Jack RobertsTechnologyWheel loaders: 250 to 350 horsepowerWheel loaders in the 250- to 350-horsepower class are high-volume earthmoving machines. Common applications include load-and-carry work at concrete batch or asphalt plants. They are also increasingly seen in heavy-highway and utility construction jobs and in site prep work on large subdivisions where machine size is not a limiting factor. Almost all wheel loaders in […]June 12, 2007BusinessClass 8 dump trucksHeavy-duty dump truck productivity is dependent on many factors, but ultimately easy to ascertain. If a truck is properly equipped for the application at hand, staged correctly once it’s on a jobsite, leaves with a full load and returns quickly for another, odds are it’s making you money. A good dump truck operation depends on […]June 12, 2007BusinessCase 850K dozerHydrostatic drive dozers have become the norm, but Case Construction Equipment engineers were unconvinced that hydrostatic powertrains could provide contractors with Case’s traditional strength: its PowerTurn steering system, which allows operators to carry a full blade of dirt through a direction change. And Case customers were clear on that point as well: If the company […]June 12, 2007BusinessFreightliner unveils new look, automated medium-duty transmissionFreightliner announced several upgrades to its medium- and heavy-duty truck product lines late last month at a Las Vegas press conference. Foremost among these changes were exterior modifications to its Century Class S/T heavy-duty tractor, including a newly styled hood, grille and bumper. The new front end builds on previous Freightliner styling cues while giving […]June 12, 2007BusinessCompact excavators: 1.5 to 2 metric tonsThere was a time when American contractors looked on compact excavators with suspicion. To an older generation that cut its teeth on big iron, compact equipment – compact excavators especially – seemed like toys. Compact equipment manufacturers will tell you that attitude has largely passed, and the numbers reflect that: This year, according to Equipment […]June 12, 2007TechnologyLarge skid-steer loadersTheir evolution into highly mobile toolcarriers has complicated matters for contractors interested in gauging large skid steer productivity. Thanks to the diversified array of attachments they carry, large skid steers rarely engage in consistent application roles on jobsites. They might begin the day moving earth, be cold-planing by lunch and running augers at quitting time. […]June 12, 2007SafetyTrucks: Isuzu 2008 N-Series truck lineIsuzu’s 2008 low-cab-forward truck models are available at dealerships now and consist of four models: the NPR, NPR-HD, NQR (in regular and crew-cab versions) and the diesel-powered NRR. These trucks span Classes 3 through 5, with gross vehicle weight ratings ranging from 12,000 to 19,500 pounds. A fresh, new front-end appearance for the N-Series is […]June 6, 2007SafetyTrucks: Ford 2008 super duty trucksThe latest incarnation of Ford’s Super Duty truck line have been designated 2008 models, but are available at Ford dealerships now. These models feature an all-new bold look, both inside and out, as well as a wider body stance with three cab styles and two bed length options. Under the hood International has delivered a […]May 3, 2007BusinessTruck Management: Vocational truck leasingYou make your money moving iron. For that reason, it’s entirely forgivable if that’s where the bulk of your business attention is focused. But like it or not, trucks of all shapes and sizes affect your bottom line. If you’re like most contractors, you probably cut costs by buying used trucks and running them into […]April 5, 2007Construction EquipmentProduct Report: Breaking new groundThe utility vehicle market has seen tremendous growth since John Deere introduced the first, one-seat, three-wheel Gator in 1987. In fact, according to Deere, these vehicles have enjoyed 25 percent growth over the past four years – with most of that coming in what the company calls the “heavy-duty and trail” type machines. “We’ve found […]February 28, 2007Previous PagePage 18 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.
