Wayne GraysonWayne Grayson is the former Executive Video Producer for Randall-Reilly; in previous positions, he served as the Executive Editor and Online Editor for Equipment World.DealersEquipment Roundup: The Autonomous Rebar Tying Robot (VIDEO); Mack MD Series trucks walkaround; JCB intros smaller, tracked Teleskid; 25-lb. Vacuworx PHD lifts 2,500 lbs. (VIDEO); Polaris intros new jobsite-ready Pro XD UTVsPolaris intros new gas-powered models for its Pro XD line of UTVs Polaris is now offering gas-powered models of its Pro XD utility task vehicles, a follow-up to 2018’s launch of the diesel Pro XDs. The new gas-powered UTVs are similar to the diesel models, including seating for two to four riders, depending on the […]February 17, 2020TechnologyTyBot is an autonomous rebar tying robot that delivers huge productivity gains“This is not science fiction,” said Advanced Construction Robotics co-founder and president Jeremy Searock. He’s near the back of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall and standing in front of TyBot, speaking to show attendees gathered in curiosity around his machine. As the name suggests it’s an autonomous rebar tying robot. “This is a […]February 14, 2020Construction Equipment25-lb. Vacuworx PHD vacuum lifter has 2,500 lbs. of lifting powerVacuworx has introduced the PHD, a new vacuum lifting system introduced at World of Concrete 2020 that packs quite a bit of lifting power into a very portable package. Watch the video above or read on for all the details. Weighing in at just 25 pounds, the PHD has an extremely small footprint. Despite its […]February 11, 2020Construction EquipmentMore layoffs hit John Deere, this time at Dubuque plantFollowing a December announcement of 57 layoffs at its Davenport, Iowa, plant, John Deere says it will cut another 105 workers at its Dubuque Works plant in Dubuque, Iowa. According to a report from the Quad City Times, Deere has notified the workers of an “indefinite layoff.” The layoffs will take effect April 6. Deere […]February 10, 2020DealersEquipment Roundup: Test Drive: 2020 Ford Super Duty; GMC teases electric Hummer revival; Mack returns to medium-duty trucks; Liebherr intros 42 M5 XXT concrete pump; Modern trucks giving rise to AGM batteriesModern truck demands giving rise to AGM batteries Tasked with supporting everything from starting the engine to powering auxiliary devices, batteries are a critical and heavily stressed part of a truck. With more demands being placed on the electrical system through added sensors, cameras and collision mitigation radar, more companies are seeing the advantage of […]February 10, 2020VocationalMack brings improved auto braking, lane warnings to Granite trucks with Bendix Wingman Fusion 2.0Automatic Emergency Braking and lane departure warnings are among the improved driver-assistance features that Mack is bringing to its Granite lineup of vocational trucks. The features are part of the second generation of Bendix’s Wingman Fusion suite of driver-assist technology features enabled by a system comprised of cameras and radar. With version 2.0 of the […]February 7, 2020DealersCat sales drop 8% in 4Q 2019; company expects difficulties to continue in 2020Caterpillar saw sales and revenues drop 8 percent during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019 on lower demand from customers than the company expected. Though lead times on new machines have improved, falling dealer inventories are hurting the company’s bottom line and are expected to continue doing so into 2020. Fourth quarter sales fell […]February 3, 2020DealersEquipment Roundup: VIDEO: Why I Buy Used Equipment; 2020 Super Duty Ford’s most powerful yet; Volvo EC300E Hybrid excavator ain’t got that swing; Ford to offer integrated Warn winch on Super Duty Tremor; Hy-Brid intros tallest scissor liftHy-Brid intros PS-1930, its tallest scissor lift at 19 feet; meets ANSI standards Hy-Brid Lifts has introduced the new 19-foot PS-1930, which represents the company’s tallest scissor lift, and it meets new U.S. standards for aerial lifts scheduled to take effect in March. Along with extending to 19 feet, the PS-1930 is the lightest in […]February 3, 2020Construction EquipmentExcavator Operator Quickly Removes Tree Near HouseIn the video below, equipment operator Bob Server removes a tree using an excavator method he has perfected over the years. The tree was only about about 10 feet from the house and the homeowner had trouble finding a tree removal service that would do the job for a reasonable rate. Until Bob stepped in. […]January 31, 2020Class 7-8Modern truck demands giving rise to AGM batteriesTasked with supporting everything from starting the engine to powering auxiliary devices, batteries are a critical and heavily stressed part of a truck. With more demands being placed on the electrical system through added sensors, cameras and collision mitigation radar, more companies are seeing the advantage of absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries and the overall […]January 31, 2020Previous PagePage 20 of 434Next PageTop StoriesSafety & ComplianceContractor Faces $394K in Fines After Worker Dies in TrenchThe worker was buried at the bottom of a 12-foot-deep trench, and his employer had been cited for similar violations in the past.Wheel LoadersLiebherr Debuts World's First Large Wheel Loader with a Hydrogen EngineDozersHyundai Breaks into the Dozer Market with HD100The DirtTest Run & Review: The Market's First Electric Mini Excavator, JCB’s 19C-1ECompact equipmentTakeuchi's TCR50-2 Crawler Dumper is Coming to North America