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 EquipmentKomatsu’s new D51EX/PX-24 dozers bring performance, fuel efficiency boostsKomatsu has introduced improved models of its D51 dozers with updates including a new engine, transmission and cab improvements. The new D51EX-24 and D51PX-24 are both powered by a 131-horsepower, 4.5-liter Komatsu SAA4D107E-7 engine. The engine improves fuel efficiency by 13 percent over previous D51 models and meets Tier 4 Final standards through the use of a diesel oxidation […]March 29, 2017Construction EquipmentManitou buys Terex’s India-based backhoe, skid steer businessManitou has agreed to buy Terex’s India-based compact equipment business in a move that will expand the French manufacturer’s reach. Terex Equipment Private Limited (TEPL) manufactures backhoes, skid steers and wheel loaders in Greater Noida, India. In a statement announcing the purchase, Manitou says the business achieved a revenue of €30 million ($32 million) and has […]March 29, 2017Construction EquipmentDoosan unveils DL420-5 CVT: Loader switches between hydrostatic, automatic transmissions based on engine speedDoosan has introduced a significant upgrade to its DL420-5 wheel loader, equipping the machine with a transmission capable of adapting to demand. The new DL420-5 CVT is the first Doosan machine to feature a Continuously Variable Transmission, which can switch between a hydrostatic transmission and an automatic transmission based on the speed of the engine. The […]March 28, 2017VocationalYeti F-550 Super Duty a go-anywhere service truck with a cold custom lookWhile the company’s Hemi-Hellcat-powered 1973 International 1700 stole the show at the Summit Truck Bodies ConExpo 2017 booth, a more understated service truck has already attracted buyers. Sitting just a few feet away from that vintage 1700 Loadstar was a 2016 Ford F-550 with a wild custom look. Built with mining and quarry customers in mind, […]March 27, 2017Construction EquipmentPHOTOS: The heavy equipment of ConExpo 2017’s North Hall, Silver and Bronze LotsIn addition to continuing our ConExpo 2017 machine introduction coverage, since the Equipment World staff returned from the show we’ve also been posting photo galleries consisting of our favorite sights the show had to offer. We’ve taken a look at the massive Gold Lot and the many trucks scattered about the exhibition space. Today we’ll wrap […]March 23, 2017VocationalMiller unveils EnPak A28GBW, an all-in-one work truck power system that slashes PTO idle timeMiller has expanded its EnPak lineup of work truck power systems with a new model that adds welding capability. Designed for class 3-5 mobile service trucks and powered by a Kohler gasoline engine, the EnPak A28GBW provides the following: ♦  28 cfm of compressed air for powering “virtually any” jobsite tool ♦  5,500 watts of generator power […]March 23, 2017Construction EquipmentCase unveils CX750D: New model design is its largest, most powerful excavatorCase Construction Equipment has expanded its D-Series lineup of excavators with the addition of the CX750D, now the largest and most powerful machine in the lineup. Powered by a 512-horsepower, Tier 4 Final engine requiring no diesel particulate filter (DPF), the CX750D features new designs for the boom, arm and undercarriage along with a […]March 22, 2017Construction EquipmentParrot Bebop-Pro 3D Modeling drone package offers contractors autonomous flight, data capture/processing at a very affordable priceAs the market for commercial drone solutions continues to accelerate within the construction industry, an established player in the civil/hobbyist market has announced its first aerial imaging package aimed squarely at industrial use. And it is definitely worth a strong look from any contractor considering getting started with the technology. Drone manufacturer Parrot is introducing […]March 22, 2017Construction EquipmentJohn Deere restores a JD570, pioneer among motor graders, for machine’s 50th anniversaryOne of the must-see stops in ConExpo 2017’s North Hall was a meticulously restored vintage motor grader at the John Deere booth. The machine, a model JD570, was restored by two retired Deere employees, Don Bagby and Jerry Bode of the company’s Dubuque Works. In a release on the restoration of the machine, Deere describes the […]March 21, 2017Construction EquipmentCaterpillar to close attachment manufacturing facility in IowaA facility in Elkader, Iowa, is the latest Caterpillar plant to see an announced closing date as the companys continues its cost reduction efforts. According to a report from KCRG TV, the Elkader facility manufactures excavator buckets, wheel loader buckets and dozing blades. The move will cut 75 jobs, the station reports, and Caterpillar says it will be […]March 21, 2017Previous PagePage 109 of 434Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderTake a walkaround tour of the new electro-hydraulic CTL with 40.5 gpm of hydraulic flow, improved undercarriage and upgraded cab.Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
