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Business
Ditch Witch adds American Augers drills, Trencor trenchers
The Charles Machine Works gains a line of high horsepower trenchers and directional drills in a deal announced today, buying the American Augers subsidiary and certain assets of Trencor from Astec Industries. The $55 million cash deal, expected to close before the end of the year, adds nine Trencor trencher models and seven American Auger […]
November 5, 2012
Safety
United Rentals expands in North America
United Rentals has opened three new locations in the United States and two in Canada. New branches in Denver, Colorado; Nashville, Tennessee; and Edmonton, Alberta, specialize in providing temporary power and climate control equipment and services. A new Watford City, North Dakota, branch and a second Edmonton location provide trench safety protective systems for underground […]
September 18, 2012
Safety
Product Focus
Trenchers  By Wayne Grayson   SINGLE-HANDED CONTROL Barreto Manufacturing offers multiple application solutions with the TK Track Trencher Series. TK series walk-behind trenchers feature an ergonomic single-handed control, with engine options ranging from 13 to 30 horsepower and trench depths between 24 and 48 inches. Track trenchers have a larger footprint, doing less […]
August 28, 2012
Maintenance
Ditch Witch intros RT80 Quad
Ditch Witch‘s new 83-hp RT80 Quad trencher features a three-speed, shift-on-the-fly ground drive that provides the power necessary to tackle tough jobsites with the machine’s traversing vibratory plow, trencher, saw, and backhoe attachments. Features include: A best-in-class static load rating of 39,000 lb and best-in-class 35,215 lb  of breakout for plowing applications, according to Ditch Witch. […]
August 15, 2012
Safety
Utility — Sponsored Information Section
TRENCHER TACKLES TOUGH TERRAIN Perform trenching applications in rough terrain with the Ditch Witch RT80 Quad heavy duty ride on trencher, which has a three-speed shift-on-the-fly ground drive. • Has 30,742 pounds of breakout; 39,000-pound static load rating • Track frames pivot about the axle’s centerline to boost machine stability • Attachments include vibratory plow, […]
July 1, 2012
Business
Reporter
By Equipment World Staff  Built in America Louisiana storm surge barrier takes top global honors The Lake Borgne Surge Barrier, a two-mile-long, 26-foot-tall concrete and steel bulkwark against hurricanes and floodwaters, has been named the world’s most outstanding engineering achievement for 2012. Built in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the $1.1 […]
May 26, 2012
Safety
Product Focus
Trenching equipment By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle EXTEND CYLINDERS Efficiency Production’s high-clearance shores have vertical clearances up to 84 inches, a cylinder extension system and two 8-inch-wide, heavy-duty rails ranging in size from 8- to 16-feet tall. • For trenches up to 25-feet deep and 15-feet wide • Includes oversleeves to protect the cylinders • Has […]
May 24, 2012
Construction Equipment
HammerHead names international sales manager
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment has promoted Jason Klaus to the position of international sales manager. Prior to this position, Klaus managed customer support and inside sales for HammerHead while managing international territories located in the United Kingdom and Australia. Recently, Klaus has focused his efforts in Europe and has been involved with the strategic planning for […]
May 16, 2012
Technology
RentSmart
Home-grown rental Compact Power Equipment Centers come on strong with 405 locations in The Home Depot stores By Marcia Gruver Doyle  From a start of seven locations in 2009, Compact Power Equipment Centers are now in 405 Home Depot Tool Rental Centers, growing by 100 locations in the first four months of 2012 alone. […]
April 5, 2012
Safety
Intermat 2012 Preview
Pre-show introduces innovative machines and a sneak peek at SCR-equipped equipment By Tom Jackson  Innovations Award winners were showcased in an Intermat pre-show reveal for construction journalists. The show, on a three-year cycle with U.S.-based ConExpo-Con/Agg and the Bauma show in Germany, will take place April 16-21 in Paris, France. Volvo’s on-board weighing system […]
March 19, 2012
Business
THE BEST FEATURE: SUPERIOR FINANCIAL TRACTION
The Charles Machine Works(CMW) Inc., manufacturer of Ditch Witch® underground construction equipment, has introduced a new line of compact and powerful walk-behind trenchers. The Ditch Witch RT12, RT16, RT20, and RT24 are designed and manufactured to provide an exceptional return on investment for small business owners, particularly equipment rental companies. Heavy-duty components, low-maintenance hydraulic systems, […]
March 7, 2012
Safety
Intermat Preview
Intermat 2012 Pre-show introduces innovative machines and a sneak peek at SCR-equipped equipment By Tom Jackson  Innovations Award winners were showcased in an Intermat pre-show reveal for construction journalists. The show, on a three-year cycle with U.S.-based ConExpo-Con/Agg and the Bauma show in Germany, will take place April 16-21 in Paris, France. Volvo’s on-board […]
February 27, 2012
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