Equipment World Staff (EQW)TechnologyFinal TakeAntique Iron By Tom Jackson A String of Pearls David Rexing, a master mechanic with W.B. Koester, a highway and earthmoving company in Evansville, Indiana, shows off his vintage 1922 Cletrac F machine. Cletrac was the trademarked name for the machines produced by Cleveland Tractor, founded in 1918, which merged with Oliver Farm Equipment in […]February 27, 2012MaintenanceContractor of the Year FinalistMichael Bray Paso Robles, California Michael Bray Construction Year started: 1991 Number of employees: 12 Annual volume: $3 million Markets served: Site development, commercial paving, utility installation Spearheading a local online plan room, this central coast California contractor keeps current with jobs while logging time on the road. By Marcia Gruver Doyle […]February 27, 2012RoadbuildingApplications and InnovationsTo do something the right way, it helps to know how to do it the wrong way. Pothole patching is not an exception to the rule; and how to mix up the best pothole repair sauce.February 27, 2012RoadbuildingNew, Used, RentalAs most contractors enter their fourth year of uncertain work, equipment choices become more critical. Some key factors to consider as you determine your 2012 equipment strategies:February 27, 2012BusinessIL Tollway investing $609 million in 2012 projectsThe Illinois Tollway is now hosting live webcasts of all construction contract bid openings, offering the public and contractors the opportunity to watch and listen as the agency opens bid packages for the upcoming construction season. The Illinois Tollway is investing nearly $609 million in 2012 for projects to repair and rebuild roadways, bridges and […]February 27, 2012RoadbuildingBid ListHighway-class double-drum vibratory compactors are featured.February 27, 2012RoadbuildingBid ListHighway-class double-drum vibratory compactors are featured.February 27, 2012RoadbuildingBid ListHighway-class double-drum vibratory compactors are featured.February 27, 2012RoadbuildingBid ListHighway-class double-drum vibratory compactors are featured.February 27, 2012HomeHouse Republicans scale back highway billHouse Republicans decided on Feb. 23 to abandon their proposed change to delink transit funding from highway user fees, according to a Special Legislative Update report from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) from the same day. The decision came while Congress was in recess. However, according to the NSSGA report, opposition to […]February 24, 2012Previous PagePage 120 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderTake a walkaround tour of the new electro-hydraulic CTL with 40.5 gpm of hydraulic flow, improved undercarriage and upgraded cab.Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025PickupsHemi 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 EventFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
