Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Roadbuilding4 Killed in Work Zone Crash Caused by Semi Truck in MinnesotaFour people died in a work zone crash in Minnesota after a semi-truck driver crashed into four vehicles that were stopped for road construction.August 19, 2024BusinessAir Compressor Manufacturer Vanair Bought by Lincoln ElectricThe company introduced an air compressor that mounted under a work truck's deck in 1972.August 16, 2024Market PulseDodge Reports Indicate Lower Rates Could Bring Flood of Construction Projects“The construction market remains sluggish as high interest rates continue to reverberate through the sector.”August 15, 2024Backhoe LoadersCase Launches World’s First Commercial Electric BackhoeThe four-wheel-drive backhoe is based on the 97-horsepower 580 Super N and matches the diesel model's performance, the company says.August 14, 2024BusinessFlatiron, Dragados to Form “2nd-Largest Engineering/Construction Firm in U.S.”The new company – to be called Flatiron Dragados – has a hefty backlog and presence in 24 states.August 14, 2024AttachmentsEngcon’s New Finger Grab Gathers Everything from Twigs to Logs (Video)Compatible with excavators ranging from 9 to 22 metric tons, the attachment can be connected and disconnected without leaving the cab.August 13, 2024TechnologyGeoCue Launches Handheld 3D Mapping Scanner, TrueView GoDon't feel like sending up a drone, or you don't have one. This scanner fits in your hand and sends 3D images to a tablet as you walk a site.August 12, 2024Pickups2025 Maverick: Ford’s Smallest Pickup Now Has AWD Hybrid EngineThe compact pickup has the lowest starting price on the new truck market, at $27,890, yet comes with a slew of features.August 12, 2024Safety & ComplianceContractors in Texas, Okla. Face Fines Totaling $345K After Trench DeathsBoth have faced trench violations in the past, and neither had deployed proper cave-in protections before the workers died.August 9, 2024BusinessBobcat CEO Tries to Calm Investors Over Planned Merger with Doosan RoboticsAcknowledging the proposed merger's opposition, CEO Scott Park sought to answer shareholders’ questions in a letter sent August 5.August 8, 2024Previous PagePage 25 of 257Next PageTop StoriesOff-Road TrucksA Closer Look: Deere’s New Operator-Friendly Articulated Dump TrucksJump in the cab with us as we check out Deere’s new P-Tier ADTs in action – with upgraded engines and a next-level vision system for safer, smarter hauling.Compact Track Loaders"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorWheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
