Richard Ries (EQW)

Compact Utility Loaders
Stand-On Mini Loaders: Doing So Much More Than Loading
A rundown of the latest in compact utility loaders with buying tips from Bobcat, Case, Dixie Chopper, Kubota, Toro and Vermeer.
November 2, 2023
Case TL100 compact utility loader dumping dirt
Dozers
The Latest in Dozers for 2023: New Models, Upgrades on the Way
Check out the newest models from Case, Cat, Deere, Develon, Dressta, Komatsu, Liebherr and Tigercat.
October 4, 2023
Develon DD130 dozer pushing dirt
Excavators
Refining a Workhorse: The Latest in Excavators for 2023
Manufacturers are moving beyond Tier 4 Final engine technology to focus on making operators more productive, efficient and comfortable.
September 12, 2023
Cat 352 excavator digging trench beside dump truck
Wheel Loaders
Getting Easier for Operators: A Rundown of the Latest Wheel Loaders
The latest models from Case, Cat, Deere, Develon, Komatsu, Liebherr, LiuGong, Volvo, Hitachi, Wacker Neuson, Mecalac and Yanmar.
August 9, 2023
Cat 938 wheel loader approaching pipe with forks
Compact Track Loaders
Compact Track Loaders: A Rundown of the Latest Models
Here's what's on the market from ASV, Bobcat, Cat, Case, Deere, JCB, Kubota, New Holland, Manitou, Takeuchi, Wacker Neuson and Yanmar.
July 12, 2023
Yanmar TL100VS Compact track loader dumping dirt on pile
Machine Matters
“Backhoe Renaissance”: They’re Getting Better at What They Do Best
Check out the latest models from Cat, Case, Deere, JCB, Kubota and New Holland.
June 14, 2023
Cat 420XE backhoe digging fiber optic wire trench stabilizers out
Graders/Scrapers
The Adaptable Motor Grader: Models Change to Accommodate Contractors
The latest offerings from Case, Cat, Deere and Komatsu focus on contractors' changing needs.
May 24, 2023
John Deere 672GP motor grader pushing dirt
Compactors
Advanced Compaction: OEMs Making Great Strides with Rollers
Compaction monitoring devices, all-electric power and features for easier operation are among the new technologies for ride-on compactors.
April 19, 2023
Wacker Neuson RC70 soil compactor padfoot drum on muddy jobsite
Skid Steer Loaders
A Guide to Skid Steers: New, Improved Models & Tips on Buying
We take a look at the newest models, improvements being made, as well as offer tips for buyers and finding the right attachments.
March 15, 2023
Cat 262D3 skid steer dumps gravel over pipe in trench beside house
Compact Excavators
The Rapidly Advancing Compact Excavator – Diesel and Electric
Here’s what you need to know about the latest diesel and electric models, new tech, and buying in a weird market.
February 13, 2023
Cat 304 compact excavator digging in dirt beside building under construction
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In 1954, Bolinder-Munktell, owned by Volvo, introduced the H-10, an ordinary tractor turned around with the loader bucket over the bigger wheels. Volvo marks it as its first wheel loader, a product that's come a long way and continues to evolve.
Wheel Loaders
70 Years Later, Wheel Loaders Keep Getting Better: Buyer’s Guide 2025
The latest in wheel loaders from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Hitachi, Hyundai, John Deere, JCB, Komatsu, Liebherr, Volvo.
Cat's 140 Lever Motor Grader made its debut at the 2025 Public Works Expo in Chicago. The next-generation model will be available to U.S. customers in 2026.
Graders/Scrapers
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