Equipment World Staff (EQW)GearThe turbo-charged version of the Case 580 M Series 2The turbo-charged version of the Case 580M Series 2 gives you the extra power you need. This machine offers extra horsepower for high-altitude applications, plus increased loader performance and transport speed. This is the backhoe of choice if you are looking for reliability and maximum uptime.   580M Turbo Series 2 Net Engine Power 60 kW 80 […]November 3, 2012Construction EquipmentLeading Edge Attachments’ Hi-Cap Multi-Ripper BucketRip and dig rock with Leading Edge Attachments’ Hi-Cap Multi-Ripper Bucket. The 120 Metric Ton size class (220-300,000 pound class) is available for larger machines (i.e. Hitachi EX1200, Komatsu PC1250), and the wider versions have five shanks.The SHARC staggered shanks allows the Hi-Cap Multi-Ripper Bucket to slice through any rip-able rock. Its power comes from the curl […]November 2, 2012RoadbuildingCHAMPION MOTOR GRADERS RETURNSan Antonio, TX South Texas™ leading distributor of specialized asphalt and paving equipment will again be the region™s exclusive representative for the popular Champion line of Compact Motor Graders.  Bryan Abernathy, Vice President Sales & Marketing at Champion Motor Graders, recently announced the agreement with Cooper Equipment Company of San Antonio. Champion and Cooper […]November 2, 2012BusinessCaltrans awards Hill International highway and bridge projects contractsThe California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 7 has awarded Hill International with two contracts and two subcontracts to provide construction inspection support services on various highway and bridge projects throughout the district, which includes Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The three-year contracts have an estimated value to Hill of nearly $14.0 million. “We are very […]November 2, 2012Success StoriesRelationships key with Stief Counts, The Counts CompanyStief Counts Chattanooga, TN  The Counts Company Year started: 1991 Number of employees: 4 Annual volume: $3 to $5 million Markets served: Renovations, new builds, metal buildings  Stief Counts knows the value of quality work. The son of a master cabinet maker, Counts grew up in his father’s workshop in Winchester, Tennessee. […]November 1, 2012Construction EquipmentReporterAEMP ONLINE CERTIFICATION  Now you can study and take the test to become a Certified Equipment Manager without having to travel.  By Equipment World Staff   Sure, you can turn a wrench and keep a few mechanics under you busy. But are you a fleet manager? Do you understand equipment financing, risk management, […]November 1, 2012SafetySafety Watch: Fatal FallsThe accident A welder was preparing to survey and weld joints at the top of a steel frame that had just been erected. Using a scissor lift platform to access the work area, he extended the lift approximately 12 feet. While in an elevated position, the welder moved the scissor lift forward, causing the wheels […]November 1, 2012Construction EquipmentProduct Focus: CrushersTHE PULVERIZER Kenco’s Concrete Pulverizer is available for excavators from 20 to 70 tons. It features alloy steel teeth built for maximum concrete penetration without taxing the life of the teeth. The Concrete Pulverizer uses the bucket hydraulic cylinder with engineered leverage to create enough crushing force to easily minimize concrete. The Pulverizer is equipped […]November 1, 2012BusinessGreat ExSPECtationsWhether it’s hauling dirt, debris or equipment, heavy trucks on the jobsite play the simple, yet integral, role of moving things from point A to point B. Unfortunately, because of the basic nature of a truck’s job, contractors may approach the purchase of a new Class 6-8 truck as a simple exercise. Some go […]November 1, 2012BusinessIllinois Tollway seeking firms for 15-year, $12 billion Move Illinois programThe Illinois Tollway is seeking firms to provide planning, design, construction management and technical services for 12 new contracts associated with its 15-year, $12 billion capital program Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future. The contracts will provide for nearly $79 million in engineering professional services for projects systemwide and new projects including construction […]October 31, 2012Previous PagePage 61 of 591Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipment2026 UTV Roundup: A Workhorse for Every Price RangeThe latest utility vehicles from Argo, Can-Am, CFMoto, Cushman, Deere, Honda, Kawasaki, Kubota, Mahindra, Massimo, Polaris, Yamaha, Waev.Roadbuilding equipmentTop Roadbuilding Equipment of 2025: Motor Graders, Rollers, and MoreVideosMost 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 Spaces
