Amy Materson (EQW)GearHusqvarna remote demolition robots handle water, dust and vibrationPerform efficient demolition in tough environments with Husqvarna’s remote demolition robot line, which now includes the DXR 270 and DXR 300. The lightweight, compact DXR 270 is highly maneuverable, yet stable. Suitable for a range of indoor and outdoor work, the DXR 270 features outriggers with a wide footprint to boost stability and accommodate a […]March 19, 2013GearGEAR: PullzAll portable winch weighs only 18 poundsHoist materials or load equipment onto the bed of your truck with the Warn Industries PullzAll, which can lift or pull up to 1,000 pounds, yet weighs just 18 pounds. The portable winch features a trigger-operated speed control that allows for precise movements, and is available in either a corded 110-volt AC version, or a […]March 15, 2013GearCaterpillar launches E Series hammers designed for mid-size, large excavatorsCaterpillar E Series hammers for excavators now include the H140Es, H160Es and H180Es, which are suitable for Cat medium and large excavators ranging from the 324E to the 374D L. Energy classes are 6,000, 8,500 and 12,000 foot-pounds, respectively. The E Series features automatic shutoff, which stops the hammer when the tool breaks through the […]March 15, 2013GearNew Doosan wheel excavator features cab improvements, T4i updatesPerform a range of highway and street development, sewer and water work, site development and scrap handling projects with the Doosan DX190W-3 wheel excavator, which features Tier 4 Interim updates. Powered by a 176-horsepower, 6-cylinder water cooled diesel engine that uses a cooled exhaust gas recirculation system, diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filter, the […]March 4, 2013BusinessRecession-proof decisions lead North Carolina contractor to the topGene Lowder, owner of Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based Charles D. Lowder, Inc., has a remarkable track record of good decision-making. The firm, which celebrates its 60th birthday in 2013, has been largely successful ever since Gene’s father founded it, but under Gene’s thoughtful and inspired stewardship has made great strides since he took over sole ownership […]March 4, 2013BusinessPrepare your construction business for tax changes brought on by Fiscal CliffAlthough you’ve certainly heard of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 – the bill to avert the fiscal cliff passed January 1 – you might not know everything that’s in it, other than the widely-publicized expiration of favorable tax exemption limits and the increase in the payroll tax. So, is there anything buried in […]March 4, 2013BusinessTime management, new strategies key to success in post-recession construction industryLately we’ve been hearing the recession is finally over. Whether you agree or not, some negative lingering effects have already begun. One of the most visible and immediate impacts is the uptick in workloads from the top down. Many construction companies out there are now dealing with smaller staffs, more work and less time. And […]February 28, 2013GearBestop offers Wi-Fi-enabled PowerBoard powered running boardBestop has added Wi-Fi component technology to its PowerBoard powered running board, eliminating the need to cut, splice or tap into the OEM wiring harness. Featuring door sensors that affix to each door pillar without drilling and a receiving unit located on the frame beneath the truck, the PowerBoard NX uses a magnetic trip instead […]February 26, 2013GearBOMAG’s new single-drum vibratory roller line handles range of soil surfacesEfficiently compact granular and cohesive soils with BOMAG’s BW211-50 Series of single-drum vibratory rollers, which includes the BW211D-50 smooth drum roller and the BW211PD-50 padfoot roller. Powered by a Tier 4 Interim 120-horsepower Deutz diesel engine, the rollers feature ECOMODE, a fuel conservation system. The rollers deliver frequencies of 1,800 and 1,980 vibrations per minute […]February 25, 2013GearVolvo launches two new tracked paversVolvo Construction Equipment’s new tracked pavers provide power and precision for delivering a perfectly smooth mat in demanding conditions. The P8820C ABG can pave widths up to 42.7 feet and place up to 992 tons per hour, and the P7820C ABG can pave widths up to 36 feet and place up to 992 tons per […]February 25, 2013Previous PagePage 36 of 55Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCheck out the trims, features and starting MSRPs for GMC's new midsize pickup truck.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorCompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionCompact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of HaulingCompact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180
