Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Wheel LoadersConstruction's Mighty Material Mover — Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2026The latest in wheel loaders from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Deere, Develon, Hitachi, Hyundai, JCB, Komatsu, Liebherr, Volvo.August 12, 2026ExcavatorsLiuGong Launches 27-Ton Electric Excavator, the 924FE, in North AmericaWith an 8- to 10-hour runtime, the company says,“The 924FE isn't just an alternative to diesel, it's an upgrade in every sense.”August 11, 2026BulldozersFire Dozer Operator Dies As Oregon Wildfire Takes Unexpected Turn“The rapidly changing conditions cut Jason's dozer off from his escape route to a safety zone,” according to the Sheriff's Office.August 10, 2026BusinessCaterpillar Pledges $10M in Workforce Funding to Illinois as Part of $100M InitiativeThe Building the Future Workforce Initiative has also awarded money for Texas and Indiana and launched a global innovation prize for "bold ideas."August 10, 2026Backhoe LoadersSany’s New BHL95 Backhoe Gets Telescopic Arm for Extended Dig Depth, ReachThe telescopic arm for the 19,842-pound model delivers deeper trenching, extended material placement and less machine repositioning.August 10, 2026MaintenanceMichelin Launches XHA3 Tire for Wheel Loaders, Graders, Articulated HaulersThe new XHA3 tires for articulated dump trucks, wheel loaders and motor graders deliver 20% greater wear life compared to XHA2, Michelin says.August 7, 2026PickupsFord’s New Midsize Electric Pickup Named “Fathom,” Priced Under $30KPreorders open early next year for the truck that will feature Ford's lighter, lower-cost lithium iron phosphate prismatic batteries.August 6, 2026Heavy equipment attachmentsDo More Than Dig: 15 Attachments That Transform Your ExcavatorThese attachments offer a range of options, from land clearing to demolition – even on-site rubble recycling.August 6, 2026Heavy equipment attachmentsToku’s New Striker Line of Pulverizers, Crushers, Shears for ExcavatorsThe attachments are built of high-strength steel for heavy-duty demolition jobs.August 5, 2026BusinessHitachi’s Change to Landcros: New CTLs, Big Growth Goals and Shohei OhtaniHitachi is not only changing its name, it plans to become No. 3 in the world, enter the compact track loader market and get help from a baseball star.August 5, 2026Previous PagePage 8 of 291Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility Loaders“Good-Bye, Manual Labor!” — Mini Skid Steer Buyer’s Guide 2026Stand-on mini loader sales have nearly quadrupled, making them more popular than wheel loaders while saving workers' backs.Manufacturer NewsKOBELCO to Acquire CNH’s Case, New Holland Construction Equipment BusinessTractorsMore Power, More Versatility: Case IH Adds 3 Farmall Compact A TractorsCompact Utility LoadersCase Launches its Largest Stand-on Mini Track Loader: the TL170ExcavatorsInside KOBELCO’s Largest Conventional Excavator: The 85-Ton SK850LC-11
