Equipment World Staff (EQW)Used heavy equipmentDownload the 2017 Used Equipment ReportFill out the information below to download your full copy of the Used Equipment Report.September 5, 2017RoadbuildingMnDOT: Recycled concrete aggregate saves money, promotes sustainabilityUsing recycled pavement as aggregate in new concrete mixes can save money and promote environmental sustainability. New design methods allow engineers to create more durable mixes from recycled aggregate than in the past, reducing the need for virgin aggregate, a diminishing and expensive resource. “This report shows that a lot can be done with recycled aggregate,” […]September 4, 2017PickupsGM recalls 700,000 pickups over power steering defectGM is recalling nearly 700,000 pickups over concerns that the electric power steering assist (EPS) could malfunction and lead to a crash. Certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 trucks are affected by the issue. A temporary loss of EPS assist is possible in these vehicles especially during low-speed turns which increases […]August 11, 2017PickupsDiesel Ram 1500 gets thumbs up from EPA, CARBThe wait is over. FCA reports that it has received a certificate of conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a conditional executive order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), permitting the production and sale of 2017 Ram 1500 and 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter diesel engines. Approval from both […]August 1, 2017Safety & ComplianceELD mandate won’t apply to trucks with older enginesBy Matt Cole The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has posted new guidance for the electronic logging device mandate that exempts trucks equipped with model year 2000 engines and older from adhering to the mandate, regardless of the model year of the truck. However, if a truck’s model year is older than 2000, but the […]July 31, 2017MaintenanceTransition to CK-4, FA-4 heavy-duty diesel oils has been seamless for oil companiesBy Jonathan Willis Whenever new heavy-duty engine oils are launched to the public, it is the result of years of study, testing and development. Global researchers spend years working with scientists and engineers developing fuels that will meet all government and industry standards as it relates to fuel economy and emissions regulations. That’s why December’s […]July 26, 2017RoadbuildingKy. contractor moves into gutter and parapet construction by leveraging technologyFox Enterprises now constructs offset curb, gutter and parking lot “island” placements using an on-site guidance system. The system permits automated placement of those items, including tight radii. And his fleet recently expanded to a larger slipform paver that can do offset curb-and-gutter paving, but also inset pavement slab paving. “We want to be the […]July 17, 2017PickupsRam unveils new Big Horn Black, Sport HD packages for 2018For its pickups’ 2018 model year, Ram will introduce new Big Horn and Lone Star Black packages as well as a new Sport version. Big Horn and Lone Star Black packages will be available for 2018 Ram 1500 trucks. Lone Star Black will be available in Texas only. The new Big Horn Black is offered […]July 14, 2017Safety & CompliancePipeline contractors request short-haul exemption from ELD mandateBy Matt Cole An association representing the pipeline construction industry – including truck drivers who contract to haul equipment for pipeline construction projects – and a specialized equipment fleet are seeking exemptions from the electronic logging device mandate set to take effect on Dec. 18. The Pipe Line Contractors Association (PLCA) is requesting the […]July 12, 2017Construction EquipmentAdapting Dozers: Changes to mid-size and larger models, make them more versatile, productiveConstruction equipment manufacturers typically answer customer demands by making equipment more versatile, durable and productive. That’s fine for skid steers and toolcarriers, but what about purpose-built machines? Dozers, for example. There’s no market for dozer-mounted augers. No one uses a dozer for snow removal. If a dozer’s primary applications are to push dirt and grade, […]July 10, 2017Previous PagePage 18 of 590Next PageTop StoriesWheel Loaders70 Years Later, Wheel Loaders Keep Getting Better: Buyer’s Guide 2025The latest in wheel loaders from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Hitachi, Hyundai, John Deere, JCB, Komatsu, Liebherr, Volvo.Graders/ScrapersCat Launches 140 Lever Motor Grader with New Cab, Loads of Added TechCompact Track LoadersA Closer Look: ASV’s VT-100 Goes Where Other Compact Track Loaders Can’tPickups2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Revealed: 9 trims, 4 Engines, 6 Special EditionsFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
