Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].BusinessEquipment Operators End Strike at Wisconsin Construction SitesHundreds of union members get wage increases under new agreement.June 20, 2024Compact ExcavatorsHyundai Rolls Out 4 New Compact Excavators in HX-A SeriesThe next-generation mini excavators – HX17AZ, HX27AZ, HX55ACR and HX60A – range from 2 to 6 metric tons and come with lots of technology.June 19, 2024RoadbuildingNAPA: Recycled Asphalt for Road Construction Continues to RiseTonnage of reclaimed asphalt pavement, or RAP, used in asphalt mix has risen 75% since 2009.June 19, 2024Safety & ComplianceNational Trench Safety Stand Down Kicks Off June 17This week marks the annual Trench Safety Stand Down to highlight the dangers of trenching and promote safety awareness by contractors.June 17, 2024RoadbuildingWork to Begin on 11-Mile Widening of I-26 in South CarolinaThe four-lane section will be expanded to six lanes; five bridges will be replaced, and two overpasses will be reconstructed.June 13, 2024Pay and benefitsEquipment Operators on Strike at Wisconsin Construction SitesMembers of the Local 139 of the International Union of Operating Engineers seek higher wages, citing rising inflation.June 13, 2024BusinessCaterpillar to Shut Down Attachments Manufacturing Complex in KansasThe campus employs about 300 people and produces excavator and wheel loaders buckets, dozer blades, and brackets and hooks for attachments.June 12, 2024Wheel LoadersVolvo to Intro Largest Electric Wheel Loader, the L120, in N. AmericaThe 20-metric-ton loader has a lift capacity of 6 metric tons and is slated for rollout to select markets, including North America.June 12, 2024BusinessDeere to Relocate Midsize Skid Steer, CTL Production to MexicoThe relocation is slated to occur in 2026 from the Dubuque Works plant in Iowa.June 11, 2024RoadbuildingBaltimore Port Channel Cleared for Reopening After Bridge CollapseThe port channel closed by debris since March 26 has been restored and deemed safe for ship traffic. Plans for a new bridge are underway.June 10, 2024Previous PagePage 40 of 268Next PageTop StoriesVideosMost Viewed Construction Equipment – Our Top 10 “Closer Look” Videos of 2025Compact equipment from Kubota, Bobcat, Volvo, Sany got the most views, but larger – and some unusual – machines also made the cut.Construction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited Package
