Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Pickups2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Completely Redesigned, Gets GM's New 481-HP V8The next-gen pickup gets revamped inside and out and offers GM's most powerful V8 for a half-ton truck.October 2, 2026BusinessCaterpillar Picks NC for New $1B Compact Track Loader, Telehandler PlantThe site beat out other rivals with $85 million in incentives to entice the company to stay and expand its manufacturing presence.October 1, 2026TechnologyLumina’s Bladerunner, Moonlander, Roadrunner Futuristic, Modular MachinesThe electric excavator, dozer and wheel loader can convert into almost any construction machine you would want on a jobsite.September 30, 2026BusinessHyundai, Develon, Manitou, Gehl to Partner on Compact EquipmentThe deal marks the third this year among major equipment manufacturers and seeks to capture a bigger share of the growing compact equipment market.September 29, 2026WorkforceAED: Equipment Dealer Technician Shortage Hits 10,000 a Year, Costs $7BThe new report also shows 80% of responding dealers say they are unable to meet customer demand because of a lack of qualified technicians.September 29, 2026Excavators“Production Sweet Spot” — Develon Launches 33-Ton DX300LC-9 Excavator“They’re powerful enough to handle heavy digging and demanding demolition tasks, yet easy to transport on a standard lowboy trailer.”September 28, 2026Safety & ComplianceFourth Worker in 4 Months Dies in Trench Collapses in CaliforniaThe latest death was of a former soccer player who was buried in an 8-foot-deep trench.September 25, 2026Pickups2027 Ford F-150 Revealed: First-Ever Carhartt Edition, Lower-Priced Off-RoadersThe popular pickups also come with choice of eight trims and four engines, including a new V6, a V8 and a hybrid.September 25, 2026RegulationsCase, New Holland to Roll Out Software to Stop Engine Shutoff from DEF DerateThe software aligns with the EPA’s revised emissions-compliance guidelines on empty DEF tanks or sensor failures causing engines to lose power.September 24, 2026Compact Wheel LoadersVolvo Redesigns Frame, Cab Entrance on L30, L35 Compact Wheel LoadersVolvo's top-selling compact wheel loader, the L30, and its L35 get significant frame redesigns, including easier equipment towing ability.September 23, 2026Previous PagePage 4 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
