Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingVegas-L.A. High-Speed Rail Funding Hits Half Mark, Field Tests BeginThe USDOT recently announced an additional $2.5 billion in private bond allocations to put funding for the $12 billion project over the halfway point.January 29, 2024Roadbuilding$5B Approved for 37 Large Infrastructure Projects – See Which Projects BenefitThe projects are described as "large, complex and ambitious" by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.January 29, 2024Compact ExcavatorsKubota Reveals New 8-Ton KX080-5 Compact Excavator at World of ConcreteThe largest model in the company's lineup features a bigger, quieter cab and loads of features to make life easier for operators.January 25, 2024Roadbuilding100-Year-Old Highway 20 Wins Lifetime Concrete Achievement AwardOld State Highway 20 has withstood over a century of continuous traffic and weather, yet it's still in service.January 19, 2024CranesLiebherr’s New LTR 1150 Crawler Crane Gets More Capacity, More Compact (Video)The telescopic crane can be transported by one semi-trailer, but can also be configured for lower weight and width for versatility.January 18, 2024Milling EquimentWirtgen vs. Caterpillar: Judge Rules in Favor of Both Sides – PartiallyIn a seven-year legal battle, both companies accuse the other of infringing on patents for their road milling machines.January 17, 2024Compact ExcavatorsVolvo Unleashes 2 New Compact Excavators for U.S. Market: EC37 & ECR40The 3.7- and 4-metric-ton models offer a choice of tail swing, bigger and quieter cabs and auto engine shutdown to prevent excessive idling.January 17, 2024Battery electric$623M Awarded to Build EV Charging Stations – See How Much Your State GetsThe grants are part of the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure law and go toward President Joe Biden’s goal of installing 500,000 chargers by 2030.January 12, 2024RegulationsCummins to Recall 600K Ram Trucks Under Record Clean-Air SettlementWith the $1.675 billion penalty – the largest-ever for a Clean Air Act violation – and the recall, Cummins’ estimated costs top $2 billion.January 11, 2024RegulationsAGC Sues to Stop Biden's New Labor Rule on Federal Construction ProjectsThe new rule would essentially require unions to be represented on all federal construction projects over $35 million.January 11, 2024Previous PagePage 44 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.
