Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Construction EquipmentMcLaughlin launches its largest boring machine, McL-60, and first Steerable Rock SystemMcLaughlin recently launched two innovations in its auger boring machine lineup. The company’s McL-60 marks its largest boring machine, and its Steerable Rock System (SRS) has the first steerable head designed to handle solid and fractured rock. McL-60 Workhorse Able to install steel casing up to 60 inches in diameter, the McL-60 Workhorse packs a […]April 14, 2017MaintenanceRedline NanoLeak Finder makes quick work of pinpointing air brake leaksThe Air Brake NanoLeak Finder from Redline Detection takes only minutes to find leaks in air-brake, air-suspension and air-powered accessories in heavy trucks and other construction equipment, according to the company. The machine creates a vapor and when a leak is detected, a handheld NanoLeak Locator emits audible and visible signals pinpointing the location of the […]April 14, 2017Construction EquipmentKobelco launches slew of new excavators, improved modelsKobelco has been busy as of late, introducing a variety of new excavators and a slew of improvements to previous models. The new models include compact excavators with improved fuel-efficiency and noise reduction, and conventional excavators with increased digging force. Kobelco also upgraded its SR Series and demolition excavators. Compact excavators Two compact excavators, the SK30SR-6E (pictured above) […]April 13, 2017Construction EquipmentJLG enters utility vehicle market with 315G and 615GJLG has launched a line of utility vehicles, designed to transport people and equipment around large construction sites and other venues. The gas-powered three-seat 315G and six-seat 615G were manufactured through an agreement with Arctic Cat. Diesel models are coming later this year, the company says. Both models can be switched in and out of four-wheel […]April 13, 2017Construction EquipmentWacker Neuson unveils TH627 telehandler with 3-in-1 machine capabilitiesThe Wacker Neuson TH627 telehandler is designed to be a versatile, three-in-one machine, the company says. It comes with a universal attachment plate allowing it to dig and carry like a wheel loader and use multiple attachments like a skid steer with a compact footprint. As a telehandler, it has a lift height of 18 […]April 12, 2017Construction EquipmentJLG rolls out narrower 4045R and 1532R scissor liftsJLG has focused on width for its 4045R and 1532R electric scissor lifts, as in, less of it. The 4045R comes in at 45 inches wide, while the 1532R’s width is less than a yard, at 32 inches. The narrowness makes the machines, which will be available mid-year, easier to maneuver in tight spots and […]April 11, 2017Construction EquipmentVolvo intros EW60E wheeled excavator with power, cab improvementsVolvo boosted power and fuel efficiency along with the addition of a larger cab with its new EW60E wheeled excavator. Marking the machine’s first availability in North America, Volvo has dropped in a D2.6H Tier 4 Final engine delivering 60 horsepower, a 12-percent increase. Fuel efficiency has improved 10 percent over previous models thanks to a the combination of […]April 10, 2017Construction EquipmentSany adds 4 compact excavators to lineupThe Sany lineup of compact excavators jumps to seven with the unveiling of four new machines ranging in size from 5,908 pounds to 20,238 pounds. The lineup begins with the SY26U, the company’s smallest excavator, weighing 5,908 pounds. Sany says the machine includes many features associated with larger excavators, including a standard fully enclosed cab, auxiliary […]April 10, 2017Construction EquipmentDitch Witch launches SK1550, its largest, most powerful mini skid steerLeaping the company’s SK1050 in size and power, Ditch Witch has unveiled the SK1550, a mini skid steer designed to tackle heavy duty landscaping projects typically reserved for traditional skid steer loaders. With a rated operating capacity of 1,558 pounds and a 44-horsepower Tier 4 Yanmar diesel engine, the machine represents the company’s largest and […]April 7, 2017Construction EquipmentJCB boosts horsepower 20% with 210 and 215 skid steersJCB’s new 210 radial-lift and 215 vertical-lift skid-steer loaders pack 20 percent more horsepower than the company’s similar sized models, representing the first in the small-frame lineup powered by the JCB by Kohler 74 horsepower engine. The 210 comes with a base rated operating capacity (ROC) of 2,100 pounds, and the 215 has an ROC […]April 6, 2017Previous PagePage 263 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
