Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].ExcavatorsDevelon Rolls Out its Largest Excavator, the DX1000LC-7The new model is designed for production with a 7-cubic-yard bucket and the highest swing torque in its class.June 5, 2023BusinessDebt Deal Passes: What’s in it for Contractors?The agreement to avoid U.S. debt default has a few perks for contractors.June 2, 2023Construction EquipmentCabin Cool Claims First Air Conditioner for Open-Cab EquipmentThe company says its M100 can mount to any equipment and reduce the temperature on the operator by 25 degrees.June 1, 2023RoadbuildingNew Oklahoma Law is First to Require Work Zone Safety for Teen DriversTo get a driver's license, teens must take the free, 30-minute online course.May 31, 2023BusinessCaterpillar to Close Hydraulic Cylinder Plant in South CarolinaThe Sumter plant employs about 150 and will be closed by the fourth quarter of 2024 to consolidate operations at other locations.May 30, 2023Construction EquipmentVideo: Man Steals Backhoe, Drives to Airport to Catch FlightHe drove it 10 miles from a construction site to a regional airport in Illinois where he was caught on surveillance footage.May 26, 2023Collectors CornerA Collector’s 1951 Mead “Mighty Mouse” Dozer and Other Rare FindsAlong with the "Baby Dozer," Robert Dahs of Ohio has restored a 1930 Galion motor roller and a 1955 Duo-Pactor.May 26, 2023RegulationsSupreme Court Cuts Back Wetlands Rules; Construction Groups CheerConstruction associations say the ruling will clear up confusion and speed up infrastructure and other construction projects.May 25, 2023TechnologyLink-Belt Tests AR Headset to Guide Inexperienced Techs on RepairsThe augmented-reality device keeps techs' hands free and enables a remote master technician to provide instructions in real-time.May 25, 2023Safety & ComplianceN.J. Contractor Sentenced to 3 Months after Worker Crushed to DeathThe company disregarded engineering plans and built a wall to hold back surcharge that eventually collapsed onto a worker.May 25, 2023Previous PagePage 58 of 259Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersMechMaxx Shakes Up Mini Skid Steer Market with $24K Croba STL1000The compact equipment newcomer touts “professional-grade performance without the legacy-brand price tag.”PickupsFord to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start PricePickups2026 Ford F-Series Super Duty Preview: 4 Engines, 5 Trims, 2 Beds OfferedPickups2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Smashes World Record for Mileage RangeFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
