Brooke WisdomMaintenanceOwning and Operating CostsArticulated Trucks Being penny-wise on acquisition costs may create pound-foolish results. By Tom Jackson The articulated hauler has gained in popularity in the last two decades as a highly productive earthmoving tool, proving its worth against other high volume earthmoving methods and machines, such as rigid axle dump trucks, dozers, and self-propelled and […]March 1, 2010BusinessReporterBauma gets ready By Equipment World Staff Here’s a taste of what will be unveiled during the world’s largest construction trade show, to be held in Munich, Germany, on April 19-25: Cummins: Four engines will be ready for EPA Tier 4 Interim, including the company’s next generation 4-cylinder QSB3.3 and QSB4.5 engines for compact […]March 1, 2010BusinessContractor of the Year FinalistHarry Covely, Jr., Sewell, New Jersey Finding what you do well and sticking with it is this contractor’s formula for prosperity. By Amy Materson Sticking with what you know may seem a simple idea, but Harry Covely has made it a working philosophy. Working for a local construction company in 1975, Harry was fortunate […]March 1, 2010RoadbuildingOn RecordRelief? Maybe. By Marcia Gruver At first glance, the California Air Resources Board announcement on February 11 seemed like what it declared itself to be: relief. James Goldstene, ARB’s executive officer announced that “effective immediately, and until further notice, no enforcement action will be taken for noncompliance” of the agency’s off-road equipment regulation. ARB […]March 1, 2010EquipmentTrucksNew power from PACCAR PACCAR puts $1 billion behind the launch of its new engine family By Jack Roberts You might be tempted to say to that the MX diesel engine from PACCAR is all-new. But if PACCAR Chairman and CEO Mark Pigot were close enough to hear, he’d quickly correct you. “While it’s […]March 1, 2010Construction EquipmentFirst WordFeeling lucky? By Gregg Terry St. Patrick’s Day rolls around this month and many people will have luck on their mind. According to Irish legend, there are three good luck traditions that are associated with St. Patrick’s Day: 1. Find a four-leaf clover 2. Wear green 3. Kiss the Blarney Stone. Of the three, […]March 1, 2010BusinessFinal TakeGot snow? Hit the slopes By Amy Materson If you’re inundated by more snow than you know what to do with, perhaps you can draw inspiration from the mountain bike course – built entirely from snow – in just 10 days. Typically, mountain bike events are held on dirt courses. White Style, held in […]March 1, 2010RoadbuildingHighway ContractorWaiting for your accounting system to see if you’re over budget — which might provide feedback in a week or two — just won’t cut it. Modern software can make the difference.March 1, 2010RoadbuildingFinancial DistrictThe ugly home building market is finally weakening its death grip on the struggling economy.March 1, 2010RoadbuildingRoadWorksA mileage-bsed revenue system is possibly by 2015, Buffalo highways, a new editor for Better Roads and Tennessee is King of the Roads are some of the stories featured.March 1, 2010Previous PagePage 38 of 48Next PageTop StoriesOff-Road TrucksDeere Previews Autonomous Haul Truck: One Truck, Two Operation ModesThe bolt-on autonomy system would let contractors switch their articulated dump trucks between manual and autonomous operation. Get a first look here.Pickups2027 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD Get More HP With New Diesel, Gas V8sBulldozersConstruction’s Mighty Bull Stands the Test of Time — Dozer Buyer’s Guide 2026Mini ExcavatorsXCMG Releases 2 New Mini Excavators for North American MarketGraders/Scrapers“The Lightest 30-Yard Scraper on the Market” — K-Tec's New 1230
