Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeNewsletter Trade ShowJanuary 26, 2015HomeBetter Roads NewsletterJanuary 23, 2015BusinessWorker’s death in Ohio bridge collapse places urgency upon New Jersey bridge inspectionsAging infrastructure issues are well-known topics across the political landscape, as President Obama alluded to in his recent State of the Union address. Unfortunately, it takes a tragic incident such as the death of an Ohio construction worker in an overpass collapse to really grab the attention of officials. As a direct result of the Ohio incident, […]January 23, 2015Construction EquipmentHow EIC Associates shored up New Jersey’s Superstorm defense with a 3.5-mile steel wall (PHOTOS)[imagebrowser id=175] The Borough of Mantoloking, New Jersey, was among the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. To mitigate the impact of such storms, this fall Springfield, New Jersey-based EIC Associates installed just over 3.5 miles of steel sheet pile wall along the beach for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Coastal […]January 22, 2015Construction EquipmentHow to spec out your pickup and construction work truck fleet to save on operating costsContractors and fleet managers spend a significant portion of their time looking for ways to control operating costs. Fuel is always a big portion of a fleet’s budget, so you may be considering strategies for reducing fuel expenses. There are many technologies, including telematics, that can reduce the total miles your fleet drives. Equipment that decreases unnecessary engine idle time […]January 20, 2015HomeSPECIAL COVERAGE CONTROL PANELJanuary 14, 2015Construction EquipmentEverything you need to know to understand pickup truck weight ratingsIf you haul or tow heavy loads as a part of your business (and who in the construction trades doesn’t?) there are various numbers that you need to pay attention to and realize that no suspension upgrades to your vehicle will change these numbers. It’s also important to note, exceeding these ratings set by the […]December 26, 2014Construction Equipment12 Days of Construction Gifts, Tools & ToysIt’s that time of year again. Time to face down traffic and head to the shopping malls and department stores, or, if you’re the type who prefers Amazon, have a seat on the couch and click “Add to Cart” until the gift list is complete. And if you’ve got a contractor, construction worker or little […]December 7, 2014Construction EquipmentReport: GM won’t have to completely retool factory for aluminum truck manufacturing thanks to new welding processFord’s new F-150 is the first pickup out of the gate in the race to reduce weight with aluminum, but a new welding system developed by General Motors will let GM introduce aluminum components to its current vehicle production lines without having to spend hundreds of millions in factory retooling costs. The manufacturing breakthrough will […]November 28, 2014Construction EquipmentPHOTOS: The 2015 Ram 700 is the tiny pickup we wish we could buy (despite its 1.6L engine)[imagebrowser id=145] While the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is the way to go for Ram fans who want considerable power with great gas mileage, those who want even better fuel economy from a Ram will likely have to head south of the border. This is the Ram 700, Chrysler’s new compact pickup now available in […]November 11, 2014Previous PagePage 29 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.
