Construction Equipment
Ag Equipment
Roadbuilding
Dealers
Business
Technology
Construction Equipment: Page 309
Roadbuilding
FasTrac attachment turns a skid steer into a portable concrete mixer
Western Material & Design has introduced a new concrete mixer attachment for skid steers in two models. Dubbed the FasTrac 750, the attachment has a capacity of 3/4 cubic yards while the 500 model has a capacity of 1/2 cubic yard. Both models are powered by hydraulic motors connected to standard skid steer quick-disconnects. They each feature a solid […]
January 1, 2016
Safety
Safety Week Lesson 5: Complacency on articulated dump truck rollovers gets a rude awakening
Articulated trucks, because of their design and the uneven terrain they work in, have a habit of rolling over. Don Swasing, chief operating officer at Schlouch Inc., knew this, but was bothered by the fact that some number of rollovers were considered inevitable. There was a lot of complacency, he says, and that was unacceptable—the […]
January 1, 2016
Sponsor Content
Stop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
Hemisphere GNSS
Manual grade checks cost time and money. Learn how 2D machine control can improve accuracy, reduce rework, and keep your projects on schedule. Download the free white paper now.
August 4, 2025
Roadbuilding
Terex Finlay adds C-1554 tracked mobile cone crusher to lineup
Terex Finlay has added the C-1554 cone crusher to its lineup of tracked mobile cone crushers, positioning it at the top end of its crusher range. The new machine incorporates the Terex MVP450x crusher system that can accept an all in feed and offers direct variable speed clutch drive and hydraulic closed side setting (CSS) […]
January 1, 2016
Construction Equipment
The Top 10 Construction Equipment Videos of 2015
We couldn’t wrap the year up with a Top 15 stories countdown and leave out all the crazy videos, now could we? So we’ve gathered all of the year’s top videos, based on your clicks of course, into an easy to navigate gallery. Start with the button below. You might have missed a few of […]
December 31, 2015
Safety
Safety Week Lesson 4: Equipment mods cut rate of slips, trips and falls
Falls from equipment are the number-one source of injuries in the heavy construction arena. Traylor Bros. wanted to do something about it. Despite good access systems on most OEM equipment, Traylor Bros., fleet managers thought they could do better. The company researched the relevant regs in the OSHA 1926 standard, says Adam Ralph, fleet maintenance […]
December 31, 2015
Construction Equipment
GM recalls certain 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon pickups due to console defect
Though General Motors hasn’t yet benergy made aware of any known injuries or deaths associated with the defect, the automaker is recalling thousands of its midsize pickups due to a storage malfunction. GM has issued a recall on 9,200 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups over a faulty latch on the trucks’ console compartment lid. […]
December 31, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar intros 320F L excavators with more efficient hydraulics, fuel use
The Cat 320F excavator is designed as a “simple, reliable, durable under 50,000-pound machine for contractors looking for a general construction machine,” says Brian Stellbrink, Caterpillar excavator product application specialist. Powered by a Cat C4.4 ACERT Tier 4 Final 161-horsepower engine, the 320F consumes 8.5 percent less fuel in standard mode than the Cat 320E […]
December 30, 2015
Construction Equipment
Ford used wide range of aftermarket equipment to test toughness of 2017 Super Duty trucks
For the 2017 model year, Ford’s Super Duty got a dose of high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy, which the company says is not subject to corrosion and is more dent- and ding-resistant than the outgoing steel cargo box. But before making such a significant change to the company’s flagship heavy work trucks, Ford wanted to be […]
December 30, 2015
Construction Equipment
Doosan intros G25, G50, G70 mobile generators
Three new G25, G50 and G70 mobile generators from Doosan were on display recently at the Power-Gen International show in Las Vegas. The new units come packaged with their first Doosan-built Tier 4 Final engines. The two smaller generators use a maintenance-free diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) for emissions control, while the G70 uses a DOC […]
December 30, 2015
Construction Equipment
The Top 15 Construction Equipment and Truck stories of 2015
The past 12 months have been fun for everyone here at Equipment World. We integrated with our sister site Better Roads, upped the amount of content we produced every day, covered more events and trade shows, reached more people through social media and saw record traffic to the site. That’s mostly because we’ve got such great readers. […]
