Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].BusinessBobcat Merger Called Off with Doosan RoboticsAfter opposition from shareholders and political leaders, plans to merge Doosan Bobcat with Doosan Robotics have been scrapped.August 29, 2024Recruiting & retentionAGC: 94% of Contractors Report Hiring Difficulty; Projects Being DelayedThe biggest problem contractors see when it comes to the labor shortage is job candidates with a lack of skills.August 29, 2024Compact equipmentCase Expands Electric Lineup with New Mini Excavator, Compact Wheel LoaderThe CX25EV mini excavator and CL36EV compact wheel loader give the company a total of five battery-powered models.August 28, 2024TrailersHaul Diesel with No HazMat License with FuelPro Multi-Tank TrailerThe trailers, which come in sizes of 950, 700 and 475 gallons, get around the HazMat requirements with a combination of 119-gallon tanks.August 27, 2024Battery electric24 “Clean” Construction Machines Eligible for Big Vouchers in CaliforniaThese battery-powered pieces of construction equipment are eligible for sales discounts of as much as $500,000 through the CORE program.August 27, 2024Safety & ComplianceWorker Dies After Buried in Trench Collapse in TennesseeThe rescue became a recovery effort after the man was proclaimed dead on the scene.August 26, 2024TechnologyNew Doran Tablet Enables Instant, Wireless Tire-Pressure Readings on EquipmentThe Doran 360 SmartLink TPMS Tablet automatically displays tire pressure and temperature readings as users perform equipment inspections.August 23, 2024Pickups2025 Toyota Tundra: New TRD Off-Road Package, Towing Tech, Massage SeatsSeven trims are being offered for the new pickup line, with V6 and hybrid engine choices, advanced towing tech, seats to ease stress.August 22, 2024TechnologyManitou Claims First Telehandler Retrofitted from Diesel to ElectricUsed by a rental company, the telehandler's internal combustion engine was converted to battery power for a 40% drop in carbon emissions.August 21, 2024DozersVideo: A Closer Look at Komatsu’s “North American Baby” – the D71PXi DozerTake a walkaround tour of the popular 51,000-pound "smart dozer" that comes standard with fully integrated intelligent machine control.August 20, 2024Previous PagePage 28 of 261Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderTake a walkaround tour of the new electro-hydraulic CTL with 40.5 gpm of hydraulic flow, improved undercarriage and upgraded cab.Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
