Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Construction EquipmentGradall intros XL 4100 V excavator; replaces Mercedes engine with VolvoGradall has designed its newest version of the XL 4100 hydraulic excavator to be more fuel efficient, while still achieving speeds of up to 60 mph on the road. The XL 4100 V excavator is powered by a 153-horsepower, Tier 4 Final Volvo Penta diesel engine, which achieves a 5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency […]November 1, 2017Construction EquipmentChicago Pneumatic speeds removal with CP3330, CP3340 grindersChicago Pneumatic’s new CP3330 and CP3340 vertical grinders can remove material twice as fast as similar tools on the market, the company says. The CP3330 comes with a 3.7-horsepower motor, while the CP3340’s motor packs 4.5 horsepower. The company also added safety features, including automatic shut-off to prevent the abrasive from over-speeding and causing accidents; […]November 1, 2017RoadbuildingWill repairs make singing bridge in Abilene change its tune?Residents of Abilene, Texas, are concerned that repairs to a city bridge will stop the singing. The work began in September to widen and rehab the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge, which residents call the “singing bridge.” News station KTXS 12 explains that the “singing” is caused when tires ride over the bridge’s tining, which […]November 1, 2017RoadbuildingMiss. DOT wins PR awardsThe Mississippi Department of Transportation has received the Judge’s Choice Award for its Centennial Campaign celebrating 100 years of service to the people of Mississippi. The award was presented during the Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) Annual Conference. The agency also won a PRism Award for the campaign and honors for individual entries, including […]November 1, 2017Construction EquipmentDeere boosts power on new PA15B, PA30B auger attachmentsJohn Deere says it has upgraded its PA15B and PA30B planetary auger attachments to be more powerful and productive. They are part of Deere’s B-Series Worksite Pro attachments for skid steers, compact track loaders, compact excavators and compact wheel loaders. Deere boosted the hydraulic motor’s operating pressure to 3,100 pounds per square inch to increase […]October 31, 2017DealersProposed aerial-lift standards would affect rental dealers, contractorsNew standards could soon be coming to the U.S. aerial work platform industry that will lead to major changes to the machines, how rental shops deal with their customers and how contractors plan projects. Manufacturers, such as Genie, are already making plans for the ANSI A92 standards with design changes to their aerial lift products, […]October 31, 2017Construction EquipmentVanair intros lightweight, quieter, more powerful air compressorsVanair recently unveiled a variety of new products including lightweight hydraulically driven and rotary-screw air compressors. RS45, RS85 air compressors The company touts its new Reliant RS45 as 55 percent lighter than its predecessor and having the highest cubic-feet-per-minute rating in its class. It also says it cut the weight of its Reliant RS85 […]October 31, 2017Construction EquipmentN.J. offering contractors grants for engine retrofitsNew Jersey will get more money to retrofit and replace diesel engines on construction equipment to reduce emissions. The state’s Department of Environmental Protection has recently received a $258,480 EPA grant to add to the $3.8 million the state has received since 2008 to reduce diesel emissions. The state has been offering grants to construction […]October 31, 2017RoadbuildingFlorida DOT seeks solutions to fuel shortages during evacuationsA few weeks after calling on the Florida Department of Transportation to re-examine hurricane evacuation routes, Gov. Rick Scott is now directing the agency to look for ways to increase fuel capacity during such emergencies. During evacuations for Hurricane Irma, gas stations around the state reported running out of fuel. Scott said the FDOT study, […]October 31, 2017RoadbuildingWith start of cold weather, CDOT urges drivers to watch out for wildlifeThe cooler Colorado weather also means animals are coming down the mountain searching for food, which leads to more animal-vehicle crashes. The state has seen a rise in such accidents over the past four years, with more than 4,600 deer killed on state highways in 2016, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. “As days […]October 31, 2017Previous PagePage 235 of 264Next PageTop StoriesPickupsChevy’s 2026 Colorado Revealed: 5 Trims for Work to Off-Road FunCheck out the trims, features and starting MSRPs for Chevy's new midsize pickup truck.Compact Track LoadersKubota Reveals Next-Gen SVL65-2s Compact Track Loader with New FeaturesCompact equipment“Great Blend of Features for Work or Play” – Test Run of Can-Am’s Defender UTVDozersFrom WWII to Building America, Dozers Still Got This! – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact ExcavatorsCaterpillar Reveals New Engine, Software, Cameras for Mini Excavators
