Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].BusinessVolvo CE to Sell China-Based SDLG Nearly 20 Years After PurchaseAfter Volvo acquired SDLG in 2006, the brand expanded globally, and entered the North American market in 2013.June 24, 2025PickupsRam Boosts Warranty on 2026 Pickups, Vans to 10 Years/100K MilesThe new warranty becomes the longest in the industry for full-sized pickup trucks.June 23, 2025GearNew Cat Boots Honor 3 Famous Feats: Moon Landing, Golden Gate Bridge, ChunnelThe limited-edition footwear marks Cat's 100th anniversary and pays tribute to historic projects the company's equipment has played a part in.June 20, 2025Safety & ComplianceWorker Dies After Collapse of 5-Foot-Deep Trench in ConnecticutHe was rescued from the trench collapse but later died at a local hospital.June 19, 2025Safety & Compliance1 Worker Dies, 1 Injured When Hit by Excavator Buckets in Trenches in CA, WAWithin a month, two workers in trenches were struck by excavator buckets. One in California died, while one in Washington was severely injured.June 16, 2025Construction EquipmentA Guide to Trench Boxes: Here's What Contractors Need to KnowWe take a look the types of trench boxes on the market, how to choose one and how to use them properly.June 16, 2025PickupsOff-Road & Electric: Chevy Brings Trail Boss Trim to 2026 Silverado EVRange for the EV Trail Boss is 410 to 478 miles, with 625 to 725 horsepower, depending on choice of battery pack.June 13, 2025SafetyHow to Prevent Death by Trench Collapse – Stand Down Set for June 16-20Last year, 24,198 employees participated in the Stand Down on 2,143 jobsites. Here’s how to participate and how to protect workers in trenches.June 12, 2025Pickups“We Screwed Up” – Ram Brings Back Hemi V8 for 2026 Model 1500 Pickup"Ram screwed up when we dropped the Hemi – we own it and we fixed it.” – Ram CEO Tim KuniskisJune 11, 2025BusinessHow Contractors Can Get Disaster Cleanup Work During 2025 Hurricane SeasonBeing in a position to win work takes advanced planning – before a disaster strikes.June 10, 2025Previous PagePage 14 of 268Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025A 1950s "Twin D8"; antique Holt, Best and Cat tractors; and a zany 1931 film of Caterpillar's "The Great Tractor Race" made our top-5 list.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited PackageCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26
