Amy Materson (EQW)Safety WatchTrenching tactics: Use proper precautions to avoid a collapseThe accident: A crew assigned to dig a trench and install conduit dug an 8-foot-deep by two-foot-wide trench. Two crew members, who were working their first day on the job and who were not assigned to be working in the area, entered the trench. The trench collapsed, covering both workers.September 3, 2015Safety WatchDeadly drops: Collapses aren’t the only source of demolition dangersThe accident: A construction crew working on a rooftop demolition project was making chainsaw cuts to the roof’s planking to ease removal. One of the workers moved to close to an opening, and fell 26 feet to a waste heap below.September 3, 2015Construction EquipmentMorbark’s Demo Days showcase chippers, grinders and one mean metal-eating shredder (PHOTOS)Approximately 300 of Morbark’s dealers and customers from more than a dozen countries descended on Winn, Michigan, last week, to take part in the company’s ninth Demo Days. In addition to touring Morbark’s facilities and meeting the employees who build and support the equipment, attendees headed out to the company’s proving grounds, where they were […]August 26, 2015Construction EquipmentTakeuchi improves uptime with new large frame TS80 skid steersTakeuchi has added to their skid steer product line with the TS80, the largest model in the company’s lineup. Featuring a 74-horsepower Tier 4 Final Deutz engine, the TS80 delivers 192 lbs.-ft. of torque at 1,800 rpm, and also has a maintenance-free diesel oxidation catalyst that requires no regeneration, cleaning or diesel exhaust fluid. The […]August 21, 2015Construction EquipmentRemu’s Crossover screening bucket serves as all-in-one materials processing solutionQuickly transition between different applications with Remu’s Crossover screening bucket, which is a bucket frame with an exchangeable work module. The bucket is part of Remu’s modular buckets specifically designed for compact excavators and wheel loaders, which assists operators in easily switching tasks. Enabling fast changes for different jobs, module changes can be achieved in […]August 17, 2015Construction EquipmentPHOTOS > Attachments Roundup 2015: Master the art of multi-tasking with 50+ toolsWhatever the task at hand—cleanup, compaction, concrete and asphalt, demolition, earthmoving, grading, landclearing, landscaping or lifting—there’s an attachment in our roundup that will help you complete the job. Click through the gallery above to see and read more about this year’s collection of tools.August 13, 2015Construction EquipmentVolvo CE intros EC160E excavator with power, fuel efficiency boosts (PHOTOS)Lower operating cost combined with operator comfort were key for Volvo Construction Equipment when designing the EC160E, the company’s newest E-Series crawler excavator. The new machine features a Volvo Tier 4 Final D4 engine that delivers an 8-percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 5-percent boost in both tractive force and engine power when compared […]August 6, 2015Construction EquipmentHyundai launches 5 HL900 Series wheel loaders with more power, new cab, reduced fuel usageHyundai Construction Equipment has launched its new HL900 Series wheel loaders, which boost productivity by as much as 5 percent and use up to 10 percent less fuel that the previous 9A Series loaders. RELATED >> Hyundai unveils 7 HX Series excavators with new high-end cab, better control, faster cycle times (PHOTOS) Available models include the HL940, […]August 3, 2015Construction EquipmentKeen’s fall work boot lineup inclues new breathable and insulated modelsWith an emphasis on outdoor-inspired design, Keen Utility’s additions to its Fall 2015 product line includes safety boots tailored for winter work. Part of the company’s American Built collection, the footwear is designed to combine comfort with protection. New styles available for fall include the Mt. Vernon, which is manufactured from waterproof full-grain leather with […]July 31, 2015Construction EquipmentVolvo CE intros ECR145E, ECR235E short-swing excavators with redesigned cab, 10% fuel savingsVolvo Construction Equipment’s new E-Series short-swing crawler excavators feature a center-positioned boom and compact swing radius, allowing work in confined spaces without sacrificing power, dig depth or stability. The ECR145E and ECR235E have Tier 4 Final engines that deliver up to 10 percent improvement in fuel economy when compared with previous models, and include auto […]July 27, 2015Previous PagePage 2 of 55Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsWatch Develon’s New 27-Ton Excavator Run Autonomously With Gravis Robotics KitThe new DX230LC-9 excavator with an aftermarket kit doesn't need an operator in the cab or remote control to dig.Pickups2027 Toyota Tundra Revealed: Lineup Expanded With New Trailhunter PackageGraders/ScrapersCase CE’s Big Motor Grader Bet: Meet the 325-HP GR935Wheel LoadersConstruction's Mighty Material Mover — Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2026Featured SponsorDon't let downtime cost you acres. Keep repairs in-house to save time and money with JPRO.
