Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingDUAL PRESSURE P260WYM/HP220WYM JOINS AIR COMPRESSOR LINESTATESVILLE, N.C. — The new P260WYM/HP220WYM dual pressure, dual flow air compressor from Doosan Portable Power is designed to withstand the most rugged environments and provide unparalleled flexibility. The air compressor is ideal for use in general construction, abrasive blasting and pneumatic tool applications, as well as rental fleets. This “two-in-one” dual pressure unit operates […]July 27, 2010HomeCemex Q2 2010 results: $306 million lossCemex posted a second-quarter net loss of $306 million on July 27, worse than analysts’ expectations, as the world’s No. 3 cement maker struggled with weak sales in the United States and Europe, Reuters reported. The report noted that seven analysts polled by the new organization had forecast a profit of $84 million for the […]July 27, 2010RoadbuildingCASE MOTOR GRADER LINE BOOSTS PERFORMANCE, DURABILITY & RELIABILITYRACINE, Wis. The certified Case engines offered in the Case Construction Equipment 800 series motor grader line deliver a stronger throttle response at every rpm, improved cold-start capability and reduced noise. The engines on the 800 Series motor graders are electronically controlled and fueled through a high-pressure common rail fuel-injection system. This provides responsive engine […]July 27, 2010RoadbuildingNew Holland Construction Motor GradersRanging from 140 to 205 hp, with standard blade lengths from 12 to 14 feet, New Holland Construction motor graders are engineered to perform in every application, from ripping and rough grading to precise and accurate finishing work. Front articulation The operator’s cab is mounted behind the articulation point, providing an excellent view of both […]July 27, 2010HomeIROCK Crusher parts now available onlineIROCK Crushers’ parts are now available for purchase online on the company’s Website at www.irockcrushers.com.  The online parts ordering also allows owners of an older model IROCK Crusher access to parts as well.July 26, 2010RoadbuildingJune 2010 PPI shows slight declines in prices of finished goodsThe price of finished goods declined 0.6 percent since May 2010 and increased 2.8 percent since June 2009, according to the latest Producer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Capital equipment dropped a slight 0.2 percent since May and increased 0.3 percent over the year. Number 2 diesel fuel prices fell 5.9 percent […]July 26, 2010HomeW.R. Meadows, Gemite form partnershipW. R. Meadows and construction chemical provider Gemite Products have formed partnership. Gemite manufactures waterproofing products, and W. R. Meadows is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for these products.July 23, 2010SafetyWakota Bridge tops mid-season list of completed construction projectsThe opening of the eastbound Interstate 494 Wakota Bridge in the southeast Twin Cities Metro Area tops a list of 51 state highway and bridge projects totaling $113.37 million that the Minnesota Department of Transportation has completed so far this year. “We are halfway through the largest road construction program in our state’s history and […]July 23, 2010BusinessCaltrans veteran joins OCTAJim Beil, a 22-year transportation veteran from Caltrans, will join the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) as the new executive director of Capital Programs. Beil, Caltrans deputy district director of Capital Outlay Programs, will begin his new post at OCTA on Aug. 16. Beil will be responsible for directing the delivery of highway, rail and […]July 23, 2010RoadbuildingTopcon announces IP-S2 HD Mapping SystemLIVERMORE, Calif. – July 14, 2010 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has announced an addition to its offering of high-accuracy, mobile mapping solutions – the IP-S2 HD Mapping System – a vehicle-mounted surveying and mapping system featuring a high-definition LiDAR scanner from Velodyne Lidar, Inc. The IP-S2 HD Mapping System incorporates state-of-the-art technologies, including high-precision […]July 23, 2010Previous PagePage 320 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupThe five model mini excavator lineup touts prices up to “40 percent lower than big-brand alternatives.”Wheel LoadersA Closer Look: Volvo’s New Next-Gen L260 Wheel LoaderThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Featured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
