Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Construction EquipmentTakeuchi intros TB257FR compact excavator with side-to-side offset boomThe TB257FR compact excavator from Takeuchi features a side-to-side offset boom along with a tight 7.5-inch tail-swing for full rotation and little overhang.November 5, 2020RoadbuildingVirginia’s largest ever infrastructure project involves tunnel boring machineConstruction for Virginia's Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion is underway. Watch VDOT explain the tunnel boring process here on Equipment World.November 5, 2020Construction EquipmentSnowEx intros Automatixx snowplow attachment kit for tractorsThe SnowEx Automatixx tractor attachment kit is a solution for an increase in the demand for non-truck-mounted snowplows. Learn more on Equipment World.November 4, 2020Business75% of contractors report canceled, postponed projects in AGC surveyA new survey reports that 75 percent of contractors have seen an upcoming project canceled or postponed. That’s up from 60 percent in August and 32 percent in June, according to the Associated General Contractors. The recent AGC survey also shows that 78 percent of contractors have faced delays or disruptions on current projects. That’s […]November 3, 2020Construction EquipmentAlaskaug Pin-On Augers designed for tundra now available for variety of surfacesThe Alaskaug line of pin-on augers were originally developed to drill through Alaskan tundra, and now Auger Technologies is making them available for a variety of surfaces. The augers for digger derricks or production type diggers can be configured with different teeth and pilot bits to handle such conditions as 41-inch concrete block, gravel or […]November 2, 2020RoadbuildingCould pension funds save U.S. infrastructure?Norman Anderson, CG/LA Infrastructure CEO, discusses increased U.S. pension fund investments to help fix America’s infrastructure. Details on Equipment World.November 2, 2020Construction EquipmentHow to Choose a Cold Planer: Match the machine to current – and future – jobsCheck out these cold planer models and manufacturers' tips on how to choose the right cold planer for your current and future projects, here on Equipment World.October 30, 2020Construction EquipmentToro’s new tracked Swivel Mud Buggy takes a twist with 180-degree dumpingThe new tracked site dumper builds off the Toro MB TX 2500 frame, but adds a redesigned tub that can swivel 180 degrees.October 29, 2020Construction EquipmentLaBounty intros shear jaw for UPX 1800 demolition attachmentLaBounty has added a new shear jaw for its UPX 1800 demolition attachment for excavators. The 32,000-pound UPX 1800 already has a concrete cracker jaw. The company currently has multiple jaws for its smaller lineup of UPX, which stands for Universal Processor. Now it is starting to do the same for the larger model. LaBounty […]October 29, 2020TechnologyTrimble sells construction logistics business to Command AlkonCommand Alkon plans to buy Trimble’s construction logistics business to expand its products for coordinating jobsite deliveries among material suppliers, haulers and contractors. Trimble logistics telematics solutions enable ready-mix concrete and aggregates delivery managers to track, schedule, route and communicate across their fleets. “Fleets benefit from automated real-time vehicle location and status, turn-by-turn navigation, monitoring […]October 29, 2020Previous PagePage 130 of 268Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentCaterpillar Previews 5 Autonomous Equipment Lines at CES (Video)The company revealed new intelligent excavators, dozers, loaders, haul trucks and compactors.Compact TractorsCloser Look: Kubota’s New Grand L70 Tractors Completely Redesigned After 12 YearsTechnologyA UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid Side-by-Side UnveiledPickups2026 Ford F-150 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 5 Engines Including Hybrid, V8Construction EquipmentFrom Cummins’ Gasoline Engine to Struck Mini Dozers – Our Top 10 Stories of 2025
