Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingCalif. road law to rev up construction industry, state economy, ARTBA saysCalifornia’s $54 billion plan to repair and build roads and bridges will boost the state’s economy, including the construction sector, by $183 billion over the next decade, a new report says. Of that amount, the state’s construction industry would see an additional output of $34 billion and the creation or support of 160,000 jobs, according […]March 1, 2018Construction EquipmentChemtek’s new NeSilex mixes with spray systems to reduce silica dustChemtek has introduced NeSilex, a surfactant to be added to water spray systems during milling and other dust-producing operations to reduce worker exposure to airborne crystalline silica. The surfactant is a highly concentrated wetting agent that lowers the surface tension of water so it can better saturate dust particles and cause them to drop to […]February 26, 2018Construction EquipmentElliott celebrates 70 years of making truck aerial devicesAs post-World War II America was building its electrical grid and interstate system, Richard Elliott of Omaha, Nebraska, introduced his truck-mounted telescoping aerial work platform and crane. Starting in 1948, he would build just one machine at a time, mounted on a conventional truck chassis. He would drive them across the United States stopping in […]February 23, 2018DealersVMAC intros G30 air compressor to rental marketAs the equipment rental market grows and shows no signs of letting up, VMAC has decided to enter the fray. The company is launching its foray into rentals with its G30 gas-driven, rotary-screw air compressor, which is now eligible for the first time to rental customers. “There’s been tremendous growth in the equipment rental market […]February 22, 2018Construction EquipmentWestern Global’s new Fuel Island provides portable fleet stationWestern Global has introduced a new Fuel Island for bringing fuel to your commercial fleet to save time and money. The portable fuel station can be monitored remotely to gauge consumption. It also comes in a variety of configurations – either in-cabinet or out-of-cabinet – for most fuel types and jurisdictions. The company offers three different skid-mounted […]February 21, 2018RoadbuildingTrump backs 25-cent gas tax hike, but Congress appears reluctantPresident Trump is backing a 25-cent federal gas tax increase to help pay for his infrastructure plan. The infrastructure plan calls for an additional $200 billion in funding spread over 10 years. It also seeks to attract $1.3 trillion in state, local and private funding. Trump posed the 25-cent increase February 14 during a meeting […]February 19, 2018Roadbuilding$1 billion headed to Texas for Harvey rebuild, mitigationTexas has snagged $1 billion in federal funding to help the state’s Gulf Coast rebuild after Hurricane Harvey and to reduce damage from future floods and hurricanes. That includes buying out flooded properties and elevating flood-prone structures. Cities and counties can now apply for the money, which comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according […]February 16, 2018Construction EquipmentManitou’s 3 new MRT all-terrain telehandlers work as tele, winch and platformManitou is bringing three new telehandlers to the North American market. The MRT 2470, MRT 3050 and MRT 1840 range from capacities of 8,800 to 15,400 pounds, with lift heights of 58 to 97 feet. Manitou calls the additions to the MRT Series “three-in-one machines,” serving as telehandler, winch and platform. They feature all-terrain capability, […]February 15, 2018RoadbuildingAustin’s ‘speed cushions’ hit bump in the road with residentsAn effort by the city of Austin, Texas, to slow traffic in residential areas by placing what it calls “speed cushions” – bumps in the road made of rubber – has irked residents throughout the city, according to the Austin Monitor newspaper. Their purpose is to slow traffic to increase safety. But along with the inconvenience, some […]February 15, 2018Construction EquipmentNew Epiroc ER 1500 Drum Cutter features dust-suppression systemEpiroc says its new ER 1500 Drum Cutter for excavators is ideal for tunneling, special foundation work, demolition and soil mixing. It also comes with a dust-suppression system designed to meet OSHA silica dust-reduction regulations that took effect in September. The system uses water jets to spray the working area to prevent dust from entering […]February 14, 2018Previous PagePage 211 of 265Next PageTop StoriesVintage EquipmentWatch Antique Tractors from Holt, Best, Caterpillar at HCEA Show 2025The historical construction equipment show presented a veritable timeline of Caterpillar history from 1917 to 1979, including Best and Holt tractors.Pickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorCompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionCompact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of Hauling
