Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Safety & ComplianceTenn. Contractor Faces $75K Penalty for Fatal Trench CollapseA worker was in a 10-foot-deep trench on a sewer line project when a side collapsed and buried him.February 14, 2024Safety & ComplianceContractor Fined After Worker Dies of Heat Illness in AlabamaThree days after he was hired for concrete finishing work, the employee died after working in a heat index of 107 degrees.February 12, 2024RoadbuildingConstruction Begins in Fla. on First-of-its-Kind Bridge Project in U.S.“There are things that will make this an iconic structure unique to Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island."February 9, 2024Safety & ComplianceContractor Fined $156K After Teen Loses Legs in Trencher AccidentThe 16-year-old was digging a trench for fenceposts when he was dragged underneath the blade.February 7, 2024Compact Utility LoadersCratos Rolls Out THR2000 Mini Track Loader for Demolition Contractors (Video)The company based in Florida has been designing and selling battery-powered equipment long before it was cool.February 6, 2024RoadbuildingCaltrans Responds as Atmospheric River Continues to Torment CaliforniaCaltrans has prepositioned more than 4,000 personnel and 1,200 pieces of equipment.February 5, 2024Business3 Killed, 9 Injured on Construction Site When Hangar CollapsesOSHA is investigating the collapse of the steel hangar, which was being built at the Boise Airport.February 2, 2024Roadbuilding13 Paving Contractors Take Top National Honors at NAPA AwardsThirteen asphalt paving contractors were recently honored by the National Asphalt Pavement Association for their quality work.February 2, 2024Compact equipmentA Tracked Mini Dumper from JLG? – Aerial Lift Maker Branches OutVisitors to World of Concrete were doing a double-take at some of the surprising new equipment the aerial lift manufacturer unveiled.January 31, 2024Compact equipmentKubota’s New RTV-X1130 Features Multi-Adjustable 6-Foot Cargo BedThe side rails and tailgate can be dropped down for versatility, and the side rails can also be removed to make a flat bed.January 30, 2024Previous PagePage 43 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.
