Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingTough, Dependable Air Tools! Ergonomic Design Reduces FatigueAvoid back ache and strain with Kaeser’s line of ergonomic paving breakers! The KPB series is available in 50, 60 and 90 lb models. These tools are specifically designed to reduce fatigue and increase productivity, without compromising performance or price. Plus, integral noise mufflers reduce noise pollution and the risk of hearing loss. A variety […]June 29, 2010RoadbuildingAll-new Bobcat utility vehicles offer improved performance and productivity(WEST FARGO, N.D. — June 2010) From inspecting fence on a farm or acreage to hauling tools and people around a construction site, efficiency is key to a productive job. The all-new line of Bobcat® utility vehicles is designed to deliver the power and performance needed to handle any job-related task with ease. Every aspect […]June 29, 2010RoadbuildingMICHELIN INTRODUCES X-TRACTION OTR TIRE TO NORTH AMERICAN MARKETNew generation tire in 33-, 35- and 49-inch sizes for mining, construction, quarry sites GREENVILLE, S.C., (June 28, 2010) – The new MICHELIN X-TRACTION tire from Michelin Earthmover Tires will be available July 1 for the North American market. The E4 tire is designed for earthmover transport equipment operating in rocky terrain. Beyond the initial […]June 29, 2010MaintenanceHighway Equipment Company selling Flow Boy line, nameHighway Equipment Company (HECO) plans to sell its Flow Boy trade name and product line of asphalt, aggregate, and concrete live bottom trailers. The company says its selling Flow Boy will allow it to focus on its core Hi-Way road maintenance equipment line and New Leader crop nutrient applicators that the company has manufactured since its […]June 28, 2010BusinessCalCIMA calls for conference papersPaper proposals related to the aggregate, industrial materials, ready mixed concrete, cement and asphalt industries for the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA)2010 Education Conference are are being accepted. Proposals are being accepted in all segments of the industry; aggregate and mineral producers, suppliers, consultants, government, etc. The following categories will be considered, but are […]June 28, 2010RoadbuildingTHE BOSS Expands Lineup of Professional Snow Removal Equipment with Launch of New Box Plow – BX-12IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (June 22, 2010) — Following months of research and development at its new product testing facility, THE BOSS Snowplow introduces its first box plow designed for professionals seeking to remove large volumes of snow in a single pass, THE BOSS Box Plow – BX-12. This new addition from THE BOSS boasts the […]June 24, 2010RoadbuildingTHE BOSS Snowplow Unveils New UTV Plows to Meet Demand from Off-Road Vehicle OwnersIRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (June 22, 2010) — THE BOSS Snowplow, a company known for pushing the edge of innovation on products for snow removal, unveils two new professional-grade plows designed especially for the UTV market. THE BOSS UTV plows feature many of the same Smart Technology and hydraulic systems and other quality enhancements found on […]June 24, 2010RoadbuildingThe Re-Designed Schwarze SP-550 Velocity Spraypatcher Hits Marketplace(Huntsville, Ala.) June 23, 2010 – Schwarze Industries, one of the world’s largest street sweeper and asphalt patcher manufacturers, today introduced the upgraded SP-550 Spraypatcher. Already packed with exclusive features like a power assisted boom and fully shrouded unit, the re-designed Schwarze SP-550 now includes a host of upgrades designed to increase productivity and reduce […]June 24, 2010MaintenanceHawaii DOT awards International Road Dynamics with $1.2 million contractThe Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) awarded Ontario, Canada-based International Road Dynamics (IRD) to provide Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) Data Collection Goods and Services (DCGS) Statewide. This project is intended to supplement HDOT’s existing program and provide maintenance and data collection services as well as enhanced features and performance to its existing systems. The contract has a […]June 23, 2010SafetyMissouri DOT employee bikes seven states to honor fallen workersMissouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Maintenance Crew Leader Kris Sandgren, an avid bicyclist from Springfield, Mo., began a 2,600-mile bicycle journey today to bring attention to the importance of workzone safety and raise money for a Missouri Fallen Workers’ Memorial. “When I first heard about the monument, I thought it was a great idea,” Sandgren […]June 22, 2010Previous PagePage 326 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingThe 24.4-horsepower mini excavator features a swing boom and a three-pump hydraulic system for tackling a variety of light construction jobs.AttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
