Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].SafetyWorker Missing Over 24 Hours in Drainage Pipe Near Chicago Found DeadA worker was rescued 200 feet away in the underground pipe after getting caught in rising waters. The missing worker's body was found the next day.July 29, 2026BusinessToro Elects 30-Year Company Veteran Funk as New CEO to Succeed OlsonThe current chief operating officer will step into his new position November 1, while the current CEO transitions to executive chairman.July 29, 2026Compact ExcavatorsPerson Trapped Beneath Overturned Excavator Rescued, AirliftedThe victim was pinned beneath the excavator’s rollover protection structure. It was the second reported rollover rescue this month.July 28, 2026BusinessCaterpillar Sues Bluelight Over Autonomy Kits for Rollers, Articulated TrucksBluelight denies Caterpillar's patent infringement accusations, saying its aftermarket kits were developed with free, open-source software.July 27, 2026Compact ExcavatorsHitachi Gives Sneak Peek at Next-Gen Mini Excavators With New Landcros NameFour new compact excavators ranging from 3 to 6 metric tons are set for 2027 with more coming as Hitachi changes to "Landcros."July 27, 2026Skid Steer LoadersOTR Launches Flat-Free SolidBoss Tire for Smaller Skid SteersThe tire is designed for projects on asphalt and concrete such as demolition, recycling, scrap yards, waste handling.July 24, 2026BusinessDig World’s Second Construction Theme Park Opens in Grapevine, TexasKids and adults can operate heavy equipment while undergoing a variety of challenges and games.July 21, 2026Safety & ComplianceOperator Dies in Modified Mini Excavator; Texas Contractor Faces $276K FineThe excavator had been altered so it could fit in a crawl space beneath a school, according to OSHA.July 20, 2026Pay and benefitsHow Much Money Can You Earn in Construction? Here’s Who Makes WhatFrom the CEO to the apprentice and everything in between, a new NAHB report shows which occupations in construction earned the most in 2025.July 20, 2026Vintage EquipmentThe RayGo Giant: Strange, Rare and Once the World’s Largest Motor Grader“It’s Slow. But It’s Cool. It’s loud.” The 1970s Giant runs on two 318-horsepower Detroits, has a 20-foot blade and weighs over 50 tons.July 17, 2026Page 1 of 283Next PageTop StoriesCompact Wheel LoadersAvant's New e727 Electric Loader Gets 5.5-Hour Runtime, Diesel-Like PerformanceThe compact wheel loader delivers a 3,086-pound lift capacity, fast charging and the performance of comparable diesel models.ExcavatorsCloser Look: Caterpillar's New 19-Ton 319 CR Excavator Hits a Sweet SpotCompact ExcavatorsHitachi Gives Sneak Peek at Next-Gen Mini Excavators With New Landcros NameGraders/ScrapersCat 613G Returns in Spirit: Kress Revives Classic Scraper with its K13Compact Track LoadersCloser Look: Hyundai's New "Tool Carrier" HT30 Compact Track Loader
