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 EquipmentWatch entire build process of the 2 millionth Cummins engine for Ram TrucksBack on December 10, 2012 the 2 millionth Cummins engine for Ram Trucks rolled down the assembly line at the Columbus MidRange Engine plant. In celebration, Cummins strapped a video camera along for the engine’s ride down the line and have put together a really cool video that chronicles the whole build. The engine being […]April 28, 2013DealersCase dealer modifies CX250C excavator for operator who lost handNow this is customer service. A Case Construction equipment dealer from Tromso, Norway has modified a CX250C crawler excavator so that one of its best customers’ operators can return to work after an accident that took much of his right hand. Contractor KIME Maskinentreprenor Kare Isaksen, which does pipe and underwater excavation, road and pavement construction, […]April 28, 2013Construction EquipmentToyota Tacoma tops list of most fuel-efficient trucksOf course, torque and horsepower and towing capacity are all extremely important things to consider when purchasing a new pickup. But, as illustrated with the current demand and buzz around diesel engines, fuel efficiency has worked its way into the conversation as well. So the folks over at Truck Trend have done a pretty swell […]April 26, 2013BusinessVolvo Construction Equipment first-quarter profits tumble 76%, sales down 32%While the company was happy to see its profitability improve from the fourth quarter, Volvo Construction Equipment’s first-quarter operating income plummeted 76 percent from the same period a year ago. The company reports that it was hurt by declines in each market and a sharp decline in mining sector demand. Volvo reported first-quarter operating profits […]April 26, 2013GearGEAR: Toyota Me.We concept is a pickup, electric car and convertible in one (PHOTOS)It likely won’t win any beauty contests (or name contests) but what Toyota’s Me.We concept lacks in looks, it makes up for in utility. If there were ever a vehicle that embodied the term “crossover” this is it. The Me.We (named for its mission to make life better for both the individual and global community) […]April 25, 2013BusinessTerex sees increased operating profits despite first-quarter sales falling 5.3%In the first quarter of the year Terex saw net sales drop 5.3 percent from the same period last year to $1.7 billion. Nonetheless, the company saw an increase in operating profits. After deducting operating costs, Terex profits were at $68.4 million the first quarter. That’s a 7 percent increase from the $63.8 million in […]April 25, 2013SafetyConstruction is 4th most dangerous profession with 2nd most fatal injuriesThere’s a reason we recognize attention to good safety practices with a separate award each year as part of our Contractor of the Year program. Look no further than the most recent numbers on industry death rates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According the BLS chartbook, the private construction industry has the fourth-highest […]April 25, 2013Construction EquipmentFord F-150 engineer does Reddit Q&A, is flooded with questions about diesel, discontinued RangerEarlier today, Jackie DiMarco, Ford’s chief engineer on the F-150 decided to give users of the massive web forum Reddit a chance to ask her questions. At the end, DiMarco said she had “a ton of fun,” but the same could not be said for many of the Reddit users who submitted questions. On Reddit, […]April 24, 2013Construction EquipmentFinanced equipment volume skyrockets 45% in March, flat year-over-yearNew business volume in heavy equipment financing jumped 45 percent in the month of March to $6.8 billion, exactly matching where volume was one year prior. The data comes from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Monthly Leasing and Finance Index. The index reports activity from 25 companies in the equipment finance sector. “After a sluggish […]April 24, 2013EquipmentUPS expands its natural gas-powered fleet in a big wayUPS has announced its plans to purchase approximately 700 trucks fueled by liquefied natural gas, better known as LNG. The logistics company is no stranger to the alternative fuel. UPS has operated natural gas vehicles for more than a decade and prior to this announcement was operating a fleet of more than 100 LNG-powered vehicles […]April 24, 2013Previous PagePage 385 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
