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.TechnologyIntel Insight, a new drone data analysis platform, can detect changes between inspections“DATA IS THE NEW OIL” The words flashed upon the large screen in giant letters above Intel CEO Brian Krzanich’s head shortly after he took the stage at the International Drone Conference and Exposition (InterDrone) in Las Vegas earlier this week. The phrase is integral for understanding not only Intel’s new role as a drone company, […]September 8, 2017TrucksCaterpillar Buggy is a C12-powered hot rod with Studebaker body, 966 loader grille“I wanted something that was a little different,” says hot rod enthusiast and builder Snapper Schomaker in a video where he explains the genesis of what he calls the Caterpillar Buggy. The resulting hot rod definitely delivers on Schomaker’s original goal of “different.” When you see this vehicle rumbling toward you or even sitting still in […]September 7, 2017Construction EquipmentDeere bringing machine learning to ag equipment with $305 million acquisitionJohn Deere has agreed to a tech-based acquisition focused on applying machine learning to its agriculture equipment. The company announced Wednesday evening that it has agreed to buy Sunnyvale, California-based Blue River Technology for $305 million. Blue River specializes in intelligent crop spraying equipment. This spraying equipment uses “computer vision” to see a crop and […]September 6, 2017BusinessConstruction spending falls 0.6% in JulyA decline in nonresidential brought down total U.S. construction spending in July. Total spending dipped 0.6 percent from June to $1.2 trillion but remains up 1.8 percent over the July 2016 total. Total nonresidential spending dropped 1.7 percent in July to $688 billion but is down 4.3 percent from the year-ago total. Top percentage declines […]September 6, 2017PickupsRoush’s souped up 2018 F-150 is louder, taller and ready for off-roadingAs it does with each new model year of Ford’s half-ton pickups, Roush is offering a heavily modified performance package on the 2018 F-150 that gives the truck serious off-road pedigree. If the truck you see above looks a bit different from the redesigned 2018 F-150 Ford has been showing off for the last few […]September 5, 2017VocationalKenworth intros T370 heavy front drive axle configurationsFabco 18,000- and 20,000-pound front drive axles are now available as a factory-installed option on Kenworth’s T370. The truck was already available in 4×4 and 6×6 configurations with axle ratings from 10,000 pounds to 16,000 pounds. Kenworth will pair the Fabco FSD-18A and FSD-20A axles with the Fabco TC-548 transfer case in the new configuration, which […]September 5, 2017Construction EquipmentYanmar intros new configs to 2018 Bull Series UTV lineupYanmar has unveiled changes to its Bull Series of Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) for the 2018 model year that include new colors and option upgrades. The standard, three-seat Bull model and the six-seat LongHorn will keep the 700cc engine from the 2017 model year but will now be available in some new configurations. For customers […]September 5, 2017TechnologyCat unveils its first tablet: Windows 10-based T20 introduced alongside two new rugged phonesCaterpillar is again expanding its mobile technology lineup with the introduction of two new rugged smartphones and a first for the company: a tablet. The Cat T20 features a rugged design that is IP67 certified, making it waterpoof for 30 minutes at a depth of more than 3 feet and able to withstand moisture, sand […]September 1, 2017BusinessConstruction adds 28,000 jobs in AugustThe construction industry added its third largest monthly jobs total of the year in August with a gain of 28,000 jobs. The new jobs bring total U.S. construction employment to 6.918 million Americans, according to preliminary data from the Labor Department. The August jobs report also brought a revision to the July jobs total. July employment […]September 1, 2017Construction EquipmentPentagon awards Cat $663 million military equipment contractCaterpillar has been selected to supply the U.S. government with more than $663.5 million worth of construction equipment, according to a Pentagon announcement. The five-year, fixed-price contract comes from the Defense Department’s Defense Logistics Agency and has no option periods. Cat’s bid of $663,584,042 beat out three other manufacturers. The contract will supply equipment to […]August 31, 2017Previous PagePage 97 of 434Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsBig Year for Excavators with Lots of New Models – Buyer’s Guide 2025The latest in excavators from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Hitachi, Hyundai, JCB, John Deere, KOBELCO, Komatsu, Link-Belt, Volvo and more.Compact equipmentCan-Am Redesigns 2026 Defender UTV: More Power, Smarter Tech, Added ComfortPickups2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 4 EnginesCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025
