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Business

How contractors are required to meet new sick and family leave requirements under coronavirus law

Though contractors with fewer than 500 employees must provide paid sick and family leave for employees affected by the coronavirus – unless they have fewer than 50 employees and receive an exemption – the stimulus relief package signed March 27 provides some cash-flow help for businesses having to meet this requirement. (For more details on […]

April 2, 2020

Dealers

Komatsu-owned dealers take on corporate Komatsu badging

Komatsu-owned dealer locations in North America will now be branded “Komatsu” to “reflect their inclusion in the company’s corporate footprint,” says the company. The branding initiative is the result of the creation of a new North American corporate unit within Komatsu, designed to “strengthen the growth of company-owned distributor branches,” the company says. The new […]

April 2, 2020

Battery electric

Gehl shows 165E electric skid steer concept at ConExpo

At this year's ConExpo, Gehl demonstrated their concept electric skid steer the 165e. Learn more about Gehl's new skid steer here on Equipment World.

April 1, 2020

Business

How to super-clean and disinfect construction equipment cabs against coronavirus

When the health and safety of your crew are on the line, apply these tips from automotive detailer Darren Priest to keep construction equipment clean.

April 1, 2020

Dealers

Are construction equipment dealers “essential” in the coronavirus fight?

Are construction equipment dealers 'essential'? Can you work during the coronavirus outbreak? These questions and more answered here on Equipment World.

April 1, 2020

Construction Equipment

Cat to lay off workers in East Peoria due to coronavirus impact

Caterpillar has confirmed its first round of layoffs amid the coronavirus pandemic and the cuts are coming at one East Peoria, Illinois, building. According to a report from WMBD TV, Cat has announced “an unspecified number” of layoffs at East Peoria building KK. Cat spokeswoman Kate Kenny confirmed the layoffs to WMBD and said the […]

March 31, 2020

Business

Contractors can get grant-like forgivable loans under coronavirus relief law

Contractors may apply for forgivable loans to help maintain payrolls and other business expenses under the new coronavirus stimulus package. Details here.

March 31, 2020

Vocational

Volvo unveils new VHD vocational trucks with new look, driver assist features for more comfort

Volvo is calling its new VHD Vocational Series trucks its most significant vocational offering in decades. With modern aesthetics, improved capability and the latest in safety and uptime solutions, Volvo says the new VHD is “tougher made smarter.” For starters, the new trucks feature and updated exterior designed to reflect the look of other Volvo […]

March 30, 2020

Business

AGC survey: 39% of contractors say projects have been halted/cancelled in wake of coronavirus

The Associated General Contractors of America survey notes halted/canceled construction projects either underway or scheduled to start within the next 30 days.

March 30, 2020

Dealers

How to manage two challenges construction equipment dealers can’t avoid

In 2020, dealer operations large and small will be challenged to prepare for a new, required accounting change, while at the same time confronting their ongoing industry nemesis – the struggle to attract and retain skilled technicians. How can dealers get in front of these big issues and manage them successfully? During a recent panel […]

March 30, 2020

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Deere intros 333G CTL with DozerMode; Mecalac’s new Swing Loaders have 180-degree swivel; The latest mid- to full-sized excavators; Case intros PT240D tire roller; Turn off the engine when you see these oil analysis red flags

Cease work and turn off the engine when you see these red flags on an oil analysis report Oil analysis can show you trends in the health of your engines and oil. It can also tip you off to eminent catastrophic failure. If you catch these problems early enough, you can fix the underlying problem, […]

March 30, 2020

Business

Terex: “We are shipping equipment,” as some plants suspend operations due to coronavirus

While some Terex plants remain open in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, others are closed until dates in April, according to the company. “We are shipping equipment,” Terex says. “Parts operations, parts fabrication, service centers, logistics and shipping operations are running. “We remain well-positioned to serve customers through a number of channels,” the […]

March 27, 2020