Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].BusinessBoy Awarded $65M After Excavator Crashes Into Bridge, Kills His MomThe driver hauling the excavator had just gotten his CDL four days earlier and had not properly loaded the machine onto the trailer.October 9, 2026Pickups2027 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD Get More HP With New Diesel, Gas V8sThe new engines deliver the most-ever power and torque for Silverado HD, which also gets electric power steering and eBoost braking.October 8, 2026BulldozersConstruction’s Mighty Bull Stands the Test of Time — Dozer Buyer’s Guide 2026Here are the latest and most popular models from Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Dressta, Hyundai, John Deere, Komatsu and Liebherr.October 7, 2026Mini ExcavatorsXCMG Releases 2 New Mini Excavators for North American MarketThe 2.7-metric-ton XE27U Pro and the 4.8-metric-ton XE45U Pro get Kubota diesel engines and zero tail swing.October 6, 2026Mini ExcavatorsBrazen Crook Caught on Deputy Bodycam Selling Contractor’s Stolen ExcavatorAfter the owner saw his Cat mini excavator on Facebook Marketplace, deputies set up a sting and recorded the busted deal on video.October 5, 2026Graders/Scrapers“The Lightest 30-Yard Scraper on the Market” — K-Tec's New 1230Scrapers are often the cheapest way to move dirt. By pulling one machine, one operator can replace an excavator, trucks and dozer.October 5, 2026Pickups2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Completely Redesigned, Gets GM's New 481-HP V8The next-gen pickup gets revamped inside and out and offers GM's most powerful V8 for a half-ton truck.October 2, 2026BusinessCaterpillar Picks NC for New $1B Compact Track Loader, Telehandler PlantThe site beat out other rivals with $85 million in incentives to entice the company to stay and expand its manufacturing presence.October 1, 2026TechnologyLumina’s Bladerunner, Moonlander, Roadrunner Futuristic, Modular MachinesThe electric excavator, dozer and wheel loader can convert into almost any construction machine you would want on a jobsite.September 30, 2026BusinessHyundai, Develon, Manitou, Gehl to Partner on Compact EquipmentThe deal marks the third this year among major equipment manufacturers and seeks to capture a bigger share of the growing compact equipment market.September 29, 2026Page 1 of 289Next PageTop StoriesOff-Road TrucksDeere Previews Autonomous Haul Truck: One Truck, Two Operation ModesThe bolt-on autonomy system would let contractors switch their articulated dump trucks between manual and autonomous operation. Get a first look here.Pickups2027 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD Get More HP With New Diesel, Gas V8sBulldozersConstruction’s Mighty Bull Stands the Test of Time — Dozer Buyer’s Guide 2026Mini ExcavatorsXCMG Releases 2 New Mini Excavators for North American MarketFeatured SponsorKeep Your Business Strong During Slower Months
