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.Construction EquipmentVolvo says its self-driving prototype FMX can safely navigate minesThough in development for some time, Volvo recently decided to give us all a peek behind its R&D curtain, sharing details on an autonomous truck the company is testing for use in the mining industry. The company says this self-driving truck, an FMX model based on the picture the company has shared, is capable of navigating fixed […]May 16, 2016TechnologyJohn Deere launches app for tracking maintenance intervals, repairs and moreJohn Deere has released a new app for the iPhone and Android devices that helps owners, operators and fleet managers keep up with machine maintenance schedules and repairs. The MyMaintenance app allows users to quickly view and document maintenance intervals, by date or by engine hours, along with the following: View equipment on a map and […]May 16, 2016BusinessWith increase in extreme weather, construction industry partners with Obama to work on more resilient building codesCiting research linking climate change with an increase in extreme weather occurrences and the likelihood of further increases in the future, President Obama recently hosted government agencies and private groups at the White House for a Conference on Resilient Building Codes. The conference, and the declaration of May as National Building Safety Month, occurred as the […]May 13, 2016Construction EquipmentWith gentle skill, excavator operator rescues baby deer from deep mudTypically when we see an excavator operator coming to the rescue it’s for a fellow operator. But in the video below, rather than assisting a loader or another excavator struggling in deep mud, this operator is coming to the aid of a young deer. That is a nasty muck to be sure and it’s unlikely […]May 12, 2016RoadbuildingThis glow-in-the-dark concrete could build long-lasting, light-emitting highwaysIn the hopes of one day lighting highways without the need of electricity, a Mexican researcher has developed a unique formula of concrete that would not only glow in the dark, but last for a century. According to a report from Phys.org (via Investigatión y Desarrollo), Dr. José Carlos Rubio of the University of San Nicolas […]May 12, 2016Construction EquipmentTerex intros R350T/Forestry compact track loaders to smoother ride Gen2 lineupTerex is expanding its Generation 2 lineup of skid steers and compact track loaders once more with the addition of the company’s largest CTLs. The radial lift R350T and R350T Forestry are powered by a Tier 4 Final Cummins QSF3.8 engine providing 120 horsepower and 360 lbs.-ft. of torque. With a 6-foot profile, 15 inches of […]May 11, 2016Construction EquipmentFuel cell research leads to breakthrough on more powerful batteries for electric vehiclesIt’s no secret that the biggest hindrance to today’s battery technology is what the majority of the batteries that power our computers, phones, smartwatches and, increasingly, cars, are made of: lithium. After 20 years of hybrid car development and selling thousands of Priuses, Toyota may be more familiar with the frustrations of wrangling a highly unstable […]May 11, 2016Construction EquipmentCase’s new 521F wheel loader boasts bucket breakout boostCase has released an update to the 521F, bringing its smallest wheel loader into Tier 4 Final compliance, adding a few fuel efficiency features and bolstering one of the machine’s specs. Like the previous generation 521F, unveiled at the 2013 World of Concrete show, this new loader delivers 131 net horsepower. However, bucket breakout force has increased […]May 10, 2016Construction Equipment2017 Honda Ridgeline will have best-in-class fuel economy, but…Though Honda unveiled its next-generation Ridgeline pickup back in January, the automaker opted to provide specifics on the truck’s powertrain and fuel economy at a later date. Now, with production of the truck getting underway in Alabama, Honda has confirmed expectations that the 2017 Ridgeline will hold claim to the best fuel economy among midsize pickups. The […]May 10, 2016Construction EquipmentThe new 710L: John Deere’s largest backhoe gets a power boostIn bringing its largest backhoe into the L Series fold, John Deere has implemented several updates into the new 710, including a sizable boost in power. The 710L is the latest backhoe to join the L Series, introduced in April 2015, and is powered by a Tier 4 Final Deere PowerTech Plus engine providing 148 […]May 9, 2016Previous PagePage 145 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.
