Richard Ries (EQW)

Equipment
What’s new for compact excavators? Buyer’s guide 2025
The latest from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Deere, Develon, Hitachi, JCB, Kato, Kubota, Mecalac, New Holland, Takeuchi, Volvo, and Yanmar.
February 26, 2025
bobcat e35 excavator digging trench
Equipment
The compact wheel loader: A sweet spot between skid steers & big loaders
A look at what's new with these popular little loaders from Case, Cat, Deere, Kubota, Manitou, Mecalac, New Holland, Takeuchi, Volvo, Yanmar.
December 13, 2024
John Deere 326 P-Tier compact wheel loader with full bucket
Equipment
The latest in stand-on mini loaders (or whatever you call them) for 2024
These tiny toolcarriers have many names – and many purposes – for tackling smaller jobs and saving workers' backs.
November 14, 2024
man in red shirt operating wacker neuson SM100 mini track loader carrying logs
Equipment
“There’s something for everyone” – Compact track loaders continue to evolve
The latest CTLs from Bobcat, Case, Cat, Develon, Hyundai, JCB, John Deere, Kioti, Kubota, New Holland and Takeuchi.
July 10, 2024
bobcat t86 CTL planing road
Equipment
What's a small articulated loader and why are they so popular?
Move over skid steers and compact track loaders, a new player is gaining market share. The pros and cons of SALs and what's on the market.
April 10, 2024
Wacker Neuson WL38 small articulated loader dumping dirt in back of dumper
Equipment
The ever-stalwart skid steer – New models keep on coming
The latest in skid steers from Bobcat, Caterpillar, Hyundai, JCB, John Deere, Kioti, Kubota and Wacker Neuson.
March 8, 2024
Kioti SL750 skid steer kicking up dust
Equipment
Compact wheel loaders: The latest models and how to choose the right one
The pros and cons of CWLs and the latest from Cat, Deere, Case, Gehl, Hitachi, Kubota, Mecalac, Volvo, Wacker Neuson, Yanmar.
December 15, 2023
Cat 906 compact wheel loader blowing snow
Equipment
Stand-on mini loaders: Doing so much more than loading
A rundown of the latest in these labor-saving stand-on machines from Bobcat, Case, Dixie Chopper, Kubota, Toro and Vermeer.
November 6, 2023
Case TL100 compact utility loader dumping dirt
Equipment
Compact track loaders: A rundown of the latest models
Here's what's on the market from ASV, Bobcat, Cat, Case, Deere, JCB, Kubota, New Holland, Manitou, Takeuchi, Wacker Neuson, and Yanmar.
July 17, 2023
Yanmar TL100VS Compact track loader dumping dirt on pile
Equipment
The rapidly advancing compact excavator – diesel and electric
Here’s what you need to know about the latest diesel and electric models, new tech, and buying in a weird market.
February 15, 2023
Cat 304 compact excavator digging in dirt beside building under construction
Page 1 of 2
Next Page
Top Stories
Water Front Park
Business
Louisville’s Waterfront Park in the running for USA Today Readers’ Choice Contest
The TurfMutt Foundation announces that Louisville’s Waterfront Park, home of the TurfMutt Great Lawn, is up for a USA Today Readers’ Choice Award for Best Riverwalk. Voting for the 2025 Readers Choice Awards is open through April 7th.
a drone approaches a truck mounted dock
Technology
DJI unveils new vehicle mounting dock for Matrice 4 Drones
Legend BedBoss floor in pickup truck bed
Equipment
Legend reveals BedBoss: “First-of-its-kind” floor for pickup beds
You Move We Mow (1)
Business
GreenCare for Troops launches 2nd annual “You Move, We Mow” Challenge
Volvo EC18 Straight boom electric mini excavator white background
Equipment
Volvo to offer straight-boom EC18 electric mini excavator