Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Pickups4 Chevy Truck Models to Get Patriotic 2026 Editions for U.S. 250th BirthdayProduction is set to begin in spring on the Stars & Steel Collection for the Silverado EV, Silverado LD, Silverado HD and Colorado.January 23, 2026BusinessBobcat Drops Plans to Take Over Wacker NeusonBoth construction equipment manufacturers confirm that discussions about a Bobcat acquisition of the German company have ended.January 23, 2026Construction Equipment700-Foot-Long Tunnel Boring Machine Mary Arrives to Dig DC Tunnel (Video)TBM Mary will travel 2.4 miles for the $819 million Potomac River Tunnel Project and later be joined by TBM Emily.January 22, 2026ConExpo/Con-Agg 2026Las Vegas Convention Center’s $600M Renovation Finished Ahead of ConExpoThe construction industry will get its chance to see the remade center at this week’s World of Concrete and again in March for ConExpo 2026.January 20, 2026Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapseOne of the company's workers died in a cave-in in 2023. Two years later, inspectors found similar trench violations, OSHA reports.January 16, 2026TechnologyKubota Reveals “Transformer” Tractor KVPR That Changes Height, WidthThe concept KVPR is designed to adapt to diverse tasks and seasons and replace multiple pieces of equipment.January 16, 2026PickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricThe all-electric truck ends with the 2026 model year to make way for the F-150 Lightning EREV with range-extending gas generator.January 15, 2026BusinessCaterpillar Fights Bobcat Patent Complaint; Trade Commission to InvestigateClaim would harm U.S. economy, undermine infrastructure projects, Cat argues. Bobcat cites fairness. Congress members weigh in on dispute.January 14, 2026DozersVideo from the Cab: Watch Dozer Operator Fight Texas WildfireAn East Texas fire department posts video from an in-cab camera of one of its firefighting dozers battling a wild-land blaze. Watch here.January 12, 2026Safety & ComplianceContractors Fined $300K Combined for Trench Violations in WashingtonThe general contractor also disregarded stop-worker orders after initial inspections, and repeat violations occurred, according to state inspectors.January 12, 2026Previous PagePage 3 of 271Next PageTop StoriesTechnology“Hey, Cat” — Watch Caterpillar’s In-Cab AI Voice Assistant Help OperatorLike Siri or Alexa, the operator need only say, “Hey, Cat” and a command, and the system does the rest. See it in action here.Pickups2026 GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado Get Supercharged to 1,000 HP by SVEExcavatorsRedesigned Cat 6015 Hydraulic Shovel Gets Boosted Efficiency, DurabilityConExpo/Con-Agg 2026ConExpo Survival Guide: Tips from Veteran Attendees (and our Editors)Featured SponsorWhat Does CNH Industrial’s Acquisition of Hemisphere GNSS Really Mean for Contractors?
