Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Equipment rentalEquipment Rental Rates Rising – Some Dramatically, EquipmentWatch ReportsThe latest report shows the construction and industrial equipment rental markets continuing a four-year growth trend.May 8, 2025Safety & ComplianceNTSB: Gas Line Struck Before Deadly Missouri Explosion Wasn't Marked by LocatorAn explosion killed a 5-year-old boy after a subcontractor hit a natural-gas line that a new NTSB report says was not marked by the utility locator.May 7, 2025Construction EquipmentLigchine Designs New LS120 as Entry-Level Laser-Guided Concrete ScreedThe model is designed to be an affordable, simple, maneuverable option for small contractors.May 6, 2025Vintage EquipmentWatch Vintage Tractors Use Belt Power to Run 1940s Farm Tools at Ederville ShowA 1935 Deere Model B, a 1948 Farmall M and a 1949 Oliver 77 Row Crop power an 80-plus-year-old sileage cutter, strip saw and corn sheller.May 5, 2025TrucksReading Truck Intros New RM-25, RM-35 Crane BodiesThe RM-25 is for cranes up to 5,000 pounds, and the RM-35 is for electric cranes up to 6,000 pounds for Ford, Chevy, Ram Class 4 and 5 trucks.May 2, 2025Wheel LoadersVolvo Reveals 5 Next-Gen Large Wheel Loaders with Loads of FeaturesThe new L150, L180, L200 High Lift, L220 and L260 boast more torque, faster acceleration, smoother operation, advanced tech.May 1, 2025BusinessRoberts Elected President of Associated General Contractors of AmericaThe past AGC vice president founded the heavy and civil construction company ERS based in Jackson, Mississippi.April 30, 2025ExcavatorsFlorida Man Allegedly Tries to Steal ATM in Stolen Excavator Beside Police StationHe later told officers, “I would rather rob a bank than work for my brother.”April 30, 2025Safety4 Powerline Workers Killed, 3 Injured in Dump Truck Crash in North CarolinaThe driver of the city-owned truck was cited with running a stop sign and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.April 29, 2025Contractor of the Year"Going Nuclear" – 2025 Contractor of the Year Safely Demolishes Dangerous SitesAmerican Demolition and Nuclear Decommissioning travels the country tearing down large contaminated structures and is our contractor of the year.April 28, 2025Previous PagePage 5 of 256Next PageTop StoriesCompact Excavators"Big on Power" – Case CE Rolls Out 4 New Mini Excavators in Diesel and ElectricThree diesel D Series models and one electric model bring more power in a wider range of sizes for light construction, utilities, landscaping.AttachmentsAre You Ready for a Tiltrotator? Here’s What’s on the MarketBackhoe LoadersDeere Unveils New Backhoes with Redesigned Cabs, Camera SystemUtility Tractors/LoadersCase IH Brings Enhanced Performance and Comfort to New Farmall Utility TractorsFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
