Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingGiant “Left Coast Lifter” crane’s first lift at new Tappan Zee bridge site more than a year in the makingOne of the largest cranes in the world was finally put to use in the Hudson River on Friday as it made its first lift in the construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, according to a report from The Journal News. The crane’s first job was to place a 650-ton cap for the bridge—no big […]April 29, 2015Roadbuilding3M contributes to scholarships for children of roadway workers3M donated $20,000 to fund scholarships for the children of roadway workers killed or permanently injured on the job. The company donated the money through its 3M Visibly Safer Work Zones Project, which has supported scholarship programs for four years from the American Traffic Safety Services Foundation and the American Road and Transportation Builders Association […]April 29, 2015Construction EquipmentDiesel prices rise for first time in 6 weeksThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel increased two cents in the week ending April 20, according to the Department of Energy. The increase is the first since March 9 of this year, halting a streak of five consecutive weeks of prices dropping. The U.S.’ average price is now $2.78, which is […]April 24, 2015BusinessHow a contractor pursued delay damages against the U.S. Navy using the Eichleay formulaIn a recent case involving work for the U.S. Navy — Appeal of Alderman Building Company, Inc. (ASBCA No. 58082, December 9, 2014) — a contractor was allowed to proceed with its claim for delay damages using the Eichleay formula. The Eichleay formula is a widely accepted method used to quantify a contractor’s unabsorbed overhead […]April 3, 2015TechnologyINSIDE 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, 2015Previous PagePage 27 of 590Next PageTop StoriesVideosMost Viewed Construction Equipment – Our Top 10 “Closer Look” Videos of 2025Compact equipment from Kubota, Bobcat, Volvo, Sany got the most views, but larger – and some unusual – machines also made the cut.Construction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited Package
