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.BusinessConstruction spending falls 1.4% in AprilAn increase in single-family home construction spending was not enough to offset a decline in nonresidential spending as total U.S. construction spending fell 1.4 percent in April to $1.2 trillion. Despite the monthly decline, total spending remains 6.7 percent above the April 2016 figure, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. Private residential spending, […]June 1, 2017DealersDeere to acquire German road equipment maker Wirtgen Group for $5.2 billionIn a surprise announcement during the wee hours of Thursday morning, Deere & Company announced a blockbuster deal to acquire German equipment manufacturer Wirtgen Group. The two companies have signed a definitive agreement on the all-cash deal which will see Deere purchase the road equipment maker for €4.357 billion. When Wirtgen’s debts and other considerations […]June 1, 2017Construction EquipmentWith new JT40 HDD, Ditch Witch delivers a data-filled operator’s stationDitch Witch has introduced an all new JT40 horizontal directional drill (HDD) boasting an operator’s station improved with machine data views. “The JT40 represents the future of horizontal drilling,” says Seth Matthesen, Ditch Witch’s senior product manager for HDDs. “The unit integrates machine data into an innovative display to keep operators informed and productive on the job. […]May 30, 2017PickupsShelby unveils F-150 Super Snake: 750-hp muscle truck will run $100kShelby American has unveiled its latest F-150 project, and this time the resulting pickup carries the ‘Super Snake’ badge. Though Shelby introduced a more off-road focused F-150 at the 2015 SEMA show, this is the company’s first F-150 Super Snake since 2009. The F-150 Super Snake boasts more power than the previous pickups and with it Shelby engineers focused […]May 25, 2017Construction EquipmentKomatsu intros PC290LL-11 log loader/road builder with new high-capacity coolingKomatsu is expanding its log loader lineup with the new PC290LL-11. Powered by a 196-horsepower Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 engine, the PC290LL-11 features a new high-capacity cooling system with wide core cooling fins for the radiator, a hydraulic oil cooler and charge air cooler. Komatsu says the cooling fins have 3 mm of spacing vs. the 1.75 mm of […]May 24, 2017Construction EquipmentJohn Deere intros LM90 high-capacity bucket for skid steers, CTLsJohn Deere has introduced a new bucket for skid steers (SSLs) and compact track loaders (CTLs) featuring a high-back, high-capacity design. Deere says the new Light Material High-Capacity Bucket (LM90) is designed “to take advantage of the improved performance capabilities and boom design” of its G-Series SSLs and CTLs and can handle light materials such as […]May 24, 2017DealersWacker Neuson reaches record 1Q revenueWacker Neuson is reporting record first quarter revenues with strong sales growth in the company’s Europe and Americas markets with gains in both the construction and agricultural sectors. First quarter revenues climbed to €338.5 million ($378.5 million), up 7 percent from 1Q 2016. Profit however fell 18 percent to €9.3 million ($10.4 million). With this quarter in the […]May 24, 2017EquipmentDOJ sues FCA over Ram, Jeep diesel emissionsThe U.S. Department of Justice today filed a civil lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles over alleged violations of federal diesel emissions regulations. FCA has faced these allegations since January when the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board accused the automaker of installing undisclosed engine management software that led to increased nitrogen oxide emissions […]May 23, 2017GearCat takes on Yeti with a rugged, insulated jobsite coolerCaterpillar has introduced a new rugged cooler that the company says is “a good size for personal use” while being “large enough for a long day on the job.” Produced though a licensing deal with Taiga Coolers and made in the USA, Cat’s 27-quart cooler is designed to withstand the abuse of the jobsite […]May 22, 2017Construction EquipmentJohn Deere launches enhanced production loader buckets in 30 configurationsJohn Deere has introduced 30 wheel loader bucket configuration options aimed at boosting production and improving material retention. Designed for the 744K-II, 824K-II and 844K-III wheel loaders, Deere says the new enhanced production series buckets boast improvements to loading, visibility, serviceability and bucket life. The buckets feature an updated design with curved profile side cutters which […]May 19, 2017Previous PagePage 104 of 434Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 4 EnginesThe new pickups offer light-duty, off-road and luxury trims, along with choice of V8, Turbo Diesel and TurboMax engines.Compact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
