Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingNTSB: Driver in Work-Zone Crash That Killed 6 Workers was SpeedingThe car spun out of control and entered an opening in the concrete barriers, striking six highway workers.April 14, 2023RoadbuildingNational Work Zone Awareness Week Follows Deadly CrashThe annual event April 17-21 comes less than a month after six highway workers were killed in a crash on I-695 in Maryland.April 14, 2023TelehandlersPettibone Re-Enters 15,000-Lb. Telehandler Class with Extendo 1544XIt can lift up to 44 feet high and has a forward reach of 29 feet.April 14, 2023CompactorsWith RTDensity, Rollers Can Be Retrofitted to Measure Asphalt Density in Real TimeThe device can be installed on any vibratory steel-drum roller in about an hour to determine pavement quality in real time.April 13, 2023ExcavatorsVolvo Offering Remote Control for 3 of its ExcavatorsThe Short Range Remote Control system is available for EC250E, EC300E and EC350E excavators.April 12, 2023Roadbuilding“Self-Healing Asphalt” on I-40 Deemed a Success in OklahomaThe mixture has prevented cracks and kept a repaved highway section smooth for over a decade.April 10, 2023DozersLiebherr Unleashes New 60-Ton PR766 Dozer in U.S.The Generation 8 model is the “only hydrostatic drive dozer in its class.”April 7, 2023RoadbuildingAll 6 Lanes on New Pensacola Bay Bridge Damaged by Hurricane Open to TrafficHurricane Sally dealt a setback to the bridge during its construction when barges broke loose and crashed into it.April 6, 2023ExcavatorsSany Unveils 3 New Excavators – Including its Largest EverThe new models – the SY335C LC, SY385C and SY750H – range from 37 to 86.5 tons and come loaded with standard features.April 5, 2023TechnologyVolvo CE Delivers First “Fossil-Free Steel” Dump Truck in U.S.The steel for the A30G articulated hauler was produced with 90% fewer emissions than typical steel.April 4, 2023Previous PagePage 62 of 259Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesThe retrofit technology is designed to be simpler and more affordable, enabling all-day hauling with minimal human input.Compact equipment2026 Polaris General UTV Hits Dealers with New Colors, UpgradesCompact Utility LoadersMechMaxx Shakes Up Mini Skid Steer Market with $24K Croba STL1000PickupsFord to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start PriceFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
