Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Heavy equipmentLeeBoy Launches Tricked-Out "Raised On Blacktop" Special Edition PaverA family-owned paving company, whose foreman created the Raised On Blacktop apparel brand to promote the asphalt industry, recommended special features for this heavy commercial paver designed to pay tribute to family-owned asphalt paving businesses.March 12, 2021RoadbuildingZipper Up: More States Using This Merging Method for Safer Work ZonesThough some consider it bad manners, DOTs find it can reduce traffic jams and help save road workers and motorists.March 11, 2021Construction EquipmentCracking the DaVinci Code: How JLG Created the All-Electric DaVinci Scissor Lift With No HydraulicsNo oil changes or leaks and no inspection worries. Operators can also control drive, steer and load remotely by iOS or Android device with JLG Mobile Control.March 10, 2021Construction EquipmentDynapac’s new CC1300 VI compactor improves operator visibility, comfortWith a roller width of 51 inches, the compactor has a cross-mounted engine, a rear-mounted water tank and better visibility to the drums. Operators can choose dual frequencies and dual amplitudes to tackle different layer thicknesses.March 10, 2021SafetyOklahoma contractor faces $205K in penalties for trench violationsThe contractor received six trench-related citations in 2017. This time, OSHA is proposing penalties of $205,000 after workers were found in unprotected trenches that had standing water in them.March 10, 2021Construction EquipmentEngcon EC226 tiltrotator upgraded with heftier lifting hookEngcon has upgraded its EC226 tiltrotator, the company’s second-largest tiltrotator, with an 8-ton lifting hook, 3 tons more than the previous model. Details here.March 8, 2021BusinessConstruction Starts: When Will They Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels?Other forecast voices: The overall U.S. economy is expected to rebound by the first half of the year, but the construction industry's recovery doesn't look as bright.March 8, 2021Construction EquipmentTakeuchi Launches New Attachment Lineups Matched to Its MachinesTakeuchi's new attachments program offers more than 40 different Takeuchi-branded tools for the company’s compact construction equipment. Details here.March 5, 2021RoadbuildingVideo: Marina breaks loose in Kentucky floods, scraping bridgesA 200-foot-long marina broke loose during record-breaking flooding on the Kentucky River. Watch the video here.March 5, 2021Construction EquipmentHaul paving equipment, excavators with the new Fontaine Workhorse 55PVR trailerFontaine Heavy-Haul has launched a new trailer geared for roadbuilding contractors that enables easier loading of paving equipment and excavators. Details here.March 4, 2021Previous PagePage 118 of 268Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentFrom Cummins’ Gasoline Engine to Struck Mini Dozers – Our Top 10 Stories of 2025The list includes pickups from Toyota and Honda, new motor graders and dump trucks from Cat, Cummins’ first gasoline engine and a Struck comeback.Compact equipment2026 UTV Roundup: A Workhorse for Every Price RangeRoadbuilding equipmentTop Roadbuilding Equipment of 2025: Motor Graders, Rollers, and MoreVideosMost Viewed Construction Equipment – Our Top 10 “Closer Look” Videos of 2025Construction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025
