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.HomeEnglish county announces pothole work in the style of Frank SinatraThanks to our sister publication Better Roads for sharing this gem. Apparently, the Worcestershire County Council in England has heard its constituents loud and clear and has begun working to fix its potholes. To get the word out about the road construction, the council made this fairly amazing video in the style of Frank Sinatra’s […]March 29, 2013BusinessCongress discusses expanded oil and gas drilling as source of transportation fundingWith talks in Congress over how to raise transportation funding at a standstill, some lawmakers have voiced their opinion that the answer is oil, according to our sister publication Better Roads. Speaker of the House John Boehner recently called revenues for infrastructure improvements via oil and gas drilling expansions a “natural link.” But some lobbyists […]March 29, 2013BusinessConstruction fuel consumption up 6.5% annually in FebruaryThe latest round of the WEX Construction Fuel Consumption Index (FCI), is out and indicates an increase of 6.5 percent in February over February 2012. The FCI was up 1.6 from January. The index measures national fuel consumption statistics for the construction industry to provide an month-t0-month measure of construction activity in the United States. Private […]March 29, 2013GearGehl’s new R Series radial-lift skid-steer loaders offer operator friendly featuresBoost performance with Gehl’s R Series radial-lift skid-steer loaders, which includes three models – the R190, R220 and R260 – with operating capacities ranging from 1,900 to 2,600 pounds. When equipped with optional counterweights, the range is 2,110 to 2,780 pounds. Lift heights range from 120.5 to 123 inches. Yanmar Tier 4 engines with diesel […]March 29, 2013Construction EquipmentWin a decked out 2008 GMC Sierra 3500HD from ProPickupOur sister publication ProPickup will soon give away its project truck which goes by the name Big Red. However, they’re giving Red away April 1, so you’ll need to enter to win as soon as you can. Big Red is a fully-customized 2008 GMC Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab SLE Dually 4×4 powered by a tuned […]March 28, 2013BusinessPoll: Could you tell if you were being embezzled from?Embezzlement is one of those worst case scenarios for any type of business owner. And given the heap of troubles the economy has given the construction industry lately, it’s likely one of the last things contractors are thinking about. But that doesn’t mean it should be. In May we’ll be publishing an article that explains […]March 28, 2013EquipmentIs 2013 the “Year of the Diesel”?In its latest issue, Popular Mechanics makes a fairly bold prediction: 2013 will go down as the “Year of the Diesel.” There’s great precedent behind this stance, however. Diesel has definitely generated quite a bit of buzz this year. Chrysler announced it would offer the first modern half-ton pickup with a diesel in the Ram […]March 28, 2013GearGehl adds RT250 to compact track loader lineGehl’s new RT250 compact track loader adds a higher level of operating capacity to its RT line of compact track loaders. Rated at 2,500 pounds at 35 percent tipping capacity, the RT250’s operating capacity is the highest available among Gehl’s RT line of CTLs. The RT250 is powered by a 74.3-horsepower, Tier 4-compliant Deutz turbo-diesel […]March 28, 2013GearMustang launches R Series skid-steers with Tier 4 engines, enhanced hydraulicsMustang has launched a complete redesign of its full-size radial lift line of skid steer loaders. The new R Series skid steers includes the 1900R, the 2200R and the 2600R which boast multiple cab improvements, Yanmar Tier 4 engines and an enhanced hydraulic system. The Yanmar engines aboard these machines incorporate diesel particulate filter (DPF) […]March 28, 2013GearGEAR: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 404 Unimog is a piece of construction’s past and presentThis 1955 Mercedes-Benz 404 Unimog is one of the cooler vintage vehicles we’ve stumbled upon. This one in particular is the fourth that rolled off the assembly line in 1955 and is located in Orange County, California. The 404 Unimogs were built to be cross-country trucks and judging by the seller’s description it accomplishes that […]March 27, 2013Previous PagePage 392 of 434Next PageTop StoriesOff-Road TrucksA Closer Look: Deere’s New Operator-Friendly Articulated Dump TrucksJump in the cab with us as we check out Deere’s new P-Tier ADTs in action – with upgraded engines and a next-level vision system for safer, smarter hauling.Compact Track Loaders"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorWheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks