Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Safety & ComplianceWorker Rescued From Fourth Trench Collapse in Two Months in SE MichiganAfter three trench collapses in two days in Michigan, a 50-year-old worker was rescued two months later from another cave-in in the state.September 11, 2026Skid Steer LoadersJCB Launches New 250, 290 Skid Steers for Material Handling, Tool VersatilityWith 74-horsepower engines and no DEF or DPF, the loaders "are designed to help a single operator accomplish more throughout the day.”September 11, 2026Compact Track LoadersMore Details Revealed for Develon’s New DTL26, DTL30 Compact Track LoadersCheck out the full specs of the 72-horsepower models now at dealerships with no DEF required, as well as their many features and a walkaround video.September 10, 2026ExcavatorsWhen It’s Time for Some Serious Digging — Excavator Buyer’s Guide 202615 major manufacturers launched new models, including Case, Cat, Deere, Hitachi, KOBELCO, Komatsu, Link-Belt, Sany, Volvo.September 9, 2026GearWillScot’s Quick-Connect Canopy Made for Jobsite Weather ProtectionThe canopy can be installed in a day for such things as material handling, equipment storage, crew coordination and break areas.September 8, 2026Pickups2027 Ram 2500 HD, 3500 HD Revealed: 9 Trims With Hemi V8 or Cummins DieselOn the Ram 2500 HD, the 430-horsepower Cummins can tow up to 20,000 pounds, while the 405-horsepower Hemi can tow 17,740 pounds.September 3, 2026Compact Wheel LoadersLiuGong Expands Electric Lineup With New 7.5-Ton 820TE Compact Wheel LoaderThe battery-powered CWL achieves the equivalent of 67 horsepower, an 8- to 10-hour runtime and fast charging of 60 to 90 minutes.September 2, 2026MaintenanceTitan Releases New ForestEdge Tires for Feller Bunchers, SkiddersThe company says the tires offer a lower-cost yet durable alternative for forestry machines.September 1, 2026ExcavatorsKomatsu the Kitten’s Rescue from Excavator Goes Viral (Video)“I don’t know how it got there,” says operator supervisor after hearing her cries. The videos of her rescue and progress have captivated social media.August 31, 2026Pickups2027 Ram 1500 Revealed: 13 Trims, 7 Engines Including 777-HP Hemi V8The new half-ton pickups have started hitting dealerships, offering buyers a dizzying array of options, and a big choice: Hemi or Hurricane?August 31, 2026Previous PagePage 2 of 287Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsHuddig Beefs Up Battery on Next-Gen Hybrid 1370 Tigon G2 Excavator-LoaderBoosting battery capacity from 44 to 61 kWh gives the hybrid excavator-loader longer electric runtime to save on diesel.DozersCat’s New Biggest Bulldozer Beast! — The Electric-Drive D11 XEWheel LoadersHitachi’s New ZW140-7 Wheel Loader: Basic vs. Premium, What’s the Difference?The Dirt“That’s Game Changing!” Bobcat’s New Skid Steer Choice: Classic or Pro?Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Wheel Loaders for 2025 - 2026
