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.Construction EquipmentNew Holland launches 4 C Series backhoes with Auto Glide Ride loader control (PHOTOS)Boasting new engines and a ride control technology previously reserved for the company’s wheel loaders, New Holland Construction has introduced its C Series lineup comprised of 4 backhoes and a tractor loader. The B95C, B95C TC and B95C LR are powered by a 97-horsepower engine, while the B110C backhoe boasts a 110-hp engine. The U80C tractor […]May 5, 2015WorkforceCrew rescues 2 co-workers from rubble following demolition collapseA demolition crew in St. Louis escaped a collapse that occurred while they were working with only injuries, thanks to its own heroics. According to a report from KSDK TV, the crew was in the process of demolishing two buildings Friday morning when the collapse occurred. Because the crew was asked to salvage the building’s […]May 5, 2015BusinessConstruction spending falls 0.6% in March with lone gains in nonresidentialWith decreases across all sectors save for private nonresidential, U.S. construction spending fell 0.6 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $966.5 billion, according to preliminary estimates from the Commerce Department. Spending remained 2 percent above the March 2014 level. Total residential spending fell 1.6 percent to a rate of $354.7 billion and […]May 5, 2015SafetyOSHA updates its required “Job Safety and Health” poster; download it hereThe Occupational Health and Safety Administration has made available the newest version of Job Safety and Health: It’s the Law, a poster that covers workers’ safety rights and employer responsibilities. All covered employers are required by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1903.2 to display the poster in a conspicuous place where employees can read it. If an […]May 5, 2015Construction EquipmentCaterpillar intros 963K track loader with new Performance bucket, big fuel savings (PHOTOS)Caterpillar bills the track loader as one of its most versatile machines and says the new 963K boasts several improvements that greatly increase that capability over its predecessor the 963D. The 45,568-pound machine is powered by a 193-horsepower, Tier 4 Final Cat C7.1 ACERT engine equipped with a twin turbo for faster machine response under […]May 4, 2015BusinessTerex sales drop 9% as 1Q results in a lossIn its earnings report for fiscal year 2014 in which the company reported a big 27-percent profit increase, Terex cautioned investors that it expected a drop in sales during a more challenging 2015. The change is already taking hold. During the first quarter of 2015, the company reports a 9-percent drop in sales to $1.5 […]May 4, 2015SafetyGroup of construction firms launches second-annual Safety WeekIn an effort to increase awareness for heightened and daily attention to safety precautions in the construction industry, a group of firms across the U.S. has launched its second-annual Safety Week for construction. More than 40 national and global construction firms partnered together last year to form the Construction Industry Safety Initiative (CISI) and the Incident […]May 4, 2015Construction EquipmentKomatsu intros PC78US-10 tight tail-swing excavator with new cab, productivity boostWith a tight tail-swing radius, redesigned cab and better fuel efficiency, Komatsu has launched a new excavator designed with homebuilders, utility contractors and anyone working on urban or otherwise confined jobsites. The new PC78US-10 features an offset boom and a contoured cab design. The machine is powered by a Tier 4 Final Komatsu SAA4D95LE-6 engine, […]May 1, 2015Construction EquipmentExcavator demos building in 1 minute with some strategic shovingAs far as demolitions go, this about as quick as they get. While the size of the barn or stable here isn’t necessarily overwhelming, you can’t help but feel like maybe this small wheeled excavator is a bit outmatched. But this operator has a plan. You’ll notice he does no ripping, instead simply grabbing that second arch […]May 1, 2015Construction EquipmentWith Tread, Leatherman fits 29 tools on your wrist in a stylish watch or braceletLeatherman has been making phenomenal multi-tools and knives for quite some time. And while the quality of tools like the Charge ALX multi-tool is unsurpassed, there’s only one real problem: even though it packs 18 tools, you’ve still got to put it somewhere. It has to spend most of its time in a pocket or […]May 1, 2015Previous PagePage 215 of 434Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?On this episode of The Dirt, we take a deep dive into Kubota’s dash-5 mini excavator lineup.Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
