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.BusinessContinued homebuilding gains boost construction spending 0.6% in SeptemberSizable gains in homebuilding again led to an increase in total U.S. construction spending in September. Construction spending increased 0.6 percent to $1.094 trillion during the month, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. Total spending is up 14.1 percent year over year. Private homebuilding increased 1.9 percent to $395 billion and is now […]November 2, 2015Construction EquipmentThe Bulldog 4×4 is a beastly go-anywhere fire truck with mounted water cannons (VIDEO, PHOTOS)As we explained in a separate post from earlier today, we’re at the SEMA show this week providing coverage over the course of the next few days of the latest pickups, work trucks, truck concepts and aftermarket parts. All the big names in truck making are at SEMA each year and they typically bring along […]November 1, 2015Construction EquipmentWe’re at the SEMA show. That means it’s Truck WeekFor the next four days, the Equipment World team will be reporting from the show floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center with full coverage of all the cool new pickups, work truck and truck aftermarket products on display at the annual SEMA show. Today (Monday) we’re getting a sneak peak at what the show has in […]November 1, 2015Construction EquipmentDitch Witch intros SK752 mini loader with 10% boost to lift capacity (PHOTOS, VIDEO)Mini skid steers are becoming quite the interesting segment of compact equipment. Just a few weeks ago at the ICUEE show we saw Toro unveil the TX 1000, a mini skid with a rated capacity of 1,000 pounds as the company attempts to lure away customers of traditional skid steers with a more nimble machine […]November 1, 2015WorkforceConstruction deaths up 10% in preliminary 2014 report; total leads all industriesNearly 4,700 people were killed on the job in 2014, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with the construction industry accounting for nearly one-fifth of those deaths. The number of construction workers killed on the job increased by 10 percent in 2014 to 874, once again making the industry accountable for […]November 1, 2015Construction EquipmentExcavator operator’s tricks aren’t nearly as cool as he thinks they areJust in case you ever hoped there existed a video on the Internet that perfectly summed up how to get fired as an equipment operator in just a couple of minutes, we have good news. It takes a little while to figure out just what this guy is trying to do with this machine as […]October 30, 2015Construction EquipmentKubota unveils RTV-X1140 UTV with cargo bed that converts to rear seatingKubota’s latest utility vehicle has a pretty cool trick up its sleeve, with functionality similar to a Chevrolet Avalanche. The new RTV-X1140 comes standard with a hydraulic dump bed with a capacity of 19.1 cubic feet. But in a few simple steps all that cargo room is quickly converted to rear seating whenever you need to haul […]October 30, 2015Construction EquipmentFCA recalls 65,000+ Ram 1500 pickups due to rear axle manufacturing oversightFiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling thousands of Ram 1500 pickups due to a manufacturing oversight with the trucks’ rear axles. An estimated 65,760 Ram trucks in the U.S. are affected by the recall which is being carried out voluntarily by the automaker in order to inspect and replace rear axles and rear axle shafts that […]October 30, 2015Construction EquipmentPHOTO: Backhoe operator advertises a creepy “Halloween Special”If hard work can’t be fun sometimes, what’s the point? That being said, not too sure how long this side business is going to last. Not exactly the type of action you want to advertise. This photo has made the rounds in just about every corner of the Internet, so its origin is kind of […]October 29, 2015Construction EquipmentUp your pumpkin carving game with 6 heavy equipment stencils from Volvo CEHalloween is mostly for the kids. It’s a holliday centered around dressing up and getting candy. And though a lot of adults can still get their kicks with costume parties and decorating the house, the easiest way, though not the cleanest, to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve as a grown up is to impress everyone with your […]October 29, 2015Previous PagePage 178 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.
