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Wheel Loaders
Police: Man in Stolen Wheel Loader Shot by Officers in Rampage Near Las Vegas
A man who allegedly stole a 39,000-pound wheel loader, tried to run over an officer and rammed two patrol cars was shot by police.
January 9, 2026
A 33-year-old man is accused of hopping the fence of a construction site January 4, hotwiring a Kawasaki wheel loader, trying to run over police and crashing into two police vehicles in Henderson, Nevada. The man was shot twice by officers.
Graders/Scrapers
Caterpillar Adds Joystick Option for Next-Generation 140 Motor Grader
Joystick or lever? We break down the pros and cons. The 140 also gets a new nine-speed transmission, enhanced visibility and upgraded tech.
January 9, 2026
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Dozers
Video from the Cab: Watch Dozer Operator Fight Texas Wildfire
An East Texas fire department posts video from an in-cab camera of one of its firefighting dozers battling a wild-land blaze. Watch here.
January 8, 2026
Screenshot of in-cab video released by Smith County Emergency Services District 2 of dozer fighting a wildfire.
Excavators
Cat's New Track Clamp Master Link Eases Excavator Track Installation
The tool-less solution allows for fast, in-field track removal and installation, Cat says.
December 30, 2025
Cat Track Clamp Master Link rendering on an excavator track
Roadbuilding equipment
Top Roadbuilding Equipment of 2025: Motor Graders, Rollers, and More
It was a big year for roadbuilding equipment announcements. Here are the top picks for 2025 from Equipment World editors.
December 29, 2025
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Excavators
Develon to Launch Next-Generation Excavators at ConExpo 2026
Attendees can preview the tech-packed -9 excavators, catch live demos, get hands-on time with compact machines and dive into "mixed reality."
December 23, 2025
Above is Develon’s exhibit at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023.
Excavators
Komatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel Use
A fully electric swing system increases swing speeds for the 38-metric-ton model while converting wasted energy into a 70-horsepower boost.
December 19, 2025
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Roadbuilding
Hauled Excavator Crashes Through Top of Kansas Bridge Causing Up to $1M Damage
The crook of the raised boom and arm crashed through the deck, causing the span's closing for up to a year and up to $1 million in damage.
December 10, 2025
The excavator, a Caterpillar 323, was being hauled with its boom raised when it struck the bridge.
Wheel Loaders
Closer Look: Develon’s Top-Selling DL280-7 Wheel Loader with Transparent Bucket
The 189-horsepower model comes standard with the first technology to eliminate blind spots in front of the bucket. Watch here.
December 8, 2025
Develon Dl280 Thumb
Heavy equipment
2025 - 2026 Heavy Construction Equipment Guide
Compare the top excavators, dozers, wheel loaders & more in our free 2025–2026 Heavy Equipment Buyer’s Guide. Download to find the best machines for your fleet.
December 5, 2025
2026 Heavy Duty Equipment Guide Cover
Safety & Compliance
Contractor Faces $170K Fine After Worker Crushed by Falling Excavator Bucket
A failed attempt to remove the bucket from him caused a second crushing injury, putting him in the hospital for more than a month.
December 4, 2025
This excavator bucket came unlatched from the excavator's quick coupler June 3 in Washington due to a missing safety latch, according to L&I.
Market Pulse
Quick Data: Top-Selling Motor Graders of 2024 - 2025
Find out the most popular models of new and used financed motor graders and which models are fetching the most at auction.
December 4, 2025
Cat 140 Lvr Motor Grader
Excavators
Volvo Launches New ECR355 Excavator with Short Swing, More Lift Capacity
The 35-metric-ton model also features 7% greater fuel efficiency than predecessors and a full-size conventional cab.
December 3, 2025
Volvo says its new ECR355 is designed for work in tight spaces with increased lift power and tractive force.
Attachments
NPK Launches Next-Gen GHD Series of Mid-Range Hydraulic Hammers
The GHD series is for excavators ranging from 10 to 39 metric tons and features a new speed selector valve to match impact to material.
November 19, 2025
The GHD-10 marks the first NPK hydraulic hammer released in the company's next-generation, mid-range series – soon followed by four more models for excavators ranging from 10 to 39 metric tons.
Heavy equipment attachments
Kage Debuts SnowStorm Blast Steel Snow Pusher for Wheel Loaders, Tractors
The containment box-style pusher for midsize machines offers a three-in-one attachment system and hydraulic-free trip edge for snow removal.
November 17, 2025
Kage Blast Snow Plow
Excavators
Excavator Operators Gone Rogue: 3 Homes Destroyed in New York, Idaho, Illinois
Police in three states have responded to cases within three weeks in which excavators were used to severely vandalize houses.
November 13, 2025
The rear view of a newly completed house in Post Falls, Idaho, destroyed November 11 by an excavator. It is one of three houses destroyed in three weeks by vandals in three states.
Excavators
Cat’s New HD 325 Excavator Designed for Heavy-Duty Work on Rough Terrain
The new configuration for the midsized excavator has an oversized undercarriage and other features for added stability and durability.
November 13, 2025
Cat 325 with new HD undercarriage configuration is designed to increase stability and performance on uneven, rugged terrain.
Graders/Scrapers
K-Tec Unveils New 1230 Scraper That's 10,000 Lbs. Lighter, 16% More Productive
The completely redesigned 30-cubic-yard pull-type model floats better, loads faster and pulls easier than the 1228 it replaces, K-Tec says.
November 12, 2025
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Compact Tractors
Closer Look: Kubota’s New Grand L70 Tractors Completely Redesigned After 12 Years
Toyota's Scion 01 Concept UTV delivers more than 300 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque with its Tacoma hybrid engine.
Technology
A UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid Side-by-Side Unveiled
The 2026 Ford F-150 comes in a variety of trim, engine, cab and bed choices.
Pickups
2026 Ford F-150 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 5 Engines Including Hybrid, V8
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