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.Pickups2017 Ford Super Duty named Truck of Texas atop decent Rodeo showings by Nissan, RamFord’s latest generation Super Duty trucks picked up a major boost of confidence this week as the winner of the Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) “Truck of Texas”. It’s the 13th time Ford F-Series pickups have won the award, which TAWA President Nic Phillips said went to the 2017 Super Duty due to the truck’s […]October 14, 2016Construction EquipmentVintage Cat DD9G gave single operator power of 2 dozers in tandemWhile we pause at the beginning of each year to honor the innovations that hold the promise of shaping the future of construction, it’s also fun to look back from time to time at machines that made a huge impact on the industry’s past. The video below of a Caterpillar DD9G still getting work done […]October 13, 2016Roadbuilding93-year-old bridge survives explosion, several hours of demolition attempts in ArkansasThe demolition of a nearly 100-year-old bridge in Little Rock that should have taken less than a minute ended up taking Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) crews more than five hours to bring down Tuesday. According to a report from KATV 7, the Broadway Bridge was decommissioned in September after it was deemed structurally deficient. “It […]October 13, 2016PickupsNissan unveils the Texas Titan, a chromed-out package for its new pickupsAfter Nissan’s new Titan was named Truck of the Year by the Texas Auto Writers Association last fall in the pickup’s first model year following the first design refresh in more than a decade, Nissan decided to dedicate a special package to the Lone Star State. The new Texas Titan package will be available on 2017 […]October 12, 2016Construction EquipmentCat’s new tiltrotator brings extra versatility to wheeled excavatorsCaterpillar has introduced a tiltrotator as an available option for its wheeled excavator models up to 30 tons, including the recently announced M315F and M317F. The tiltrotator allows the excavator bucket to rotate 360 degrees and tilt 40-degrees side to side. This added maneuverability allows the operator to reach more work areas from one position, […]October 12, 2016Construction EquipmentCaterpillar intros M315F, M317F wheeled excavators with tool carrier, compact radius designCaterpillar is expanding its lineup of F Series wheeled excavators with the introduction of two new compact radius models designed to work as tool carriers. While the new M315F and M317F are smaller than the rest of their F Series brethren, Cat says neither sacrifice power, performance or stability and instead boast larger working envelopes, […]October 11, 2016Construction EquipmentVolvo CE taps Lundblad as VP of technologyVolvo Construction Equipment has named a former software developer and automotive industry veteran as its senior vice president of technology. The company announced that Patrik Lundblad, 46, will head its technology efforts starting November 1. According to a Volvo CE release, Lundblad has served in senior roles for both Saab and General Motors. He first […]October 11, 2016Construction EquipmentWacker Neuson intros ET16: Mini excavator, large cabSmall enough to maneuver into hard-to-reach areas of a jobsite while boasting what the company says is the largest cab in its size class, Wacker Neuson will be introducing the new ET16 compact excavator in early 2017. The new machine will replace the 1404 model and is powered by a 18-horsepower, 3-cylinder engine. Designed for navigating […]October 7, 2016DealersDutch compact equipment brand Giant will make North American debut at GIE+ ExpoDutch equipment brand Giant will make its entrance to the North American market with the debut of compact equipment lineup at the GIE+ Expo in Louisville later this month. The manufacturer will operate as Tobroco-Giant USA and will be headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The company will offer a machine lineup of 11 models including compact wheel loaders, […]October 7, 2016WorkforceConstruction adds 23,000 jobs in SeptemberFollowing a small decline in August, construction employment rebounded in September with a healthy addition of 23,000 jobs. The construction industry now employs 6.669 million Americans, a 3-percent increase over the September 2015 mark, according to preliminary estimates from the Labor Department. So far this year the construction industry has added an estimated 72,000 total […]October 7, 2016Previous PagePage 126 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.
