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Author Archives for Keith Gribbins

Keith Gribbins has been a technical journalist in the construction industry for the past 20 years, and he’s been working on Compact Equipment since day one. He’s also traveled the world operating equipment and interviewing the minds behind them. In the last three years alone, he’s picked up eight different awards. Find him at kgribbins@benjaminmedia.com.

Articles by Keith Gribbins

Hand Tools SmartCut Touch Screen Gloves
SmartCut Touch Screen Gloves Keep Pace with Modern Jobsites

The BKCRT201 model (love that model) blends touchscreen compatibility with real-world hand protection, grip and dexterity....

January 22, 2026
Telehandlers JLG Concept 1043T Quad Track Telehandler
JLG’s 1043T Quad Track Concept Telehandler Targets Tough Terrain

The JLG 1043T Quad Track telehandler concept looks to address one of the biggest limitations of traditional telehandlers: poor mobility in s...

January 21, 2026
Wheel Loaders JCB 535 militarized wheel loaders
JCB Wins $205 Million U.S. Marine Corps Wheel Loader Contract

JCB has secured a major U.S. military contract to supply 535 militarized wheel loaders to the United States Marine Corps valued at $205 mill...

January 21, 2026
Tractors Selection of the Vintage Collection
Check Out This Awesome Vintage Tractor Auction

Every so often, a tractor auction comes along that feels bigger than iron and horsepower. This is one of those moments. A historic vintage t...

January 20, 2026
Industry Events bobcat-t86-compact-track-loader-industrial-grapple
Bobcat Heads to World of Concrete with Compact Muscle

Bobcat Co. shows up at World of Concrete 2026 with compact iron built for real concrete work. This is not about flash. It is about fit, forc...

January 14, 2026
Business and Software NVIDIA company headquarters outside
Caterpillar and NVIDIA Push AI into the Physical World

Caterpillar and NVIDIA are expanding their collaboration to apply artificial intelligence directly to machines, jobsites, factories and supp...

January 13, 2026
MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform)
Genie Launches Genie Recon Reconditioning Business

Genie is expanding its North American equipment strategy with the launch of Genie Recon, a new reconditioning business designed to restore s...

January 12, 2026
Attachments ignite-forks-ita-std-72in
Ignite Attachments Bets Longer Fork Teeth Make a Real Difference

Pallet forks are one of the simplest attachments on a jobsite. That simplicity is exactly why they often get overlooked. Forks show up. They...

January 12, 2026
Attachments
SharpGrade Brings New Grading Tech to World of Concrete

SharpGrade is using World of Concrete as a launching pad for new grader blades and a new wireless control system for compact machines. The l...

January 7, 2026
Utility Vehicles Curtis AC Cab_John Deere Gator
Curtis Industries Launches AC Cab for John Deere Gator XUV855M S4

All photos provided by Curtis Industries. Curtis Industries has released an all-new air-conditioned cab for the four-seat John Deere Gator X...

January 6, 2026
Business and Software TAKEUCHI, UNITED RENTALS PARTNER WITH WYOTECH TO SUPPORT NEXT GENERATION OF DIESEL TECHNICIANS
Takeuchi-US and United Rentals Support Diesel Training at WyoTech

Photos provided by Takeuchi. Takeuchi-US, working with United Rentals, has donated the use of five Takeuchi machines to the diesel technolog...

January 5, 2026
Wheel Loaders bobcat-l35-small-articulated-loader-root-grapple
Innovative Iron Award: Bobcat’s New Telescoping L35 Small Articulated Loader Is Its Most Powerful Yet

Bobcat just announced the latest addition to its small articulated loader lineup — the L35, its most powerful model yet....

January 2, 2026
Mini Excavators New Holland E42D mini excavator with hammer attachment near rocks
Innovative Iron Award: New Holland’s D-Series Mini Excavators Go In-House and Get It Right

All photos provided by New Holland. Compact Equipment’s annual Innovative Iron Awards spotlight the year’s most game-c...

December 23, 2025
Business and Software John Deere and Wirtgen booth at CONEXPO 2026
John Deere Previews Massive CONEXPO Booth Experience for 2026

Photos provided by John Deere. John Deere is preparing one of the largest booth footprints at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, which has us pretty exci...

December 23, 2025
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