Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].SafetyVa. contractor faces $300K in penalties for silica dust violationsVirginia Occupational Safety and Health observed Lanford Brothers of Roanoke, VA, violate five areas of worker safety and issued citations for each. Learn more.September 5, 2018RoadbuildingWorld’s longest concrete cable-stayed bridge to be ‘stitched together’The Panama Canal's concrete cable-stayed bridge, the Atlantic Bridge, is soon to be the longest in the world at 1,739 feet. Check it out on Equipment World!September 3, 2018Machine controlKobelco, Leica, Engcon team up to create tiltrotator full-auto machine controlKobelco, Leica, and Engcon have partnered together to create an excavator with the ability to automatically adjust attachment's height and tilt.August 30, 2018WorkforceWash. construction workers strike for higher pay in battle with contractorsUnion construction workers are on strike in Washington over wages, hours, and working conditions. Get all the details on Equipment World.August 30, 2018Construction EquipmentKubota positions Sidekick RTV-XG850 as a speedy alternative to pickups on jobsitesThe Sidekick RTV-XG850 can handle its own on construction job sites and other applications. Check out its performance details and features on Equipment World.August 28, 2018RoadbuildingDiverging diamond interchange planned to ease congestion near Atlanta airportAtlanta's newest diverging diamond interchange is expected to ease congestion near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Get the details on Equipment World.August 27, 2018Construction EquipmentWith new engine, JCB’s 12,000-lb. capacity 512-56 telehandler needs no DEF, DPFThe no-aftertreatment version has the largest lifting capacity of any 74-horsepower telehandler and includes a low-effort servo single joystick. More here.August 24, 2018Construction EquipmentDaniel Mfg.’s custom-built Mini Exca-Beak gets under and pries out concrete, grabs large loadsThe new Mini Exca-Beak attachment can dig under a section of concrete, pry it up and then grab the block for removal. Check it out her on Equipment World!August 23, 2018SafetyStill confused about silica rules? These new OSHA videos, tools should help clear the airVideos on the OSHA website demonstrate how to comply with Table 1 standards while using certain devices. Check them out here on Equipment World.August 23, 2018Construction EquipmentGehl intros new generation of DL telehandlers with standard joystick controlThe telehandlers range from 11,000- to 12,000-pound lift capacities, and lift heights of 40 feet, 4 inches to 55 feet, 5 inches. More information here.August 21, 2018Previous PagePage 189 of 258Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?On this episode of The Dirt, we take a deep dive into Kubota’s dash-5 mini excavator lineup.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 2025Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
