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.Construction EquipmentWacker Neuson taps CTO Lehner as next CEOWacker Neuson has chosen a successor for Cem Peksaglam as the next CEO of the company. Martin Lehner, who is currently serving as Wacker Neuson’s chief technology officer and Deputy CEO to Peksaglam, will take the reins of the company when Peksaglam steps down in August. August will mark the end of a six-year contract […]July 12, 2017Construction EquipmentVolvo sells its 25% stake in Deutz enginesVolvo has sold off all of its shares in German engine maker Deutz, according to brief announcements released by the companies. Volvo says it sold more than 30 million shares to institutional investors for 1.9 billion Swedish Crowns ($225 million). In June 2012, Volvo increased its shareholding from 6.7 percent to more than 25 percent […]July 10, 2017WorkforceConstruction adds 16,000 jobs in JuneThe U.S. construction industry added 16,000 jobs in June, according to preliminary data from the Labor Department. The industry now employs 6.896 million Americans, an increase of 3 percent over the June 2016 figure of 6.690 million. The June report also revised the May employment figure downward from the previously reported 6.881 million to 6.880 million. […]July 10, 2017Construction EquipmentPHOTOS: Classic American machines on display at John Deere World HQIt’s not often that you visit a place to take in the history within its walls only to find that the walls themselves have historical significance as well. But that’s exactly what you get at John Deere’s stunning World Headquarters building in Moline, Illinois. Apart from housing corporate offices, the complex sits on 1,400 acres […]July 7, 2017Construction EquipmentFecon intros FMX36, FMX50 Excavator Bull Hog mulching attachmentsFecon has introduced two new Excavator Bull Hog mulching attachments for midi-size excavators from 5-10 tons. The FMX36 Bull Hog features a 36-inch cutting width and weighs in at 850 pounds, while the FMX50 has a 50-inch cutting width and weighs 1,050 pounds. Both heads can be mounted on backhoes and side arm booms in addition to […]July 7, 2017ComponentsCamso’s new skid steer tire models provide traction, protection on range of surfacesCamso has introduced two new skid steer tire models engineered for specific working surfaces. The new SKS 753 is designed for mixed and hard surfaces while the SKS 532 offers traction on softer soils. The 753 is a bias-ply tire with a non-directional tread pattern for increased durability. Wear and puncture resistance on hard […]July 7, 2017Construction EquipmentDeere signs deal with Wacker Neuson to sell Kramer compact loaders, telehandlers to global ag marketJohn Deere and Wacker Neuson have announced the formation of a strategic alliance in which Wacker Neuson will begin supplying Deere with compact equipment aimed at agricultural customers. According to a Wacker Neuson press release, the deal will allow Deere to begin selling Wacker Neuson’s Kramer brand of compact equipment at Deere dealerships. The range […]July 6, 2017Business2017 Construction Intern of the Year scholarship applications open Aug. 1Construction estimating software developer HCSS has announced that it will begin taking applications for its 2017 Construction Intern of the Year scholarship program on August 1. Now in its third year, the Intern of the Year program will award $10,000 to one grand prize winner. Four finalists will each receive a $4,000 scholarship and 12 honorable […]July 6, 2017Construction EquipmentCaterpillar developing robotic bricklayer/3D home printer with Fastbrick in new dealFastbrick Robotics, an Australian company developing a robotic bricklayer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Caterpillar, a deal that will further develop Fastbrick’s technology, which is capable of 3D printing homes and other structures. Cat says the new partnership will see the two companies working together in the development of robotic bricklaying technology including the […]July 5, 2017VocationalFassi intros F345A, F345RA XE medium-duty knuckle boom cranesFassi has introduced two new XE knuckle boom cranes in its medium duty range. The new F345A xe-dynamic and F345RA xe-dynamic cranes have a maximum lifting capacity of 33.4 tm with a maximum hydraulic horizontal outreach of 20.5 m, which can be increased to 26.7 m in a configuration with six telescopic booms combined with […]July 5, 2017Previous PagePage 101 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.
