Ryan Whisner

Ryan Whisner

Ryan Whisner was a senior editor for Equipment World, covering the latest construction products, technology and issues impacting the industry. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, he’s been a journalist for over 20 years, covering a diverse range of topics from general news, landscaping and construction. 

Contractor of the Year
From Water Towers to Water Plants: Texas Contractor Finds its Niche
Schier Construction more than tripled revenue in its transition to water plant construction and is Equipment World's 2024 Safety Award winner.
July 24, 2024
Brent Schier (left) and Jim Schier (right), owners of Schier Construction Company.
Contractor of the Year
Texas Contractor Tackles Deep-Down, Complex Excavations
Rey-Mar Construction's excavations for water and wastewater projects go down as far as 54 feet, requiring designs by structural engineers.
May 8, 2024
Cat excavator hoisting concrete
Compactors
Sakai Unveils its First U.S. Roller with New Object-Detection Auto-Brake
The SW884ND is a 79-inch-wide tandem compactor with oscillation and vibration in each drum and auto-stop to prevent struck-by accidents.
May 2, 2024
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Compact equipment
Stand-on Mini Skid Steers: “A Real Workhorse on Any Jobsite”
For many contractors, the mini skid steer helps them save on manual labor costs and boosts productivity.
May 2, 2024
Ditch Witch SK3000
Workforce
Union Rejects CNH Offer at Case Wheel Loader Plant in Fargo
About 700 union employees seek higher pay, better healthcare and increased job security. Their current contract expires May 3.
April 30, 2024
Case wheel loader dumping into truck
Business
Caterpillar Construction Equipment Sales Rise 6% in North America
North America was a bright spot for the company, with all other regions seeing drops in construction equipment sales.
April 30, 2024
Cat wheel loader
Safety Watch
Mass. Police Sgt. Fatally Struck by Excavator in Road Work Zone
The officer was directing a tractor trailer through the construction site when he was hit by the excavator.
April 29, 2024
workers rescuers at site where police officer struck killed by excavator
Skid Steer Loaders
Firstgreen Launches New Rockeat Line of Remote-Control Electric Skid Steers
The cabin-less Rockeat 700 and 1200 can work in tight, hazardous areas with their low clearance, 360-degree cameras and remote operation.
April 26, 2024
Firstgreen Rockeat electric skid steer hero image
Business
Four Arizona Contractors Ordered to Pay Over $3.2M for Wage Violations
The payments will go to 890 workers affected by violations of federal overtime and minimum-wage laws.
April 25, 2024
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Roadbuilding equipment
World’s First Lifting, Carrying, Placing Rebar Robot Wins Innovation Award
Able to work day or night, Advanced Construction Robotics' IronBot, along with TyBot, can cut rebar installation on a project in half.
April 23, 2024
IronBot
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Top Stories
Rototilt tiltrotator excavator ConExpo 2023 display
Attachments
Are You Ready for a Tiltrotator? Here’s What’s on the Market
They twist and turn to improve excavator performance, increasing production and precision.
Editor's Note: Pre-release engineering model of 320 P-Tier backhoe pictured. Deere stated that production versions of the machines will have improved fit and finish.
Backhoe Loaders
Deere Unveils New Backhoes with Redesigned Cabs, Camera System
Case Ih Farmall C 688762
Utility Tractors/Loaders
Case IH Brings Enhanced Performance and Comfort to New Farmall Utility Tractors
Kubota Svl75 3
Market Pulse
Quick Data: Top-Selling Compact Track Loaders and Sales Trends for 2024 - 2025
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