Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].BusinessDeere Settles With FTC, 5 States to End Right-to-Repair LawsuitThe agreement follows a $99 million settlement with farmers in April and requires Deere to provide the same repair resources its dealers have.July 8, 2026Safety & ComplianceWorkers Trapped in 3 Trench Collapses in 2 Days in Michigan — 1 Dead, 2 InjuredThe cave-ins occurred on separate construction sites in the Detroit metro area — two of them in the same county.July 8, 2026Compact Track LoadersConstruction’s Most Popular Machine: Compact Track Loader Buyer’s Guide 2026In the past year, most major OEMs have released new CTLs for a share of the growing market for the ultra-versatile tool carrier.July 8, 2026BusinessGoldhofer Picks North Carolina for Its First U.S. Headquarters, Production PlantThe German heavy-haul trailer manufacturer plans to spend $19.5 million for the new headquarters and create 80 new jobs.July 7, 2026PickupsNissan Frontier: Free U.S. 250th Anniversary Tailgate Styling OfferedNissan plans to produce 2,500 Frontiers with a subtle monochromatic Stars and Stripes design on the tailgate at no charge through the month of July.July 6, 2026Compact equipmentSDLG Unveils Its First UTVs for U.S. — Diesel U113H and Electric U203HEVAnother new entry for SDLG since sold by Volvo in 2025, the UTVs can haul up to 1,102 pounds, tow 2,205 pounds and go up to 31 mph.July 2, 2026Dealers5 U.S. Military Veterans Win Free New Kubota Machinery for Their FarmsThe presentation of the new tractors, compact track loader and UTV occurred at NASCAR San Diego Weekend as part of Kubota’s Geared to Give program.July 2, 2026Safety & Compliance“Please Don’t Stop” — Worker Survives 97 Minutes in Trench Collapse With Air PocketAs the scene went quiet to check for signs of life, responders heard from beneath the dirt, "Please don't stop."July 1, 2026BusinessU.S. Trade Commission Investigates Caterpillar Patent Complaint Against BobcatThe two iconic construction equipment manufacturers have been locked in an ever-escalating legal battle since December.June 29, 2026Compact ExcavatorsYanmar Gives Sneak Peek of New 6-Ton Mini Excavator for U.S.: the SV60-6BThe 45-horsepower model can perform multiple hydraulic functions — even while traveling — and has a larger cab with 360-degree visibility.June 29, 2026Page 1 of 281Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsTakeuchi Upgrades its Largest Excavators: Meet the New TB3150 and TB3150RThe excavators replace the TB2150 lineup with a new Yanmar engine, 14% more hydraulic horsepower and a redesigned cab.Compact Track LoadersConstruction’s Most Popular Machine: Compact Track Loader Buyer’s Guide 2026Off-Road TrucksHyundai Rolls Out Next-Gen HA30, HA45 Articulated Dump Trucks With New Cab, TechCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Kioti Reveals Its First-Ever Mini Excavators, the New MX SeriesCompact equipmentSDLG Unveils Its First UTVs for U.S. — Diesel U113H and Electric U203HEV
