Equipment World Staff (EQW)Construction EquipmentHere’s a link to Google.Here’s a link to Google.May 30, 2012BusinessTrucksBridging the Gap With a growing number of supply options, is now the time to explore alternative-fuel vehicles? By Jeff Crissey Adoption of alternative-fuel vehicles in trucking has faced some strong headwinds in the last five years. In addition to significantly higher vehicle costs, the nation’s fledgling infrastructure – particularly for liquefied natural gas […]May 27, 2012Machine controlTechnologyBy Tom Jackson Cable-free depth display system Targeted for compact machines, a new version of Trimble’s Spectra Precision Laser DDS300 Depth Display System, version 3.0 uses wireless communications, a laser receiver and angle sensors to show the operator where the bucket is at all times. In cab, it has a 7-inch screen rated to […]May 27, 2012SafetySafety WatchLethal Loads Unloading a trailer can be deadly unless you follow the proper procedure By Amy Materson The accident: A truck driver was unloading wood chip material from his open-top trailer via a moveable floor conveyor unit. During the unloading process, the load became jammed, and the driver climbed to the top of the […]May 26, 2012Construction EquipmentQuick DataCrawler Excavators A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price service. By Marcia Gruver Doyle $325,000 Top auction price for large excavators, paid for a 2007 Komatsu PC800LC-8 at an IronPlanet auction on Aug. 4, 2011.* […]May 26, 2012BusinessReporterBy Equipment World Staff Built in America Louisiana storm surge barrier takes top global honors The Lake Borgne Surge Barrier, a two-mile-long, 26-foot-tall concrete and steel bulkwark against hurricanes and floodwaters, has been named the world’s most outstanding engineering achievement for 2012. Built in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the $1.1 […]May 26, 2012WorkforceOn RecordMaking the Demographics Work For Us By Marcia Gruver Doyle As I read through Tom Jackson’s story last month on how fleet managers are addressing the technician shortage (page 23, May Equipment World), it struck me how little progress we’ve made in industry recruiting. The intractable problems remain the same as they were […]May 25, 2012EquipmentMarketplaceBy Amy Materson MULTI-USE MULCHER Clear brush and mulch trees up to eight inches in diameter with the Terex G-Series mulcher attachment specifically designed for the Terex PT-100G Forestry compact track loader. The drum style mulcher has 36 double twin carbine teeth and mulches a 61-inch-wide path, as well as processing 12-inch-diameter stumps to […]May 25, 2012TechnologyMachine MattersNew Direction Compact HDD systems are drilling through environmental requirements and into new markets. By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle Improved technology and a minimally invasive approach are helping small horizontal directional drilling (HDD) systems gain ground in fiber-optic, sewer and gas markets. “While the maxi-rigs are often considered the most exciting of these machines, the […]May 25, 2012EquipmentIntermat OverviewTier 4 Final intros headline Intermat By Marcia Gruver Doyle and John Latta Tier 4 Final engines and transmissions with claims of double-digit leaps in fuel economy headlined Intermat, which took place in Paris, France, April 16-21. Selective Catalytic Reduction, or SCR, is the front runner in Tier 4 Final technology, with […]May 25, 2012Previous PagePage 90 of 590Next PageTop StoriesPickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceRam is also rolling out two new models for its heavy-duty, 3/4-ton truck line: the Warlock and Black Express.Vintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventCompact equipmentMassimo Expands UTV Line with 6-Seater T-Boss 900LThe DirtWhat’s New on Komatsu’s Next-Gen PC220LC-12 Excavator? – Almost Everything!Featured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
