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.SafetyRunaway dump truck kills 5-year-old boy, crashes into home near N.C. construction siteA 5-year-old boy was killed earlier this week after a dump truck rolled away from a residential construction site in North Carolina and ran him over. A worker on the site at the time of the incident has been charged by police with the boy’s death and officials say he is in the country illegally. […]December 30, 2016Construction EquipmentCat demos versatility of M315F, M317F compact radius wheeled excavatorsIn October, Caterpillar expanded its F Series lineup of wheeled excavators with two new compact radius models: the M315F and M317F. These models are the smallest wheeled excavators in the F Series lineup and are designed for use as tool carriers. Both models can also be equipped from the factory to accept the company’s new tiltrotator which […]December 28, 2016Construction EquipmentCat intros D3K2 Mulcher, a factory-built dozer config with custom attachmentCaterpillar has introduced a new factory-built mulcher which combines a D3K2 dozer with an HM518 mulcher attachment. Designed for small-to-medium diameter material across a range of applications in construction, road work and forestry, the D3K2 Mulcher can be equipped with either a conventional long (XL) undercarriage, or a low-ground-pressure (LGP) under carriage. The HM518 has […]December 26, 2016Gear12th Day of Construction Gifts: A rugged smartphone caseIf someone on your list works in construction or the trades, chances are their smartphone is at risk just about every day. Which makes a rugged case to protect their investment a no-brainer gift. We recently published our 2017 guide to the best smartphone cases for construction. If you want a comprehensive look at what’s available, […]December 22, 2016Construction EquipmentKomatsu intros PC650LC-11 excavator with cab improvementsKomatsu has updated its PC650 excavator with improvements to the machine’s cab design, fuel efficiency and serviceability. With operating weights between 140,456 and 145,284 pounds, the new PC650LC-11 is powered by a 436-horsepower Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine. The engine employs a selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to meet Tier 4 Final emissions […]December 20, 2016Gear10th Day of Construction Gifts: Mechanix work gloves made for moving dirt, plowing snow, everything betweenIf you work in construction and the trades and value a good pair of gloves, do yourself a favor and take a look at the Mechanix lineup. Calling it comprehensive would be a disservice. Though the brand might be more well known for its automotive gloves, the company actually offers three whole categories of gloves that […]December 20, 2016DealersJohn Deere integrates AGTEK software for greater dealer support of 3D, GPS earthmovingIn an effort to allow its dealers to offer greater support to customers using 3D digital models and GPS technology for grading, John Deere has announced a partnership with software developer AGTEK. Deere is integrating AGTEK’s Earthwork 4D site modeling software into its WorkSight telematics dashboard in an effort to “ease the takeoff and modeling […]December 20, 2016Technology9th Day of Construction Gifts: Cat S60 is a FLIR-toting phone designed for constructionThe S60 is Cat’s best smartphone to date. As I noted in my full review from August, the S60 has a distinctive character to it and is one of the coolest gadgets to hit the market in some time. With a nearly indestructible design that can withstand drops and deep plunges into water, the S60 also […]December 19, 2016BusinessWith sale of backhoe line, Terex exits the earthmoving equipment businessTerex is now completely out of the earthmoving business. According to a report from The Construction Index, the company has agreed to sell its UK-based operation where it manufactures backhoes, site dumpers and compact compaction rollers, to Mecalac, a French manufacturer of compact loaders and excavators. The deal, details of which have not yet been announced […]December 19, 2016BusinessConstruction employment, homebuilder confidence hit 8-, 10-year highsThe U.S. construction industry has reached a level of employment not seen since December 2008 as spending remains strong despite a sizable decrease in home starts, according to the latest government data available. According to preliminary data from the Labor Department, the construction industry added 19,000 jobs in November and now employs 6.704 million Americans. […]December 19, 2016Previous PagePage 117 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.
