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 EquipmentManitowoc intros GMK6300L-1 all-terrain crane with increased capacity at higher boom lengthsManitowoc has introduced the successor to a Grove crane the company said was a “worldwide hit.” The new Grove GMK6300L-1 is a 300-tonne (350 U.S. tons) all-terrain crane that will replace the GMK6300L, which was launched in 2010. Manitowoc says several improvements have been made to the crane’s structural strength giving this new Dash-1 model […]March 29, 2018PickupsFirst Drive review: 2019 Ram 1500 a luxurious reimagining of a classic American workhorseThe Ram Big Rig look is dead. Long live the new Ram. To call the 2019 Ram 1500 “important” to the Ram Truck brand would be a vast understatement. For the first time in 25 years, this is a completely new Ram pickup both inside and out, and it arrives at a time where trucks […]March 28, 2018Construction EquipmentBobcat intros redesigned grading and trenching buckets for compact excavatorsBobcat has introduced new grading and trenching buckets the company says offer greater durability and easier clean-out when using a compact excavator for cleaning ditches, backfilling, leveling or grading. All of the new buckets are designed for use on Bobcat’s E26 through E85 excavators and can be quickly interchanged with the company’s X-Change attachment mounting […]March 27, 2018TechnologyVolvo CE now 3D printing spare parts, prototype componentsVolvo Construction Equipment says it has begun using additive manufacturing techniques not only as part of the company’s process for prototyping new machines, but also to supply customers with replacement parts. Known more commonly as 3D printing, additive manufacturing creates three dimensional objects by slowly placing layers of a molten metal or liquefied plastic in […]March 26, 2018Construction EquipmentDeere intros redesigned pallet forks with greater durabilityJohn Deere says it went back to the drawing board with its Worksite Pro pallet fork attachments in order to make them more durable. Deere’s program manager for attachments says the new 45-inch and 60-inch forks feature “a better, more durable frame for years of wear and tear.” Beyond greater durability, the new fork frames […]March 23, 2018Construction EquipmentExcavator’s ramp of logs fails miserablyAfter what must have been a fairly long and tedious setup of creating a DIY ramp out of a series of large logs, this entire maneuver goes wrong with the snap of a finger. As you can see in the video below, there’s nothing rushed about this operation. But not long after the excavator starts […]March 22, 2018GearThis rugged Makita coffee maker runs off your power tool batteriesMakita is no longer just a tool company. The Japanese brand is officially in the coffee business. According to a report from The Verge, Makita’s new CM501DZ is a ruggedized coffee maker that is not only designed for the rigors of the construction jobsite, but also runs entirely on lithium ion battery packs. Makita battery […]March 22, 2018Construction EquipmentVolvo’s lifetime frame and structure warranty now covers wheeled and high-reach demolition excavatorsDespite the rough conditions some of these machines can face on a daily basis, Volvo has announced the extension of its lifetime frame and structure warranty to cover high-reach demolition and wheeled excavators. The warranty covers the frame, boom and arm of Volvo excavators for the entirety of the initial ownership period, the company says. […]March 21, 2018VocationalFord teases new off-road and electric SUVs, hybrid pickup in truck-heavy preview of product line revampThe people at Ford are excited. Fired up, charged, revved up, eager, however you want to put it. That’s what just about every Ford employee I’ve spoken to and heard from in the last 24 hours has communicated about what the company has in store for the next few years. In fact, folks inside the […]March 15, 2018Construction EquipmentCat intros easy to use, easy to service CB1.7, CB1.8 utility compactorsAimed primarily at the rental market and use in smaller jobs like bike paths, patchwork, parking lots, driveways and shoulder work, Cat has introduced two new utility compactor models designed to allow operators to quickly get to work. Making their debut at last week’s World of Asphalt show in Houston, the new Cat CB1.7 and […]March 14, 2018Previous PagePage 81 of 434Next PageTop StoriesHeavy equipmentCloser Look: The Huddig 1370 Cable, An All-in-One Loader, Excavator and LiftThe do-anything machine has 160 horsepower, up to 72-foot platform reach and full attachment versatility. Take a tour here.Compact Wheel LoadersSherpa Releases its Most Powerful Articulated Loader Yet, the F50ExcavatorsBig Year for Excavators with Lots of New Models – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentCan-Am Redesigns 2026 Defender UTV: More Power, Smarter Tech, Added ComfortPickups2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 4 Engines
