Jack RobertsBusinessTruck Management: Truck NewsMack celebrates 100 years in Lehigh Valley In 1900, John Mack and his brothers hammered together their first commercial vehicle – a sight-seeing bus. That bus went on to log more than 1 million miles before retiring. And 100 years ago, in June 1905, the success of the Mack brothers’ commercial trucks led them to […]June 12, 2007BusinessCompact Focus: Excavators >1.5 to 2 metric tonsQuestion: What earth-moving system were compact excavators in the >1.5-to-2-metric-ton class designed to replace? Answer: About six adult men with shovels and a wheelbarrow. That tells you all you need to know about the appropriate applications for these small but powerful earthmovers. In some cases, notes Keith Rohrbacker, product specialist, Kubota Tractor, compact excavators in […]June 12, 2007BusinessContractor of the Year finalist: Mickey Evans, Evans ConstructionThe landscape around Hickory, North Carolina, is straight out of an Andy Griffith episode: rolling hills and thick forests dotted with small villages and even smaller farms. It was into this rural setting that Contractor of the Year finalist Mickey Evans had the good fortune to be born. His father, Harry, founded Evans Construction in […]June 12, 2007MaintenanceTrucks: Maximizing fuel economyFuel prices are up. And it doesn’t look like they’ll go back down any time soon. Here’s a refresher course in maximizing fuel economy in heavy-duty diesel trucks. Before you leave the yard Chuck Blake, manager of special projects, Detroit Diesel, says to successfully counter high fuel prices, your drivers should spend a few minutes […]June 12, 2007TechnologyTrucks: Caterpillar’s CX vocational automatic transmissionsIf you’re a believer in fully integrated powertrains, spec’ing a Cat engine for your next work truck is about to get a lot easier. Next year, Caterpillar will begin offering two fully automatic, planetary transmissions designed specifically for vocational truck applications. The timing of Cat’s announcement is potentially frustrating for some North American heavy truck […]June 12, 2007MaintenanceProductivity Guide: Backhoes 10 to <14 foot digging depthBackhoes in the 10- toJune 12, 2007HomeChevy’s Green pickupIt’s early March, and the top news story this morning is the prediction by economists that the price of gasoline could jump as much as 25 cents in coming weeks, reaching record high prices across the country. That’s bad news for you if you depend on full-size pickups to get your work done. These trucks […]June 12, 2007EquipmentTrucks: Volvo’s VT 880Volvo has a new truck, and has built a high-horsepower, large-displacement diesel engine to power it. The company is known for advanced aerodynamics and technically advanced truck designs. The new VT 880 gives the company something it hasn’t had until now: a long-nosed conventional tractor that allows owners and drivers to project a strong, decidedly […]June 12, 2007BusinessMaintenance/Management: Product and service repsAs a construction contractor you don’t make money fixing equipment, monitoring wear rates and studying up on the latest engine oil specs. All these things are important and necessary to keep your fleets running and in good order, but you have to ask yourself if these activities would be better performed by someone outside your […]June 12, 2007BusinessProductivity Guide: Skid Steers, 2,201 to <2,701 poundsThere are nine classes of skid-steer loaders available on the market today. Machines in the 2,201- toJune 12, 2007Previous PagePage 14 of 21Next PageTop StoriesPickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceRam is also rolling out two new models for its heavy-duty, 3/4-ton truck line: the Warlock and Black Express.Vintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventCompact equipmentMassimo Expands UTV Line with 6-Seater T-Boss 900LThe DirtWhat’s New on Komatsu’s Next-Gen PC220LC-12 Excavator? – Almost Everything!Featured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
