Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Safety & ComplianceTennessee Contractor Faces $210K Fine After Trench Death, Prior Violations“The employer showed willful disregard for the safety of employees," TOSHA said, after workers were buried in a 15-foot-deep trench.July 10, 2026Pickups2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 Completely Redesigned — Plus, New V8sThe next-generation full-size pickup is "the most powerful and advanced Silverado ever," GM declares.July 10, 2026BusinessDeere 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, 2026UTVs/Side-by-SidesSDLG 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, 2026Previous PagePage 11 of 291Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility Loaders“Good-Bye, Manual Labor!” — Mini Skid Steer Buyer’s Guide 2026Stand-on mini loader sales have nearly quadrupled, making them more popular than wheel loaders while saving workers' backs.Manufacturer NewsKOBELCO to Acquire CNH’s Case, New Holland Construction Equipment BusinessTractorsMore Power, More Versatility: Case IH Adds 3 Farmall Compact A TractorsCompact Utility LoadersCase Launches its Largest Stand-on Mini Track Loader: the TL170ExcavatorsInside KOBELCO’s Largest Conventional Excavator: The 85-Ton SK850LC-11
