Equipment World Staff (EQW)SafetyUtility — 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, 2012BusinessOn RecordA cuppa joe and The Construction Blog I’m a morning person, and I have a morning ritual: sitting down to breakfast with my local newspaper. I know, I know – totally a dying breed. Who eats breakfast anymore? And, yes, newspapers do seem to be going the way of Blackberrys. At Equipment World, we’re […]July 1, 2012EquipmentMarketplace40-PERCENT LARGER DISPLAY Caterpillar’s M300D Series wheeled excavators offer a choice: use either a front or rear blade with or without outriggers at the non-blade end. The machines have a welded undercarriage that gives you more flexibility to tailor the machine to a specific application. The 129-horsepower M313D and 137-horsepower M315D have 19- and 20-foot […]June 30, 2012Machine controlMachine MattersLift Higher, Reach Farther Large skid steers help contractors add services Although on the small end of construction equipment, skid steers with 2,201-pound rated operating capacities and up are playing a large role in operator comfort and productivity. “From 2000 until 2005, the unit-size-class popularity changed from the 1,500-pound class and up […]June 30, 2012Construction EquipmentMachine Matters MoreDirty Jobs Contractors are getting their money’s worth out of skid steer cleanup attachments. Constantly pressured to do more with less, contractors are using skid steer cleanup attachments – such as brooms, sweepers and plows – to efficiently tackle this necessary job. And the cleanup market is expected to be on the […]June 30, 2012Previous PagePage 85 of 590Next PageTop StoriesVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventWatch Caterpillar Ten, Twenty, Thirty and Sixty track-type tractors traverse rugged, hilly terrain and crash through buildings.Compact equipmentMassimo Expands UTV Line with 6-Seater T-Boss 900LThe DirtWhat’s New on Komatsu’s Next-Gen PC220LC-12 Excavator? – Almost Everything!Market PulseTop-Selling New and Used Construction Equipment in the First Half of 2025Featured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
