Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Wheel LoadersPolice: Man in Stolen Wheel Loader Shot by Officers in Rampage Near Las VegasA man who allegedly stole a 39,000-pound wheel loader, tried to run over an officer and rammed two patrol cars was shot by police.January 9, 2026Compact TractorsCloser Look: Kubota’s New Grand L70 Tractors Completely Redesigned After 12 YearsThe six-model lineup marks the next generation of the company's top-selling compact tractors, including loader and backhoe attachments.January 7, 2026TechnologyA UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid Side-by-Side UnveiledThe concept UTV delivers more than 300 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque with its Tacoma-based hybrid engine.January 6, 2026Pickups2026 Ford F-150 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 5 Engines Including Hybrid, V8The hybrid V6 now has wider availability in the lineup. A gas V6 is standard with an option for a V8. Various cabs and beds also available.January 5, 2026AttachmentsMore US Companies Commit to Creating Common Quick-Coupler StandardThe goal is to be able to quickly change attachments without leaving the cab, regardless of the brand of excavator, quick coupler or attachments.December 30, 2025Construction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025A 1950s "Twin D8"; antique Holt, Best and Cat tractors; and a zany 1931 film of Caterpillar's "The Great Tractor Race" made our top-5 list.December 23, 2025Safety & ComplianceNTSB Investigates Gas-Line Strike That Destroyed Home, Injured 6 (Video)A doorbell camera across the street captured the home explosion that followed a construction crew striking the underground line.December 19, 2025PaversAstec: New EZR3 Screed Delivers Greater Stability, Durability, Mat SmoothnessThe rear-mounted screed is designed for highway-class pavers for “consistent, high-quality results with every pass,” the company says.December 15, 2025Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Kubota’s New U17-5 Mini Excavator Gets Tough in Tight SpacesThe 1.7-metric-ton model features retractable tracks and dozer blade as well as zero tail swing for working in confined spaces.December 15, 2025Compact equipment attachmentsSharpGrade’s New G116 Grader Blade Brings Retractable Wheels to Large Skid Steers, CTLsThe front wheels on the grader attachment can be hydraulically raised and lowered without leaving the cab.December 12, 2025Previous PagePage 4 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?
