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 EquipmentRototilt launches the R3, a smart compact tiltrotator with improved strengthRototilt has introduced a new compact tiltrotator the company says packs all of the strengths previously offered only on larger models. The new Rototilt R3 is designed for the 6-12 metric ton excavator segment and features a high-flow function, integrated swivel and Rototilt’s Intelligent Control System with SecureLock, which provides confirmation to the operator through […]February 16, 2017BusinessHome starts drop in January as multi-family units settle from surgeThe start of construction on new homes in the U.S. fell during January due to a drop in multi-family units. Total home starts fell 2.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.246 million but remain up 10.5 percent over the January 2016 rate, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. This latest data […]February 16, 2017Construction EquipmentASV intros the VT-70, its first vertical lift CTL; adds girded RT-75 HD to radial lineupSkid-steer and compact track loader (CTL) maker ASV has expanded its Posi-Track lineup with two new CTL models. The new VT-70 is the company’s first mid-frame, vertical lift CTL. Offering extended reach and level loads, ASV says the VT-70 features best-in-class operating capacity and excels in agriculture, construction and excavation tasks. Boasting 146 lb.-ft. […]February 15, 2017Construction EquipmentDigga’s new cement mixer attaches to skid steers, loaders in under 2 minutesDigga North America has introduced a cement mixer attachment designed for skid steers, front end loaders and telehandlers. Available in operating capacities of 30 gallons/4 cubic feet and 18.5 gallons/2.5 cubic feet, the Digga Cement Mixer is maintenance free and can be used to mix cement, mulch, animal feed, fertilizer and more. The attachment easily fits to […]February 15, 2017Pickups2017 Ford F-150 convertible lets you feel the wind in your hair between jobsitesFor every pickup owner on their way to work or between jobsites who’s ever been tempted to say “Screw work today, I’m popping the top on this sucker and heading for the beach!” … your truck has arrived. Newport Convertible Engineering (NCE), which has offices in both Huntington Beach, California, and Barcelona, Spain, typically works its magic on […]February 14, 2017Construction EquipmentBobcat intros 70-inch forestry cutter attachmentDesigned to quickly mulch trees and underbrush, Bobcat’s new 70-inch forestry cutter attachment boosts mulching production by 17 percent over the company’s previous models. Equipped with double-tipped carbide teeth, when the attachment is tilted forward material is thrown against counter combs, reducing wood to fine mulch and providing wear protection for the rear of the housing. […]February 14, 2017TrucksU.S. Army places $142 million order for JCB’s new rough terrain forkliftsThe U.S. Army is responsible for the largest order in JCB’s history, and to start 2017, it has placed another historic order with the U.K.-based heavy equipment maker. The Army has ordered 1,600 light-capabilty rough terrain forklifts from JCB to be deployed for loading and unloading aircraft and shipping containers around the world. The $142 million […]February 10, 2017Construction EquipmentWater tower demolition looks like the triumphant end to a sci-fi movieEarlier this week in Rowlett, Texas, workers brought down a 30-year-old water tower that was badly damaged in a 2015 EF3 tornado. But as ABC News notes in the video below, tweeted following the demolition, as the structure topples over its legs create a pretty lifelike effect. According to a report CBS Dallas-Fort Worth, workers […]February 9, 2017RoadbuildingSany launches 2 new single-drum rollers with faster oscillation start timesSany has introduced two new single drum rollers featuring a new vibration pump for faster oscillation start times. The 20-ton SSR200AC-8 and 22-ton SSR220AC-8 both have a width of 83.6 inches and are now equipped with a Bosch Rexroth vibration pump. Sany says this pump provides large volume delivery and stable power transmission which shortens […]February 9, 2017Construction EquipmentJCB enters aerial lift market, will introduce 27 ‘Access’ machines in 2017For the past two years, U.K.-based construction equipment manufacturer JCB has been quietly developing a lineup of powered access models and will enter the $8 billion market under the name JCB Access. The division will introduce 27 new machines by the end of this year in the U.K., France, Germany and in North America. According to a […]February 8, 2017Previous PagePage 114 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.
