Equipment World Staff (EQW)Contractor of the YearVideo: Small Contractor Retains Employees Through Top-Tier BenefitsSchier Construction has a waiting list for openings and little turnover, returning about 80% of profits to employees in bonuses, vacation, retirement.November 20, 2024Contractor of the YearThis Texas Contractor Went from Renting Out Equipment to Running ItA friend taught him how to run equipment to help customers at the rental shop where he worked – but the new skills put him on a different career path.October 16, 2024Contractor of the YearRey-Mar Construction Thrives in Texas’ Booming Construction MarketThe water treatment facility contractor credits its success to strong relationships, a consistent fleet and top-notch employees.September 4, 2024ExcavatorsA "Walking Excavator"? – Check Out the Menzi Muck M545XThe wheeled excavator can work where other excavators can’t – soft wetlands, steep mountains and other extreme environments.August 26, 2024ExcavatorsVideo: A Closer Look at Case's Comeback Wheeled ExcavatorTake a walkaround tour of the 40,000-pound, 170-horsepower WX155E SR that can hit speeds up to 22 mph.August 13, 2024Contractor of the YearVideo: Texas Contractor Takes Unusual Route to Start Construction CompanyA friendship developed during his days in the rental department at a construction equipment dealer that was instrumental in starting his own firm.June 5, 2024TechnologyTop Tech Stories of 2023: Attention on Alternative PowerThe promise of hybrid, hydrogen, electric, and autonomous machines garnered attention this year. Check out our most-read technology stories.December 21, 2023Contractor of the YearFinalists Announced for Equipment World's 2024 Contractor of the Year AwardThe 12 finalists hail from diverse areas of the industry and country, and one will be named Contractor of the Year in March.December 12, 2023BusinessEquipment World Wins Big at Construction Media Alliance AwardsThe team took home editorial awards for Best Website, Best Series and Best Feature. Host of The Dirt Bryan Furnace also won Best Individual Social Media Presence.October 12, 2023ConExpo/Con-Agg 2023Head-Turning Equipment at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023Beyond the multitude of new product releases at ConExpo-Con/Agg, there was also a slew of custom-painted and wrapped equipment that caught the attention of Equipment World editors.March 21, 2023Previous PagePage 3 of 591Next PageTop StoriesDozersMore Torque, Less Fuel: Cat Unleashes the D8 XE Electric-Drive DozerAn electric generator mounted to the back of the dozer helps deliver more pushing power, up to 10% fuel savings and less maintenance.Compact Track LoadersJCB’s New 250T Compact Track Loader Gets Single-Arm Boom, Side EntryCompact equipmentBobcat Reveals 17 New Skid Steers, CTLs — and Choice of “Classic” or “Pro”ExcavatorsCat’s New 319 CR Excavator Packs Big Lift Power in a Tight RadiusFeatured SponsorNew Holland Construction’s Hottest Machine Launches at CONEXPO 2026
