Wayne Grayson

Take a look at all the details of John Deere’s redesigned dump body on the new E-II Series of articulated dump trucks here on Equipment World.

Cat has replaced the D9T with the new D9. As a next generation dozer, there are some foundational changes to the structure of this machine to discuss, but most of what’s new focuses on reducing O&O costs, including a new torque converter and maintenance improvements. As we’ve discussed several tim…

Caterpillar built the largest game of Pac-Man ever played. Remote-control skid steers took the place of Pac-Man and the ghosts and a giant trench maze replaced the arcade cabinet.

Cat just built the largest game of Pac-Man ever played. Remote control skid steers took the place of Pac-Man and the ghosts, and a giant trench maze replaced the arcade cabinet. Incredibly, a single Cat 336 dug the whole maze. How? We’ve got all the details. Check out our behind the scenes video. A…

Equipment World has named Front Range Kubota, headquartered in Kiowa, Colorado, as its 2020 Big Iron Dealer of the Year. This annual award recognizes construction equipment dealers for excellence in meeting customer needs, employing technology, and addressing the parts and service requirements of to…

The TL8R2 is Takeuchi‘s latest compact track loader and represents a redesign of the previous generation TL8R. In this video we break down everything that’s new on this CTL, including how the new Creep Mode works. Check it out below. Six years ago, Takeuchi introduced the TL8 compact track loa…

For the 2021 model year, Chevrolet doesn’t have a new design or a new hybrid powertrain in store for the Silverado 1500 like rival Ford has for the upcoming 2021 F-150. But that doesn’t mean there’s no reason to give the 2021 Silverado a look. Two of Chevy’s smaller engines are getting some pretty n…

The SCL1000 is Kubota’s highly anticipated entry to the mini skid steer market. In this episode of The Dirt we talk to Kubota’s construction equipment product expert Tim Boulds about why Kubota is entering this market and how they developed a unique mini skid steer that will offer class-leading capa…

The Dirt Construction Equipment Podcast talks with Bobcat’s Joel Honeyman about equipment innovation and the future of the industry.

“We’re known for top quality,” says Tom Giordano from behind his desk. “We’re not known for being cheap. I tell people that call here for a bid the same thing.”

JLG is not the only construction equipment manufacturer with its sights on an all-electric machine. Here’s what Bobcat is planning with a company called Green Machine.

In late 2019, Caterpillar announced a new retail strategy. Specifically, the company rolled out on-machine sticker pricing at its dealerships and the ability to shop for machines online. Get all the details in this episode of The Dirt.

In this video we dig into how ASV essentially reimagined the very idea of the CTL as an operator-centric machine with a bevy of comfort and visibility improvements.

The Caterpillar small dozer lineup has been rethought. Gone are the D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2 and in their place are the new D1, D2 and D3. In the video below, we break down the differences between the new machines and their predecessors and discuss Cat’s motivation behind the new model names. Back in…

In this video, we explain the types of exoskeletons, what they’re for, how the EXO-01 works, and what research says about the effectiveness of exoskeletons in construction.

Bobcat has introduced its largest excavator yet, the E165. With a few class-leading performance specs to its credit, this new machine continues a confident expansion of the Bobcat excavator lineup into the mid-size excavator market. We’ve got all the details in the video below. As the largest excava…

John Kovacs never thought he was on a path to a career in construction. With an engineering degree from The Citadel and ambitions to work in Manhattan, Kovacs started his career with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and entered the agency’s management training program. However, Kovacs’ …

Dan Steffey, owner of Steffey Excavating is the type of person that upon setting his mind to something makes it a reality. Learn more about how he grew the business.

Matt Bachtel has suffered great tragedy in his life but, despite it all, he has overcome and his contracting business, Bachtel Excavating, is doing well.

Things were getting better for Roy Chipley. After a successful but demanding career with Lockheed Martin began hurting his marriage, Chipley realized that changes must be made. His wife, Sian, led him back to church where he had given his life over to Jesus Christ. The couple renewed their wedding v…