Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $170K Fine After Worker Crushed by Falling Excavator BucketA failed attempt to remove the bucket from him caused a second crushing injury, putting him in the hospital for more than a month.December 4, 2025Compact equipment"Firewood Art" – Man Makes Life-Size Takeuchi Excavator, CTL Out of LogsThe owner of a Cashiers Firewood in North Carolina estimates his TB260 and TL10 log display took about 300 hours and four cords of firewood to build.December 3, 2025ExcavatorsVolvo Launches New ECR355 Excavator with Short Swing, More Lift CapacityThe 35-metric-ton model also features 7% greater fuel efficiency than predecessors and a full-size conventional cab.December 3, 2025BusinessBobcat Plans Takeover of Wacker Neuson, German OEM ConfirmsWacker Neuson confirmed that Doosan Bobcat is in talks with its executive board to acquire the German-based equipment manufacturer.December 3, 2025BusinessBobcat Sues Cat – Alleges Patent Infringement on Skid Steers, CTLs, ExcavatorsThe suit alleges Caterpillar manufactures the components outside the U.S. and imports them back into the country for sale on its machines.December 2, 2025PickupsGMC Expands 2026 Sierra EV Lineup with New Elevation, Off-Road AT4The electric midsize pickup truck now comes in three trims with lower prices, up to 760 horsepower, battery ranges of 283 to 478 miles.December 1, 2025Safety & Compliance1 Dead, 2 Injured in Trench Collapse; Contractor Has Long History of ViolationsThe contractor on the project has been cited by OSHA for numerous violations as far back as 1995.November 25, 2025Vintage EquipmentRare Survivor! – 1930 Cat Thirty with All-Original Parts Still Going Strong“Everything on that tractor is original. It is the most original Thirty I've ever seen.”November 24, 2025TechnologyBaubot Robot Breaks Guinness World Record for Most Holes Drilled in 24 HoursThe semiautonomous robot has been put to work on real-world projects, including a 20-mile-long railway tunnel.November 21, 2025Hydrogen fuel cellToyota Unveils Hydrogen-Powered 4WD Tacoma Pickup TruckToyota converted a gasoline-powered Tacoma TRD Pro into a hydrogen fuel cell concept truck – and it recovers water emissions for washing.November 21, 2025Previous PagePage 2 of 268Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025A 1950s "Twin D8"; antique Holt, Best and Cat tractors; and a zany 1931 film of Caterpillar's "The Great Tractor Race" made our top-5 list.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited PackageCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26
