Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingEverPads™ – Premium Rubber Track PadsFOR: Highway Pavers – Planers – Excavators – Trenchers ．100% High-Tensile Premium Rubber ．Best Performance in Extreme Projects in Extreme Climates ．Maximum Wear Life – Traction – Shock Absorption – Steering ．Bolt-On Design – Fast On-Site Installation ．Anti-Vibration & Shock Absorbing – Increases Valuable Undercarriage Life ．No Tearing – No Chunking ．Available in sizes up […]August 18, 2010RoadbuildingNew John Deere Graders Offer Unrivaled Choice, ProductivityMOLINE, Illinois (March 2, 2009) — John Deere has been a company of firsts, introducing the industry’s first articulated motor grader and the first dual path hydrostatic front-wheel drive system. Now the tradition continues: John Deere has revolutionized motor graders with its new G-Series, offering users a choice of console-mounted industry standard controls or armrest-mounted […]August 18, 2010SafetyNew Jersey DOT begins Route 3 Passaic River bridge replacement projectThe New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has started the Route 3 Passaic River bridge replacement project that the agency has been designed to improve safety and reduce congestion along a heavily traveled corridor. The project will replace the structurally deficient moveable bridge with a new fixed span over the Passaic River, connecting Clifton City in […]August 18, 2010BusinessAdvance registrations for ConExpo-Con/Agg, IFPE 2011 expositions openAdvance registration is now open for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 expositions. One registration allows access to the exhibits of both shows, and advance registration saves more than 35 percent off the onsite rates. Attendees can also register in advance for the shows’ many educational opportunities as well as obtain housing accommodations. You must first […]August 13, 2010SafetyAED, AEM launches House, Senate investment campaignThe Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) are launching an effort to get U.S. House and Senate candidates from across the country to commit to making surface transportation and water infrastructure investment a top priority in the next Congress. The Infrastructure Campaign Pledge is part of the Start Us Up […]August 13, 2010HomeObama signs bill cutting $2.2 billion in highway contract authorityThe House of Representatives passed a stimulus bill on Tuesday, Aug. 10 that will rescind $2.2 billion in highway contract authority apportionments from balances held by state transportation departments and President Barack Obama signed the bill into law the same day, according to a report in the AASHTO Journal. The Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance […]August 13, 2010TechnologyHanson Building Products changes management structureHeavy building projects manufacturer Hanson Building Products North America has changed its management structure to better align with the company’s sustainability vision, “Building on the past. Restoring the balance. Creating the future.” Mark Carpenter has been named senior vice president, Hanson Building Products West Region, and Julie Porter has been appointed vice president of marketing […]August 13, 2010HomeARTBA’s Ruane on Caltrans decision: Political inertia playing havoc with nation’s transportation programAmerican Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President & CEO Pete Ruane has made an official statement regarding the Caltrans announcement stopping new transportation improvement projects. Ruane’s statement follows: “Political inertia from Sacramento, California, to Washington, D.C., is playing havoc with the nation’s transportation improvement programs. “The news that California is suspending payments to highway […]August 13, 2010Construction EquipmentHistorical Construction Equipment Association launches membership driveThe Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the construction, dredging and surface mining equipment industries, has launched a membership drive. Along with promoting individual memberships, contractors, dealers, producers and equipment manufacturers are being invited to join as corporate members. Corporate members designate up to five of […]August 13, 2010RoadbuildingKomatsu new GD655-5 motor graderKomatsu America’s new GD655-5 motor grader features a new patent-pending cab that offers unsurpassed all-around visibility. Even with the increase to 218 horsepower and 35,351 lbs, the fuel savings is 20 percent better than the model it replaced. This improvement is a result of Komatsu’s three-stage 2-mode engine technology. The engine also features a full […]August 13, 2010Previous PagePage 314 of 591Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersA Sherpa – on Tracks! Z40T, Z50T Stand-on Mini Track Loaders UnveiledWhen wheels won't cut it, the new Z40T and Z50T deliver up to 25 horsepower and 2,006 pounds of breakout force in a 38-inch-wide footprint.ExcavatorsLiebherr Revamps Gen 8 Excavators for Greater Fuel Efficiency, PerformanceOff-Road Trucks60 Years After “Gravel Charlie” – Articulated Dump Truck Buyer’s Guide 2026Backhoe LoadersCloser Look: Cat's Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450, Enter Next GenerationFeatured SponsorNew Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control
