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: Bobcat unveils next-gen skid steers, CTLs; Genie intros new aerial platforms, updates GS scissor lifts; Volvo’s new Dynamic Steering system; Cat unveils simple automatic soil compactionGenie updates entire GS scissor lift line ahead of new ANSI standards In preparation for new standards for aerial lifts that take effect in December, Genie has unveiled two new scissor lift models for the U.S. market, along with upgrades to its full line of GS slab scissors. During a press event September 17 at […]September 30, 2019DealersUnited Rentals opens registration for 2019 Total Control & Innovation conference in San AntonioUnited Rentals has opened registration for the 2019 Total Control & Innovation Conference, which will be held November 11-13 in San Antonio, Texas. The company bills the conference as an event designed to help executives and professionals in the construction and industrial sectors drive performance on their worksites through technology. Specifically, “how to leverage innovative […]September 26, 2019Construction EquipmentBobcat’s new R-Series skid-steers and CTLs are its toughest and most powerful yetA clean-sheet redesign, better performance, better durability and more comfort. With the new R-Series, Bobcat says it has built the best compact loaders ever. During a media event at its new dealer training facility near Denver, Bobcat unveiled the first two R-Series models in the S76 skid-steer loader and the T76 compact track loader. Bobcat […]September 25, 2019DealersEquipment Roundup: Bobcat unveils iPhone/iPad remote control for skid steers, CTLs; GMC Sierra 3L Duramax test drive; Cat intros new cold planers, RM400 rotary mixer; BOMAG intros gas-powered BPR 60/65BOMAG intros gas-powered BPR 60/65 reversible plate compactor Offered as a more economical alternative diesel-powered models, BOMAG has introduced the BPR 60/65 reversible plate compactor. BOMAG says the BPR 60/65 consumes less than 1 gallon of gas per hour, is comfortable to operate and compacts large areas of at speeds reaching 91.9 feet per minute. […]September 23, 2019Machine controlBobcat unveils iPhone/iPad remote control, bringing drone-like operation to skid steers, CTLsQuick two-person jobs can be handled by a single operator, and operators can avoid repeated trips in and out of the cab.September 20, 2019Construction EquipmentBobcat CEO: “We’re reinventing ourselves” with more products, focus on technologyWhen Scott Park took the reins of Doosan Bobcat in 2013, the company was still in the process of recovering from the 2008 economic downturn. As a result, he says much of his focus was on building a financial structure within the company that would be more resilient in the face of a sluggish economy […]September 19, 2019DealersCase names 2019 Diamond and Gold dealer award winnersCase Construction equipment has awarded 18 dealers across North America with the distinction of its Diamond and Gold dealer awards. Case says the awards recognize dealerships for excellence in five categories including sales performance, marketing and communications, product support, parts support and training. The 2019 Diamond Dealer award winners are: ASCO Equipment (Texas) Beauregard Equipment […]September 19, 2019VocationalSnowEx intros HELIXX poly hopper spreaders with improved material flowAs snow season approaches, SnowEx has launched an improved material delivery system on its HELIXX poly hopper spreaders. Designed for full-size pickups, flatbed trucks or dump-bed trucks, the HELIXX poly hopper lineup features a multi-dimensional tub design and a corkscrew material delivery design. SnowEx says this system “vastly” outperforms traditional augers when it comes to […]September 18, 2019DealersBobcat opens state-of-the-art dealer training facility near DenverBobcat has opened the doors of its latest facility, just outside Denver in Aurora, Colorado. The new Bobcat Training Center is dedicated to developing “world-class” Bobcat dealers, the company says. The 44,000-square-foot property is a first for Bobcat as its sole focus is training. The facility includes technical training rooms, hands-on shop space, a large classroom-style […]September 18, 2019PickupsTest Drive: 3L Duramax diesel impresses in towing, off-roading in GMC’s 2020 1500 SierraWhen GM set out to design the 3.0-liter Duramax diesel, the automaker wanted to create a no-compromise engine, says John Barta, assistant chief engineer and the team lead on the new engine. What Barta and team have delivered is pretty close. After a few hours driving both a GMC Sierra 1500 Denali and a Sierra […]September 16, 2019Previous PagePage 30 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