Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Safety & ComplianceConstruction Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Charge Related to Trench DeathA 46-year-old worker was in a 9-foot-deep trench to locate a sewer line when it collapsed May 4, 2021, in Mamaroneck, New York.February 12, 2025Heavy equipmentMan Arrested After Equipment Rampage Damages VehiclesPolice: The suspect was intoxicated and “began crushing several vehicles with the large piece of equipment, which caused significant damage.”February 11, 2025Compact ExcavatorsTough Machine for Light Jobs: Kubota Launches Next-Gen U17-5 Mini ExcavatorThe new compact excavator is made for working in tight spaces with its zero tail swing and tracks that can be hydraulically narrowed.February 10, 2025Construction EquipmentCat Offers Limited-Edition “Centennial Grey” Dozers, Excavator for its 100th YearThe limited-edition color hearkens back to the original grey of the first crawler tractors produced after the Caterpillar Tractor Co. formed in 1925.February 7, 2025Compact equipment attachmentsIgnite Attachments: Contractors More Comfortable Ordering OnlineSince its launch in 2022, the e-commerce site has been growing in popularity and in its number of construction equipment attachments for sale.February 6, 2025Compact Track LoadersMan in Stolen Compact Track Loader Leads Chase on I-10; Police Fire ShotsAt one point during the low-speed chase, the CTL rammed a police vehicle. Police shot at the operator who was injured and hospitalized.February 5, 2025Battery electricIt’s All About the Batteries: Power Tools Push Boundaries at World of ConcreteCordless alternatives were demonstrated for handling rebar, concrete and everything in between from Bosch, DeWalt, Hilti, Milwaukee Tool.February 5, 2025Compact equipmentToro’s New Tracked, Electric Ultra Buggies Bring Battery-Powered DumpingToro's battery-powered e2500s come in a high-lift model that can dump at a height of over 6 feet or a model that can swivel 180 degrees.February 3, 2025Compact ExcavatorsKubota Unveils KX040-5 Mini Excavator with New Features, Cab, Hydraulics, ColorsThe next-gen 4-metric-ton excavator debuted at World of Concrete with a quieter, roomier cab, improved hydraulics, new color scheme, more features.January 30, 2025Off-Road TrucksVolvo Completely Redesigns its Articulated Dump Trucks, Adds 50-Ton Model“This is our biggest and boldest articulated launch ever,” says CEO, of the seven new models with payloads of 28 to 61 tons.January 29, 2025Previous PagePage 17 of 261Next PageTop StoriesMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025Find out the most popular models of new and used financed mini excavators and which models are fetching the most at auction.PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventCompact equipmentMassimo Expands UTV Line with 6-Seater T-Boss 900LFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
