Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].EquipmentLegend reveals BedBoss: “First-of-its-kind” floor for pickup bedsThe structural bed floor for half-ton trucks requires no drilling and can be removed in less than 10 minutes, the company says.March 21, 2025EquipmentVolvo to offer straight-boom EC18 electric mini excavatorThe new boom for the compact excavator delivers 10% higher reach on indoor demolition projects.March 19, 2025EquipmentAwesome steam machines! 100-year-old tractors can still plow a field (Video)Watch massive fire-burning iron beasts from the early 20th century come back to life to blow off some steam and pull big plows.March 14, 2025EquipmentTELO MT1 “Mini” Electric Pickup Truck could be right for tight jobsitesThe TELO MT1 is the size of a Mini Cooper with the bed length of a Toyota Tacoma. It has a battery range of 350 miles and 6,600-pound towing capacity.February 13, 2025EquipmentTough machine for light jobs: Kubota launches next-gen U17-5 Mini ExcavatorThe new compact excavator is made for working in tight spaces with its zero tail swing and tracks that can be hydraulically narrowed.February 12, 2025EquipmentMan in stolen compact track loader leads chase on I-10; Police fire shotsAt one point during the low-speed chase, the CTL rammed a police vehicle. Police shot at the operator who was injured and hospitalized.February 6, 2025EquipmentToro debuts first electric eDingo Mini Skid Steer with Tracks: the TX 750The TX 750 has 250 pounds more capacity than the company’s first eDingo, the wheeled TX 500, and is the company's first with tracks.January 29, 2025EquipmentKubota reveals its next-gen largest compact track loader, the SVL97-3Along with many new features, the CTL gets a boost in cycle times, travel speed and rated operating capacity over the SVL97-2 it replaces.January 24, 2025Equipment2025 Toyota Tacoma revealed with hybrid or gas engineComing off a complete redesign in 2024, the top-selling midsize pickup also gets advanced towing tech and a new color – "Mudbath."January 15, 2025Equipment2025 Ram Heavy Duty & Chassis cab trucks get new Cummins Diesel EngineThe 430-horsepower Turbo Diesel delivers a 70% rise in torque. The diesel option is offered on 2500 and 3500 HD and 3500, 4500, 5500 Chassis.January 13, 2025Previous PagePage 2 of 10Next PageTop StoriesDesign-BuildSigned, sealed, delivered: Facts and figures for the FourthOn July 4, 1776, history changed forever with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which lead to 13 colonies gaining their independence and the nation we know today coming to life. The Fourth of July is traditionally celebrated around the nation in a myriad of ways, whether it be family gatherings, barbecues, parades, concerts, […]AttachmentsShoulderMaster unveils "world’s first" center paver attachment for compact track loadersBusinessOPPAA Scholarship Fund: Class of 2025 announcedBusinessBobcat social media campaign benefits local parks and recreation spacesEquipmentAgri-Fab launches new swivel cart