Equipment World Staff (EQW)Class 7-8Daimler, Volvo partnering on fuel cell technology for trucks, busesDaimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group on Tuesday morning announced that the companies – two of the largest commercial truck manufacturers in the world – have signed an agreement to establish a new joint venture charged with the development, production and commercialization of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicle applications and other use cases. […]April 22, 2020Pickups2020 F-250 Tremor’s integrated Warn winch pulls a Kenworth semiAnnounced earlier this year, Ford is now offering an integrated winch on its 2020 F-250 Tremor pickup. Built in partnership with Warn, the winch sits behind the front bumper and can be controlled with a wireless or wired remote. The install does not interfere with adaptive cruise control. Seventy feet of synthetic rope is rated […]April 20, 2020VocationalKenworth intros T880 Twin Steer vocational truckKenworth introduced a new, factory-installed twin steer configuration for its Kenworth T880 at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 in Las Vegas. Available as a day cab, the new Kenworth T880 Twin Steer with set-back front axles is ideal for crane, mixer and other vocational applications that require 86-inch axle spacing to meet local bridge laws and enhance overall […]April 14, 2020TrucksReading unveils redesigned Aluminum Classic II service truck body, new Master Mechanic crane bodyReading Truck Body has unveiled its newly redesigned Aluminum Classic II service body and a brand new Master Mechanic crane body. The revamped Aluminum Classic II features a fully redesigned understructure which is rated for up to 19,500 lbs GVWR, more than any other aluminum service body Reading has ever offered. The new body also […]April 9, 2020BusinessThe Coronavirus and Construction Contracts: Does insurance cover work stoppages? Are you covered if your subcontactors cease work? It’s time to find out.By Meghan DiPerna, Kenneth H. Lazaruk and Brian A. Shue * As you have undoubtedly heard, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting the global construction industry. Notably, as of March 17, Boston halted all construction jobs in the city for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision has affected approximately 21.4 million square feet of new or […]March 23, 2020Class 7-8Google’s Waymo division begins autonomous truck testing in TexasWaymo, the autonomous vehicle division of Google parent company Alphabet, has begun mapping Interstates in Texas and New Mexico in a lead up to testing its self-driving semis. In the testing, a fleet of Chrysler Pacificas will be trailed by Waymo big rigs. The trucks won’t be loaded with freight and will have a driver […]February 12, 2020Construction EquipmentLamprinakos tapped as president, CEO of Screen Machine and Diamond ZJohn Lamprinakos, a veteran of the steel product industry, is the new president and CEO at Screen Machine and Diamond Z. Etna, Ohio-based Screen Machine manufactures mobile crushing and screening equipment and acquired Diamond Z, of Caldwell, Idaho, in March of this year. Diamond Z makes grinding and chipping machinery. Both companies are owned by […]September 20, 2019TrailersBig Tex intros 16LP Super-Duty Ultra Low Profile dump trailerBig Tex Trailers has added to its dump trailer lineup with the 16LP Super-Duty Ultra Low Profile Dump Trailer. The model is available in 14- and 16-foot lengths, with a GVWR of 17,500 pounds. “This super-duty model combines durable construction and premium features with a user-friendly ultra-low profile to provide customers with a superior new […]September 17, 2019RoadbuildingEPA rolls back 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule; ARTBA says move will reduce roadbuilding delaysThe Trump administration made good on a campaign promise Thursday, repealing an Obama-era rule that expanded protection of bodies of water in the U.S. The Waters of the U.S. rule, or WOTUS, expanded the definition of what constitutes a federally protected waterway in the U.S. to encompass small bodies like wetlands and streams, according to […]September 13, 2019How to do Everything BetterHow to Do Everything Better: 21 Ways to Improve Your Construction BusinessWhether you’re a construction novice or veteran, you’re always looking for ways to do things better. Toward that end, the Equipment World staff has compiled this broad range of tips, instructions and advice from experts on technical, business, safety and other topics to help you grow your business or become more proficient in your current […]September 12, 2019Previous PagePage 7 of 590Next PageTop StoriesVideosMost Viewed Construction Equipment – Our Top 10 “Closer Look” Videos of 2025Compact equipment from Kubota, Bobcat, Volvo, Sany got the most views, but larger – and some unusual – machines also made the cut.Construction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited Package
