Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Safety & ComplianceNY, NJ, PA Contractors Face $900K in Fines for Excavation ViolationsThe OSHA fines follow a fatal trench collapse at one site, and workers found behind a steep, unstable embankment nearly 75 feet high.October 16, 2026Graders/ScrapersK-Tec Reveals 1232 Scraper with 32-Yard Capacity for Articulated HaulersPaired with an ADT chassis of 30- to 45-ton payload, the scraper cuts 12 feet wide and gets 4 cubic yards more capacity over the 1228.October 15, 2026TechnologyPanasonic Releases New Toughbook 34 and Toughbook G3 TabletsThe tablets feature a 6-foot drop rating and IP66 resistance to dust, moisture and environmental exposure.October 14, 2026Compact equipmentRoadrunner’s New Grader Attachments Could Replace Motor GraderThe skid steer, CTL, tractor attachment fills a gap between box graders and motor graders by adjusting blade sides independently for precision.October 13, 2026BusinessBoy Awarded $65M After Excavator Crashes Into Bridge, Kills His MomThe driver hauling the excavator had just gotten his CDL four days earlier and had not properly loaded the machine onto the trailer.October 9, 2026Pickups2027 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD Get More HP With New Diesel, Gas V8sThe new engines deliver the most-ever power and torque for Silverado HD, which also gets electric power steering and eBoost braking.October 8, 2026BulldozersConstruction’s Mighty Bull Stands the Test of Time — Dozer Buyer’s Guide 2026Here are the latest and most popular models from Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Dressta, Hyundai, John Deere, Komatsu and Liebherr.October 7, 2026Mini ExcavatorsXCMG Releases 2 New Mini Excavators for North American MarketThe 2.7-metric-ton XE27U Pro and the 4.8-metric-ton XE45U Pro get Kubota diesel engines and zero tail swing.October 6, 2026Mini ExcavatorsSheriff: Suspect Caught on Deputy Bodycam Selling Contractor’s Stolen ExcavatorAfter the owner saw his Cat mini excavator on Facebook Marketplace, deputies set up a sting and recorded the busted deal on video.October 5, 2026Graders/Scrapers“The Lightest 30-Yard Scraper on the Market” — K-Tec's New 1230Scrapers are often the cheapest way to move dirt. By pulling one machine, one operator can replace an excavator, trucks and dozer.October 5, 2026Previous PagePage 3 of 291Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility Loaders“Good-Bye, Manual Labor!” — Mini Skid Steer Buyer’s Guide 2026Stand-on mini loader sales have nearly quadrupled, making them more popular than wheel loaders while saving workers' backs.Manufacturer NewsKOBELCO to Acquire CNH’s Case, New Holland Construction Equipment BusinessTractorsMore Power, More Versatility: Case IH Adds 3 Farmall Compact A TractorsCompact Utility LoadersCase Launches its Largest Stand-on Mini Track Loader: the TL170ExcavatorsInside KOBELCO’s Largest Conventional Excavator: The 85-Ton SK850LC-11
