Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingFHWA funds target Ore. roads affected by fires; I-84E still closedSome help is on the way for roads and bridges in Oregon damaged by wildfires, which began in July and continue in western parts of the state. The Federal Highway Administration announced that it has sent $1 million in “quick release” emergency funds to start repair work. The Eagle Creek Fire has closed eastbound lanes […]September 22, 2017RoadbuildingNCDOT bike, pedestrian safety program wins national awardA North Carolina Department of Transportation program that appears to be reducing car crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians has received an achievement award from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association. The Watch for Me NC program, which received the national association’s Peter O’Rourke Special Achievement Award, has reduced average crash rates for pedestrians and cyclists by […]September 22, 2017Construction EquipmentKobelco to manufacture 4 more excavator models at SC plantBy 2018, Kobelco plans to manufacture a total of 11 excavators at its plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with the addition of four new models, the company announced. The 156,000-square-foot plant opened in June 2016 and has been increasing production rapidly, with the goal of producing 1,800 machines a year by 2018. It currently manufactures […]September 21, 2017SafetyIf you’ve got a 5-gallon bucket, you’ve got dust control on Hilti DSH sawsHilti’s new DSH-P water pump is designed to provide dust control for handheld saws on worksites devoid of a pressurized water source. The new product comes just days before federal crystalline silica dust-reduction rules are scheduled to take effect in the construction industry. The pump comes with a 10-foot hose to place in a water […]September 21, 2017DealersKobelco adds compact excavator dealer Central Equipment in IdahoCentral Equipment of Idaho will sell, rent and service Kobelco compact excavators, under a new agreement with the equipment manufacturer. The deal affects the dealership’s Pocatello and Jerome branches. Central’s specialties include heavy equipment for construction and mining. Kobelco says the deal represents its continued expansion into the North American market. The expansion includes adding […]September 21, 2017RoadbuildingFla. resumes toll collection after being suspended for Irma evacueesMost toll road collections in Florida will resume at 12:01 a.m. Sept. 21, the Florida Department of Transportation says. The state had suspended tolls Sept. 5 throughout the state to aid Hurricane Irma evacuations and those evacuees’ return to the state. Tolls, however, will remain suspended on the Homestead Extension of Florida’s Turnpike, south of […]September 21, 2017RoadbuildingMiss. DOT videos win national awardThe Mississippi Department of Transportation has won a national public relations award for its efforts to inform residents on transportation issues. The MDOT’s Public Affairs team and staff members from other departments earned first place in interactive presentation for its series of six videos featuring key transportation issues facing Mississippians. The award is one of […]September 21, 2017HomeVirginia DOT readies drivers for new I-66 Inside Beltway Express LanesThe Virginia Department of Transportation rolled out a new website to prepare drivers for the new toll express lanes that will open in December on Interstate 66 Inside the Beltway. The site at 66ExpressLanes.org addresses such issues as the difference between E-ZPass and E-ZPass Flex, how the tolling will work, who pays the toll and […]September 21, 2017Construction EquipmentPlenty of credit available for used-equipment buyers. Here’s what factors in (Part 3 of a special report)This is Part 3 of a five-part series on used equipment. Click here to see the other parts of the series. Click here to download the full version of the Used Equipment Report. “It’s not like financing a new car or a used car. There are so many things that are a factor in buying […]September 20, 2017Construction EquipmentWhat to see at ICUEE 2017: Auto Crane, Bandit, Knapheide and Morooka in Area NICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the Oct. 3-5 Demo Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. In the run-up to the show we’ll be providing a series of sneak peeks to give you an idea of what to look for at the show. To check out the rest of the ICUEE […]September 20, 2017Previous PagePage 243 of 258Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingThe 24.4-horsepower mini excavator features a swing boom and a three-pump hydraulic system for tackling a variety of light construction jobs.AttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks