Jack RobertsConstruction EquipmentSmooth, tandem-drum vibratory compactors, >8 to 10 metric tonsThey go back and forth, jump up and down and hammer asphalt. That’s a pretty simplistic explanation of smooth, tandem-drum vibratory compactors in the >8-to 10-metric-ton class. But although there are differing philosophies among manufacturers regarding basic machine design and how to best transmit impact energy into asphalt, the primary application for machines in this […]June 12, 2007Construction EquipmentTracked asphalt pavers — 29,000 to <40,000 poundsFast, efficient and high-quality paving is the goal of any contractor using tracked asphalt pavers. And machines in the 29,000- toJune 12, 2007MaintenanceCompact loaders — 50 to <60 horsepowerLike many large machine designs that have been “shrunk” down into smaller versions, compact wheel loaders have proven to be successful machines for contractors engaged in general construction applications such as moving gravel, dirt and other loose material, loading and unloading trucks and grading. They also excel at attachment use. Specialized buckets are available for […]June 12, 2007Construction EquipmentFord reenters tilt-cab marketToby Keith says hello. Well… He said, “Howdy,” to me and shook my hand. And since I was attending the Ford press conference at the Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville when I met him, I think we can safely assume that his greeting was intended for all Equipment World readers out there. (And yes, the […]June 12, 2007SafetyBackhoe loaders: 4 to <15 foot dig depthIn many ways, you could say the whole versatility revolution in construction equipment started with the backhoe loader. Before the backhoe first appeared in the late 1950s, construction equipment was, for the most part, designed, built and used for single-purpose applications. The backhoe loader, however, was different: One half dedicated loader, and one half digging […]June 12, 2007SafetyArticulated dump trucks — 20 to <26 tonsDesigned for medium to large earthmoving jobs, articulated dump trucks in the 20- toJune 12, 2007BusinessCompact trenchers under 18 horsepowerSmall but powerful, compact trenchers are mainstays on many residential and commercial jobsites. They are most often used for excavating short run trenches for utilities placement and drainage in constricted operating areas. Walk-behind units are the most common in these classes, although walk-beside models are used extensively as well. Beyond operator accommodation, there are hydrostatic […]June 12, 2007BusinessHydraulic excavators — >21 to 24 metric tonsHydraulic excavators in the >21- to 24-metric-ton class are the go-to construction machine for small- and medium-sized contractors. Several OEMs report that machines in this class lead their annual sales volume figures. And that makes sense: these machines are used in a multitude of applications, from light utility work to support equipment in road building […]June 12, 2007BusinessCompact track loaders — 2,201 to <3,001 poundsCompact track loaders aren’t new on the compact construction scene. But they are becoming more popular among contractors engaged in site prep, landscaping and general construction. In large part, this popularity has been spurred by the acceptance and indispensability of skid-steer loaders on North American jobsites, which proved once and for all that compact equipment […]June 12, 2007BusinessGetting into concrete workIs expanding your business into a specialized field a good idea? It can be for a variety of reasons as three very different contracting firms found out when they turned to concrete as a way to not only increase their profits, but offer a more complete construction package to their clients. Gary Heinrich is senior […]June 12, 2007Previous PagePage 17 of 21Next PageTop StoriesMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025Find out the most popular models of new and used financed mini excavators and which models are fetching the most at auction.PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage 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 900LFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
