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’s labor shortage easing? U.S. firms reporting trouble finding skilled workers falls to 69%For the first time in the last four years, the percentage of U.S. construction firms reporting trouble filling hourly craft positions has fallen. However, contractors don’t seem to think things are getting much better. According to the latest national survey by the Associated General Contractors of America, 69 percent of U.S. firms polled said they […]August 31, 2016Construction EquipmentChevrolet intros 2017 Colorado with new V6 engine, 8-speed transmissionThough the 2017 Colorado will look exactly the same on the outside, Chevrolet is shaking things up on its popular midsize pickup under the hood. The 2017 model will feature a brand new V6 engine and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. In terms of spec sheet improvements, there isn’t much to speak of with this […]August 30, 2016Construction EquipmentJohn Deere Power Systems intros 4.5L PowerTech PSL engineWith available power ratings from 125 to 173 horsepower, John Deere Power Systems has introduced a new 4.5-liter Tier 4 Final industrial engine in the PowerTech PSL. Engineered for OEM customers, the PowerTech PSL 4.5L meets emissions requirements through a combination of cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), a diesel oxidization catalyst (DOC) and selective catalytic […]August 30, 2016Construction EquipmentKobelco unveils SK300LC-10 excavator with several design improvementsKobelco has introduced the SK300LC-10, a new excavator the company says boasts improved efficiency, traction, design and construction along with a better cab. The machine is powered by a 252-horsepower Hino engine that meets Tier 4 Final standards through a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system with Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). The new engine reduces fuel […]August 29, 2016SafetyMini excavator falls into trench, pins worker inside on Md. jobsiteA construction worker in Maryland’s Montgomery County was rescued from a trench Saturday after a mini excavator fell into the trench, trapping him. According to a report from WJLA TV, the man was working inside of an L-shaped trench inside a commercial building when the machine toppled over. In order to free the man, Montgomery Country […]August 29, 2016Construction EquipmentKomatsu taps head trucks engineer Funcannon as new mining VPKomatsu America has named the new vice president of its mining division following the departure of former VP Erik Wilde. Dan Funcannon, who has been with Komatsu for 22 years, is the company’s new mining head and general manager. He will be responsible for mining sales and support throughout North America and for 200-ton and larger mining […]August 29, 2016RoadbuildingJohn Deere’s 4 new D-Series cold planer attachments boost cut rate, smoothnessJohn Deere has upgraded its cold planer attachment lineup with four new models the company says deliver 10 percent more cut rate over their predecessors. The new CP12D, CP18D, CP24D and CP30D cold planers turn skid steers, compact track loaders and compact wheel loaders into milling machines in application such as street repairs, matching uneven […]August 26, 2016Construction EquipmentCaterpillar to begin manufacturing mini excavators as market growth ends deal with Wacker NeusonWhile much of Caterpillar’s focus over the course of the last year or so has been cost reduction through the elimination of some machine production and the consolidation of company divisions and facilities, growth in demand for its mini excavator lineup has convinced the company to bring manufacturing of these less-than-three-ton machines in-house, ending a […]August 25, 2016TechnologyREVIEW: Cat S60’s design, speed, built-in FLIR thermal camera combine for the ultimate construction phoneLet’s go ahead and get something out of the way: the S60 is Cat’s best smartphone yet. With that said, and maybe more importantly, this device is also the most likable Cat phone to date. The S60 has a distinctive character to it, a quality slowly disappearing from smartphone design as manufacturers race to create […]August 24, 2016Construction EquipmentCase CE’s new line of snow pushers adapt to terrain to grab more snowCase Construction equipment has launched a new six-model lineup of sectional snow pushers the company says are designed to save operators time with each pass. The pushers feature a Hardox 450 steel cutting edge with a design composed of moldboard sections that move independently, allowing each one to move up and down in response to […]August 24, 2016Previous PagePage 132 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.
