Brooke WisdomConstruction EquipmentProduct ReportFrom 8 to 18 models JCB’s Series 3 takes on the North American skid steer market with both vertical-and radial-lift models By Marcia Gruver Doyle JCB announced it would take the skid steer market head on with the introduction of 18 “price competitive” Series 3 models in 2011. First out of the gate: seven vertical-lift […]December 4, 2010Construction EquipmentInspection Checkpoint: How to inspect a used graderWhile a second-life grader may not be the precision machine required on some jobs, a well-maintained machine still has years of useful life ahead of it. By Marcia Gruver Doyle “I’ve taught all my guys to go through a machine’s power train first and then go on to the working tools, which on a grader […]December 4, 2010RoadbuildingFinal WordDe-paving rural roads By Kirk Landers Several national news organizations have published stories regarding a growing trend in rural road management in which paved roads are being converted to gravel roads to save money. It has already happened in many rural counties and many more are exploring de-paving as a road management option. In some […]December 4, 2010SafetyMarketplace (Digital)By Amy Materson BRUTE FORCE Reduce vibration without sacrificing power with Bosch’s Brute Model BH2760VC breaker hammer, which delivers up to 68 foot-pounds of impact energy. The BH2760VC provides 60 percent more impact energy than its predecessor, the 11304, while reducing vibration by up to 50 percent. Active Vibration Control technology creates a longer […]December 4, 2010BusinessContractor of the Year FinalistKeith Johanson, Todd Sleeper and Marco Spagnuolo Flagstaff, Arizona Understanding its balance sheet and accepting the inherent risks and opportunities are keys to this firm’s staying power. By Christina Schave Eagle Mountain Construction Year started: 1991 Annual volume: $8 to $10 million Markets served: private and public commercial, government – mass earthwork, underground utility, concrete […]December 4, 2010BusinessMaintenance/ManagementResources Equipment Maintenance-Management Software By Tom Jackson Unlike yellow iron, you just can’t fire up a piece of equipment management software at your local dealer and take it for a spin. The process of selecting the right software program for your fleet management program requires a lot of research – much of which you can […]December 4, 2010RoadbuildingRoadWorksFuel tax hike opponents now have fewer places to hide, intelligent driverless vehicles, speed-related crashes and wildlife sightings are among the issues featured.December 1, 2010RoadbuildingRoadWorksFuel tax hike opponents now have fewer places to hide, intelligent driverless vehicles, speed-related crashes and wildlife sightings are among the issues featured.December 1, 2010RoadbuildingKirk LandersWhat little hope there is for the American transportation system rests with new House speaker John Boehner [R-Ohio].December 1, 2010RoadbuildingFinancial DistrictA Virginia think tank report may shape our next SAFETEA-LU, and no more ARRA funds for new projects (but payouts still going).December 1, 2010Previous PagePage 16 of 48Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseA fully electric swing system increases swing speeds for the 38-metric-ton model while converting wasted energy into a 70-horsepower boost.Compact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited PackageCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26Pickups2026 Ford Maverick Revealed: Compact Pickup Gets Choice of 5 Trims, 2 EnginesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Kubota’s New U17-5 Mini Excavator Gets Tough in Tight Spaces
