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.SafetyDozer operator dies after being impaled by tree limb in WisconsinA bulldozer operator in Wisconsin was killed last month when he was impaled by a tree limb. According to a report from The Northwestern, 55-year-old Wayne N. Remer, was using the machine to move tree limbs from a field being cleared in Nepeuskun Nov. 11 when “one of the tree limbs entered the bulldozer’s cabin” and […]December 15, 2015Construction EquipmentCaterpillar’s new 325F L excavator a real Scrooge on fuel, but not on power (PHOTOS)Caterpillar has introduced a new mid-size excavator designed for close-quarters work that delivers major fuel savings, faster cycle times and an increase in lifting capacity over its predecessor, the 321D. The new 325F L is powered by the Tier 4 Final-compliant Cat C4.4 ACERT engine pushing 161 net horsepower. The machine can run on biodiesel […]December 14, 2015Technology6th Day of Construction Gifts: UE ROLL waterproof Bluetooth speaker is perfect for the jobsiteIn the past, bringing tunes along to the jobsite without worrying about finding a plug or destroying the stereo with dust, water and other materials, meant lugging around a giant rugged boom box that probably best functioned as an FM radio. But thanks to the advent of the Bluetooth speaker, you can now easily throw […]December 14, 2015HomeLightSquared ends lawsuit against John Deere in settlement over planned wireless network’s potential GPS interferenceThough the company’s financial struggles continue due to slumping demand for heavy equipment during the current agricultural slowdown and drop in oil prices, John Deere can at least count one ball of stress officially removed from its plate. LightSquared, an embattled wireless broadband company, has ended its lawsuit against Deere following a settlement last […]December 14, 2015HomeCase CE unveils CX130D, CX160D excavators with improved undercarriage, better cycle times (PHOTOS)Case Construction Equipment has expanded its D Series lineup with two new crawler excavators. The CX130D and CX160D join the five other D Series excavators that were unveiled in April. Case says beyond an increased number of standard features, these two new machines provide improved cycle times and an increase in fuel efficiency over their […]December 11, 2015Construction Equipment5th Day of Construction Gifts: A great Everyday Carry Knife from Spyderco, Kershaw or CRKTEveryone can benefit from having a good knife handy at all times, and that obviously goes double for those in the construction industry. So, we can’t think of a much more useful Christmas gift than a great Everyday Carry knife. Obviously there are lots of knives out there and you may even have a favorite […]December 11, 2015Construction EquipmentBucket badly stuck and without a clue, excavator operator begins burying tracks tooDespite the suggestion of the Seussian headline, the video below has no happy ending. Though it’s good motivation to train up operators well before sending them into a jungle-like environment with soft underfoot conditions. Bless this guy’s heart, that bucket is seriously stuck. And rather than move in a bit closer and leverage the machine’s weight […]December 10, 2015Construction Equipment4th Day of Construction Gifts: Leatherman Tread wearable multi-toolFrom the company known for quality multi-tools and knives comes what may be the most useful piece of jewelry ever made. With the Tread, Leatherman shrank 29 tools down to the size of a watch bracelet link so you can wear them on your wrist, making it much easier to carry your tools wherever without […]December 10, 2015Construction EquipmentFirst CNG/propane 2016 Ford F-150s rolling off the assembly lineAfter unveiling the alternative fuel package in May, the first 2016 F-150s with the gaseous-fuel prep option have rolled off Ford’s assembly line in Kansas City. The package makes the F-150 capable of running on compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane. Ford is currently the only automaker offering a CNG/propane half-ton pickup truck. The initial […]December 10, 2015Construction EquipmentGMC unveils 2017 Canyon Denali, its first luxury midsize pickup (PHOTOS)Having launched the most “Ultimate” edition of its full-size Sierra Denali pickup yet, GMC has also announced that it is bringing its well-known luxury trim to the midsize Canyon as well. The 2017 Canyon Denali will be offered on crew cab models and in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive. In terms of powertrain, you’ll be able […]December 9, 2015Previous PagePage 169 of 434Next PageTop StoriesBackhoe LoadersQuick Data: Top-Selling Backhoes in 2024-2025Find out the most popular models of new and used financed backhoe loaders, and which models are fetching the most at auction.Compact Utility Loaders“A Handy, Light Machine” – Test Run of Kubota’s SCL1000 Stand-On Mini LoaderWheel Loaders70 Years Later, Wheel Loaders Keep Getting Better: Buyer’s Guide 2025Graders/ScrapersCat Launches 140 Lever Motor Grader with New Cab, Loads of Added TechFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
