Tina Grady Barbaccia (EQW)RoadbuildingKeep your laws off our ditchesThe current proposed regulation that would change the definition of the “waters of the United States” and expand federal regulations to cover other wet areas in the country – including roadside ditches – could be extremely detrimental to the highway and bridge building transportation industry. The proactive measures taken by the American Road & Transportation […]December 12, 2014RoadbuildingDitch Witch’s SK850: The company’s most powerful mini skid steerDitch Witch’s SK850 is equipped with a 37-horsepower, Tier 4 Yanmar diesel engine and is the company’s most powerful mini skid steer. It has an 860-pound rated operating capacity and 83-inch hinge-pin height. The mini skid steer’s 74-square-inch platform and the ergonomic operator’s station have been updated with new, customer-requested features. Dual-lever ground drive controls […]December 11, 2014RoadbuildingNorth Carolina’s DOT adding signs for electric charging stations along the highwaysIt’s going to get a whole lot easier for drivers in North Carolina who operate some hybrid vehicle to find “refuelbing” stations. The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has agreed to include electric vehicle charging station signs along highways, according to a report in the Triangle Business Journal. Although there are more than 120 charging […]December 9, 2014RoadbuildingDissecting the Affordable Care ActBeginning in 2015, employers with more than 50 employees are required to offer healthcare coverage to their full-time employees or otherwise be hit with a significant financial penalty under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). In 2016, this kicks in for smaller firms. A Willis Group Holdings P.L.C. survey found that 62 percent […]December 8, 2014RoadbuildingWhat you need to know about the new public-private contract guidelinesThe latest surface transportation bill, “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21)” required that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) develop public-private partnership (P3) transaction model contracts for the most popular type of P3s for transportation project. Q: When were public-private partnerships fist used in the United […]December 8, 2014RoadbuildingCaterpillar 335F compact radius excavator for bridge, road work in tight spacesCaterpillar’s 335F CR is the manufacturer’s largest compact radius excavator available. The reduced swing radius and heavy lifting capabilities suit this machine for rehabilitation work on roads and bridges where work space is at a premium. The machine is also equipped to work well in demolition applications because its cooling system can handle dust […]December 8, 2014RoadbuildingWalz Scale’s volume loader scanner field tests underwayWalz Scale’s field-testing is underway on its WLS Volume Load Scanner or Walz Load Scanner at multiple locations. The field tests are designed to prove the accuracy and reliability of the Walz Load Scanner for managing material volumes excavated and moved by truck. Initial reports indicate that the system provides very accurate reporting of actual […]December 2, 2014RoadbuildingAtlas Copco single-drum soil rollersAtlas Copco’s CA1300 and CA1500 single-drum soil rollers for high maneuverability and visibility on parking lot, road, utility pipe and street projects feature the manufacturer’s exclusive Active Bouncing Control (ABC), a cross-mounted Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final engine and steel blades that improve compaction, safety and visibility. The engines on the CA1300 and […]December 2, 2014RoadbuildingBobcat’s Zero-Tail Swing compact excavator with retractable undercarriageBobcat Company’s Tier 4-compliant Zero Tail Swing (ZTS) E20 compact excavator is a 13.9-horsepower model features a retractable undercarriage, unmatched cab comfort, increased uptime protection, attachment readiness and an ease of serviceability. The E20 replaces the 324 excavator model and features an automatic slew brake. Available as options are auto-shift drive and a fingertip auxiliary […]December 2, 2014RoadbuildingKomatsu crawler dozer is Tier 4 Final emissions certifiedKomatsu America’s D155AX-8 crawler dozer has an operating weight of 89,300 pounds. Rated at 354 horsepower net, the D155AX-8 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine, which is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified. Equipped with the KOMTRAX technology, data such as fuel levels, DEF levels, operating hours, location, cautions and maintenance alerts are relayed […]December 2, 2014Previous PagePage 2 of 218Next PageTop StoriesVintage EquipmentRemembering “Big Muskie” – The Largest Dragline Ever Built (Video)The 27-million-pound Bucyrus-Erie 4250W could move 325 tons of earth with one bucketful.Wheel LoadersDeere’s New Mid-Size P-Tier Wheel Loaders Get Performance-Boosting TechThe DirtMassive Dirt Movers: Deere’s New Pull-Type Scrapers RevealedMarket PulseYellow Table: 10 Largest Construction Equipment Manufacturers of 2024Backhoe LoadersBackhoes Hangin’ Tough for 70 Years: Buyer’s Guide 2025
