Judge Blocks ICE Raids on Construction Sites Without Warrants in So. Alabama
After a construction worker who is a U.S. citizen was detained three times, a federal judge has placed a temporary block on immigration officers’ raids without a warrant on private construction sites...
View ArticleTopcon Adds New Scanners, GNSS Receivers and Software to Geomatics Lineup
Topcon Positioning Systems has expanded its geomatics portfolio, which supports integrated digital workflows for survey, construction and infrastructure projects.The new solutions, including reality...
View ArticleReview: Caterpillar Drops 247 Boot Collection for Lighter, More Flexible Fit
Cat Footwear has released an updated version of its classic Second Shift boot first launched in the '90s, creating a lighter, more flexible option for contractors.The new 247 boot collection is...
View ArticleManitou’s New MRT 4080 Telehandler: A 3-in-1 Machine That Extends 131 Feet
Manitou Group has rolled out the largest “High Lift” rotating telehandler in its MRT Vision+ Series lineup with the new MRT 4080.Designed for complex lifting tasks, the three-in-one machine can serve...
View ArticleNY, NJ, PA Contractors Face $900K in Fines for Excavation Violations
Contractors in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania face a combined $900,000 in proposed penalties for excavation violations on two separate jobsites, including a fatal trench collapse, according to...
View ArticleKubota Revamps BX90 Subcompact Tractor Line With More Power and Capability
Kubota’s new BX90 Series marks a complete redesign of the company’s subcompact tractors, touting five models and three trim levels with improved loader capability, heavy-duty mower performance and more...
View ArticleSokkia Expands Surveying Lineup With New GNSS, Scanning and Total Stations
Sokkia, a subsidiary of Topcon, has expanded its portfolio of surveying, positioning and reality capture technology, including new total stations, GNSS receivers and handheld scanning systems.“The...
View Article7 Leaf Blowers to Upgrade Your Cleanup Game in 2026
Fall is upon us, and it’s time to get clearing those leaves.But maybe your leaf blower recently kicked the bucket or just isn’t able to tackle the onslaught of leaves you’re facing this year. Either...
View ArticleTadano Unveils New AC 3.060-2 All-Terrain Mobile Crane for Tight Spaces
Japanese manufacturer Tadano is expanding its all-terrain mobile crane lineup with the compact, three-axle AC 3.060-2.Equipped with a 164-foot main boom and 28,700-pound counterweight, Tadano markets...
View ArticleReader Poll: 43% of Contractors Plan to Take Section 179 for Year-End Purchases
More than 40% of surveyed Equipment World readers are considering using the Section 179 tax deduction when planning their year-end equipment purchases.When asked about any equipment purchases planned...
View ArticleSee Which States Get a Piece of $426M in USDOT Grants to Battle Bottlenecks
Twelve U.S. states are set to get $426 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to address notorious congestion bottlenecks across the country.This new round of grants will come from the...
View ArticleK-Tec Reveals 1232 Scraper with 32-Yard Capacity for Articulated Haulers
K-Tec plans to launch a new 32-yard-capacity scraper next year, the 1232 ADT, designed to be pulled with an articulated dump truck chassis.The company says it used its 1228 ADT as the 1232’s model,...
View ArticleVolvo Enlists Construction Expertise for Third-Generation VNX
Volvo Trucks North America on Wednesday unveiled a redesigned VNX heavy-haul and vocational truck, marking the manufacturer's third model refresh in 33 months.VTNA currently holds a roughly 3%...
View ArticleWerk-Brau Tree Shear Tackles Cutting, Cleanup and Material Handling
Werk-Brau has rolled out a new line of Tree Shear attachments, designed to cut, grip, rotate, stack and manage trees with greater control in demanding applications.The TS Series shears feature...
View ArticlePanasonic Releases New Toughbook 34 and Toughbook G3 Tablets
Panasonic has released new generations of its wireless, rugged tablets, the Toughbook 34 and Toughbook G3.Both run Windows 11 Pro. The 34 also uses Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2.They “deliver AI-ready...
View ArticleQuick Data: Top-Selling New and Used Compact Utility Loaders
Quick Data is Equipment World’s monthly analysis of new and used financed construction equipment sales trends, pricing data and auction sales activity by product category. The reports use Fusable’s...
View ArticleRoadrunner’s New Grader Attachments Could Replace Motor Grader
Caught between a box grader and a motor grader for your next grading job?Roadrunner Equipment says it has the solution with its new dual-blade grader attachments for skid steers, compact track loaders...
View ArticleTunnel Boring Machine Launched for $16B NY-NJ Hudson River Rail Project
New York has launched the first tunnel boring machine on its $16 billion Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project and will soon begin excavating a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River, the first tunnel of its...
View ArticleSage Oil Vac Offers New Non-CDL, Enclosed Lube Truck for Year-Round Work
In addition to its new open lube truck, Sage Oil Vac has launched an enclosed model for the U.S. that does not require a commercial driver's license and helps protect operators from bad weather.Built...
View ArticleVolvo Upgrades L120 Electric, the Largest Electric Wheel Loader in North America
Volvo’s 20-metric-ton electric wheel loader, the L120 Electric, debuted in 2024 and recently got a variety of upgrades, the company says.Volvo lists the following improvements:New electric brake valve...
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