Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingDespite Harvey’s Texas exit, over 400 roads still flooded in the stateHarvey has left Texas, but more than 400 roads covering a large portion of southeastern Texas remain closed due to flooding, the Texas Department of Transportation reported August 31. The number of closed roads is down from August 30 when more than 500 roads were reported as flooded. The affected area extends north from Corpus […]August 31, 2017Construction EquipmentTobroco-Giant boosts lift capacity with D337T X-TRA wheel loaderTobroco-Giant’s new D337T X-TRA wheel loader is designed to handle heavier loads than the standard D337 model. The X-TRA has a tipping load of 4,528 pounds versus the standard model’s 3,196 pounds. It runs on a 33-horsepower three-cylinder Kubota diesel engine, has hydrostatic four-wheel drive and has a top speed of 11 mph. The wheel […]August 30, 2017TrailersTrail King fights corrosion with new Commercial MG-HG trailerCorrosion-resistance was made a top priority for Trail King’s Commercial MG-HG detachable gooseneck trailer. The company designed the structure with no moisture-trapping areas and primed and painted the entire trailer before adding air, hydraulic and electrical lines and decking. For further corrosion-resistance, an optional lightweight aluminum version of the trailer is available, including aluminum I-beam […]August 30, 2017RoadbuildingRecord-setting Harvey causes emergency road closures in La.Flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey, which made a second landfall August 30 on the Louisiana-Texas border, has led to road closures in southwestern Louisiana due to flooding. According to the National Weather Service, Harvey has set a preliminary record, with more than 50 inches of rain, the most rainfall measured from a single storm in […]August 30, 2017Construction EquipmentWhat to see at ICUEE 2017: Toro, TT Technologies, Tulsa Rig Iron in Area KICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the October 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 […]August 29, 2017Workforce70% of contractors report hiring difficulties; Harvey’s damage likely to make it worseSeventy percent of construction contractors in the United State report having a hard time finding hourly craft workers, and more than 35 percent are having a hard time hiring salaried office and field employees, according to a study released August 29 by the Association of General Contractors of America and Autodesk. The latest figure […]August 29, 2017DealersCanada’s Toromont tenders its largest Cat dealer transaction in Hewitt acquisitionCalling it its largest transaction ever, Toromont Industries of Canada has offered to purchase Hewitt Equipment, also of Canada, to create one of the larger dealerships in the Cat network. The deal, valued at 1.02 billion Canadian dollars, or about $814 million U.S., would allow Tormont to expand to 120 branches in Nunavut, Manitoba, Ontario, […]August 29, 2017RoadbuildingOver 500 roads in Texas face flooding conditions from HarveyMore than 500 roads covering a large portion of southeastern Texas are closed due to flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The affected area extends north from Corpus Christi along the coast up to Port Arthur and extends west through and beyond Houston. Harvey initially made landfall Friday as […]August 29, 2017Construction EquipmentEterra Excavator Brush Mower can handle varying terrains, material typesEterra Attachment designed its new Excavator Brush Mower to adapt to a variety of conditions. The attachment for excavators and backhoes ranging from 7,500 to 25,000 pounds can clear brush from roadsides, ditches, driveways and fields. It can quickly handle changes in terrain, material types and direction, the company says. It can cut material from […]August 28, 2017Construction EquipmentWhat to see at ICUEE 2017: Snorkel, Camso, Melfred Borzall in the South WingICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the October 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 […]August 25, 2017Previous PagePage 257 of 265Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCheck out the trims, features and starting MSRPs for GMC's new midsize pickup truck.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorCompact 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 ML180
