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: Cat intros 78L engine; Manitou launches its largest telehandler; Robot dog could become ultimate jobsite companion; LiuGong intros 9018F excavator; Equipment Operators Sound OffVIDEO: Equipment Operators Sound Off on Green Operators, Machine Tech, Cat Operator Challenge During the North American Finals of its Global Operator Challenge, Caterpillar invited four operators that took part in the competition to talk about their experiences competing. But the conversation also included their opinions on finding new operators, using machine control and other […]December 23, 2019Gear11th Day of Construction Gifts: Show off your machine operation skills with a GoProOne of our favorite pastimes is cruising YouTube for good operation footage. And if you’ve ever seen those videos and thought “I’m better than that guy,” all you need to bring some added exposure to your operation game is a GoPro. GoPro’s latest model is the Hero8 Black. It’s not cheap at around $350, but […]December 20, 2019Construction EquipmentEquipment Operators Sound Off on Green Operators, Machine Tech, Cat Operator ChallengeDuring the North American Finals of its Global Operator Challenge, Caterpillar invited four operators that took part in the competition to talk about their experiences competing. But the conversation also included their opinions on finding new operators, using machine control and other technology, and other issues that impact their jobs on a daily basis. You […]December 18, 2019Gear9th Day of Construction Gifts: A rechargeable hard hat light from MilwaukeeConstruction professionals need light to do their job. But at certain times of the year and in certain tight spots, light is hard to come by. Which is why having a dependable hard hat light is important. And both of these choices from Milwaukee are rechargeable, meaning you never have to worry about replacing the […]December 18, 2019Gear8th Day of Construction Gifts: Smartish Kung Fu Grip or Speck Presidio Pro smartphone casesWhat better way to show someone you care about them than to provide protection for their most prized possession? Both of these case recommendations are affordable and both are made for variety of iPhones and Android devices. First up is the Smartish Kung Fu Grip. This is a great all-around case, providing good protection, easy […]December 17, 2019Gear7th Day of Construction Gifts: Crescent Tradesman Backpack tool bagSeveral of the construction professionals and technicians we know have started carrying around tool backpacks rather than tool bags. But you don’t want to use the old Jansport in your closet for something like this. You want something purpose built for protecting your investment and standing up to the harsh environment of a job site. […]December 16, 2019DealersEquipment Roundup: 2020 Contractors Pickup Guide; Deere 850L: Everything You Need to Know; Up Close with the Goliath 6×6 Silverado; Lego intros huge Liebherr R 9800 set with RC; Manitou intros Mustang 1350RT CTLManitou intros Mustang 1350RT compact track loader with pilot control joystick Mustang by Manitou’s newest compact track loader features a 1,350-pound lifting capacity and intuitive single joystick control. The 1350RT’s small size comes in handy on tight jobsites. The joystick is designed for one-to-one control and to reduce operator fatigue. The CTL’s design is similar […]December 16, 2019PickupsThe 2020 Contractors Pickup Truck GuideShopping for a pickup isn’t what it used to be. That’s because pickups aren’t what they used to be. Gone are the days of the no-frills workhorse that you’d run into the ground before getting a new truck. Now, pickups are the most popular version of luxury vehicles today with many average sticker prices hover […]December 13, 2019Construction Equipment6th Day of Construction Gifts: Lego Technic Liebherr R 9800 is a highly detailed, remote control replica model excavatorIf you want to give the equipment-crazed person in your life a gift that will keep on giving for quite some time, consider this incredible new Liebherr R 9800 Lego Technic set. With 4,108 pieces and seven motors on board, this R 9800 is a highly-detailed replica model of Liebherr’s real life mining excavator. Not […]December 13, 2019PickupsUp Close with the Hennessey Goliath 6×6 Chevy Silverado with creator John HennesseyFollowing the successful launch of its 6×6 variant of Ford’s F-150 Raptor, dubbed the VelociRaptor, Hennessey Performance is back with another 6×6 pickup for Chevy fans: the Goliath. In this video we go up close with Goliath—based on a Silverado 1500 Trail Boss—and talk with its creator, Hennessey Performance founder and CEO, John Hennessey.December 12, 2019Previous PagePage 23 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