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.DealersJohn Deere 850K, 1050K dozers win Red Dot design awardJohn Deere’s two largest dozers have been recognized for their design by one of the world’s foremost authorities. The 850K and 1050K took home a 2016 Red Dot, awarded by a jury of independent design specialists hailing from 41 countries. “We are incredibly humbled to receive such prestigious recognition from these experts in the industrial […]June 15, 2016TechnologyConExpo 2017 Tech Experience will invite attendees to step into the jobsite of the futureThe largest trade show in the Western Hemisphere is getting even larger next year with the addition of a giant new space dedicated solely to the technology that will shape the future of the construction industry. According to a release from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 will bring the show’s first ever Tech […]June 15, 2016Construction EquipmentJohn Deere intros 324E skid steer with improved controls and cabCalling the new loader a “shining example of customer input in action,” John Deere has introduced the latest machine in its mid-frame E-Series skid-steer and compact track loader lineup. The 324E skid steer is powered by a 74-horsepower engine and, according to Deere, packs all of the performance of its larger-framed siblings into a more […]June 14, 2016DealersKobelco celebrates grand opening of U.S. excavator plantKobelco Construction Machinery USA recently celebrated the grand opening of its new excavator manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Announced early last year, the $41 million, 85-acre site will produce 1,800 excavators each year. It’s the second U.S. facility for Kobelco USA which opened its Katy, Texas, corporate headquarters in 2014. The Spartanburg site was chosen […]June 14, 2016WorkforceHilarious look into the life of a construction newbie goes viralCarpentry Contractors Company, a carpentry labor supplier based in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, recently posted the video below to YouTube in order to provide those interested in a career in the trades a bit of humorous insight into what the lifestyle entails. It’s been a resounding success. The video, titled “Framing Houses in Minnesota,” stars young […]June 13, 2016TechnologySamsung launches Galaxy S7 Active, a sleek and speedy rugged phoneThough we stand by the Nexus 6P as our pick for the best Android phone currently available, for those looking for a speedy device with a drop- and water-resistant exterior, Samsung’s Galaxy Active phones remain the best choice, despite Cat’s best efforts. Samsung recently launched its latest rugged device, the S7 Active. And though the […]June 13, 2016Construction EquipmentD61i-24 semi-auto dozers bring powertrain upgrades to Komatsu’s original iMC machineTagging along with the launch of a new radio control option on its largest semi-auto dozer and the addition of two new semi-auto excavators, Komatsu has upgraded its first ever machine equipped with intelligent Machine Control (iMC). Unveiled in June 2013, the D61i dozers were the pioneering machines in Komatsu’s iMC lineup, introducing the concept of […]June 10, 2016Construction EquipmentDitch Witch intros 3 HDD backreamersDitch Witch has introduced a new lineup of backreamers designed for specialized soil conditions and installations. The new models include the Sandhog HD, Swab and EZ backreamers, and are designed to for tasks such as enabling horizontal directional drilling crews to pre-clean a path or quickly connect to a rig, says Jeff Davis, Ditch Witch’s HDD tooling and […]June 10, 2016Construction EquipmentOld dozer holds its own in tug battle against 2 tracked tractorsTug of war videos never get old and this one certainly doesn’t buck the trend. Here we’ve got a matchup of Old vs. New, and while it’s not exactly a fair fight, the vintage dozer certainly holds its own against these two tracked tractors. When the matchup is reduced to one on one, however, it’s […]June 9, 2016RoadbuildingGMC bolsters Sierra hauling, intros gooseneck/fifth-wheel package, trailering camera systemGMC is now offering a gooseneck/fifth-wheel trailering package on its Sierra HD pickups and a trailering camera system for the entire Sierra lineup. The gooseneck/fifth-wheel package will run $350 and consists of a frame-mounted hitch platform and tray concealed beneath the truck’s bed floor. The platform accommodates ball hitch or fifth-wheel hitch mounting brackets and […]June 9, 2016Previous PagePage 141 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.
