Patty VaughanConstruction EquipmentToro unveils two gas-powered utility vehicles: meet the 500, 700 EFIThe Toro Company has launched two new gas-powered electronic fuel injection utility vehicles. The 500 EFI and 700 EFI will be available this spring and support more than 40 different accessories. The models feature four-wheel-drive and can hold up to three people for transportation. Additionally, the models can be customized with accessories including windshields, cabs, […]January 29, 2015Construction EquipmentJohn Deere releases series of online videos to explain how its WorkSight and telematics tech optimizes jobsitesFor those out there still on the fence about telematics or just looking to learn a bit more about how John Deere’s JDLink and WorkSight technologies work together, the company is using online content to provide a bit of education. Deere’s Construction & Forestry Division has released a series of videos that helps owners, operators and fleet […]January 16, 2015RoadbuildingBobcat donates S185 skid steer to North Dakota zooBobcat Company donated a S185 skid steer to the Red River Zoo in Fargo, North Dakota. The machine had previously been at the zoo on loan from Bobcat of Fargo, the local Bobcat dealer, for two years. Lisa Tate, director at the Red River Zoo, says the organization would not have been able to buy the […]December 24, 2014RoadbuildingGet 10 Years of weather data to help snow removal estimatesIn the fall of 2011, Go iLawn released its Snow Proposal Builder to help people prepare snow and ice management estimates. However, Go iLawn quickly discovered that estimates also need to be based on weather data as well. To help with this problem, the company re-launched the second version of the Proposal Builder. The builder now includes weather […]October 17, 2014RoadbuildingHow to protect roadworkers from hearing lossDifferent levels of noise are all around crewmembers every day on jobsites. However, whenever workers are exposed to some of those sounds for hours on end every day, hearing loss can become a serious problem. Approximately 22 million Americans are exposed to noise levels loud enough to damage hearing every year, according to the National […]September 17, 2014RoadbuildingTerex Launches Next Generation of Skid Steers, CTLsFeaturing more than 100 enhancements from previous models, Terex has launched a line of skid steers and compact track loaders. The Terex Generation 2 machines are available in radial and vertical lift-path patterns with rated operating capacities ranging from 665 to 3,600 pounds. The enhancements on the machines were designed to increase machine performance with additional rated […]September 10, 2014Construction EquipmentTerex launches Generation 2 skid steers and compact track loaders with more than 100 upgradesFeaturing more than 100 enhancements from previous models, Terex has launched a new line of skid steers and compact track loaders. The Terex Generation 2 machines are available in radial and vertical lift-path patterns with rated operating capacities ranging from 665 to 3,600 pounds. The Terex Gen2 line currently includes eight models, ranging in size from 665 […]September 3, 2014Construction EquipmentBobcat, Make-a-Wish fulfill 5-year-old’s wish to see how his favorite machines are made (PHOTOS)[imagebrowser id=127] A five-year-old boy fighting a rare blood disorder got to have a few days of pure fun thanks to the Make-A-Wish North Dakota and Make-A-Wish Minnesota. Connor Menard of Montrose, Minnesota got to witness what goes into building his favorite machines: Bobcat loaders and excavators. On August 14, Menard got a special send-off ceremony at Farm-Rite dealership, an […]August 29, 2014Construction EquipmentGEAR: John Deere’s special edition “Midnight Black” Gators are the UTVs Batman would driveJohn Deere has launched two special edition Gator Utility vehicles that eschew the typical green paint job for a much more sinister shade. The “Midnight Black” XUV825i and RSX850i Gator UTVs are highlighted by a custom matte black paint scheme with charcoal gray graphics. The vehicles are available now in limited quantities at select dealers. […]August 8, 2014Construction EquipmentKubota launches Hydraulic 6-in-1 Blade for the KXO40-4 compact excavatorKubota has introduced the Hydraulic 6-in-1 Blade for the KXO40-4 compact excavator. Featuring six different positions, the blade’s capacity has increased to approximately .75 cubic yards. By moving the dozer lever, operators can angle the blade right or left to push materials aside while the machine moves forward, which eliminates the need for continuous right-angle positioning while […]July 11, 2014Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsHyundai Debuts its Largest Compact Excavator, the HX90AThe 9-ton model fills a gap between mini and full-size excavators and features compact tail and boom swing and an upgraded all-weather steel cab.Market PulseRanking the Nation’s Top 100 Construction Aggregates ProducersCompact Wheel LoadersWacker Neuson Brings its WL250 Compact Articulated Wheel Loader to the U.S.PickupsTELO MT1 “Mini” Electric Pickup Truck Could be Right for Tight JobsitesFeatured Sponsor13 Step Plan To Boost Tech Efficiency from Fullbay