Equipment World Staff (EQW)TechnologyINSIDE IC: Though intelligent compaction is still being refined, the tech already offers plenty of valueWhile intelligent compaction (IC) has been popular in Europe for some time, it’s only in the past decade that it began gaining ground in the United States. As with any young technology, some matters are unresolved. There are no standardized intelligent compaction measurement values (ICMVs); OEMs are free to create their own ICMVs to measure […]April 2, 2015HomePhoto Gallery 2015March 31, 2015RoadbuildingSemi strikes I-35 overpass under construction in Texas, causing collapse and one deathAn oversized tractor-trailer struck a support beam of the FM 2484 overpass currently under construction on Interstate 35 near Salado on Thursday, causing several beams to give way and fall on cars, killing one person, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Several others have been reported as seriously injured. TxDOT shut down the interstate […]March 27, 2015Construction EquipmentCaterpillar launches 906M, 907M, 908M compact wheel loaders in highly-customizable configurationsCaterpillar has expanded its compact wheel loader line by three, launching the 906M, 907M and 908M with several ways to customize the machines for particular applications. The loaders are powered by a 75-horsepower, Tier 4 Final Cat C3.3B engine. Options include a high-speed configuration, ride control system and high-flow hydraulics. The single-plan coolers use a […]March 26, 2015Construction EquipmentHow to determine trailer length for heavy equipment hauling using Kingpin to Rear Axle limitsContractors and heavy equipment haulers often ask the question, “What is the longest trailer or semitrailer I can use?” The answer—like for most questions regarding sizes and weights—is “That depends!” The “length allowed” varies by state, by route, by the number of trailing units, whether the unit(s) is a trailer or a semitrailer, whether it […]March 26, 2015HomeKubota SurveyMarch 25, 2015HomeKomatsu SurveyMarch 25, 2015HomeJohn Deere Survey RedirectMarch 22, 2015HomeFordFord (Ford F-Series Super Duty® Chassis Cab) Built Ford Tough® is the DNA engineered into every component that goes into a Ford truck. The Super Duty® frame is the foundation of its Built Ford Tough® capability, designed to help minimize flexing and twisting while maximizing strength and torsional stiffness. The crossmembers on the Super Duty® […]March 19, 2015Construction EquipmentWHEEL LOADED: Latest Tier 4 Final wheel loaders offer much more than fuel efficiency improvementsEquipment manufacturers break wheel loader applications into two broad categories: production and utility. Production work is repetitive loading using a V-pattern (or Y-pattern) cycle or a load-and-carry cycle. The loader may run constantly throughout a work shift. Utility work involves more varied use – including digging, loading and lifting – and may have more idle […]March 11, 2015Previous PagePage 27 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility Loaders“A Handy, Light Machine” – Test Run of Kubota’s SCL100 Stand-On Mini LoaderThe company's sole stand-on loader delivers smooth controls, low ground pressure and versatile attachment use. Watch our full review.Wheel Loaders70 Years Later, Wheel Loaders Keep Getting Better: Buyer’s Guide 2025Graders/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’tFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
