Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Wheel LoadersSlow-Speed Wheel Loader Chase Ends in OUI Arrest in MassachusettsThe loader nearly struck multiple utility poles and swerved into oncoming traffic during a low-speed chase with police.May 8, 2026ExcavatorsVolvo’s New Big Digger Revealed — The 56-Ton EC560 Excavator with 6-Yard BucketThe next-gen model gets the largest bucket in its class, more digging force and swing torque, and a heavier counterweight.May 7, 2026Graders/ScrapersBig Year for Motor Graders with New Models from Top OEMs — Buyer’s Guide 2026The most popular and latest models from Case, Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, LeeBoy, LiuGong, Mauldin, Sany, Weiler and XCMG.May 6, 2026Compact ExcavatorsSneak Peek: Link-Belt Reveals Next-Gen 80 X4 Excavator with Yanmar EngineThe 8.5-ton model gets 24% more horsepower, increased fuel efficiency and more power for running attachments.May 4, 2026Roadbuilding equipmentAllen Launches AAS310 Aggregate Spreader for High-Performance ConcreteThe company says the AAS310 is designed to “evenly distribute fine aggregate up to 14 feet wide.”May 3, 2026Aerial LiftsWorkers’ Family Wins $18.2M Jury Award After Fatal Aerial-Lift OverturnTwo brothers, age 22 and 23, were 120 feet in the air on the articulated boom lift when high winds blew it over, killing them.May 1, 2026Pay and benefitsContractors to Pay Record $1.28M for Wage Violations in MinnesotaThe construction projects included the upscale, mixed-use development by the owners of the Minnesota Vikings near the NFL team's stadium.April 30, 2026BusinessGranite Acquires Utah General Contractor Kenny Seng ConstructionGranite says the acquisition will expand its construction and materials operations in a high-growth region.April 29, 2026Compact ExcavatorsNew Holland Reveals E25X, a 2.5-Ton Electric Mini Excavator for Jobsite VersatilityContractors can take on a broader range of projects with the compact excavator's zero emissions and quiet operation, including indoor work.April 28, 2026Oils & lubricantsNew PC-12 Heavy-Duty Engine Oil Specs Approved by APIThe next generation of heavy-duty engine oil specs has been adopted by the American Petroleum Institute.April 28, 2026Page 1 of 277Next PageTop StoriesAutonomousVideo: Operator Teaches Hitachi ZX135US-7 Excavator to Dig on its OwnWith a few inputs from the operator, the excavator takes over with Gravis’ new Copilot system to autonomously dig a trench.ExcavatorsVolvo’s New Big Digger Revealed — The 56-Ton EC560 Excavator with 6-Yard BucketGraders/ScrapersBig Year for Motor Graders with New Models from Top OEMs — Buyer’s Guide 2026AutonomousIron Insider: How Bluelight's $50K Autonomy Kit Can Boost Productivity Up to 14%Compact ExcavatorsSneak Peek: Link-Belt Reveals Next-Gen 80 X4 Excavator with Yanmar Engine
