Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingSuperior’s NEW Cushotrac® Wire-impregnated RUBBER Bolt-to-Shoe Track Pads for Asphalt Milling and Paving MachinesSuperior Tire & Rubber Corp. is the country’s leading manufacturer of high quality OEM and after-market polyurethane and rubber track pads for crawlers, dozers, excavators, milling machines, pavers, trenchers and other specialized steel track driven heavy equipment. STR has set the industry standard for quality and durability. We are very proud of our American made […]May 11, 2010RoadbuildingKENCO SLAB LIFT·Developed to remove concrete slabs such as suspended bridge decks that must be lifted from one side. ·The lift features a slide balancing arm to allow the operator to choose center of gravity for the slab being lifted. ·Fabricated to meet customer specifications ·Designed for minimal space requirements More information on this product or any […]May 11, 2010RoadbuildingAsphalt Drum Mixers Offers Drag Slat Conveyor Options for Asphalt PlantsHUNTERTOWN, Ind. — Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. (ADM) offers a full line of drag slat conveyors for use with either ADM’s asphalt plants or those from other manufacturers. They are available with material transport ratings up to 500 tons per hour and feature heavy-duty construction for providing years of reliable service. For maximum durability the […]May 11, 2010RoadbuildingNEW ROAD WIZARD FROM ELGIN SWEEPER FEATURES IMPROVED DESIGNELGIN, Ill. (May 10, 2010) – Elgin Sweeper has introduced a new Road Wizard mechanical sweeper featuring an improved design and available with a choice of chasses – Freightliner, UD, International, conventional or cabover. The new design features improved styling; an improved spray system water pump; more efficient hydraulics; a more robust sweeper, lift and […]May 11, 2010HomeGranite Construction declares quarterly dividend: 13 cents per shareGranite Construction Inc. announced on May 6 that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share. The dividend is payable July 15, 2010 for stockholders of record June 30, 2010.May 6, 2010BusinessAEM adds 17 new members: Find out whoThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has announced the names of 17 new companies to join the international trade group, which provides business-development resources for the off-road equipment manufacturing industry. AEM members produce and market equipment, products and services used worldwide in the agriculture, construction, forestry, mining and utility sectors. Association services include product safety […]May 6, 2010Business‘Start Us Up USA’ rally to support highway reauthorization slated for May 7 in Des MoinesThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will be holding a regional “Start Us Up USA” rally in Des Moines, Iowa, to build support for highway reauthorization and related measures to help the equipment industry recover from the economic downturn. The event is slated for Friday, May 7 at 4 p.m. at the Iowa State Capitol Building […]May 6, 2010RoadbuildingNew Bridgestone-Brand Greatec M825 Wide Base Drive Delivers Superior Removal MileageMUSCATINE, Iowa (April 22, 2010) – Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, is introducing the new Bridgestone-brand Greatec M825 wide base drive radial with extended tire life and low cost per mile. “Building on the success of the Greatec Drive, the new Greatec M825 wide base drive radial is […]May 6, 2010EquipmentHamlin Jennings will lead new Concrete Sustainability Hub at MITHamlin Jennings, who is known among academic and industry researchers for his influential work on the fundamental chemistry of cement, will be the inaugural executive director of the Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSH), a research center established last fall at MIT in collaboration with the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Ready Mixed Concrete (RMC) Research & […]May 6, 2010SafetyAEM introduces updated Hydraulic Excavator Safety ManualThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) now has available an updated Hydraulic Excavator Safety Manual with new and expanded material that reflects current industry practices. AEM safety manuals illustrate typical worksite and equipment hazards as well as safe practices in equipment preparation, operation, maintenance and transport. They are ideal for group safety sessions on the […]May 4, 2010Previous PagePage 339 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
