Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Construction EquipmentEngcon: Grab smaller objects, gain strength with new sorting grapplesThese grapples are designed to attach to the Ehgcon tiltrotators, which give excavator attachments rotating and tilting movement. Details on Equipment World.May 27, 2019Construction EquipmentWeego’s 9-pound Crankenstein jumpstarts construction equipmentThe Weego Crankenstein Jump Starting 12V/24V Power Pack weighs 9 pounds and can jumpstart dead batteries on light and heavy-duty equipment. Details here.May 27, 2019RoadbuildingAs infrastructure talks fail, trade groups still hope for road, bridge fundingThese groups are calling for a solution to fix the country’s crumbling roads, bridges and other infrastructure and hoefully as soon as possible. More here.May 27, 2019Construction EquipmentJCB’s new Teletruk forklifts fueled by LPG to reduce emissionsBoth the TLT 25 LPG and TLT 30 LPG Teletruk forklift models will run on liquid propane gas to help reduce emissions. More information on Equipment World.May 23, 2019SafetyTrench collapse in Neb. that injured 2 results in $106,078 proposed fineA construction company in Nebraska receives $106,078 in OSHA citation fines for a trench collapse that injured two workers. Details here on Equipment World.May 22, 2019RoadbuildingUDOT 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, 2019Previous PagePage 174 of 265Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Case CE's Newest and Largest Electric Mini Excavator, the CX25EVThe battery-powered compact excavator delivers the same power as a comparable-sized 34-horsepower diesel machine, without the noise or emissions.Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Articulated Dump Trucks and Sales Trends for 2024-2025Compact Utility LoadersVermeer Rolls Out 4 New ML Series Stand-on Mini Track LoadersVintage EquipmentWatch Antique Tractors from Holt, Best, Caterpillar at HCEA Show 2025Pickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of Features
