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.Safety WatchDownhill disasterAfter refueling his wheel loader at the top of a hill, an operator began a steep ride down to where the work was taking place. As the wheel loader pickup up speed, the operator hit the brake pedals, but the brakes failed to engage. The loader hit a bump on the descent and began bucking […]July 1, 2016Construction EquipmentDigga intros mini loader auger drives with single or dual axis swingDigga, long-time manufacturers of planetary gearboxes and drives for attachments, have released a pair of new auger drives for use on mini loaders and compact tool carriers. Digga says the new 1MDS2 and 1MDS4 auger drives deliver more powerful performance than comparable units and work on auxiliary flows between 6 and 16 gallons per minute. A unit-specific […]June 30, 2016Construction EquipmentVIDEO > Oculus Rising: Time-lapse caputures 5 years of World Trade Center transit hub constructionOn May 26 New York City’s new World Trade Center transportation hub—known as the Oculus—celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The $4 billion structure is comprised of 160-foot walls that rise like “immense clamshells toward a ribbon of glass that is the giant hall’s skylight,” according to a report from the New […]June 29, 2016PickupsChevy Silverado, Nissan Frontier take top truck honors in J.D. Power’s 2016 Initial Quality StudyIn its 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS), J.D. Power gave the Chevrolet Silverado and Nissan Frontier top marks among pickup trucks. The Silverado was the top truck in both the full-size and heavy duty categories, while the Frontier was named the top mid-size truck. Chevrolet led all manufacturers with the most IQS awards across all vehicle […]June 29, 2016Construction Equipment870G LC, John Deere’s largest excavator, gets upgraded engine, hydraulicsNot long after announcing similar upgrades to its second-largest excavator, John Deere has introduced engine and hydraulics upgrades in its largest excavator, the 870G LC. Powered by a new Tier 4 Final, 512-horsepower engine, this production-class machine features more hydraulic flow than its predecessor, says Deere excavator product manager Mark Wall, who adds that it is […]June 28, 2016Construction EquipmentCaterpillar’s new 300.9D VPS mini excavator works on diesel or electric powerCaterpillar has introduced a new version of its smallest mini excavator, the 300.9D, that allows the machine to operate on either diesel or electric power. The 300.9D VPS (Versatile Power System) can work using the power of its 13-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine, or electricity, when connected to its remote hydraulic power unit. Cat says the new […]June 27, 2016RoadbuildingSteel a lighter, bend-not-break alternative to concrete work zone barriersAt nearly four times the cost, steel barriers are nowhere near as prevalent as the traditional concrete barrier seen protecting construction zones along the majority of roadways across the country. But according to a report from KOAA TV in Colorado, one distributor of these steel barriers is confident they are “the future of the barrier.” John […]June 27, 2016TechnologyInside construction of Apple’s mostly glass Campus 2Unlike the rest of its products, Apple is building its spaceship-like Campus 2 headquarters out in the open. And though the public has been able to watch as the monstrous, circular structure takes shape, no one has been invited inside to see just exactly how it’s all coming together. Except for Popular Science. The magazine […]June 24, 2016DealersWacker Neuson to build new plant in ChinaAfter building and selling construction equipment in China for more than 20 years, Wacker Neuson has announced that it plans to build a new plant located near Shanghai in Pinghu, Zhejiang Province. In an announcement, the company says the plant will initially build compact excavators for the local market with plans to produce further products […]June 24, 2016Construction EquipmentCat D6 dozer rescued from watery pit by intricate 3-truck winch setupThe video below is a bit lengthy (though it does compress a three-hour machine rescue to just more than 17 minutes) but the process it documents is a pretty cool thing to behold. The sunken Cat D6 in peril is wedged firmly in the muck of a mining pit and has been soaking there for […]June 23, 2016Previous PagePage 139 of 434Next PageTop StoriesMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025Find out the most popular models of new and used financed mini excavators and which models are fetching the most at auction.PickupsHemi 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 EventCompact equipmentMassimo Expands UTV Line with 6-Seater T-Boss 900LFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
