Wayne GraysonWayne Grayson is the former Executive Video Producer for Randall-Reilly; in previous positions, he served as the Executive Editor and Online Editor for Equipment World.TechnologyDeere demos Kespry’s automated drone surveying at Coal Valley siteOn most trips to John Deere’s Coal Valley, Illinois, demonstration site, Equipment World editors are focused on the ground, specifically the yellow machines moving the ground around. But on my most recent trip to Coal Valley, I spent some of my time looking up instead, as Deere representatives demonstrated the company’s latest product category: drones. […]July 27, 2017Construction EquipmentASV’s RT-120 is a big CTL designed to tackle tough applicationsFollowing the release of an armored, slightly more powerful forestry configuration, skid steer and compact track loader maker ASV has released its base model RT-120. Powered by a 120-horsepower 3.8-liter Cummins engine producing 360 lb.-ft. of torque, the RT-120 boasts 8 percent more torque than its predecessor the RT-110. Operating capacity is 3,535 pounds with […]July 26, 2017Construction EquipmentManitou intros updated Gehl RS5-19, RS9-50 telehandlersAimed at contractors, builders and rental houses, Manitou has expanded its RS lineup of Gehl telehandlers with two new models. The new RS5-19 Gen:3 and RS9-50 Gen:2 telehandlers are powered by Tier 4 engines and feature standard self-leveling forks, four-plate box section booms, rear axle stabilization and high visibility from inside the cab thanks to […]July 26, 2017Construction EquipmentVolvo’s new PL3005E pipelayer lifts more, converts to excavator with no power lossVolvo CE calls its new PL3005E the “most productive pipelayer” the heavy equipment maker has ever offered in its size class, citing lifting, power, torque and fuel efficiency increases in the new model. Powered by a Tier 4 Final Volvo D8J engine, the PL3005E has a 55-ton tipping capacity. The machine’s design is excavator-based and […]July 24, 2017BusinessHome starts up, builder confidence down with mounting concerns over lumber costsThe start of construction on new homes in the U.S. rose 8.3 percent during the month of June on solid gains from both the single-family and multi-family markets. And though demand for new homes is still strong, builders say the rising cost of materials has them concerned. Home starts rose to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate […]July 21, 2017Construction EquipmentThe Dumphoe was half excavator, half site dumper in one weird little machineWhile cruising through a heavy equipment forum recently I stumbled upon a photo of a machine that can only be classified as…”interesting.” The machine had the front end of a mini excavator but the rear end of a site dumper. The whole thing sat on four rubber tires. The forum user mentioned that they thought […]July 20, 2017Construction EquipmentHood scoop key piece in Chevy’s creation of its most powerful HD pickups yetChevy’s 2017 Silverado 2500 and 3500 pickups aren’t just special to the automaker because they’re new. Thanks to the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel at the heart of these heavy duty pickups, Chevy says these are the most powerful vehicles it has ever produced. Introduced last October, the 6.6L Duramax V8 got a complete redesign intended to […]July 19, 2017TechnologyKomatsu, Trimble software platforms will soon share 3D construction dataKomatsu and Trimble have announced that the two companies are developing a bridge between their respective software platforms that will allow for easy exchanges of 3D construction site data between the two. The companies say the primary focus of the effort are customers operating mixed earthmoving fleets and aims to provide “a more holistic view […]July 19, 2017Construction EquipmentCat, Ditch Witch machines visit White House as Trump promises ‘Made in America’ revivalCaterpillar and Ditch Witch kicked off a special week at the White House focusing on American manufacturing with two of the largest examples of “Made in America” goods the country has to offer. On Monday, the Trump administration held a “Made in America product showcase,” inviting one manufacturer from each of the 50 states to […]July 18, 2017Construction EquipmentJohn Deere updates L-Series backhoes with improved controls, new rear couplerJohn Deere has refreshed its two-year-old L-Series lineup of backhoe loaders with updates the company says make operation of the machines simpler and more productive. Brian Hennings, Deere’s product marketing manager for backhoes, says the L-Series machines are particularly popular among utility contractors in the Americas, adding that the company worked with fleet managers, owners […]July 12, 2017Previous PagePage 100 of 434Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentCan-Am Redesigns 2026 Defender UTV: More Power, Smarter Tech, Added ComfortOverhauled from the ground up, the new UTV packs a 95-horsepower engine, beefed-up suspension, and a tech-loaded cab with class-leading space.Pickups2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 4 EnginesCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025Featured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
