Equipment World Staff (EQW)DealersArticulated 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, 2016Construction 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, 2016Previous PagePage 22 of 590Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCheck out the trims, features and starting MSRPs for GMC's new midsize pickup truck.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorCompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionCompact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of HaulingCompact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180
