factor in each of three areas of backhoe performance: productivity, operator environment and serviceability. Responses had remarkable variety and depth, and provided valuable insights from what may have seemed like a simple question.  Productivity Electronics lie at the heart of many productivity features. Some OEMs offer electronics features […]April 5, 2016HomeCONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017The largest international trade show in 2017 for the construction industries. March 7 – 11, 2017. Las Vegas, USA.April 5, 2016HomeNewsletter – Product ShowcaseMarch 30, 2016BusinessPOLL: Do you take advantage of Bonus Depreciation for equipment purchases?With bonus depreciation extended through 2019, we were wondering just how many readers have or planned to take advantage of this legislation for equipment purchases. The current bill allows the full 50 percent for property placed in service during 2015, 2016 and 2017, then phases down to 40 percent in 2018 and 30 percent in […]March 10, 2016HomeHighways 2.0: States take on the funding challengeMarch 10, 2016HomeHighways 2.0: Private money will do what DC won’tMarch 10, 2016Previous PagePage 22 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.
