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.BusinessConstruction adds 28,000 jobs in JanuaryThe U.S. construction industry continued its streak of employment gains in January, adding 28,000 jobs. The industry now employs 6.615 million Americans, the highest total since December 2008’s total of 6.701 million, according to preliminary data from the Labor Department. Construction employment has been on the rise for 10 straight months. The latest data also […]February 8, 2016Construction EquipmentWinds topple crawler crane in NYC; massive collapse kills 1, injures 3A crawler crane being lowered due to inclement weather toppled over in New York City Friday morning killing one man and injuring three other people. According to a report from NBC New York, the 15-story-high crane, owned by Bay Crane and being operated by Galasso Trucking and Rigging, was located in Tribeca and was being […]February 5, 2016Construction EquipmentBack in Black: The story behind the Caterpillar 420F2 that you can’t have (PHOTOS)Caterpillar didn’t have any new machine announcements to share at this year’s World of Concrete show. But that doesn’t mean their booth was devoid of buzzworthy machines. One in particular had people talking: a 420F2 IT backhoe—painted bucket to bucket in black. Technically, it’s a dark gunmetal. Whatever the true shade, it looks amazing. Strikes […]February 4, 2016Construction EquipmentKubota unveils SVL95-2s compact track loader with more powerful hydraulics, improved cabA year after introducing the company’s first ever skid steer loaders at the show, Kubota has launched the SVL95-2s compact track loader with more power and an upgraded cab at World of Concrete 2016. Powered by a Tier 4 Final turbocharged diesel engine pushing 96 horsepower, Kubota says the SVL95-2s boasts an operating capacity of […]February 4, 2016Construction EquipmentTrimble launches DG613, DG813 pipe lasers with more compact design, radio remote controlAt World of Concrete, Trimble has introduced two of its newest Spectra Precision pipe laser models, the DG613 and DG813. We first got word of these lasers in November but now have a bit more detail on all the new features they’ll pack. The lasers will be available in North America later this month and […]February 4, 2016Construction EquipmentKubota intros L47, M62 tractor-loader-backhoes with more power, roomier cabAt the World of Concrete show here in Las Vegas, Kubota has launched two new tractor-loader-backhoe models. The L47 and M62 TLBs join the B26 in the company’s TLB lineup and will be available at Kubota dealers this month. The lineup offers the capabilities of three machines in one for front loader, backhoe and tractor […]February 3, 2016Construction EquipmentPHOTOS > Tour the heavy equipment-laden halls of World of Concrete 2016We’re in the middle of day two of our coverage of World of Concrete 2016 here in Las Vegas. At this point we’ve had enough time to give the primary halls inside the show (North and Central) a good scouring. In the gallery above, we’ve put together some of the more interesting heavy equipment sights […]February 3, 2016BusinessCNH Industrial sales drop 20% in 2015 as profit is cut in halfAn expanding European truck market was the lone bright spot in CNH Industrial’s full-year earnings report for 2015 as sales across each of the company’s segments fell. The company, manufacturer of the Case and New Holland brands of have equipment, reported fourth quarter sales of $7.1 billion, down 15 percent from the previous year. However, profit […]February 3, 2016Construction EquipmentSpectra Precision intros FOCUS 35 RX robotic layout instrument, Nomad 1050 Data Collector at World of ConcreteA new robotic layout instrument and an update to its Nomad data collector were among Spectra Precision’s introductions at World of Concrete 2016 in Las Vegas. The FOCUS 35 RX robotic instrument provides “a one-person layout solution,” Spectra Precision says. A tracking sensor enables the device to constantly lock onto the prism while StepDrive motion […]February 2, 2016BusinessChinese, mining demand drags down Komatsu sales as profit falls 11% in first 9 months of the yearKomatsu says its sales are brisk in North America but continued difficulty with slack demand for equipment from Chinese customers and customers in the mining industry continue to drag down the company’s bottom line. The company reports sales of 1.37 trillion yen ($11.3 billion) for the first nine months of the fiscal year, which ends March 31. Sales are […]February 2, 2016Previous PagePage 159 of 434Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 Nissan Frontier Revealed: 4 Trims, 2 Cabs, 2 Beds, Lots for Off-RoadThe new midsize pickup, set to hit dealers starting at $32,150, offers a load of off-road features, including a new Roush Performance package.Wheel LoadersA Closer Look: Komatsu's New WA485-11 Wheel LoaderCompact ExcavatorsNew Holland Unveils Its First In-House Designed and Built Mini ExcavatorsCompact Track LoadersJCB Unleashes Its Most Powerful Teleskid & Compact Track Loader: The 4TS and 400TFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
