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.SafetySteel worker killed in 40-foot fall in MassachusettsA steel worker was killed after suffering a high fall from a Massachusetts jobsite earlier this month. According to a report from WPRI TV, 24-year-old Nicholas Dumont fell about 40 feet while performing steel work September 4 at a future beverage processing plant located at the Myles Standish Industrial Complex in Taunton. Suffolk Construction, the general […]September 23, 2015Construction EquipmentD85-18 the latest Komatsu dozer to get extra-long-life PLUS undercarriageFive months after launching the dozer, Komatsu has announced that its extreme wear undercarriage system is now available for the D85EX/PX-18. The Parallel Link Undercarriage System (PLUS) is designed to last up to twice as long as conventional undercarriages and will mean an added level of durability for the new D85-18. Komatsu introduced the machine […]September 22, 2015SafetyContractor killed when deck collapses during concrete pour in MississippiA floor collapse of a restaurant being built near the Jourdan River in Mississippi claimed the life of a contractor earlier this month. According to a report from the Sun Herald, 54-year-old Gary Berthelot, the president of Berthelot Design/Construction Inc. was killed when when a raised deck for a new restaurant overlooking the river collapsed on top […]September 22, 2015Construction EquipmentHyundai CE touts redesigned luxury-car-inspired cab in debut of HX Series excavators, HL Series wheel loaders (PHOTOS)It’s been a pretty busy summer for Hyundai Construction Equipment. In addition to putting the finishing touches on moving its U.S. headquarters from Chicago to Atlanta, the company rolled out substantial refreshes on both its wheel loader and excavator lineups. Near the end of July, Hyundai unveiled its seven new HX Series excavators, and in […]September 21, 2015Construction Equipment2017 F-150 Raptor prototype braves soft terrain, logs and water in Ford trail testingAfter unveiling the new aluminum design of the 2017 F-150 Raptor in January, Ford engineers have been hard at work testing the new truck’s capabilities through trail trials in Northern Michigan. In the footage below released by Ford, we get a taste of what to expect from the new truck, with Ford saying the 2017 Raptor […]September 21, 2015RoadbuildingCompactor operator killed in work zone rollover in North DakotaAn operator of a compactor in a North Dakota work zone was killed earlier this month in a rollover accident. According to a report from the Williston Herald, a 63-year-old man was operating the compactor in a work zone on Williams County Road 8 when the machine “came too close to the edge of the road, slid […]September 21, 2015BusinessShortage drives cost of glass panels used in skyscrapers, apartments up 30%While most of the talk revolving around increased cost and delays due in the U.S. construction industry pertains to the industry’s rising shortage of skilled workers, there’s another shortage currently taking a fairly hefty toll on the builders of the nation’s tallest buildings. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, a shortage of glass […]September 21, 2015Construction EquipmentExcavator rescues overturned dump truck from steep mining road gradeJust another few feet of error and this dump truck very likely would have been at the bottom of this steep grade rather than clinging to the side. Thankfully, mining operations have massive excavators like the Liebherr 974 seen here around to counteract the treacherous grades dumpers encounter. In the rescue video below, skip ahead to […]September 18, 2015Construction EquipmentTruck hauling excavator pulls down 4 power poles, leaves hundreds without power in OregonA driver hauling an excavator along a two-lane road in Banks, Oregon, recently ran into a bit of trouble—literally. According to a report from KATU TV, the driver underestimated the height of the John Deere excavator he was hauling beneath power lines. Near an intersection, the joint of the machine’s boom and arm snagged a line […]September 18, 2015BusinessHome starts drop 3% in August; builder confidence still on the riseU.S. home starts were down in August with decreases in both single-family and apartment homes. The start of construction on new homes fell 3 percent during the month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.126 million, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. The new data also revised the July rate downward, from the […]September 18, 2015Previous PagePage 187 of 434Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesThe retrofit technology is designed to be simpler and more affordable, enabling all-day hauling with minimal human input.Compact equipment2026 Polaris General UTV Hits Dealers with New Colors, UpgradesCompact Utility LoadersMechMaxx Shakes Up Mini Skid Steer Market with $24K Croba STL1000PickupsFord to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start PriceFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
