Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].BusinessDeadline Looms for Section 179, Bonus Depreciation for 2024 Equipment BuysSection 179 hits a historic high deduction level, while bonus depreciation drops for the second time since 2017.December 2, 2024BaumaBauma 2025: World’s Largest Construction Show Prepares for Big TurnoutOrganizers for the show in Germany expect crowd and exhibitor numbers to return to pre-Covid levels.November 27, 2024CranesTadano Launches World’s First Electric Rough-Terrain Crane in U.S.The EVOLT eGR-1000XLL-1 has a 100-ton lifting capacity and a main boom height of 167 feet, which is the same as its diesel counterpart.November 26, 2024Compact Track LoadersMan Found Not Guilty by Insanity in Compact Track Loader Crash SpreeHis lawyer argued he was suffering from a mental illness and medicine side effects and was sleep deprived after long hours clearing snow.November 25, 2024SafetyWorker Rescued After Buried 9 Hours Under Rubble from Building CollapseThe man was in a 10- to 12-foot-deep hole, covered in dirt and concrete in Louisville, Kentucky. Rescuers dug by hand and buckets to free him.November 22, 2024Collectors CornerFinding Grandpa’s Dozer: The Long-Lost 1954 Allis-Chalmers HD-15John Engstrom bought the dozer back in 1960 to start his business and sold it in 1965. He and his grandson tracked it down before John passed away.November 21, 2024Safety & ComplianceContractor, Superintendent Charged After Fatal Trench Collapse in TexasThe worker had escaped a cave-in earlier in the day and was ordered back inside the 13-foot-deep trench where the fatal collapse occurred.November 20, 2024ExcavatorsDig Deeper, Reach Farther: Link-Belt’s 3 New Long-Front X4S ExcavatorsThe new 220, 260, 370 X4S long excavators get 20-25 feet of extra reach and 18-22 feet of additional dig depth over standard modelsNovember 20, 2024Compact Wheel LoadersAvant Launches 855i, a Lower-Cost Version of its Largest Compact LoaderThe single-speed articulated CWL is designed for those who want the power and performance but don’t need the faster two-speed 860i.November 19, 2024ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Komatsu’s Large Fuel-Saving Excavator, the Hybrid HB365LC-3Take a walkaround tour of the 82,000-pound hybrid model – which boasts 20% fuel savings, more power and less noise. Watch it in action here.November 18, 2024Previous PagePage 17 of 257Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track Loaders"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)The modified CTL is equipped with bullet-proof glass and armor and attachments for keeping officers safe and for breaking into buildings.4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorWheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderCompact equipmentKawasaki Unveils its 2026 Mule Utility Vehicle LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
