Lauren Heartsill DowdleRoadbuildingMexico Paving a Road to NowhereAs the saying goes, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” And repeat it they will if Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto follows through with his $100 billion infrastructure program. A first-class highway expansion is currently under construction through Tepoztlán, which could mean great things for Mexico’s commerce – if it […]August 13, 2013RoadbuildingWho Cares About Safety?If safety is such an important jobsite concern, why aren’t fatal accident numbers dropping for road contractors? According to a survey from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, the number of deadly jobsite accidents increased from 110 in 2003 to 119 in 2011. There were some deadlier years […]August 12, 2013TechnologyProduct FocusField Service Trucks By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle Truck Accessories EFI OPTION Miller Electric’s Bobcat 250 welder/generator has 40 to 250 amps (275 amps with the EFI option) for the DC Stick/TIG and AC TIG/Stick applications. Rated at 104-degrees Fahrenheit, the machine has 11,000 watts peak and 9,500 watts continuous power – or 12,000 watts […]June 14, 2012BusinessSurvivor StoriesChanging Schedule Pays Off With the recession forcing professionals to re-evaluate their business practices, one New Jersey landscaper went back to his law-enforcement roots and watched as his profits grew. By Lauren Heartsille Dowdle “It’s the best year we’ve ever had,” says Patrick Donovan of Classic Landscaping in Edison, New Jersey, with 28 years […]June 14, 2012Construction EquipmentProduct FocusUTILITY TRACTORS By Lauren Heartsill NEW HOOD The Branson Tractor 20R series features a newly designed hood that uses suspension support spring shocks, instead of prop sticks. • Front brush guard folds down flat, creating a worktable • Control valve is repositioned to the upper side of the fender • Includes a bracket for […]May 24, 2012Construction EquipmentProduct FocusHandheld and walk-behind concrete equipment By Lauren Heartsill SINGLE OPERATOR Allen Engineering’s E-Screed is a battery-powered, single-operator wet screed used to strike off concrete. • Battery has zero memory and can be charged anytime • Distributes uniform vibrations across the blade • Battery-powered unit can be used with existing Magic Screed blades. Visit EquipmentWorld.com/info […]May 24, 2012TechnologyProduct FocusCONEXPO-CON/AGG review By Amy Materson and Lauren Heartsill PRODUCTIVE PLASMA CUTTING Perform a range of applications with the Lincoln Electric Tomahawk 625 plasma cutting system, designed for mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and copper. Operating on 208- or 230-volt single phase 50- or 60-Hz input power, the unit delivers 10 to 40 amps of […]May 24, 2012Construction EquipmentTop Financed EquipmentTracked skid steers, 2,201 pounds and over lift capacity Roomy cabs and suspension-type undercarriages get contractors’ attention throughout 2010 and into this year. By Lauren Heartsill The Caterpillar 289C uses durable, steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum machine life in aggressive applications. Cat says its suspension-type undercarriage is a feature valued by […]May 24, 2012Construction EquipmentTop Financed EquipmentMotor graders, 145 horsepower and above Smooth shifting and fingertip controls have made these models the top financed motor graders throughout 2010 and into this year. The Caterpillar 140M – replaced by the M2 series this year – has two electro-hydraulic joysticks that reduce hand and wrist movement. This steering control system creates a […]May 24, 2012Construction EquipmentProduct FocusTracks and Tires RESIST DAMAGE The Titan Tire Ultimate tire line for skid steers was designed to provide long tire life and extra tread depth. • Available in 10-16.6 and 12-16.5 sizes • High void-to-lug ratio helps with traction • Heavy sidewall and large rim guard provide damage resistance. Viisit EquipmentWorld.com/info CONVERT TRACKS The Terex […]May 24, 2012Previous PagePage 4 of 43Next PageTop StoriesWheel LoadersVideo: Volvo Unleashes L180 3-Pass Rehandler Wheel LoaderThe loader is designed to eliminate the additional time of getting that third bucketful right when loading trucks.CranesLargest Floating Crane on East Coast Aids Baltimore Bridge Cleanup (Video)Market PulsePoll: Contractors Reveal Electric Construction Equipment Purchase PlansSafety & Compliance18 Workers Killed in Trench Collapses Since Record Deadly 2022Heavy equipmentCat Unleashes the Industry's Largest Track Loader, the 973