Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingA "Peanutabout”? – New Design Calms Traffic at Odd IntersectionsBeech Grove, Indiana, is the latest location for the new traffic-control alternative that is shaped like a peanut.May 31, 2024ExcavatorsVolvo Launches U.S. Market’s Largest Electric Crawler Excavator, the EC230The 23-metric-ton battery-powered excavator has the same power as its diesel counterpart with a 60%-70% reduction in operating costs.May 31, 2024Construction EquipmentContractor’s GPS Device Helps Uncover “Massive Theft Scheme”The device was attached to construction tools stolen and tracked to Maryland, where $5 million in stolen tools were found.May 30, 2024Safety & ComplianceDozer Operator Dies in Coal-Mound Collapse in S.C.It took 24 hours to recover his body as rescue workers first had to stabilize the coal pile.May 29, 2024CompactorsHamm Debuts HD10e, HD12e Electric Tandem & Combi Rollers in U.S.The eight models of battery-powered compactors for asphalt and soil have the same performance as their diesel counterparts.May 29, 2024Business$3B in Lead-Pipe Replacement Grants Allocated – See How Much Your State GetsThe Biden administration has set a goal of replacing all lead pipes in the U.S. to prevent drinking-water contamination.May 28, 2024Pickups“911 Turbo of Trucks”: Hennessey’s New Ford F-150 VelociRaptor Tops 1,000 HPThis new souped-up pickup can go from 0-60 in 3.1 seconds with its 300-horsepower boost over the standard 2024 Raptor R. Watch it here.May 28, 2024RoadbuildingAGC: 64% of Highway Contractors Report Work Zone CrashesMore highway contractors are seeing crashes inside their work zones, says a new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America.May 23, 2024Business3 Contractors Guilty, Ex-State Official Charged in School Construction Bribery CaseThe former director of school construction grants in Connecticut has been indicted after three contractors pleaded guilty to paying him bribes.May 23, 2024RoadbuildingVideo: Ship Stuck Under Baltimore Key Bridge Debris Returned to PortWatch the 1,000-foot ship’s refloat and return, which removes a major hurdle in reopening the Port of Baltimore since the March 26 bridge collapse.May 22, 2024Previous PagePage 35 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.
