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.TechnologyPanasonic upgrades semi-rugged Toughbook 54 laptop with faster processorFor those contractors that require a Windows laptop they can throw in the pickup and bring onto the jobsite, Panasonic has improved its Toughbook 54 with power upgrades. Panasonic calls this 14-inch laptop the thinnest and lightest semi-rugged laptop in its class, weighing between 4.2 and 4.6 pounds, depending on the model. The Toughbook 54 […]September 22, 2016DealersCaterpillar, dealers to invest $1 billion to expand footprint, workforce training throughout AfricaCaterpillar has announced plans to expand its footprint and workforce development program in countries throughout Africa through a $1 billion investment over the next five years. In addition to improving the company’s parts distribution capacity across the continent and building new Certified Rebuild Centers, the investment will add new dealer branch locations and expand the […]September 22, 2016Construction EquipmentCase intros CX210D LR, CX250D LR long reach excavators with smart hydraulicsCase Construction Equipment has announced the addition of two long reach crawler models to its D Series excavator lineup. For deep trenching, sloping, demolition, dredging, digging in sand or gravel pits or any other jobs that require the performance boost of a longer reach, the CX210D LR and CX250D LR feature an elongated boom and […]September 21, 2016VocationalMack working to integrate WheresMyConcrete’s real-time mixer data into telematics serviceMack Trucks has announced that it is working to connect real-time concrete mixer data into its telematics service through a partnership with WheresMyConcrete. WheresMyConcrete is a service that allows mixer fleet dispatchers to track delivery and order progress as it happens. The cloud-based software gives dispatchers a 30,000-foot view of the entire operation through order updates, mix […]September 21, 2016ComponentsBKT to expand Earthmax OTR tire range with introductions at MINExpoAt next week’s MINExpo show in Las Vegas, BKT USA will expand its Earthmax lineup of OTR tires with three new models: Earthmax SR 46 Designed for rigid haul trucks, the Earthmax SR 46 is resistant to cuts and chips and features an all-steel casing and belts for protection against shocks, fatigue and flats. The […]September 21, 2016PickupsRam unveils very slick 2017 Night Package 1500 with black-out featuresLater this year Ram will begin production on a special edition pickup based on the 1500 Sport model. Designed to provide a customized look straight from the factory, the 2017 Ram 1500 Night Package adds several blacked-out features to give a distinctive, and quite pleasing to be honest, look to one of five available shades: Bright Silver […]September 20, 2016BusinessBuilder confidence jumps in August despite 5.8% drop in home startsThe start of construction on homes in the U.S. fell 5.8 percent during August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.142 million, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. Declines in both single- and multi-family housing units brought on the monthly decline. However the rate remains 0.9 percent above the August 2015 figure. […]September 20, 2016TrucksKomatsu intros the 980E-4, its largest haul truck yetBoasting a new dump body design, improved handling, control and performance, Komatsu has introduced to North America its largest mining haul truck yet in the 980E-4. An electric drive truck with 400-tons of capacity, the 980E-4 is designed for use in large-scale mining applications in tandem with big bucket (55-99 cubic yards) shovels like the […]September 19, 2016TechnologyGoPro unveils Karma, a foldable, easy-to-fly drone at a great priceThough the company’s cameras have long been at the heart of hobbyist and professional drone setups alike, GoPro today unveiled its highly anticipated entry into the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market. GoPro’s Karma drone will hit the market just four months after the Federal Aviation Administration’s finalization of commercial drone rules, but years behind competing […]September 19, 2016Pickups2017 Ford F-150 Raptor more capable, versatile thanks to new shocks developed with FOXIn the run-up to the fall release of the redesigned F-150 Raptor, Ford has released details of the truck’s new shocks, developed with FOX suspension, along with a video demonstrating their capabilities. RELATED >> VIDEO: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor shreds smarter with 6 new terrain modes Ford says these new shocks are larger than those found […]September 16, 2016Previous PagePage 129 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.
