Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Construction EquipmentJLG marks 20 years of hybrids with debut of H800AJ boom liftNow in its 20th year of hybrid technology, JLG will release the H800AJ, an 80-foot hybrid boom lift designed to reduce emissions, noise and fuel consumption. The machine, which will be available in late 2017, is based on JLG’s standard 800AJ articulating boom. The main difference between the machines is the electric motor/generator engine that powers […]May 23, 2017Construction EquipmentFelling expands standard features on Pan Series trailersFelling Trailers has added more standard features to its Pan Series trailers. All new trailers in the series have wider ramps, increased from 14 inches to 16 inches. The trailers also now come with dual tail lights and EZ Lube Hubs.May 22, 2017Construction EquipmentGenie advances ZX-135/70 boom lift with upgraded axles, load-sensing and calibrationGenie reports that its new ZX-135/70 Boom Lift offers the latest advancements in design and technology. One of the new features is the mini XChassis axle that extends and retracts the axles to and from the stowed position at two-thirds the footprint of the full-size version. Retracted, the axles form a footprint of 8 feet […]May 18, 2017Construction EquipmentUniversal HDD designs UNI 440×700 horizontal directional drill with power in mindUniversal HDD’s new UNI 440×700 Horizontal Directional Drill comes with a more powerful engine and hydraulic system. The machine is powered by a 600-horsepower John Deere turbo diesel engine. The powertrain delivers 440,000 pounds of thrust and pullback force and 70,000 foot-pounds of torque. A high-flow hydraulic system provides the needed power for demanding jobs, […]May 17, 2017Construction EquipmentEasy Gripper 2400-T2 provides 2-ton, off-road tire-handling solutionJust Easy Tools has added a 2-ton OTR version of its Easy Gripper tire handler. The Easy Gripper 2400-T2 is designed as an attachment for forklifts, front loaders and truck cranes. It follows the same three-point grip design as the 1-ton version. It provides a firm grip when pulling wheels and tires off and pushing […]May 12, 2017RoadbuildingVermeer ramps up speed, efficiency on CC155 concrete cutterVermeer says its CC155 concrete cutter is designed to increase roadwork efficiency and minimize lane closures. The CC155 can handle such diverse applications as road construction and repair, airport lighting projects and demolition work. A geometric cutter head allows the cut to come from the center of the machine with more precision and power. The […]May 10, 2017Construction EquipmentVacuworx revamps AMC 4, AMC 6 vacuum lifters with lighter, smaller, more versatile designsThe AMC 4 and AMC 6 vacuum lift systems are designed to work in congested streets or other tight areas on compact to mid-sized excavators and truck-mounted articulating cranes without significantly reducing the host machine’s lifting power. To that end, Vacuworx has made its AMC Series Lifting Systems lighter and smaller and added attachment options. The […]May 4, 2017SafetySilica rule controversy continues despite OSHA enforcement delayDepending on whom you talk to in the construction, aggregates and paving industries, the three-month enforcement delay of federal silica dust rules is an opportunity to fine-tune the compliance guidelines, or it’s a minor speedbump toward excessive government regulation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced April 6 it would delay the enforcement date […]May 4, 2017Construction EquipmentIronDirect launches new lineup of 10 Shantui hydrostatic dozersIronDirect, an online equipment seller primarily known as a sales platform for Chinese-made heavy equipment, has added a lineup of 10 Shantui dozers to its product offerings. The new machines maintain track and blade control with fully hydrostatic transmissions that automatically adjust to load conditions. Track speed and direction can be controlled individually from the cab with a […]May 2, 2017Construction EquipmentA brief history of Wacker Neuson’s 60 years in the U.S.From humble beginnings in a blacksmith shop in 1848 in Dresden, Germany, Wacker Neuson has grown into a global manufacturer of construction equipment. This year, the company is celebrating its 60th anniversary of making equipment in the United States and its 50th anniversary in Canada. The Wacker family business started nearly 170 years ago […]May 1, 2017Previous PagePage 261 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