December 29, 2015
Construction Equipment
Nissan announces pricing on 2016 Titan XD configurations
Nissan has announced its manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the all-new 2016 Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab. The Cummins 5-liter V8 Turbo Diesel-equipped XD has a starting MSRP of $40,290 for the S 4×2. The top-of-the-line Platinum Reserve 4×4 grade will set you back $60,520. RELATED > PHOTOS: Up close with the very nice 2016 […]
December 29, 2015
Safety
Safety Week Lesson 2: Information campaign stops frozen air horn danger
At Traylor Bros., Jason Ruggles, shop manager, heard that in winter truck drivers were putting frozen air horns on the dash of their pickup trucks to warm them up. This can cause the gas in the can to pressurize to the point where the can explodes. Not only would this tear up the cab, it […]
December 29, 2015
Construction Equipment
Phillips 66 Lubricants unveils new manual transmission lube for severe applications
New high-power, high-torque manual transmissions can put a beating on the lubricants in the gearbox. So Phillips 66 Lubricants has added two new heavy-duty synthetic transmission lubricants to address this challenge. The Triton Synthetic MTF and Kendall SHP Synthetic MTF are full-synthetic manual transmission lubricants designed for use in heavy-duty commercial transmissions operating in extreme […]
December 29, 2015
Roadbuilding
ARGO offers 6 extreme terrain vehicles for recreational, commercial and first responder use
ARGO has launched six new vehicles options as part of its extreme terrain vehicle line, including options for recreational, commercial and first responder applications. “When we started this ambitious project to deliver industry specific models, the first thing we did was ask hundreds of end users, industry professionals and dealers what they wanted from an […]
December 29, 2015
Roadbuilding
Georgia DOT begins using larger, safer HERO trucks
Georgia’s Highway Emergency Response Operator program just got an upgrade with bigger and safer trucks. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the HERO trucks that patrol the highways and help stranded motorists will help make the job safer for operators. “Georgia DOT HERO prides itself as being a leader for safety within the Safety […]
December 29, 2015
Construction Equipment
Is this Ford’s F-150 diesel prototype?
It seems that a new Ford F-150 that was meant to be veiled from public view wasn’t so hidden after all. Truck enthusiast websites are buzzing about recent photos grabbed by automotive spy photographers SpiedBilde showing a camo-clad, prototype F-150 traveling around Dearborn, Michigan. Only the truck’s bed is donned in that familiar what-do-you-think-you’re-looking-at black […]
December 28, 2015
Construction Equipment
Bertha, world’s largest tunneler, resumes digging below Seattle after 2-year delay
Though the contractor behind the Washington state Highway 99 project said it might give crews a holiday break before resuming the dig, Bertha, the world’s largest tunnel-boring machine, made its first progress in two years deep below Seattle last week. According to an announcement from the Washington State Department of Transportation, Bertha moved forward 1.5 feet Dec. 22, giving […]
December 28, 2015
Workforce
Safety Week Lesson 1: RFID card reader prevents unauthorized machine access
Tim Truex, midsize equipment and electrical manager for Kokosing Construction wanted a way to prevent unauthorized operators from starting equipment, especially cranes, aerial work platforms, forklifts and CDL vehicles. When site supers get in a rush to move something, there is a temptation to let untrained workers get in the crane or telehandlers for a […]
December 28, 2015
Previous Page
Page 309 of 694
Next Page
Top Stories
Construction Equipment
Extreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse Antarctica
The 45,240-pound tracked carrier and its trailer can haul up to 150 tons over snow and ice on multi-day journeys.
Compact Excavators
A Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail Swing
Attachments
Rodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large Excavators
Pickups
Toyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard Features
Compact Excavators
Bull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator Lineup
Equipment World Contractor of the Year
The Contractor of the Year contest recognizes contractors who have annual revenues of between $3 million and $20 million and exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals.
White Papers
Why excavator 3D machine control is right for you.
When it comes to your OTR (off-the-road) tires, nothing is more important than having proper tire inflation. This directly impacts the performance and longevity of your tires, which is linked to the overall productivity of your operation.
