Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].TechnologyDeere SmartGrade to Extend Compatibility to Trimble EarthworksTrimble Earthworks will be available for purchase on select Deere equipment models with SmartGrade in the future.November 4, 2024DozersJohn Deere Launches Next Gen SmartGrade for Small DozersNow compatible with Leica, Deere says the new system is designed for easier, faster grading for new and veteran operators alike.October 31, 2024Business$196M Awarded to Replace Natural-Gas Pipes – See How Much Your State GetsGrants are on the way to 20 states to repair or replace old natural-gas lines with funding from the federal infrastructure law.October 31, 2024Compact equipment attachmentsThrow Lots of Snow with Blue Diamond’s New Heavy-Duty Snow BlowerThe attachment for skid steers and compact track loaders is designed to move high volumes of snow at high velocity.October 30, 2024RegulationsContractor Fined $283K After House Foundation Falls On, Kills Worker“This tragedy was entirely preventable,” says OSHA after a 51-year-old worker was in a trench beneath a foundation wall that collapsed.October 29, 2024Compact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Develon’s 4-Metric-Ton DX42-7 Mini ExcavatorThe compact excavator is designed to maneuver tight, congested jobsites for general construction, site prep, utility work and landscaping.October 28, 2024PickupsChevy's 2025 Electric Silverado Gets Longer Range, Lower Prices, More TrimsThe new battery-powered Silverado gets Work Truck, LT and RST trims with estimated ranges from 390 to 492 miles, depending on configuration.October 25, 2024AttachmentsEngcon Releases New S70 Automatic Quick Coupler for ExcavatorsThe coupler handles all the connections automatically, including all hydraulic fluid linkages between the attachment and excavator.October 24, 2024Contractor of the YearThis Contractor Specializes in Building Homes … for DucksThe owner of Miller Earthworks shows us one of his waterfowl projects and tells how the company caught the attention of Ducks Unlimited. Watch here.October 23, 2024Off-Road TrucksHitachi Unveils New EH4000AC-5 Dump Truck with 266-Ton PayloadThe model gets a 21-ton increase in hauling capacity over its predecessor, a 5 mph increase in speed and the ability to convert to electric power.October 23, 2024Previous PagePage 19 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
