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 EquipmentFederal agents raid Caterpillar HQ as part of investigation; stock tumblesUPDATE 4:10 p.m: Cat has issued a brief press release regarding Thursday’s raid of its facilities by federal agents. This story has been updated to reflect this new information.  Three of Caterpillar’s Illinois facilities received surprise visits from federal agencies Thursday morning as law enforcement officials seized documents and electronic records apparently pertaining to an […]March 2, 2017Construction EquipmentTerex updates Demag AC 500-8 all-terrain crane with new control system, T4 engineTerex Cranes has updated the Demag AC 500-8, bringing the all-terrain crane to Tier 4 compliance and allowing it to enter the U.S. market. With a carrier length of only 56 feet (17.1 meters), Terex calls the AC 500-8 the “most compact eight-axle machine in its class that can achieve a maximum system length of […]March 2, 2017BusinessConstruction spending falls 1% in JanuaryU.S. construction spending fell 1 percent in January as residential gains weren’t enough to offset drops in nonresidential and government spending. Spending fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion in January but remains up 3.1 percent over the January 2016 total, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. Private homebuilding rose […]March 2, 2017RoadbuildingBrokk acquires hydrodemolition robot maker Aquajet SystemsRemote-controlled demolition machine manufacturer Brokk has acquired Swedish company Aquajet Systems AB, a manufacturer of hydrodemolition robots. Though terms of the deal, including sale price, were not outlined in the Brokk announcement, the company says it will retain Aquajet’s current management team following the acquisition. “Our sales and service team in the U.S. is excited […]March 1, 2017Construction EquipmentCat unveils D6T dozer with fully auto transmission, big fuel savings, standard GRADE techCat has updated its D6T bulldozer with a new transmission that the company says makes the machine not only easier to operate but much more fuel efficient. The new machine is powered by a Tier 4 Final Cat C9.3 ACERT delivering 215 horsepower (253 gross). The engine is now paired with a fully automatic, […]February 28, 2017Construction EquipmentLink-Belt unveils 75RT rough terrain crane with new cab, updated operating systemCalling it the “next generation of the rough terrain crane,” Link-Belt has introduced the 75RT, a machine featuring the company’s updated crane operating system, a new cab and a new system that assists operators in confined areas. Powered by a Cummins Tier 4 Final QSB 6.7-liter engine producing 270 horsepower, the 75RT transports fully loaded with […]February 28, 2017DealersIronPlanet is giving online equipment sellers more control, ability to build custom storefrontsIronPlanet has introduced a new method for selling heavy equipment online that places a bit more power in the hands of seller. Designed with larger-scale equipment sellers in mind, IronPlanet says its new Marketplace Direct platform gives sellers more control over the assets they list for sale on the site and gives them direct control over the […]February 28, 2017Construction EquipmentJohn Deere optimistic for remainder of 2017 despite 24% 1Q profit declineThough profit and equipment sales for John Deere were down in the first quarter, chairman and chief executive officer Samuel Allen says there is reason for optimism in 2017. “…All of our businesses remained solidly profitable,” Allen said in a statement included in the company’s quarterly earnings report for the period ending January 29. “Deere’s […]February 27, 2017Construction EquipmentJohn Deere, Liebherr partner to speed up the engine development processJohn Deere and Liebherr have announced a new agreement centering on engine development collaboration. The move represents the expansion of a well-established relationship between the two companies in engine manufacturing. John Deere Power Systems and Liebherr’s Switzerland-based Machines Bulle operation already work together to produce engines for Deere and Liebherr machines and those for heavy equipment […]February 24, 2017PickupsRam 2017 Night Package 2500, 3500 pickups get a custom look with dark accentsRam is expanding its “factory-custom” truck offerings with the introduction of a Night Package for its 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickups. Ram first introduced the Night Package back in September for the half-ton 1500 saying that it had heard from customers asking for a customized look on their pickup without the hassle of actually taking it to a custom […]February 23, 2017Previous PagePage 112 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.
