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.BusinessConstruction spending falls 0.4% in September despite homebuilding gainsU.S. construction spending fell 0.4 percent in September as nonresidential spending declines wiped out homebuilding gains during the month. Construction spending is at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of $1.150 trillion, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. With the September decrease, the spending rate is 0.2 percent below the September 2015 rate. Spending in the private homebuilding sector rose 0.5 […]November 3, 2016PickupsFord shows off 2017 F-150 Raptor Baja 1000 race truck at SEMAAt the SEMA show, Ford is letting folks get up close and personal with the next-generation Raptor that will run one of the world’s most grueling races. At its mammoth booth inside the Las Vegas Convention Center, Ford is showing off the 2017 F-150 Raptor that will be entered in the 49th SCORE Baja 1000 off-road […]November 2, 2016PickupsChevy built a sweet Z71 Colorado with Hurley to help you catch more waves, manAt the SEMA show, Chevrolet has unveiled a Colorado concept designed with surf apparel and accessories brand Hurley and aimed at making the life of “wave wanderers” easier. The Colorado Z71 Hurley implements several surfer-minded features including water-resistant seat covers made from ventiprene, a breathable material similar to the neoprene used in wetsuits. “You’ll never […]November 2, 2016PickupsFord F-Series named Hottest Truck at SEMA 2016Another year, another huge showing at the SEMA awards for Ford Motor Company. Of the five “Hottest” vehicle awards the show awards each year, Ford took home three at this year’s show with the F-Series being named Hottest Truck, the Mustang grabbing Hottest Coupe and the Focus winning Hottest Hatch. Last year, Ford became the […]November 2, 2016PickupsChevy unveils Silverado 2500HD Alaskan Edition, a grizzly of a truck with custom snowplowChevrolet kicked off the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas last night with a pre-show work truck unveiling of a Silverado designed to move a lot of snow. The Silverado 2500HD Alaskan Edition definitely looks the part of a concept truck. Its defining features are a beautiful stainless steel, custom snow plow […]November 1, 2016Construction EquipmentDesign of Cat’s new GSH425/525 grapples boosts cycle timesCaterpillar has introduced a pair of new orange peel grapples the company says are designed for a variety of material handling and construction applications. Replacing the GSH20B-Series grapples, the new GSH425 and GSH525 feature a design with horizontal cylinders which Cat says creates a profile allowing for greater material penetration and more efficient bulk-material handling. […]November 1, 2016DealersCNH Industrial profit jumps in 3Q despite sales declineThough the company continues to see sales declines in its agricultural equipment segment, CNH Industrial was able to report increased profit for the third quarter thanks to cost reductions and improved demand in certain markets. The company, which manufactures the Case and New Holland brands of heavy equipment, reported a 1.7-percent sales decline in the […]November 1, 2016Construction EquipmentJohnnyBall is a no-tech operator’s tool for at-a-glance slope, level checks on any machineJohn Miller has been operating heavy equipment for excavation work for more than 30 years. In that time the Allendale, Michigan-based excavation contractor has grown quite familiar with a sensation unique to the job. “When you’re on the excavator and you level yourself up…it’s a feeling. You know you’re level,” he explains. “When you’re level, […]October 31, 2016Construction EquipmentExcavator operator carves a pumpkin in JCB’s spooky Steelwrist demoHoping to give its Facebook followers a treat for Halloween, JCB recently shared a video of an excavator operator performing quite the trick using the company’s Steelwrist tiltrotator and a very sharp knife. And while operator Shaun Gratton doesn’t carve the prettiest smile on this pumpkin’s face, the feat is impressive nonetheless. Check it out below. […]October 31, 2016Construction EquipmentRidgid intros a compact Wobble-style LED work light that can’t be knocked overThough it doesn’t appear to be available for purchase quite yet, word is already spreading about the unique design of Ridgid’s new LED work light, the $99 R8694820B. The design, which looks like a buoy, gives the light the same ability as Fisher Price’s Weebles toys. According to Stuart Deutsch, who has written up an excellent preview […]October 31, 2016Previous PagePage 123 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.
