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.BusinessVolvo CE reports increased market share despite sales, profit drops in 3QDespite continued growth in the North American market, Volvo Construction Equipment sales and profit dipped during the third quarter. The manufacturer saw 11.84 billion SEK in sales ($1.4 billion) during the quarter, down 5.5 percent from Q3 2014. However, even with the lower demand, Volvo says it grew market share among larger machines during the quarter. […]October 26, 2015SafetyWorker backed over and killed by dozer on Florida jobsiteA worker on a residential jobsite in Florida was killed recently when he was crushed by a bulldozer. According to the St. Petersburg Times, 27-year-old Justin H. Smith, was killed while working at a jobsite for an apartment complex in the city’s Gateway area. Smith was backed over by a bulldozer being operated by 37-year-old Albert […]October 26, 2015BusinessCaterpillar CEO voices confidence in strength of key industries despite 64% profit decline in 3QAfter preparing everyone last month for the likelihood of continued bad news on the financial front with the launch of an extensive cost-cutting plan, Caterpillar has announced another down quarter with double digit decreases to both sales and profit. Cat sales and revenues fell to $11 billion during the third quarter, a decrease of 19 […]October 23, 2015Construction EquipmentExcavator rides a landslide into the jungleA couple weeks ago we saw an excavator operator escape a hillside collapse while staying inside his machine. Today’s video is pretty much the reverse of that situation entirely. While the previous operator was working beneath a crumbling hillside, today’s operator is working atop the earth deteriorating beneath him. And rather than keep cool and […]October 23, 2015Construction EquipmentToyota includes select Tundra model years in massive power window recallThe Tundra pickup is one of several models Toyota is including in a massive, 6.5 million-vehicle global recall related to a defect with the vehicles’ power windows. The automaker is recalling 2 million vehicles in the U.S. alone, including an unspecified number of 2009-2011 model year Tundras. The trucks could be affected by the issue […]October 23, 2015TechnologyHow Caterpillar is developing virtual and augmented reality to design and service heavy equipmentWe are in the midst of a transition between ages. Data is everywhere. Computers will soon be in nearly every pocket and screens are increasingly being strapped to more and more wrists and heads. Even our homes, a thing that you wouldn’t necessarily have pegged as a data-intensive environment, have become Smart with a capital […]October 22, 2015TechnologyGoogle files 2 drones with FAA to explore using the aircraft for delivering Internet accessWith the unmanned aircraft industry blossoming into a multi-billion industry before our very eyes, it’s not surprising to see some of the big names in tech turn their focus to drones. Amazon was the first to show interest in the technology as a means of getting its products to customers faster. Both Sony and GoPro […]October 22, 2015SafetyWorker killed in excavator accident on San Jose jobsiteA construction worker on a residential jobsite near San Jose was killed earlier this month when he was hit by an excavator. According to a report from the San Jose Mercury News, 24-year-old Andres Alvarez Esquivel was working as part of a crew building a home in Almaden Valley when he was hit by the bucket of […]October 22, 2015BusinessKubota breaks ground on new corporate HQ in TexasOn Monday, Kubota Tractor Corporation broke ground at the new location of its corporate headquarters in Texas. Located in Grapevine, near Fort Worth, Kubota says the three-story office building will be approximately 125,000 square feet in addition to a 68,000 square-foot research and development facility. The new $51 million HQ is expected to be completed by […]October 21, 2015TechnologyKomatsu says its drone-powered automated equipment service eliminates 20-30% margin of error in soil volumesMuch like here in the U.S., Japan is experiencing a severe lack of skilled construction and craft workers. And right now, that shortage is only being amplified as Japan is in the middle of several stadium construction projects as the country readies to host the 2020 Olympics. Which is why the country is really hoping […]October 20, 2015Previous PagePage 180 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.
