Brooke WisdomRoadbuildingHighway ContractorBuying, leasing or renting: now is a good time to work an equipment deal using one, two or all three in the mix.July 1, 2010RoadbuildingNew Road ProductsA sweeper, a blow gun, a soil stabilizer/reclaimer, a hydraulic excavator and a compact trencher are among the products featured.July 1, 2010RoadbuildingRoadWorksA bridge section the size of a football field has been lifted into place above the Mississippi River in New Orleans.July 1, 2010RoadbuildingRoadWorksA bridge section the size of a football field has been lifted into place above the Mississippi River in New Orleans.July 1, 2010RoadbuildingRoadWorksA bridge section the size of a football field has been lifted into place above the Mississippi River in New Orleans.July 1, 2010SafetyWelding worriesThings you can’t see can hurt you The accident: A construction worker was welding a catwalk to a 15-foot-tall waste oil tank. Vapors from the tank ignited, causing an explosion that launched the worker into a truck parked more than 100 feet away. He died from multiple internal injuries, and three other people were injured […]June 26, 2010MaintenanceField Service TrucksBy Amy Materson FUNCTIONAL FEATURES Accommodate an 80,000-foot-pound crane with Iowa Mold Tooling’s Dominator IV mechanics truck, designed for heavy equipment maintenance in the field. • A-frame floor structure reduces body weight to allow for more payload • Easily access parts and tools without sacrificing storage • Three-point door latches require less force. Visit EquipmentWorld.com/info […]June 26, 2010SafetyTelehandlersLow hours, long lifecycles and a versatile range of applications make for a machine that delivers value for multiple tiers of users for many years. By Tom Jackson As with most construction machines, the purchase price of a telehandler pushes into the six figure category. But unlike earthmoving machines that depreciate as their teeth, tracks […]June 26, 2010Construction EquipmentLovely roadsBy Marcia Gruver Doyle Driving in Ireland prompts you to bring out the video camera, because no one’s going to believe this at home: A single-lane asphalt road hugging the side of a mountain, a 90-degree turn immediately after exiting a tunnel, and on-coming trucks that take up every inch of their side of […]June 26, 2010EquipmentDouble drums, double playIn addition to the two groups of roller brands serving the asphalt compaction market, the “split” now extends to drum technology available to U.S. contractors By Mike Anderson When it comes to double-drum vibratory compactors, the world is split. And, further in that vein, it’s split in two ways. First, the manufacturers who serve the […]June 26, 2010Previous PagePage 28 of 48Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsRedesigned Cat 6015 Hydraulic Shovel Gets Boosted Efficiency, DurabilityThe 16.1-ton-bucket-payload shovel now features advanced hydraulics, heavier-duty undercarriage and no DEF requirement.ConExpo/Con-Agg 2026ConExpo Survival Guide: Tips from Veteran Attendees (and our Editors)Utility Tractors/LoadersNew Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, ComfortPickups2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Roars Back With 777-Horsepower Hemi V8Featured SponsorWhat Does CNH Industrial’s Acquisition of Hemisphere GNSS Really Mean for Contractors?
