Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Compact ExcavatorsDevelon Ramps Up Compact Excavator Line with New DX42-7The sixth dash-7 mini excavator weighs 4 metric tons and runs on a 47-horsepower Develon engine.July 13, 2023RoadbuildingTrain Link from Miami to Orlando Completed (Time-Lapse Video)Tickets are now being sold for trips starting September 1 on Brightline's expanded intercity rail system.July 7, 2023SafetyFlagger, 23, Killed in N.C. Work Zone Crash, Another InjuredThe two flaggers were moving traffic cones when the driver plowed through the work zone.July 6, 2023RoadbuildingNew Controversial Fla. Law Allows Study of Phosphogypsum as Road AggregateThe FDOT is directed to conduct demonstration projects with phosphogypsum – properties of which decay to a radioactive gas – for road construction.July 5, 2023Roadbuilding$2.2B in New Federal Infrastructure Grants Awarded Across U.S.As part of the infrastructure law, the money will be used to upgrade roads and bridges and other transportation projects.July 2, 2023RoadbuildingHamm HD+ Rollers Get Upgraded Easy Drive Operator PlatformsThe ergonomic, simplified platform will be standard on its HD+ 70i and HD+ 80i tandem rollers.June 30, 2023Collectors CornerCollector Restores 1929 Cat Thirty Crawler Tractor Found in Texas FieldA friend saw the old Caterpillar, but the owner didn't want to sell. Tom Pfeiffer held onto the photograph and eventually got his Thirty.June 29, 2023RoadbuildingEarthCam Video: Time Lapse of Collapsed I-95 Rapid RepairSix days of building temporary lanes for the damaged overpass in Philadelphia reduced to less than 2 minutes.June 27, 2023Backhoe LoadersHuddig Launches First Hybrid Backhoe 1370T for U.S.Huddig says the model is the first fully hybrid backhoe in the U.S. The diesel engine automatically recharges the battery.June 26, 2023RoadbuildingCollapsed I-95 Reopens in Philadelphia After Rapid RepairThe section traveled by 160,000 vehicles a day was rebuilt in 12 days with temporary lanes. Construction now turns to a permanent bridge.June 23, 2023Previous PagePage 55 of 258Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Smashes World Record for Mileage RangeThe truck traveled over 1,000 miles on a charge – more than twice its estimated EPA range – showcasing the advancements in EV technology.Backhoe LoadersA Closer Look: Deere's New Backhoes Deliver Improved Comfort, Visibility, ControlVintage EquipmentThe 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the PowerCompact equipmentNew Polaris Ranger 500: Work-Ready UTV Priced at $10K, Can Tow 1,500 Lbs.Construction EquipmentExtreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse Antarctica
