Amy Materson (EQW)HomeMarketplace: December 2012A stump grinder, a vacuum excavator, earth augers and self loaders are among the products featured.December 1, 2012HomeSafety Watch: Blown AwayStay out of a tire’s trajectory path during inflation.December 1, 2012BusinessGratitude and the value of leading with emotional intelligence“It’s my way or the highway.” You may not say those words aloud, but if you’re a business owner, I’d be willing to bet you think them from time to time. Why not? You’re the boss. It’s your company, and you’ve assumed all the risk. However, every once in a while (especially in the midst […]November 27, 2012GearNew Tregaskiss MIG gun liner system handles burnbacks, wire-feeding issuesReduce wire feeding problems when MIG welding with the new Quick Load Liner AutoLength System from Tregaskiss, suitable for guns equipped with Quick Load Liners such as the Bernard T-Gun Semi-Automatic Gun and Tregaskiss Robotic MIG Guns. The system also decreases burnbacks as well as premature contact tip failure and wear that occur from misalignment […]November 27, 2012GearPrentice/Epsilon self-loaders offer choice of configurationsChoose from two configurations with the Prentice/Epsilon line of self-loaders, available in an L-boom standard configuration or a Z-boom that allows the operator to fold and stow the loader during transport without the need to disconnect the attachment. A range of boom lengths and capacities are available for each type. The H-frame self-loaders provide a […]November 23, 2012TechnologyTrimble adds QM55 and QM95 distance meters to Spectra Precision linePerform a variety of measurement functions with Trimble’s Spectra Precision QM55 and QM95 Quick Measure distance meters, which enable one-person distance measurement. The pocket-size meters are composed of engineered plastics and rubber overmold with electronics isolation, ensuring drop protection of up to 5 feet. The QM55 features a complete set of functions including area, volume, […]November 22, 2012SafetyOSHA website details keeping safe during Hurricane Sandy cleanupWorkers engaged in cleanup and reconstruction in the wake of Hurricane Sandy should be particularly aware of the hazards associated with recovery work. To aid those involved in the cleanup effort, OSHA has compiled a comprehensive webpage with resources that address common hazards these workers will encounter such as downed electrical wires, carbon monoxide and […]November 15, 2012SafetyWalter Surface Technologies releases safety app for iPhone, iPadImprove metalworking safety on the jobsite with the Walter Safety App, available now for the iPhone and iPad. The new app provides a range of easily accessible safety information, including an abrasives speed chart that provides maximum rpm for abrasives discs based on diameter; grinding angles; a drill bits speed chart that provides optimal […]November 15, 2012Construction EquipmentGeneral’s 4450 Series earth augers feature fast installationSpeed up hole digging with General Equipment’s 4450 Series earth augers, which has a new, simpler configuration for attaching the screw bit for a faster installation process. Instead of a drive lug, the new screw bit has a male shaft that slides into the end of the earth auger, reducing the chance of damage or […]November 8, 2012RoadbuildingDitch Witch unveils new FX50 vacuum excavatorDitch Witch has added a new model to the company’s line of vacuum excavators – the FX50. Useful for a variety of cleanup and excavation tasks, the FX50 is designed for debris removal, HDD support and soft excavation tasks such as potholing. The 49-horsepower vacuum excavator can be customized with a choice of tank sizes […]November 6, 2012Previous PagePage 41 of 55Next PageTop StoriesVintage EquipmentWatch Antique Tractors from Holt, Best, Caterpillar at HCEA Show 2025The historical construction equipment show presented a veritable timeline of Caterpillar history from 1917 to 1979, including Best and Holt tractors.Pickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCompact 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 Hauling
