Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].ExcavatorsThe Trans-Atlantic Journey of Komatsu’s Largest Excavator: The First PC9000 (Video)The nearly 2-million-pound behemoth began its 8,700-mile journey over road, river and ocean in 31 pieces from Germany to its new home in Canada.May 28, 2025AttachmentsGet the Rocks Out with Blue Diamond’s New Hydraulic Rock Rake for Skid Steers, CTLsThe attachment for skid steers and compact track loaders can collect rocks from ¾-inch to 8 inches into its integrated bucket for smoothing terrain.May 27, 2025TechnologyDigging on the Moon: Vermeer Helps Build Lunar Excavator to Harvest Helium-3A full-size prototype that resembles a trencher has been revealed to dig up dirt on the moon at 100 metric tons per hour.May 27, 2025HomeCat Loads Up the Tech Options for Next-Gen Medium Wheel LoadersThe new tech includes remote control, collision warning, 360-degree view, advanced load tracking. A new long-life cutting edge is also available.May 20, 2025Graders/ScrapersJohn Deere Intros Path Mapping System for Snowplowing with Motor GradersThe satellite-based system displays the route, road edges and obstacles on an in-cab screen for safe, efficient plowing on snow-covered roads.May 19, 2025CranesManitowoc Rolls Out Grove GHC200, Its Largest Telescopic Crawler CraneThe crawler crane is designed for heavy-duty lifting on uneven terrain, including swampy and mountainous conditions.May 16, 2025TechnologyVermeer Intros Simple Locator to Find Buried Utility Lines: the Verifier G1The handheld locator detects utilities as the operator sweeps the receiver back and forth, provide an estimated depth on its LCD display.May 16, 2025Graders/ScrapersCat Motor Graders Get New “No Adjustments for Life” High-Performance CircleThe new circle is designed for JOY models of the Cat 140, 150 and 160 graders and replaces the previous open circle and drawbar.May 15, 2025AttachmentsBe Your Own Material Recycler with Remu’s New Excavator Crusher BucketsThe jaw crushers can process brick, rock, concrete and asphalt and are for excavators weighing 12 to over 25 metric tons.May 14, 2025Contractor of the YearHow This South Carolina Contractor Shifted Directions to Stay CompetitiveKershaw Builders hit a rough patch in 1999 and was about to close when Robin Blizzard stepped up with a new plan.May 14, 2025Previous PagePage 16 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
