Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingNCDOT urges drone hobbyists to stay grounded during hurricane recovery effortsDrones have been used in the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to bring stunning footage as well as help relief workers and rescuers respond to disaster areas, but the North Carolina Department of Transportation warns that the devices can hinder those same efforts. The NCDOT issued a warning ahead of Irma, urging drone hobbyists […]September 14, 2017Construction EquipmentJCB secures $13.2 million deal for gas-powered generatorsJCB has made its first major entry into the gas-powered generator sector in England with a deal worth about $13.2 million. JCB will partner with alternative electricity generating company AGR Group to supply 34.5 megawatts of gas-powered generator sets across five sites in England. AGR specializes in low-carbon energy generation for communities and businesses. JCB […]September 13, 2017Construction EquipmentWhat to see at ICUEE 2017: Condux Tesmec and Terex Utilities in Area LICUEE 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 13, 2017DealersTakeuchi expands US dealer network with Trenchers PlusTakeuchi-US has selected Trenchers Plus in Burnsville, Minnesota, as a new dealer to sell and rent its full lineup of equipment. Since 1988, Trenchers Plus has served the underground equipment industries with sales and rentals of trenchers and directional drills. Though specializing in underground equipment, the dealer also sells and rents construction and landscaping equipment […]September 13, 2017RoadbuildingRoad revenue gap worries transportation officialsDespite vehicle miles traveled reaching a record high, collections for the federal Highway Trust Fund have been flat for the last 10 months of the current fiscal year, according to the AASHTO Journal of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The fund, which is composed of federal gas taxes and taxes on […]September 13, 2017RoadbuildingTexas firm wins $36 million contract to replace historic Okla. bridgeWebber LLC of Woodlands, Texas, has won a $36 million contract to replace the historic James C. Nance Bridge between Purcell and Lexington, Oklahoma. Webber was the lowest of three bidders to build the four-lane span for U.S. 77/State Highway 39 over the South Canadian River, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The work […]September 13, 2017RoadbuildingFla. continues toll-road suspensions as Irma evacuees returnAll road-toll collections in Florida remain suspended following Hurricane Irma, as evacuees make their way home. Gov. Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Transportation to suspend the tolls ahead of the storm so residents could access hurricane supplies and evacuate faster. Now, the same measure is being implemented to allow for safe return. The […]September 13, 2017HomeProfits expected to rise for United Rentals following HarveyUnited Rentals could see a 1 percent boost in profit this year because of short-term rental increases in the aftermath of Harvey, according to a CNBC report. The rental company made $60 million in rentals for disaster recovery immediately following the storm, the report said, citing a Jefferies Group analysis. Rental equipment demand includes water […]September 12, 2017DealersEquipment Roundup: Komatsu semi-auto PC210LCi-11 excavator; Ditch Witch’s MT9 Microtrencher; Cat Buggy hot rod; What to see at ICUEE 2017Komatsu launches second-gen PC210LCi-11 semi-auto excavator with improved controls Last year Komatsu let us do some digging with their new intelligent Machine Control (iMC) technology on their big PC360LCi-11 and PC490LCi-11 excavators. And now the company has introduced the second generation model of its first semi-auto excavator, the 23.5 metric ton PC210LCi. First launched in […]September 12, 2017DealersBusiness Roundup: Superior expands General Equipment partnership; Deutz spreads Power Centers; Largest Cat dealer transaction; United Rentals buys Cummins power assets; Deere income soarsSuperior expands partnership with General Equipment in Neb., Iowa General Equipment & Supplies, a Midwestern distributor of aggregate and construction equipment, has become an exclusive dealer for Superior Industries in Iowa and Nebraska. Superior has maintained a longtime partnership with General Equipment for selling and servicing its conveying equipment throughout the Upper Midwest. The expanded […]September 12, 2017Previous PagePage 246 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
