Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].HomeVirginia 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, 2017DealersMulti Machine, Kentucky Machinery to sell and rent new Prinoth Panther T14R dumperMulti Machine, which has the largest fleet of fixed and rotating tracked dumpers in North America, has added the Prinoth Panther T14R Rotating Tracked Dumper to its sales and rental inventory. Prinoth has also added Kentucky Machinery as a new, sole dealer for the state of Kentucky, and will begin selling and leasing the tracked-vehicle […]September 20, 2017RoadbuildingCoDOT to provide home improvements along I-70 rebuild routeThe Colorado Department of Transportation has a long history of improving roads, but it will soon be in the business of improving homes. The department has set aside $2.3 million to provide interior storm windows and window-mounted air conditioning units to help mitigate dust and noise during the Central 70 Project, which will reconstruct a […]September 20, 2017RoadbuildingAtlanta creates Smart Corridor to improve traffic, prepare for driverless vehiclesAtlanta has launched its new North Avenue Smart Corridor, equipping 18 intersections with advanced technology designed to improve vehicle, transit, bike and pedestrian flow and safety, and help pave the way for autonomous vehicles. The technology includes adaptive signal systems using artificial intelligence to eliminate stops and reduce wait times by 25 percent without […]September 20, 2017RoadbuildingConn. construction industry warns against transportation funding cutThe Connecticut Construction Industries Association is fighting a legislative proposal to cut transportation funding, saying it would hurt the state’s economy, according to the Hartford Courant. The association issued a report that said the state would lose $65 billion in economic activity over 20 years if it doesn’t increase funding for roads and public transit, […]September 20, 2017DealersEquipment Roundup: Cat 986K loader; Earth & Turf snowplow mount; Barko Strong-Arm Grapples; Bobcat’s new undercarriageCat launches 986K loader with redesigned cab, STIC control Calling the machine a “right-sized” loader, Caterpillar has introduced the 986K as a replacement to its legacy 988F. The 986K weighs less and is shorter than Cat’s 988K loaders and the company says the machine is perfectly matched to load Cat 40- to 61-ton articulated and […]September 19, 2017DealersBusiness Roundup: Bandit dealer expansion; Takeuchi adds Trencher Plus; 60-year-old Vt. equipment supplier closes; Kenworth dealers relocateBandit dealer expands to N.Y., Pa.; new Fla. dealer announced Anderson Equipment Co. will now offer Bandit tree chippers and grinders in New York and parts of Pennsylvania. Bandit also announced that Hoistlift of Fort Myers, Florida, has become its newest authorized dealer. Hoistlift will provides sales, service and parts for all Bandit hand-fed chippers and […]September 19, 2017DealersVolvo CE dealer Alta to expand into IllinoisVolvo Construction Equipment has named Alta Equipment Company as an authorized dealer for central and northern Illinois, expanding from Alta’s territory in Michigan. Alta is selling Volvo parts and services and will open new locations in Illinois to sell Volvo construction equipment. Alta has sold a full line of Volvo products in Michigan since 2009. […]September 19, 2017Previous PagePage 250 of 264Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionThe MT120 delivers 1,200 pounds of lift capacity, intuitive pilot controls and jobsite versatility – while just barely wider than a wheelbarrow.Compact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of HaulingCompact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180Compact Utility LoadersQuick Data: Top-Selling Compact Utility Loaders for 2024 – 2025PickupsChevy’s 2026 Colorado Revealed: 5 Trims for Work to Off-Road Fun
