Brooke WisdomBusinessTechnology ReportJob Ready Technology By Tom Jackson One tough tablet DRS Technologies has unveiled its newest rugged mobile computer, the Armor X7 compact tablet for those times when you need connectivity, hand-held mobility and durability in all-weather conditions. With its integrated non-slip handgrips and nine hours of battery life the Armor X7 is certified […]July 2, 2011SafetyMaintenanceWhat’s new in welding A new generation of machines and technology makes this task easier, safer, more productive and comfortable By Tom Jackson If you are looking to replace, upgrade or buy a new welding unit for your shop or service truck you may be pleasantly surprised at the innovations that have come along in […]June 30, 2011BusinessFinal TakeBy Lauren Heartsill Dowdle Get rewarded for your giving Charitable projects are standard operating procedures for many contractors. You donate labor and equipment to drain a community baseball field, grade the new city park or put in bike paths and consider it part of your civic duty. To recognize such efforts, Case Construction Equipment […]June 28, 2011TechnologyProduct ReportDesigned to thrive in harsh conditions New on/off road tires from Continental welcome your worst case scenario By Tom Jackson Continental Tire recently debuted two stout new truck tires for severe duty applications at its test track facility near Uvalde, Texas. The new tires showcase several design changes that offer better cut resistance, rock rejection […]June 28, 2011SafetySafety WatchElectrical problems Recognize, evaluate and control hazards to stay safe By Equipment World Staff The accident: A four-man crew was adding space to an existing building by erecting a brick wall. The workers had set up scaffolding, and were pouring grout and inserting rerod into the bricks. One of the workers lifted the 20-foot 1/2-inch […]May 30, 2011SafetyTrucksThrough the mountains in a Mack Mack’s new mDrive AMT takes the treachery out of long mountain drive By Jack Roberts “Mack is in a good place these days,” says Kevin Flaherty, senior vice president for Mack in the United States and Canada. “Our new engines are a homerun. The introduction of our ClearTech SCR […]May 30, 2011RoadbuildingReporterBy Equipment World Staff Green Fleet Initiative Making sure your fleet meets one of these levels could mean the difference at bidding time. Burnishing your company’s environmental credentials or putting in place a program to reduce your fleet’s exhaust emissions just got easier with the Association of Equipment Management Professionals’ Green Fleet initiative. The beauty […]May 30, 2011Construction EquipmentOn RecordAfterwards By Marcia Gruver Doyle When it happens in your own backyard, it’s always different. On April 27th, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the hometown of Equipment World, experienced the 190-mph winds of an F4 tornado that made a 15-mile gash through the center of town. When I try to describe the level of destruction, my wordsmith skills […]May 30, 2011EquipmentMarketplaceBy Amy Materson EDITOR’S PICK Eliminate Emissions Useful for applications where users already have a generator on site or have grid power available, Doosan Portable Power’s HP750e portable air compressor features a quiet three-phase electric motor instead of a diesel engine. Launched at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011, the 750-cfm unit is 100-percent emissions free and therefore […]May 30, 2011BusinessMaintenanceHauling ash DPF service intervals are few and far between – but stay on your toes; the filters work so well they sometimes mask serious engine problems By Tom Jackson If you’ve bought a new diesel engine truck since 2007 or in some cases a new piece of equipment this year, there may be a […]May 30, 2011Previous PagePage 2 of 48Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentThe Latest Mini Excavators: 2024 Product RoundupThe newest compact excavators from Case, Develon, Hitachi, Hyundai, Kato, Kubota, Mecalac, New Holland, Volvo, XCMG, Yanmar – and attachments.TechnologyWorld’s First Radar-Equipped Excavator Bucket Ready for Orders from RodradarCompact equipmentMecalac Intros Revotruck Site Dumper with 225-Degree Rotating CabPickups2025 Toyota Tacoma Revealed with Hybrid or Gas EngineFeatured Sponsor13 Step Plan To Boost Tech Efficiency from Fullbay
