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.DealersOrlando equipment auction will be Ritchie Bros.’ largest yetRitchie Bros. is preparing for the start of its big Orlando auction Monday and the heavy equipment auctioneer says this will be the largest version of the annual auction yet. Company spokesman Ian Malinski says more than 12,800 trucks and pieces of equipment will be available at the auction and sold with no minimum bids […]February 16, 2018Construction EquipmentCat slapped with $2.3B penalty by IRS for avoiding taxesCaterpillar’s tax woes continue to compound with news today that federal tax penalties the heavy equipment manufacturer is facing have more than doubled. According to the company’s annual 10-K report filed Thursday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Cat now faces $2.3 billion worth of back taxes and penalties as the result of Internal […]February 15, 2018BusinessConstruction adds 36,000 jobs in Jan.; 2017 spending up 2.6%The U.S. construction industry began 2018 with a bang, adding 36,000 jobs in January. Total industry employment increased for the fifth consecutive month in January and now stands at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of nearly 7.1 million workers, according to the Labor Department. The January total is 3 percent higher than the January 2017 […]February 7, 2018PickupsDOJ may end Ram emissions cheating suit with hefty fine, recallAccording to a report from Bloomberg, the U.S. Department of Justice is offering Fiat Chrysler Automobiles a settlement in the department’s lawsuit filed against the company last year. In May 2017, the DOJ filed a civil lawsuit against FCA over alleged violations of federal diesel emissions regulations. Since January 2017, FCA has faced allegations from […]February 5, 2018Construction EquipmentHyundai intros redesigned quick coupler for HL900-series loadersDuring last week’s World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, Hyundai announced that it is bringing a redesigned quick coupler option to the Z-bar models of its HL900-series wheel loaders. The quick coupler is ISO 23727 compliant and accommodates multiple attachment types used in construction, agricultural and industrial applications. If purchased with a new Hyundai […]February 2, 2018Construction EquipmentAttempt to load excavator onto truck goes horribly wrongThough we’ve seen a fair share of loading mishaps occur even when a ramp is present, this operator’s attempt to side saddle his excavator underscores the world of pain you can avoid by simply loading a machine properly. Beyond the absence of a ramp, it’s doubtful this excavator even completely fits on to the bed […]February 1, 2018PickupsRam unveils 2019 1500 Laramie Longhorn with “craftsman-like” western detailsWood surfaces, leather seats, a ton of technology and Southwestern styling. These are the touches that Ram says make the all-new 2019 1500 Laramie Longhorn a “no compromise luxury pickup.” Though the truck carries the same great exterior styling redesign unveiled a couple of weeks ago across the 2019 Ram 1500 lineup, the interior of […]January 31, 2018DealersEquipment Roundup: Deere unveils redesigned 344L; Pettibone re-enters traversing telehandler market; Volvo’s new DD110C compactor; Deere unveils mid-frame SSLs/CTLs; Kubota intros 2 new excavatorsKubota intros 2 new compact excavators: the U27-4 and the KX033-4 with extendable dipper arm During the World of Concrete 2018 show in Las Vegas last week, Kubota unveiled two new mini excavators in a three-ton model, the KX033-4 with extendable dipper arm, and a tight tail swing model, the U27-4. Both machines are powered […]January 31, 2018DealersBusiness Roundup: Komatsu acquires Quadco, Southstar attachments; Cat 2017 sales up 18%; United Rentals 2017 revenue up 15%; SDLG adds new dealer; Benck becomes first AED chairwomanDiane Benck becomes first chairwoman of Associated Equipment Distributors Diane Benck – known for her strong advocacy for the equipment industry and for enhancing technician training – has been named chairwoman of Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). Benck, of Illinois, is the first woman to lead the international organization, and she received rousing applause during her […]January 31, 2018Construction EquipmentKubota intros 2 new compact excavators: the U27-4 and the KX033-4 with extendable dipper armDuring the World of Concrete 2018 show in Las Vegas last week, Kubota unveiled two new mini excavators in a three-ton model, the KX033-4 with extendable dipper arm, and a tight tail swing model, the U27-4. Both machines are powered by Kubota engines with an auto downshift feature. As the name suggests, auto downshift automatically […]January 30, 2018Previous PagePage 85 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
