Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingUDOT tests new radar-activated signs to reduce deer collisionsUDOT is testing out radar-detecting wildlife signs to alert drivers if wildlife is present in the area to prevent vehicle-deer collisions. Details on TPS!May 22, 2019Construction EquipmentRototilt’s new rippers designed for frozen, hard ground conditionsRototilt has launched new ripper attachments to help excavator operators break through hard or frozen ground. The S60 and S70 rippers are designed for maximum breakout force. Their front, rear and sides are made of wear-resistant HB450 steel. Rototilt reinforced the attachment frame to withstand high breakout torque. The company says it also made the […]May 20, 2019SafetyOSHA rule changes expected to save contractors moneyOSHA's rule changes will affect the construction industry in a big way. The changes could result in $5.8 million a year in savings to the construction industry.May 20, 2019DealersBobcat dealer network continues 2019 expansion with N.C. additionBobcat of Winterville is now an authorized dealer for new and used sales of Bobcat equipment, as well as service, rental, and parts. More information here.May 16, 2019SafetyNew safety vests, gloves designed for women in constructionConstruction firm Skanska got tired of seeing its female employees struggle with unisex safety vests and gloves that didn’t fit properly. So it partnered with Colony Hardware and Radians to create off-the-shelf safety vests and gloves designed for women that are now available companywide and will eventually be for sale to the public, the company […]May 14, 2019Construction EquipmentBoone named new GM for Haulotte U.S. operationsShawn Boone has been promoted to general manager for Haulotte’s U.S. subsidiary. Boone previously served as the company’s independent representative firm manager, a position he was appointed to last year. In his new position, he will lead sales and commercial operations for the United States and Canada. “Appointing Shawn to the general manager position is […]May 13, 2019RoadbuildingBridge designer declared FIU bridge safe just hours before its collapse, records indicateRecords released May 6 by the Florida Department of Transportation reveal that on the day of the collapse of a pedestrian bridge last year at Florida International University, the bridge designer reported that cracks observed in the bridge were not a safety concern. The comments came during a meeting at 9 a.m. March 15, 2018—about […]May 13, 2019Construction EquipmentBrokk’s new BHB breakers deliver more power in a lighter packageBrokk has launched a line of hydraulic breakers for its remote-controlled demolition robots. The BHB series consists of eight models ranging from 110 to 1,543 pounds. The company says the breakers feature a high power-to-weight ratio, delivering more power in a lighter package, while producing less noise and vibration than competitors. The breakers are designed […]May 10, 2019Construction EquipmentHitachi’s latest mining excavator, the EX1200-7, also designed for construction projectsCheck out Hitachi's latest mining excavator, the EX1200-7, and find out why it's being called a crossover machine for construction here on Equipment World.May 9, 2019TrucksPhil’s new sealed Autogate dump tailgate prevents liquid spillsThe Positive Seal Autogate from Philippi-Hagenbuch creates a water-tight seal to contain liquids within the truck bed or roll-off container. Details here.May 8, 2019Previous PagePage 168 of 258Next PageTop StoriesVintage EquipmentThe 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the PowerIn the late 1940s, Buster Peterson decided two Cats were better than one and created the “Twin D8” – a great idea until the D9 debuted in 1954.Compact equipmentNew Polaris Ranger 500: Work-Ready UTV Priced at $10K, Can Tow 1,500 Lbs.Construction EquipmentExtreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse AntarcticaCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingAttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large Excavators
