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.DealersDoosan Bobcat’s $26M expansion will triple size, workforce of Minn. manufacturing facilityDoosan Bobcat has announced a $26 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Litchfield, Minnesota, where attachments for the company’s compact equipment are made. The company says the investment is necessary to meet increased demand for its compact equipment and attachments. Construction is already underway on the project which will more than triple the current […]November 15, 2019Construction EquipmentNew 306 CR is Cat’s first 6-ton excavatorContinuing Cat’s Next Generation compact excavator line up, the 6-ton class Cat 306 CR shares similar control layouts and common components with other machines in the series, along with the Cat Stick Steer system. Cat unveiled the new machine during ICUEE. Check out our video rundown of what’s new below. To read more about […]November 13, 2019PickupsChevy unveils electric crate kit capable of 1,000 hp inside 1962 C-10 hot rod conversionWhile this beautiful 1962 C-10 was one of the more eye-catching resto-mod pickups on the show floor at SEMA this year, it was basically just window dressing for what Chevy is calling the eCrate, an electric crate motor concept. Check out our video below for a comprehensive walkaround of this “E-10” concept truck and powertrain […]November 12, 2019Construction EquipmentEquipment Roundup: Stick-steer travel, XTC config add versatility to Cat’s new 306 excavator; Chevy unveils Carhartt Silverado HD; Backhoe is Cat’s first Smart Attachment for skid steers, CTLs; Morooka unveils its largest crawler carrier yet; Will contractors comply with voluntary ANSI standards for lifts?Will contractors comply with new voluntary ANSI standards for aerial lifts? When attending aerial lift industry conferences, Rick Smith regularly stops attendees to ask if they’re ready for the new ANSI standards for aerial work platforms. “I’m shocked at the number of folks who have heard nothing about it,” says Smith, JLG senior director of […]November 11, 2019Construction EquipmentBackhoe is Cat’s first Smart Attachment for new D3 Series skid steers, CTLsOn its new D3 Series of skid steers and compact track loaders, Caterpillar is launching its Smart Attachment platform. Cat says the new Smart Attachments are an industry first, and with advanced machine technology, the new D3 Series skid steers and CTLs automatically recognize these smart work tools and tailor machine controls and operator information […]November 8, 2019Construction EquipmentNew Vermeer CTX160 mini skid steer lifts 60% moreCustomers of Vermeer’s CTX100 wanted the ability to lift more but with a similar small footprint. In response, Vermeer created the CTX160, which has 60 percent more operating capacity than the CTX100 and is only 1 ½ inch wider and less than six inches longer than the CTX100. Check out our video below for all […]November 7, 2019PickupsChevy’s Carhartt edition Silverado is back—for real this time—on the 2021 2500HDThree years ago Chevrolet unveiled a concept truck designed with Carhartt that quickly got the attention of Chevy fans and trades professionals. By popular demand – with some changes – comes the 2021 Silverado 2500HD Carhartt Special Edition.November 6, 2019Pickups2020 Nissan Titan: A refined return to the drawing board?We break down what’s new with the (non-XD) 2020 Nissan Titan including the new look, powertrain changes and more. You can read more about the 2020 Nissan Titan by clicking here.November 5, 2019Construction EquipmentCat 306 CR’s stick-steer, XTC config make this one versatile excavatorThe new 306 CR is Caterpillar’s first 6-ton excavator. We’re following up our initial coverage of this machine with discussion of more features including stick-steer, the XTC tool carrier configuration and a tour of the in-cab display. Check out our initial coverage of the Cat 306 CR by clicking here.November 4, 2019DealersEquipment Roundup: New Cat D5 dozer replaces D6N; Bobcat’s new Small Articulated Loader; Inside Liebherr ADT development; Vermeer XR2 combines soft dig, on-site separation; In depth with the ANSI aerial lift standardsNew ANSI standard: What goes up in an aerial lift must come down … safely Starting in December, contractors who use telescopic-boom, articulated-boom or scissor-lift aerial platforms will need to develop a safe-use program – including a rescue plan – and incorporate that program into the jobsite every day. That’s one part of the new […]November 4, 2019Previous PagePage 26 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