Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].BusinessMoose Trapped in Well Rescued After Hours-Long Excavator OperationThe bull moose fell in an old abandoned well, and wildlife officers worked for hours to save it with help from an excavator.October 3, 2025Compact TractorsKubota’s New Grand L70 Tractors: Complete Redesign 12 Years in the MakingThe six models of the top-selling compact series range from 27 to 60 horsepower and can be equipped with all-new loaders and backhoes.October 1, 2025Contractor of the Year“Getting the Job Done” – South Carolina Contractor on a Roll Since 2012Weathering two recessions, family-owned Kershaw Builders diversified into a variety of services and has experienced rapid growth.October 1, 2025PickupsRam Drops All-Electric Pickup; Focuses on Range-Extending, Plug-In ModelCiting slowing demand for battery-powered full-size trucks, the company turns its focus to its extended-range model, formerly known as the Ramcharger.September 26, 2025RegulationsConstruction Company CEO Accused of $4M Fraud of Paycheck Protection ProgramHe allegedly created accounts in the names of his minor children, whom he claimed as employees, and bought luxury real estate he rented out.September 26, 2025Pickups2026 Honda Ridgeline Arrives with V6 and 4 AWD TrimsAll Ridgelines get four-wheel drive and features like under-bed storage that can be a cooler, under-seat storage and Dual-Action Tailgate.September 25, 2025Compact Utility LoadersVermeer Reveals Electric Mini Skid Steer, Brush Chipper & Stump CutterThe battery-powered lineup is undergoing testing to develop quiet, zero-emission, low-maintenance equipment.September 24, 2025Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $140K Fine After Inspector Witnesses Trench CollapsesAn inspector showed up on the jobsite and found workers being pulled out of a trench and saw 20 collapses while he was there.September 23, 2025BusinessWhat Subcontractors Need to Know When Seeking Storm Cleanup WorkSubcontractors need to be careful when seeking work after a hurricane or other natural disaster. Check out the dos and don'ts here.September 22, 2025PickupsFord Reveals Longer-Range STX Trim for 2026 F-150 Lightning to Replace XLTThe new STX electric pickup gets an estimated range of 290 miles – up from 240 miles on the XLT at about the same price.September 22, 2025Previous PagePage 10 of 271Next PageTop StoriesTechnology“Hey, Cat” — Watch Caterpillar’s In-Cab AI Voice Assistant Help OperatorLike Siri or Alexa, the operator need only say, “Hey, Cat” and a command, and the system does the rest. See it in action here.Pickups2026 GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado Get Supercharged to 1,000 HP by SVEExcavatorsRedesigned Cat 6015 Hydraulic Shovel Gets Boosted Efficiency, DurabilityConExpo/Con-Agg 2026ConExpo Survival Guide: Tips from Veteran Attendees (and our Editors)Featured SponsorNew Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control
