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.SafetyWorker crushed, killed while servicing bulldozer in FloridaA worker for a Florida construction company was killed late last month while performing maintenance on a bulldozer. According to a report from the NBC 2, 21-year-old Joshua Caleb Alain was killed Oct. 27 when the dozer fell on top of him at EHC Inc. in North Naples. Police say Alain was working beneath the dozer, […]November 18, 2015BusinessU.S. home starts fall 11% in October; builder confidence dips first time in 5 monthsWith the start of construction on both single-family homes and apartment complexes down in October, total U.S. home starts fell 11 percent during the month. Home starts fell to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.060 million, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. That total is down 1.8 percent over the same time last year. […]November 18, 2015DealersFinning, world’s largest Cat dealer, to cut 1,100 jobs due to weak equipment salesIn the face of slumping demand, Canadian Caterpillar dealer Finning International Inc. has announced it will make significant workforce reductions to cut costs. Finning will cut approximately 1,100 employees—8 percent of its workforce. The company says by the end of 2015 it will have reduced its workforce by 13 percent or 1,900 employees. Since mid-2013 […]November 16, 2015Construction EquipmentJCB launches myCHOICE loader controls promising deeper customization, improvements through software updatesTypically, heavy equipment owners and operators unhappy with a particular facet of a machine’s controls have to wait for the manufacturer to release a whole new version of that machine to see their frustrations addressed. But with the release of a new platform, UK-based manufacturer JCB is making control upgrades as easy as a software […]November 16, 2015Construction EquipmentCaterpillar lays off hundreds more, announces plant closing in North CarolinaWith thousands of the company’s employees already accepting early retirement packages and hundreds more having received notice of being laid off, Caterpillar has wasted no time in implementing its sweeping cost reduction plan announced in September. And over the last few weeks, the company notified upwards of 1,000 more employees across four facilities, one outside the […]November 16, 2015Construction EquipmentDecline in sales sends Komatsu profit tumbling 20% in first half of 2015A continued lack of global demand for mining equipment and “drastically reduced” demand in China have led to reduced sales and profit halfway through Komatsu’s 2015 fiscal year. The company, whose fiscal year ends March 31, reported sales of 892.4 billion Japanese yen ($7.2 billion), a decrease of 5.3 percent from the same period last year. […]November 16, 2015Construction EquipmentThe Bandit is the 700-HP, Hemi-powered Jeep pickup of our dreams (PHOTOS)Though the Captain America Wrangler inside the South Hall was certainly the coolest custom Jeep we saw at this year’s SEMA show, if we could have driven just one away, it would probably be the Bandit. Built by Dallas shop Starwood Motors, the Bandit is a conversion of a 2012 Wrangler into a full-fledged pickup. According to the […]November 13, 2015SafetyWorker crushed, killed in Las Vegas trenching accidentA construction worker was killed in a trenching accident involving a piece of equipment late last month. According to a report from News 3 Las Vegas, the unidentified worker was “in a trench with a trenching machine” on the afternoon of Oct. 21 when he “was apparently crushed by the machine in the trench,” said Clark […]November 12, 2015Construction EquipmentThis 1956 Ford F-100 is pickup on the outside, Corvette on the inside (PHOTOS)When we happened upon this beautiful vintage pickup at the SEMA show last week, it was the look of the thing that drew us in.  The ’56 Ford F-100 is a beautiful truck even without a nice coat of paint, but this one, magnificently restored with its striking Porsche “Platinsilber” coating and wood plank truck bed […]November 11, 2015Construction EquipmentBobcat launches MT85 mini track loader with big power boosts (PHOTOS)On the heels of new mini loader announcements from Toro and Ditch Witch, Bobcat has launched its latest diminutive track loader, the MT85. Boasting upgrades in power, lifting capabilities and stability, the MT85 is engineered for contractors, landscapers and certain farming applications. The machine is powered by a 25-horsepower, Tier 4 Final engine and features […]November 11, 2015Previous PagePage 175 of 434Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility Loaders“A Handy, Light Machine” – Test Run of Kubota’s SCL1000 Stand-On Mini LoaderThe company's sole stand-on loader delivers smooth controls, low ground pressure and versatile attachment use. Watch our full review.Wheel Loaders70 Years Later, Wheel Loaders Keep Getting Better: Buyer’s Guide 2025Graders/ScrapersCat Launches 140 Lever Motor Grader with New Cab, Loads of Added TechCompact Track LoadersA Closer Look: ASV’s VT-100 Goes Where Other Compact Track Loaders Can’tFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
