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 EquipmentDitch Witch intros the SK1050, its most powerful mini skid steer yetAimed at construction and landscaping contractors who don’t necessarily need all of the lifting power of a compact track loader or skid steer and are looking for a machine that’s not only cheaper but easier to trailer and hop on and off of, Ditch Witch has introduced the SK1050 mini skid steer. The largest machine […]December 6, 2016PickupsProspector XL is a Ram 2500/3500 off-road conversion with work truck credentialsIf your work truck of choice is a Ram 2500 or 3500 and your projects take you into some particularly rugged jobsite conditions (or you just need some modifications to make your Ram a bit more capable for recreational purposes) a new off-road conversion from American Expedition Vehicles is worth taking a look at. Designed […]December 5, 2016TelematicsJohn Deere now offering factory-installed JDLink telematics option on large-frame G-Series skid steers and CTLsJohn Deere is now offering its JDLink telematics system as a factory-installed option on all of its new large-frame G-Series Skid steers and compact track loaders. Deere says the system, which allows owners to remotely keep track of machine location and key performance data, is installed as the machine is being built. The factory-installed option […]December 2, 2016TechnologyThe 5 Best Smartphones for Construction [2017 Edition]With all of the major phones having been announced in the last few months that will serve as flagship devices heading into 2017, it’s that time of year where we take a look at the field and give you our suggestions as to what the next device you should carry onto the jobsite should be. RELATED […]December 1, 2016DealersPa. equipment dealer Messick’s opens its massive Christmas light showMessick’s Farm Equipment, a Kubota, Case IH and New Holland dealer located in Elizabethtown, Pa., will open its annual Christmas light show to the public Dec. 2. Over the last four years the show has grown from some lights strung around a tractor sitting alongside the highway near the shop, to an all-out light show […]December 1, 2016BusinessConstruction spending up 0.5% in October thanks to residential gainsU.S. construction spending rose 0.5 percent during October due to gains in homebuilding and government projects. Spending rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.172 trillion and is 3.4 percent above the October 2015 mark, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. Spending in the private homebuilding sector rose 1.6 percent to $466 billion during October, […]December 1, 2016PickupsWith new Colorado ZR2, Chevy gets very real about off-road capabilitySaying the truck packs “the most off-road technology of any” midsize pickup, Chevrolet has introduced the Colorado ZR2. The ZR2 started as a concept unveiled by Chevy two years ago and was met with a response resembling something akin to “Please for the love of God sell this truck.” Chevy says response to the concept […]November 30, 2016Construction EquipmentBarko launches 295B, 495B and 595B Rough Terrain Carrier log loadersBoasting a turn radius the company says is sharper than many half-ton pickup trucks, Barko has launched its new Rough Terrain Carrier (RTC) package on three log loaders. The new 295B, 495B and 595B RTC loaders are available in boom length options of 30, 32, 36 and 40 feet and all are powered by a […]November 30, 2016Construction EquipmentHyundai intros de-tiering kits for 9A-Series excavators and wheel loadersHyundai Construction Equipment has introduced a de-tiering kit for its 9A-Series excavators and wheel loaders that allow these Tier 4 machines to operate safely in lesser regulated countries. The 9A Series has been replaced in the last couple of years by Hyundai’s new HX-Series excavators and HL-Series loaders. With some customers looking to sell these 9A-Series […]November 30, 2016TrucksKomatsu unveils HD465-8, HD605-8 off-highway trucks with more power, redesigned cabKomatsu has updated its HD465 and HD605 off-highway trucks with several improvements aimed at improving the trucks’ production. First, the HD465-8 and HD605-8 are now powered by a Komatsu SAA6D170E-7 engine that increases power to 724 horsepower over the Dash-7 models. The engine employs a diesel particulate filter and performs DPF regeneration passively with no action required […]November 29, 2016Previous PagePage 119 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.
