Equipment World Staff (EQW)Safety WatchOff, not idling: If you leave a backhoe for any reason, make sure the machine is completely turned offThe accident: A two-man crew was using a backhoe loader and hand shovel to clear earth from a home’s foundation footing. The backhoe operator dug a 2-foot-wide by 2-foot-deep excavation around the footing while the second worker removed extra dirt with the shovel after the backhoe passed through…April 14, 2014Safety WatchIn a tight spot: A backhoe’s swing radius is a dangerous spot to be inThe accident: A contractor was operating a backhoe close to a concrete wall. Another worker approached the backhoe on the operator’s blind side and walked between the wall and the swinging structure of the backhoe….April 14, 2014RoadbuildingSeal or no Seal? That is the QuestionThe debate continues, but here are some tips to determine the most effective strategy for your agency, whether it’s seal or no seal, for pavement performance and life-cycle cost.April 12, 2014Safety WatchQuick disconnect: Stay clear of an excavator’s attachments and swing areaThe accident: A utility contractor was using an excavator with a lifting eye connected to the bucket to load concrete manhole sections. A coworker on the ground connected the sections to the excavator and then disconnected them once the sections were placed on a truck….April 11, 2014Safety WatchCompaction cautions: Never bypass a machine’s safety featuresThe accident: Using a borrowed compactor, an operator was compacting soil for a new road. The machine had a faulty starter system – when used on rough terrain, the engine would die, requiring a manual jump start…April 11, 2014HomeSafety WatchApril 8, 2014HomeTester Post — Gallery[imagebrowser id=59] Etiam aliquam sem ac velit feugiat elementum. Nunc eu elit velit, nec vestibulum nibh. Curabitur ultrices, diam non ullamcorper blandit, nunc lacus ornare nisi, egestas rutrum magna est id nunc. Pellentesque imperdiet malesuada quam, et rhoncus eros auctor eu. Nullam vehicula metus ac lacus rutrum nec fermentum urna congue. Vestibulum et risus at […]April 8, 2014RoadbuildingTexas has edge over California for high-speed railFor the last few years, I’ve been critical of California’s attempts to link Los Angeles to San Francisco with a high-speed rail line. Related: California’s high-speed rail could fail to meet required trip time It’s not that I’m reflexively against passenger rail. It’s just that California is such a political zoo, I don’t think they […]April 7, 2014Construction EquipmentHow to get the most work out of your compact track loaderCompared to skid steer loaders, compact track loaders cost more, have slower travel speeds, are better in soft underfoot conditions, and handle slopes better. Common knowledge. But if your assessment of the performance of CTLs and their potential for your business stops with the commonplace, you can’t make the right decisions regarding their use. Cost […]April 1, 2014HometestbannerMarch 27, 2014Previous PagePage 40 of 591Next PageTop StoriesRoadbuilding equipmentTop Roadbuilding Equipment of 2025: Motor Graders, Rollers, and MoreIt was a big year for roadbuilding equipment announcements. Here are the top picks for 2025 from Equipment World editors.VideosMost Viewed Construction Equipment – Our Top 10 “Closer Look” Videos of 2025Construction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel Use
