Amy Materson (EQW)SafetyHow to find great safety material for toolbox talks tailored to the job at handWhen preparing material for your toolbox talks, it’s best to tailor the current training to the job at hand. Aligning your safety training information with the situations your crews are facing on the jobsite will help to keep pertinent safety tips not only at the forefront of the discussion, but also in your workers’ minds. […]August 19, 2014RoadbuildingKomatsu launches more fuel-efficient WA200-7 wheel loader with Tier 4 Interim engine, parallel z-bar linkageKomatsu America has launched the new WA200-7 wheel loader, which provides a 3-percent reduction in fuel usage compared to the previous model, the WA200-6. The 126-horsepower loader, which weighs between 25,342 and 26,070 pounds, replaces both the WA200-6 and WA200PZ-6. The loader has a Tier 4 Interim SAA4D107E-2 Komatsu engine that lowers emissions while better […]August 15, 2014Construction EquipmentKomatsu launches more fuel-efficient WA200-7 wheel loader with Tier 4 Interim engine, parallel z-bar linkageKomatsu America has launched the new WA200-7 wheel loader, which provides a 3-percent reduction in fuel usage compared to the previous model, the WA200-6. The 126-horsepower loader, which weighs between 25,342 and 26,070 pounds, replaces both the WA200-6 and WA200PZ-6. The loader has a Tier 4 Interim SAA4D107E-2 Komatsu engine that lowers emissions while better […]August 14, 2014GearGEAR: Keen Utility’s Braddock work boot is designed to look and feel like a hiking boot[imagebrowser id=120] Keen Utility continues its approach to providing safety work boots that also appeal to outdoor enthusiasts with an active lifestyle with the Braddock work boot, part of Keen’s new fall line. Assembled in the company’s Portland, Oregon factory, the Braddock has a hybrid design that combines an hiking boot-inspired look with the safety […]August 12, 2014Construction EquipmentCase debuts new snow removal package for SR250, SV300 skid steersSimplify snow removal applications with Case Construction Equipment’s new Snow Removal Package for the SR250 and SV300 skid steers. The package includes high flow auxiliary hydraulics that deliver up to 37.6 gpm for use with snow blowers and brushes, as well as hydraulic self-leveling and Ride Control, which provide smooth, controlled boom operation. The package […]August 7, 2014BusinessThe 6 signs of a bad construction bossManaging employees can be one of the toughest jobs to face when running a company. Too often, contractors build their business without having any training, guidance or expertise in how to deal with their people effectively. If you’re in the black, you might not worry about how good of a boss you are, but poor […]August 5, 2014RoadbuildingVolvo launches new L110H and L120H wheel loaders; reduce fuel usage 18%Volvo has launched its new 18- to 22-ton-class L110H and L120H wheel loaders, delivering 256 and 268 gross horsepower, respectively. Designed to handle applications such as material handling, road construction and utility work, the loaders offer bucket capacities between 3.2 and 12.4 cubic yards. An 8-liter Tier 4 final D8J engine with fully automatic […]August 4, 2014Construction EquipmentHyundai launches company’s first attachments with HDB line of hydraulic breakersHyundai Construction Equipment has introduced a line of hydraulic breakers, the HDB10 through HDB800, to the North American market. Consisting of 14 different models, the HDB series breakers are Hyundai’s first entries into the attachments market. With a chisel diameter from 1.6 to 7.9 inches, the HDB series breakers are suitable for all sizes of […]July 30, 2014Construction EquipmentVolvo launches new L110H and L120H wheel loaders; reduce fuel usage 18%Volvo has launched its new 18- to 22-ton-class L110H and L120H wheel loaders, delivering 256 and 268 gross horsepower, respectively. Designed to handle applications such as material handling, road construction and utility work, the loaders offer bucket capacities between 3.2 and 12.4 cubic yards. An 8-liter Tier 4 final D8J engine with fully automatic regeneration […]July 29, 2014Roadbuilding3 tips for staying safe inside road construction work zonesAlthough many types of construction work can be considered hazardous, few tasks are more dangerous than those conducted in road construction work zones. A number of construction site hazards can be mitigated through effective control measures, but the unpredictability of other drivers—particularly those who are impatient or inattentive – puts work zone crews at a […]July 25, 2014Previous PagePage 16 of 55Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of HaulingThe 4WD model gets a Kubota diesel engine, towing up to 1,300 pounds and an adjustable steel bed that can be converted to a flat bed.Compact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180Compact Utility LoadersQuick Data: Top-Selling Compact Utility Loaders for 2024 – 2025PickupsChevy’s 2026 Colorado Revealed: 5 Trims for Work to Off-Road FunCompact Track LoadersKubota Reveals Next-Gen SVL65-2s Compact Track Loader with New Features
