Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].SafetyCalif. contractor fined $242,600 in trench collapse that killed workerWhen the trench wall collapsed, one worker escaped but the other, Abel Sauceda Quiñónez of Modesto, was trapped under the dirt and crushed to death. More here.February 18, 2019Construction EquipmentMauldin intros the 1860, now its largest paver, alongside two other new Tier 4 models at World of AsphaltMauldin took advantage of the venue at World of Asphalt and officially introduced three brand new Tier 4 Final asphalt pavers. Get details on Equipment World.February 14, 2019RoadbuildingBipartisan panel sees short window of opportunity for infrastructure billPanelists are cautiously optimistic that an infrastructure bill could pass this year but will take some courage from political leaders. More on Equipment World.February 13, 2019Roadbuilding$802M rebuild of I-395 in Miami to include 6-arch bridge with parkThe project is designed to increase capacity as well as improve safety by reducing dangers when entering and exiting at the Midtown Interchange.February 13, 2019RoadbuildingNTSB calls for ban on phone use, standard collision avoidance in all vehiclesThe National Transportation Safety Board pushes vehicle manufacturers to make collision avoidance systems standard equipment. More details on Equipment World.February 11, 2019Construction EquipmentKubota introduces its smallest CTL, the SVL65-2, with larger machine featuresKubota designed the cab to be similar in size to its SVL75 and SVL95 compact track loaders and also gave it the same easy-open, slide-up front door. More here.February 8, 2019RoadbuildingTxDOT district sets monthly record with $100M in road projectsThe Amarillo District of the TxDOT recorded its highest amount of monthly road contracts in the month of January. Check out the details here on Equipment World.February 8, 2019TrailersFelling redesigns IT-I tilt trailers for strength, ease of useFelling has revamped and redesigned its IT-I Series tilt trailers for 2020 to make them stronger and easier to use. Check them out now on Equipment World.February 7, 2019Construction EquipmentMakinex Power Box generator boasts quiet, clean powerThe Power Box can be wheeled to wherever you need it on the jobsite and is available in a variety of sizes and power configurations, from 4.4 to 17.6 kilowatts.February 6, 2019DealersManitou reports 19% growth in 2018, cautious confidence in 2019Manitou Group recently reported that its adjusted revenues grew 19 percent in 2018 in comparison to 2017, and 22 percent for Q4. More on Equipment World.February 6, 2019Previous PagePage 176 of 258Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingThe 24.4-horsepower mini excavator features a swing boom and a three-pump hydraulic system for tackling a variety of light construction jobs.AttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
