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 EquipmentFaster development process at Manitowoc nets company several ConExpo crane debuts including an “evolved” take on the truck craneManitowoc is marking its first ConExpo since establishing itself as a standalone crane company in a big way: according to president and chief executive officer Barry Pennypacker, of the company’s 12 cranes on display at the show, eight were developed in the last six months. “The remaining four, were developed in the last year,” Pennypacker added. “We’re […]March 13, 2017Construction Equipmentbauma trade show network to expand into South AmericaDuring a press conference at the ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show in Las Vegas this week, Messee München, owner and operator of bauma—the world’s largest trade show—announced that it is expanding into South America. In addition to the main bauma show, hosted every three years in Munich, the German trade show operator hosts or co-hosts several […]March 9, 2017Construction EquipmentCat CEO: “We were surprised” by federal raidCaterpillar’s Jim Umpleby has had what is likely the busiest week of his short tenure as chief executive officer. Days after three of his company’s facilities were raided by federal officials as part of a criminal investigation into the company’s tax strategies, Umpleby was in Las Vegas for the company’s corporate press conference at ConExpo-Con/Agg–North America’s largest […]March 8, 2017RoadbuildingHyundai intros HR26T-9 tandem-drum roller, brings 4 single-drum models to T4F complianceHyundai on Tuesday unveiled a new tandem-drum compaction roller and introduced four single-drum models updated with new engines at ConExpo 2017 in Las Vegas. The new model is the HR26T-9. This roller weighs in at 6,400 pounds, has a drum width of 47 inches (working width is 49 inches) and is powered by a 31-horsepower, Tier […]March 8, 2017Construction EquipmentWorld’s first 3D-printed excavator gets to work in ConExpo unveilingThough hundreds of machines are making their debut here in Las Vegas this week at the ConExpo/Con-Agg and IFPE shows, one piece of equipment in particular has created quite a buzz. Project AME (pronounced “Amy’) is a 3D-printed excavator produced through a consortium of research teams that are part of the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid […]March 7, 2017ConExpo-Con/AggOur ConExpo 2017 coverage has begun! Check out all the headlines at the show hubEquipment World editors are on the ground in Las Vegas and are already busy filing stories from the massive ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 show. Click here to head on over to the ConExpo show hub for all the headlines.March 6, 2017TechnologyCaterpillar invests in busybusy with plans to integrate app’s digital time sheet serviceCaterpillar Ventures has announced an investment in busybusy, the startup development firm behind the digital timesheet app of the same name. The deal includes plans to integrate the software into the Cat Connect suite of connected machine offerings. busybusy was founded by Isaac Barlow, an excavation contractor from St. George, Utah. After pinpointing labor costs as […]March 6, 2017Construction EquipmentHyundai intros R30Z-9AK mini excavator with improved cab structure, new engineWith a zero tail swing radius and fine control hydraulics, Hyundai has introduced the R30Z-9AK, a mini excavator designed for work in confined areas. The new machine weighs in at 6,349 pounds and is powered by a new Kubota D1305 diesel engine rated at 25 horsepower. Hyundai says the R30Z-9AK features an advanced hydraulic system […]March 6, 2017Construction EquipmentPower Dozer’s tracked blade can build earth walls, clear minefields, backfill like nobody’s businessLook at this thing and tell me you don’t immediately want to hop into the cab and see what it can do. While you might not see a Viking Power Dozer on most jobsites, there probably aren’t many earthmoving jobs that wouldn’t benefit from having it around. This dozer configuration makes quick work of backfilling […]March 3, 2017Construction EquipmentCase teases #ProjectMinotaur, a new equipment category to be unveiled at ConExpoIn a cryptic video featuring the enraged growl of a bull, Case Construction Equipment has teased the unveiling of what it is calling a new category of heavy equipment. The company posted the 30-second video to YouTube on Wednesday under the title “Unleashing #ProjectMinotaur.” In the video the company says, “In 1957 we invented a […]March 3, 2017Previous PagePage 111 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.
