Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Alternative powerJCB Pursues World Speed Record With Its New Hydrogen Engines in 32-Foot CarThe 32-foot-long JCB Hydromax is being prepared to travel over 350 mph with the manufacturer’s new hydrogen internal combustion engines.May 19, 2026DealersDeere Hit With New Lawsuit, This One for Construction Equipment Right to RepairA month after a $99 million settlement for ag equipment, Deere is now being sued for right to repair of construction equipment.May 18, 2026Compact Wheel LoadersYanmar Reveals Its Smallest Compact Wheel Loader, the CL26The new CL26 weighs about 6,000 pounds, runs on a 44-horsepower diesel engine and has a bucket capacity of .56 cubic yards.May 15, 2026BusinessCat Seeks 600 Workers to Build Compact Track Loaders in North CarolinaCat says no manufacturing experience is required, and it will provide on-the-job training, with wages starting at $18 an hour and up.May 14, 2026AttachmentsSlash, Rip, Cut and Grab with These 25 Landclearing AttachmentsAttachments for your construction equipment for hacking through brush, chopping down trees and clearing away debris.May 14, 2026Compact Wheel LoadersVolvo’s New Electric L20, L25 Compact Wheel Loaders Hit U.S.The L20 gets a 21% boost in battery capacity, and it and the L25 can increase that an additional 40% with an optional 56 kWh battery.May 14, 2026TrailersEtnyre Launches New Sliding Axle Lowboy Trailer for Construction EquipmentThe new 55TL3-SA can handle up to 55 tons for roadbuilding and earthmoving equipment and can be loaded without disconnecting from the truck.May 12, 2026Safety & ComplianceLawsuit Seeks $35M After Teen Worker Crushed to Death by Wheel LoaderLucas Gray was finishing his last days of a summer construction job and was weeks away from entering college when he was run over.May 11, 2026Wheel LoadersSlow-Speed Wheel Loader Chase Ends in OUI Arrest in MassachusettsThe loader nearly struck multiple utility poles and swerved into oncoming traffic during a low-speed chase with police.May 8, 2026ExcavatorsVolvo’s New Big Digger Revealed — The 56-Ton EC560 Excavator with 6-Yard BucketThe next-gen model gets the largest bucket in its class, more digging force and swing torque, and a heavier counterweight.May 7, 2026Previous PagePage 15 of 292Next PageTop StoriesManufacturer NewsKomatsu to Acquire Astec’s Roadtec, Carlson Road Construction BusinessThe acquisition includes highway and commercial pavers, screeds, Shuttle Buggy material transfer vehicles and cold planers.Compact Utility Loaders“Good-Bye, Manual Labor!” — Mini Skid Steer Buyer’s Guide 2026Manufacturer 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 TL170
