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 EquipmentBest dad ever builds drivable mini Caterpillar Model 22 dozer using lawnmower parts for sonNo. 2 Video of 2015 « No. 3 No. 1 »  It’s not every dad that loves heavy equipment and tinkering so much that he builds a bulldozer for his young son. Which is why we thought YouTube user Ryan M deserved everyone’s attention. After seeing a kid dig a trench with an amazing mini […]February 18, 2015Construction EquipmentHonda is reviving its Ridgeline pickup, reveals sketch with more “truck-like” designWhen Honda ended production of the Ridgeline last fall, the automaker had assured everyone that it wouldn’t be gone for long. That’s not to say we weren’t skeptical as sales for the unibody pickup had fallen all the way to 14,000 units. But Honda has delivered on its promise, revealing a sketch of the all […]February 18, 2015DealersCaterpillar dealers FABCO, Fabick Cat announce plans to mergeCat dealers FABCO Equipment, out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and John Fabick Tractor (Fabick Cat), of Fenton, Missouri, are merging to create “one of the largest and most dynamic Caterpillar dealerships in the nation,” according to an announcement by the two companies. The companies are currently lead by cousins Doug Fabick, Fabick Cat president and COO, […]February 18, 2015BusinessU.S. home starts fall 2 percent in January as builder confidence dips due to cold weatherFollowing up a nice gain in December, housing starts in the U.S. fell 2 percent in January and builder confidence in the market has since dropped due to harsh winter weather conditions. Builders started homes at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.065 million homes in January, a 19-percent increase over January 2014, according to preliminary data […]February 18, 2015BusinessTerex finishes 2014 with a 27% profit increase but expects sales declines in 2015Terex has released its fourth quarter and full-year earnings report and despite consecutive down quarters to finish the year, the heavy equipment manufacturer saw overall gains in both profit and sales during 2014. Sales were up 3 percent in 2014 to $7.3 billion thanks to increases in every segment except cranes. The figure met the […]February 18, 2015RoadbuildingWith Better Roads integration, Equipment World expands transportation coverage to road building, bridges, DOTs and moreFor those who frequent this site, it’s a change you have probably already noticed. But just in case you haven’t, or in the case that you’re new here, I did want to drop a quick note to highlight our recent integration of the highly-regarded and former sister site Better Roads. On February 2, the Better Roads website was closed […]February 17, 2015TechnologyMeet Punchbot, the roving robot construction superintendent born at AEC HackathonWhat if a jobsite superintendent could be everywhere at once, providing workers with the information the need instantly, with the tap of a button? With Punchbot, that just might become a reality. Created at the latest Architecture Construction Engineering (AEC) Hackathon event in New York, Punchbot was dreamt up by Joe Williams and Todd Wynne of […]February 17, 2015SafetyWorker rescued from 20-foot trench after being buried chest deep in concrete in San AntonioA construction worker in San Antonio survived a brush with death Monday night after he became buried chest deep in a mixture of concrete and sand. According to a report from KENS 5 TV, the man and a co-worker were filling a 20-foot trench with flowable fill Monday evening as part of the installation of […]February 17, 2015RoadbuildingReport: Apple is working on an electric car to take on TeslaAfter rumors began swirling last week about a potential foray by Apple into the car business, the Wall Street Journal is now reporting that the tech giant is working on an electric car. Dubbed “Titan,” the electric car project has “hundreds” of employees dedicated to it, though the Journal notes, “Apple ultimately could decide not to proceed with […]February 17, 2015BusinessAkron wants to start its own city construction company; would be an Ohio firstContractors that bid on projects in the city of Akron, Ohio, may soon have some new competition: the city itself. Frustrated with the low levels of local workers hired on past and current city projects, Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic recently announced his plan to start a construction company run by the city, according to a […]February 17, 2015Previous PagePage 237 of 434Next PageTop Stories4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorThe tractor delivers the same performance as diesel but with lower operating costs, carbon emissions, noise and vibration.Wheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderCompact equipmentKawasaki Unveils its 2026 Mule Utility Vehicle LineupCompact Wheel LoadersNew Holland's Next-Gen W100D Compact Wheel Loader Gets New Cab, ControlsFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
