Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingCaltrans seeks 2,000 workers due to influx of road fundingThe California Department of Transportation plans to hire 2,000 employees over the next five years due to the influx of projects that will be funded by the state’s gas tax approved last year, according to The Sacramento Bee. The state expects to see an infusion of $54 billion during the next decade to repair and […]March 19, 2018DealersColo. firm wins its 7th Kenworth Dealer of Year AwardMHC Kenworth – Colorado was named the top dealer in the Kenworth network in the United States and Canada for the seventh time. The dealership received the 2017 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award in February at the company’s annual dealer meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. “This award was earned by our dedicated employees, who are […]March 16, 2018Construction EquipmentDitch Witch’s 3 new HX vacuum excavators boost productivity, versatilityDitch Witch focused on boosting productivity and versatility with it new HX-Series of vacuum excavators. The three models in the series – the HX30, HX50 and HX75 – are equipped with Kubota Tier 4 Final engines that have greater fuel capacity than their predecessors and boost power and dampen noise, Ditch Witch says. Engine horsepower ranges from […]March 15, 2018RoadbuildingQuick implosion downs old Savanna Bridge over Miss. RiverWithin seconds, a bridge connecting Illinois and Iowa over the Mississippi River came down in one giant blast. Watch videos of the March 9 demolition: The bridge was built in 1932 between Savanna, Illinois, and Sabula, Iowa, and at 20 feet wide was too narrow to handle wider vehicles that often overlapped the center line. […]March 14, 2018Construction EquipmentAUSA intros D450AHG articulated dumper with industry’s highest hopper capacityAUSA has boosted the load capacity of its new D450AHG articulated dumper and has focused on operator safety and visibility. The 4×4, all-terrain vehicle features a load capacity of 9,900 pounds – up from 8,800 pounds on its predecessor, the D400AHG. The company says this is the highest hopper capacity on the market. The D450AHG keeps […]March 13, 2018RoadbuildingVIDEO, PHOTOS: N.Y. sends out army of snowplows to combat nor’eastersNew York’s state and local agencies have been pulling out all the stops to keep roads clear after two nor’easters pounded the state in one week, dumping as much of 26 inches of snow in some areas. They’ve been deploying tow plows, which can plow two lanes at a time. They’ve also been sending plows […]March 12, 2018RoadbuildingStates test solar-powered markers on dark streetsThe Idaho Department of Transportation is testing out new solar-powered LED raised pavement markers to try to improve safety on dark streets. The department purchased 600 of the raised markers, which store solar energy during the day and then automatically illuminate when the sun goes down, the Idaho DOT says. The first 100 markers were […]March 9, 2018DealersCCI: More contractors plan to buy equipment as confidence continuesThe commercial construction industry has continued its optimism from 2017 into 2018, with increases in new business prospects, rising revenue forecasts and steady backlogs, according to the Commercial Construction Index. And for the third consecutive quarter, a higher percentage of contractors report that they expect to spend more on tools and equipment in the next […]March 8, 2018Roadbuilding$666M reconstruction of non-toll I-35E to begin in DallasWork is ready to begin on a $666 million reconstruction of a section of Interstate 35 East in Dallas, which will involve no toll lanes. The Southern Gateway project is estimated to take four years to rebuild and widen I-35E and U.S. Highway 67 in southern Dallas County, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. […]March 7, 2018SafetyOSHA silica rules boost dust vac sales as contractors ‘tool up’ to complyTool manufacturers have seen a big boost in sales on products designed to meet recent federal regulations to reduce workers’ exposure to crystalline silica dust. And solutions that involve a vacuum attached to the tool to extract dust appear to be leading the charge. “Demand in the market has skyrocketed,” Eric Hollister, Hilti senior director […]March 6, 2018Previous PagePage 202 of 257Next PageTop Stories4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorThe tractor delivers the same performance as diesel but with lower operating costs, carbon emissions, noise and vibration.Wheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderCompact equipmentKawasaki Unveils its 2026 Mule Utility Vehicle LineupCompact Wheel LoadersNew Holland's Next-Gen W100D Compact Wheel Loader Gets New Cab, ControlsFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
