Equipment World Staff (EQW)SafetyThe new surface transportation bill gives us a cast instead of a Band-Aid for fundingA two-year bill isn't the answer to the need for a long-term transportation bill, but it's better than short-term extension after short-term extension. Now we have a cast instead of just a Band-Aid to fix the lack of funding.July 3, 2012Construction EquipmentAggregate Industries US Twin Cities Region participates in Holcim CentennialAggregate Industries US (AIUS), a Holcim Group Co., is marking the 100-year anniversary of its parent company in 2012. AIUS will celebrate this milestone with Together for Communities, a year-long initiative in which AIUS employees lead local volunteer projects. “The Centennial is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the Company’s values of strength, performance, and passion,” […]July 3, 2012SafetyStricter particulate matter soot standards could hinder transportation improvementsStricter standards for particulate matter (PM) or soot proposed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could endanger transportation improvements by placing federal highway funds in jeopardy, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) told members of Congress on June 28.July 3, 2012TechnologyHouse, Senate pass $105 billion, two-year transportation billThe House and Senate on June 29 passed a new two-year $105 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), the AASHTO Journal reports. The measure, H.R. 4348, passed the House 373-52, just before the June 30 expiration of the ninth extension of SAFETEA-LU. The Senate passed the bill […]July 3, 2012SafetyUtility — Sponsored Information SectionTRENCHER TACKLES TOUGH TERRAIN Perform trenching applications in rough terrain with the Ditch Witch RT80 Quad heavy duty ride on trencher, which has a three-speed shift-on-the-fly ground drive. • Has 30,742 pounds of breakout; 39,000-pound static load rating • Track frames pivot about the axle’s centerline to boost machine stability • Attachments include vibratory plow, […]July 1, 2012BusinessTrucksTote the Load Selecting a trailer? Consider payload material, job location and design. Baseball Hall-of-Famer Yogi Berra is famous for confusing quips, such as “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” While he was giving directions to his house at the time (either route would get you there), that […]July 1, 2012SafetySafety WatchQuick disconnect Stay clear of an excavator’s attachments and swing area The 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 […]July 1, 2012BusinessReporterEquipment-centric disaster relief Tad Agoglia and his crew arrived to what was left of Haiti within a week after the 2010 earthquake. As the team used their Cat excavator and Peterbilt dump truck to clear the rubble for a medical clinic, he was struck by the vast need surrounding him. “In that moment I […]July 1, 2012EquipmentProduct ReportConcrete solutions Dust management, ergonomics showcased in Husqvarna’s offerings Dust management is a focus of Husqvarna’s technology approach, says Jim Davitz, product manager for power cutters and diamond tooling. In addition to meeting emissions regulations, the company says its dust control strategy also greatly improves the operator’s experience. During a May event, Husqvarna […]July 1, 2012SafetyProduct FocusAir Compressors Compressors for all weather conditions Find an on-board air compressor that meets your specific needs – be it dealing with searing heat or freezing temperatures. Cold: Specially designed compressor oils – particularly synthetic brands – help with performance and reduce maintenance problems. Hot: System temperature probes ensure hydraulic and compressor […]July 1, 2012Previous PagePage 85 of 591Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentFrom Cummins’ Gasoline Engine to Struck Mini Dozers – Our Top 10 Stories of 2025The list includes pickups from Toyota and Honda, new motor graders and dump trucks from Cat, Cummins’ first gasoline engine and a Struck comeback.Compact equipment2026 UTV Roundup: A Workhorse for Every Price RangeRoadbuilding 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 2025
