Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingUtah DOT discusses taxing by miles driven as gas-tax replacementThe Utah Department of Transportation wants to start a pilot project to tax the amount of miles a motorist drives, as a possible replacement to the state’s gas tax, according to The Salt Lake City Tribune. Several states, such as Oregon, have already begun such pilot programs. As cars become more fuel efficient and more […]September 11, 2017Construction EquipmentWith MT9 Microtrencher, Ditch Witch offers new tool for residential fiber installationDitch Witch’s new MT9 Microtrencher attachment for the company’s compact skid steers provides a narrow, shallow cut for installing fiber optic cables in residential areas without disrupting surrounding utilities. It excels in tight, confined areas, such as street closings, the company says. It creates trenches up to 9 inches deep and 1.5 inches wide. Ditch […]September 8, 2017Dealers60-year-old Vermont equipment supply company to foldKibby Equipment, a construction supply company that has been a fixture in Vermont for 60 years, will close September 15, according to the Valley News. William Shambo Sr., 85, who started working at the store in White River Junction in 1957 as a parts salesman, has owned the business with his wife, Phyllis, since 1985. […]September 8, 2017RoadbuildingSystra buys IBT in effort to reach top-10 of bridge engineering firmsGlobal mass transit engineering and design firm Systra has acquired San Diego-based International Bridge Technologies in its quest to become a top-10 international bridge specialists, the company says. Before the acquisition, Systra was ranked 14th in the world in bridge engineering. Buying IBT will give Systra bridge design centers in the United States, Canada and […]September 8, 2017RoadbuildingWork to start on new U.S. 54 bridge across Mississippi RiverConstruction will soon begin on a new bridge across the Mississippi River linking Missouri and Illinois. The $60 million project to replace the 89-year-old Champ Clark Bridge will start in Louisiana, Missouri, at the U.S. 54/Missouri 79 interchange starting the week of Sept. 11, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The MoDOT is splitting […]September 8, 2017HomeFla., Ga. interstates under heavy Irma evacuee traffic; USDOT drops safety regulationsInterstates in Florida and Georgia are experiencing heavy traffic from Florida evacuees, transportation officials report. The Miami Herald reports that the Florida Turnpike and Interstates 75 and 95 are experiencing heavy traffic from evacuees. The Georgia Department of Transportation reports that Interstate 75 is experiencing heavy traffic from Florida evacuees heading toward Atlanta. That traffic […]September 8, 2017Construction EquipmentWhat to see at ICUEE 2017: McLaughlin, McElroy, Ring-O-Matic, Subsite Electronics and Sharewell HDD in Area KICUEE 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 7, 2017Construction EquipmentHarvey victims, responders urged to use caution when pumping out floodwatersAs water starts to recede in flood-damaged areas in the path of Hurricane Harvey, the urge to pump that water out will only grow. But Glenn Wieczorek, managing director of pump manufacturer Tsurumi America, hopes contractors and others seeking the water’s removal from homes and buildings will follow a few precautions before cranking up the […]September 7, 2017DealersEquipment Depot’s Holdman tapped to lead Texas Rental AssociationMichael Holdman, rental supervisor of Equipment Depot in San Antonio, has been elected to serve as president of the Texas Rental Association. “The goals that I have set for the coming year include helping rental operators connect with skilled employees, reinstituting TRA regional meetings, getting more members involved at all levels and reaching out to younger […]September 7, 2017Construction EquipmentMiami’s tower cranes can’t withstand Irma’s Category 5 winds, city warnsMiami officials are concerned about the 20 to 25 tower cranes that are on construction sites in the city, as Hurricane Irma barrels toward Florida. The cranes can withstand winds up to 145 mph, but not a Category 5 storm, the city says. The National Weather Service reports that Irma is packing maximum sustained winds […]September 7, 2017Previous PagePage 254 of 264Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorAt 6.2 metric tons and 57.5-horsepower, the compact excavator has 7 inches of side overhang and zero rear overhang for work in tight areas.Compact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionCompact 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 – 2025
