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.RoadbuildingClever crosswalk’s 3D paint job appears as a road block to stop driversA new crosswalk design is being implemented in the state of Ahmedabad in India that brings drivers to a halt using an optical illusion. According to reports from Wired and The Architect’s Newspaper, the design is the brainchild of mother and daughter Saumya Pandya Thakkar and Shakuntala Pandya. As you can see in the photo above, the crosswalk […]April 26, 2016Construction EquipmentHeavy equipment manufacturers release election-themed mobile gameHoping to reach the electorate on issues related to manufacturing during this chaotic election cycle, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers have released a game for smartphones and tablets. The I Make America Game, named for the AEM campaign launched in 2010, first presents users with one of several construction and agricultural equipment-themed mini-games before testing their […]April 25, 2016Construction EquipmentHyundai CE unveils HX160L, HX180L excavators with productivity gainsWith the introduction of the 10th and 11th excavators in its new HX Series lineup at Bauma last week, Hyundai Construction Equipment says it is meeting the demand of customers in two of the most popular size classes for crawler excavators. The 16-metric-ton HX160L and 18-metric-ton HX180L are powered by Tier 4 Final Perkins engines rated […]April 22, 2016Construction EquipmentCaterpillar profit falls 71% in 1Q as energy demand, competitive pressure in construction knock salesThough things aren’t looking any brighter for Caterpillar on the financial front, chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman says he is pleased with the effects of an ongoing cost reduction plan. The company today reported first quarter sales and revenues of $9.5 billion, down 26 percent from the first quarter of 2015. Operating profit plummeted 71 percent […]April 22, 2016Construction EquipmentLoaders lock buckets in battle royal as Chinese contractors clash over turfA dispute between two concrete contractors in China escalated in the most dangerous way possible recently as rival workers hopped into wheel loaders and began to slug it out. According to a report from the New York Times, two employees were injured, including one who was shot, as workers from the Jianwen and Xinghua Concrete […]April 21, 2016Construction EquipmentFirst disaster response class graduates Team Rubicon and Case CE’s heavy equipment training programWith help from heavy equipment manufacturer Case, the first group of volunteers have graduated from a disaster response organization’s heavy equipment training program. Using equipment provided by Case CE, Case IH and Titan Machinery, Team Rubicon on April 7 awarded 24 volunteers with certification to oversee the deployment of heavy equipment on disaster relief sites in North […]April 21, 2016Construction EquipmentBenefits of John Deere’s new 944K hybrid loader extend beyond fuel efficiencyJohn Deere today launched the rollout of its 944K, a hybrid loader powered in tandem by AC generators and motors along with a 536-horsepower Deere Powertech engine. The hybrid drive system starts with the engine, which turns twin generators that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, Deere says. The wheel motors, located on each wheel, then […]April 20, 2016Construction EquipmentPHOTOS > Tour the machines and giant halls of Bauma 2016How big is Bauma? This big. As it is every three years, the Bauma show was held in Munich last week. We’ve been furiously writing up everything of note we saw at the show (and still have a bit more to write) and we’ve been gathering it all at the Bauma hub here on the […]April 20, 2016Construction EquipmentRubble Master intros 120GO! tracked mobile impact crusherAt the Bauma show last week in Munich, Rubble Master took the wraps off its new flagship machine. The 120GO! tracked mobile impact crusher features an output of up to 350 t per hour and can be used to crush a wide range of different materials, Rubble Master says. This crusher allows for driving and […]April 20, 2016Construction EquipmentHyundai’s new HL955 Tool Master loader configuration boosts lift capacity and moreHyundai added another Tool Master configuration model to its HL lineup of wheel loaders with the unveiling of the 955TM at the Bauma show last week in Munich. The company launched the HL Series loaders last summer alongside its new HX Series excavators. And while the new loaders and excavators brought Tier 4 Final engine […]April 19, 2016Previous PagePage 148 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.
