Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].BusinessBobcat Drops Plans to Take Over Wacker NeusonBoth construction equipment manufacturers confirm that discussions about a Bobcat acquisition of the German company have ended.January 23, 2026Construction Equipment700-Foot-Long Tunnel Boring Machine Mary Arrives to Dig DC Tunnel (Video)TBM Mary will travel 2.4 miles for the $819 million Potomac River Tunnel Project and later be joined by TBM Emily.January 22, 2026ConExpo/Con-Agg 2026Las Vegas Convention Center’s $600M Renovation Finished Ahead of ConExpoThe construction industry will get its chance to see the remade center at this week’s World of Concrete and again in March for ConExpo 2026.January 20, 2026Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapseOne of the company's workers died in a cave-in in 2023. Two years later, inspectors found similar trench violations, OSHA reports.January 16, 2026TechnologyKubota Reveals “Transformer” Tractor KVPR That Changes Height, WidthThe concept KVPR is designed to adapt to diverse tasks and seasons and replace multiple pieces of equipment.January 16, 2026PickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricThe all-electric truck ends with the 2026 model year to make way for the F-150 Lightning EREV with range-extending gas generator.January 15, 2026BusinessCaterpillar Fights Bobcat Patent Complaint; Trade Commission to InvestigateClaim would harm U.S. economy, undermine infrastructure projects, Cat argues. Bobcat cites fairness. Congress members weigh in on dispute.January 14, 2026BulldozersVideo from the Cab: Watch Dozer Operator Fight Texas WildfireAn East Texas fire department posts video from an in-cab camera of one of its firefighting dozers battling a wild-land blaze. Watch here.January 12, 2026Safety & ComplianceContractors Fined $300K Combined for Trench Violations in WashingtonThe general contractor also disregarded stop-worker orders after initial inspections, and repeat violations occurred, according to state inspectors.January 12, 2026Wheel LoadersPolice: Man in Stolen Wheel Loader Shot by Officers in Rampage Near Las VegasA man who allegedly stole a 39,000-pound wheel loader, tried to run over an officer and rammed two patrol cars was shot by police.January 9, 2026Previous PagePage 24 of 292Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKomatsu’s Next-Gen D175AX-10 Bulldozer Completely RedesignedThe first large Dash-10 dozer replaces the D155AX-8 with a 25% increase in productivity and a new engine as part of its overhaul.Manufacturer NewsKomatsu to Acquire Astec’s Roadtec, Carlson Road Construction BusinessCompact Utility Loaders“Good-Bye, Manual Labor!” — Mini Skid Steer Buyer’s Guide 2026Manufacturer NewsKOBELCO to Acquire CNH’s Case, New Holland Construction Equipment BusinessTractorsMore Power, More Versatility: Case IH Adds 3 Farmall Compact A Tractors
