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.BusinessHome starts up in April but down year over year due to multi-family dropU.S. home starts grew by 6.6 percent during April on gains from both single- and multi-family units, but the year-over-year count is down due to starts on apartments dropping from the April 2015 figure. Total starts increased in April to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.172 million. That figure is down 1.7 percent from the April 2015 figure. […]May 24, 2016Construction EquipmentKomatsu intros WA320-8 loader: a “multi-purpose utility knife on four wheels”Komatsu has launched the WA320-8 wheel loader, providing updates to the machine which include a more fuel efficient engine and an improved cab. Powered by a 165-horsepower Tier 4 Final Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 engine paired with a hydrostatic transmission, the machine is equipped with a parallel-lift linkage with auto tilt-in to simulate a Z-bar. Komatsu says the WA320-8 […]May 23, 2016RoadbuildingGot a critical infrastructure project? New Case CE grant to award $25,000 in equipmentAs part of the company’s infrastructure funding awareness efforts, Case Construction Equipment has launched a grant that will provide a community with free heavy equipment. Case is encouraging representatives of municipal, county and other local governments to apply for the Dire States Equipment Grant. The winning community will receive $25,000 in free equipment to offset the […]May 23, 2016Construction EquipmentKomatsu’s new D39PXi-24 semi-auto dozer brings reverse grading mode to iMC lineupLess than a week out from a media event focusing on “the jobsite of the future” at its North American customer center in Catersville, Georgia, Komatsu on Thursday unveiled its latest semi-automatic dozer. The new D39PXi-24 replaces the D39PXi-23 which was introduced in 2014. It is the second-smallest dozer in Komatsu’s intelligent Machine Control (iMC) product […]May 19, 2016Construction EquipmentCaterpillar’s new C2 Series articulated dump trucks are stronger, smarter than everWith the introduction of the company’s new three-model C2 Series lineup of articulated dump trucks, Caterpillar says it focused on making the trucks easier and safer to operate, more durable and more powerful through horsepower and torque increases with a better transfer of power and torque to the ground. To that end, all-axle wet brakes […]May 18, 2016BusinessTerex walks away from Konecranes merger to continue talks with ZoomlionThree months after receiving an acquisition offer from Chinese equipment manufacturer Zoomlion, Terex has announced that it has mutually agreed with Konecranes to terminate plans to merge the two companies. Announced in August 2015, the merger would have placed 60 percent of the new company (to be called Konecranes Terex) in the hands of Terex shareholders, with […]May 18, 2016Construction EquipmentKomatsu’s new WA500-8 loader boosts productivity with better bucket, auto-digKomatsu has updated its WA500 wheel loader, saying the new machine is 10 percent more productive and 5 percent more fuel efficient than its Dash-7 predecessor. The WA500-8 is designed for use in loading articulated dump trucks on construction sites, on-highway trucks or smaller rigid trucks in quarry applications and for load and carry applications, says […]May 17, 2016Construction EquipmentInternational to offer OTA programming on Cummins enginesThe first truck maker to offer over-the-air (OTA) engine programming will also be the first to offer OTA programming for Cummins engines. International has announced plans to begin offering OTA updates this fall on limited production release 2017 Cummins engines. OTA programming allows drivers and fleet managers to update engine control modules to the latest manufacturer-approved […]May 17, 2016SafetyConstruction No. 2 industry for hearing loss, study saysA study spanning a decade and incorporating hearing tests of more than 1.4 million American workers found that construction accounted for the second-highest prevalence of workers with a hearing impairment. Conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the “Hearing Impairment Among Noise-Exposed Workers” study estimated the prevalence of hearing loss at six levels […]May 17, 2016Construction EquipmentChevrolet unveils 2017 Silverado High Desert with deluxe cargo systemCalling the truck a pickup that combines the form of a Silverado with some of the features and functionality of the Suburban SUV, Chevrolet has unveiled the 2017 Silverado High Desert. Based on a concept vehicle revealed at the 2014 SEMA show, this new Silverado package will be available starting this fall for the LT, LTZ and High […]May 16, 2016Previous PagePage 144 of 434Next PageTop StoriesPickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceRam is also rolling out two new models for its heavy-duty, 3/4-ton truck line: the Warlock and Black Express.Vintage 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 900LThe DirtWhat’s New on Komatsu’s Next-Gen PC220LC-12 Excavator? – Almost Everything!Featured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
