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.BusinessBetter Roads: Time to start applying pressure on Congress for transportation bill replacementCiting a report from the Congressional Budget Office that details a nearly bankrupt Highway Trust Fund and the real possibility of needing to dive into the General Fund in order to replace the current MAP-21 transportation bill, John Latta of our sister site Better Roads suggests highway contractors begin talking to their representatives about the […]May 8, 2013Construction EquipmentSmooth German operator opens his beer with a compact excavatorSo we’ll just get this out of the way: Anonymous German operator, we are impressed with your delicate bucket skills. We won’t give too much away, but in the short video below, a guy opens a beer with the edge of a Kubota compact excavator bucket. The only question we have is what’s holding the […]May 7, 2013HomeThings you probably didn’t know about driving the AutobahnOn a recent trip to Germany, our trucks editor and the executive editor of our sister site CCJ, Jack Roberts got a chance to drive on the world-famous Autobahn. Where you name the speed limit. Jack details his experience in a post over on another of our sister sites Overdrive and in it he lays […]May 7, 2013BusinessMajority of Americans favor tolls as source for transportation fundingA recent survey of American motorists confirms the feeling that most aren’t fond of the idea of gas taxes, finding that a majority, 43 percent, favor tolls instead as a method for raising transportation and infrastructure funding. The 2013 American THINKS Tolling Survey, conducted by HNTB corporation, surveyed 1,000 Americans and found that 43 percent […]May 7, 2013BusinessJCB celebrates 1 millionth machine: a JS220 tracked excavatorJCB recently celebrated its 1 millionth machine rolling off the assembly line with a big event at the company’s headquarters in the UK. The company wrapped the entire glass frontage of its headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire, England with a graphic wrap announcing the milestone and hundreds of JCB employees gathered together to celebrate. The 1 […]May 7, 2013Construction EquipmentChevrolet unveils new top-of-the-line 2014 Silverado High Country (PHOTOS)Replacing the LTZ as the top-of-the-line model in Chevrolet’s Silverado lineup, the just-announced 2014 Silverado High Country is the automaker’s first real entry into the premium pickup truck market. Set to go into direct competition with Ford’s F-150 King Ranch and the Ram Laramie Longhorn, the Silverado High Country has a Western-themed appearance, complete with […]May 6, 2013HomePHOTO: Scaffolding to the sky as workers make repairs to Washington MonumentWe love this photo from the Associated Press which shows workers atop an impressive stretch of scaffolding as they make repairs to the Washington Monument. The 555-foot monument was damaged in an August 2011 earthquake.May 6, 2013SafetyScaffolding failure sends Louisiana construction workers dangling 100 feet in the air before rescuedThree construction workers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana likely have a whole new appreciation for life ropes after a scary incident during an expansion project at a hospital there. While working on the exterior of Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, the scaffolding the construction workers were on snapped, according to WAFB, sending the men […]May 6, 2013BusinessCaterpillar to layoff 300 at mining facility in Illinois, close tunneling plant in TorontoIn the wake of a first quarter that saw profits tumble 45 percent, mostly due to low demand for mining equipment, Caterpillar continues to make moves to rectify the situation announcing layoffs in Illinois and a plant closing in Toronto. Neither of the moves will affect the company’s earthmoving business. After announcing a round of 500 […]May 6, 2013GearCase announces CX130C and CX160C excavators with greater fuel efficiencyFuel efficiency and easier maintenance were the name of the game when it came to designing Case’s new CX130C and CX160C excavators. The company says it has worked to optimize the hydraulics system on the new machines to make them more powerful and efficient. Plus, they should be easier to transport and store securely. The […]May 6, 2013Previous PagePage 382 of 434Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track Loaders"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)The modified CTL is equipped with bullet-proof glass and armor and attachments for keeping officers safe and for breaking into buildings.4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorWheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderCompact equipmentKawasaki Unveils its 2026 Mule Utility Vehicle LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
