Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].ComponentsThe Heart of the Machine – Top Engine OEMs for Construction EquipmentThe latest in diesel engines from Cat, Cummins, Deutz, FPT, Isuzu, JCB, John Deere, Kohler, Komatsu, Kubota, Perkins, Volvo, Yanmar.December 11, 2025Compact Track LoadersSneak Peek: Kubota’s Upcoming Largest Compact Track Loader, the SVL110-3Dealers have taken to social media to post the manufacturer’s next compact track loader, the SVL110-3, which would be its largest.December 9, 2025Wheel LoadersCloser Look: Develon’s Top-Selling DL280-7 Wheel Loader with Transparent BucketThe 189-horsepower model comes standard with the first technology to eliminate blind spots in front of the bucket. Watch here.December 8, 2025RoadbuildingCaught on Video: Cars Crashing into Snowplows During Recent Winter WeatherAs winter weather slams parts of the U.S., snowplows are also getting slammed, literally. So, DOTs are releasing crash videos to warn the public.December 5, 2025Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $170K Fine After Worker Crushed by Falling Excavator BucketA failed attempt to remove the bucket from him caused a second crushing injury, putting him in the hospital for more than a month.December 4, 2025Compact equipment"Firewood Art" – Man Makes Life-Size Takeuchi Excavator, CTL Out of LogsThe owner of a Cashiers Firewood in North Carolina estimates his TB260 and TL10 log display took about 300 hours and four cords of firewood to build.December 3, 2025ExcavatorsVolvo Launches New ECR355 Excavator with Short Swing, More Lift CapacityThe 35-metric-ton model also features 7% greater fuel efficiency than predecessors and a full-size conventional cab.December 3, 2025BusinessBobcat Plans Takeover of Wacker Neuson, German OEM ConfirmsWacker Neuson confirmed that Doosan Bobcat is in talks with its executive board to acquire the German-based equipment manufacturer.December 3, 2025BusinessBobcat Sues Cat – Alleges Patent Infringement on Skid Steers, CTLs, ExcavatorsThe suit alleges Caterpillar manufactures the components outside the U.S. and imports them back into the country for sale on its machines.December 2, 2025PickupsGMC Expands 2026 Sierra EV Lineup with New Elevation, Off-Road AT4The electric midsize pickup truck now comes in three trims with lower prices, up to 760 horsepower, battery ranges of 283 to 478 miles.December 1, 2025Previous PagePage 26 of 292Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKomatsu’s Next-Gen D175AX-10 Bulldozer Completely RedesignedThe first large Dash-10 dozer replaces the D155AX-8 with a 25% increase in productivity and a new engine as part of its overhaul.Manufacturer NewsKomatsu to Acquire Astec’s Roadtec, Carlson Road Construction BusinessCompact Utility Loaders“Good-Bye, Manual Labor!” — Mini Skid Steer Buyer’s Guide 2026Manufacturer NewsKOBELCO to Acquire CNH’s Case, New Holland Construction Equipment BusinessTractorsMore Power, More Versatility: Case IH Adds 3 Farmall Compact A Tractors
