Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Construction EquipmentDeere boosts power on 655K, 755K crawler loadersJohn Deere added a Tier 4 Final engine that boosts horsepower for two K-Series model crawler loaders. Get more details here on the updates on Equipment World.December 12, 2018BusinessHow contractors can get disaster cleanup work in the Camp Fire recovery effortsIt is recommended that contractors interested in fire debris removal refer to a list of debris-removal contractors for possible subcontracting opportunities.December 10, 2018Roadbuilding$403M contract awarded for N.C. 540 outer loop around RaleighAccording to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, construction could begin 2019 and the road is expected to open to traffic in 2023. More info here.December 10, 2018Construction EquipmentBrokk boosts power with 4 new demolition robotsBrokk is officially introducing a brand new lineup of demolition robots. Get all the details on the new lineup and machinery here on Equipment World.December 6, 2018DealersUnited Rentals to offer virtual-reality training for aerial liftsUnited Rentals training centers will offer Serious Labs' VR simulation for training operators of mobile elevating work platforms. Get more details here.December 6, 2018RoadbuildingN. Carolina traffic center wins national award for Hurricane Florence responseA national award credits the center, part of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, with successfully deploying plans during hurricane relief efforts.December 5, 2018ComponentsMichelin, Goodyear raise commercial tire pricesMichelin is among the latest tire manufacturers to announce an increase in prices. If you're considering new commercial tires now may be the time to act. Learn more.December 3, 2018TrailersTalbert, inventors of the detachable gooseneck, marks 80th year of designing, building trailersTalbert manufacturing, the inventors of the detachable gooseneck, marks 80th year of designing, building trailers. Read about the company & its accomplishments.December 3, 2018VocationalNew Rockland Bedding Box prevents wasting fill materialThe Rockland Bedding Box is designed for quick filling and retrieval of material that can be stored until needed for backfilling a trench or other purpose.November 30, 2018Construction EquipmentPOWR2 offers hybrid system for cleaner, quieter diesel generator operationThe HES allows operators to switch from diesel to electric operation and reduces noise and emissions from diesel generators and cuts fuel and maintenance costs.November 30, 2018Previous PagePage 181 of 258Next PageTop StoriesWheel LoadersA Closer Look: Volvo’s New Next-Gen L260 Wheel LoaderOne of the cooler upgrades is auto bucket fill, a technological response to contractors’ difficulties finding skilled operators.The DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Featured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
