Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].BusinessAs ICE raids rise, contractors call for immigration reform with work permitA business coalition, including 37 contractors groups, signed a letter to Trump calling for legal status for long-term foreign workers in the U.S.August 5, 2025EquipmentToro debuts its first tracked, electric dingo & ultra buggiesAn all-electric jobsite is now a reality, enabling contractors to ditch sledgehammers, shovels and wheelbarrows on indoor and outdoor jobs.July 23, 2025AttachmentsSharpGrade intros G73 grader blade for compact track loaders, SALsFor carriers of 30 to 50 horsepower, the blade can handle small, confined jobsites as well as quickly grade open areas.July 21, 2025EquipmentNew Holland T6.180: World's first 100% methane-powered production tractorThe tractor delivers the same performance as diesel but with lower operating costs, carbon emissions, noise and vibration.July 18, 2025EquipmentStruck mini dozers make a comeback with all-new lineupThe new owner of the company, best-known for its do-it-yourself kits, has revamped and modernized the mini dozers with 3 new series.July 10, 2025EquipmentOff-road & electric: Chevy brings Trail Boss Trim to 2026 Silverado EVRange for the EV Trail Boss is 410 to 478 miles, with 625 to 725 horsepower, depending on choice of battery pack.June 16, 2025Equipment“We Screwed Up” – Ram brings back Hemi V8 for 2026 Model 1500 Pickup"Ram screwed up when we dropped the Hemi – we own it and we fixed it.” – Ram CEO Tim KuniskisJune 13, 2025Equipment“Pig in a Bucket!” – Loose hog caught with compact track loader (video)A 5-minute or so tug of war – caught on a deputy’s body cam – ends with a feisty, resistant pig on the way to the pen.June 9, 2025EquipmentCase brings 2 new “Midi Excavators" to market for power in tight spacesThe fixed-boom CX85E and swing-boom CX90E get 72-horsepower for trenching, lifting, grading, digging and running a variety of attachments.June 6, 2025Products29 "Cool" gadgets and gear for working in the heatThere's no secret to keeping cool on the jobsite, but these products might offer some added relief.June 4, 2025Previous PagePage 3 of 13Next PageTop StoriesHomeHilltip introduces extended-auger spreaders for interchangeable truck bed systemsDesigned for use on today’s interchangeable truck bed systems, the extended auger allows the hopper to be positioned closer to the bulkhead of the truck for better weight distribution.HomeKress debuts autonomous commercial mowerHomeGMC expands 2026 Sierra EV lineup with new Elevation, off-road AT4HomeViral bear steals Husqvarna chainsawHomeToyota unveils hydrogen-powered 4WD Tacoma pickup truck
