Staff Report (EQW)RoadbuildingMiller Introduces EnPak® Mechanic Series, the World’s Only Truck-Integrated, Self-Contained Air Compressor, Hydraulic Pump and GeneratorAPPLETON, Wis. — Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces EnPak® Mechanic Series. EnPak’s 27-HP Kubota diesel engine eliminates the need for a PTO and integrates seamlessly into its electrical and fuel systems, allowing mechanics to run all their tools with the truck turned off. This lowers fuel costs up to 30 percent, reduces truck engine hours […]August 14, 2012RoadbuildingXL Specialized Trailers Introduces New Lightweight, 13-Axle Trailer for Wind Turbine Components and Heavy-Equipment HaulingManchester, Ia. – XL Specialized Trailers, Inc. introduces an innovative new 13-axle trailer that boasts one of the lightest weight configurations, including the Jeep and Booster, available in the industry roughly 10,000 lighter than the market norm. At 57,440 lbs, the new XL MG 170 West Coast trailer hauls loads up to 170,000 lbs distributed, […]August 14, 2012RoadbuildingClosures Aug. 15-17 for Interstate 30 and State Highway 161 for the President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension projectAccording to the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), the following closures will be in place overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 15, through the morning of Friday, Aug. 17, for construction work along eastbound Interstate 30 and State Highway 161 for the President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension project:,According to the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), the following closures will be in place overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 15, through the morning of Friday, Aug. 17, for construction work along eastbound Interstate 30 and State Highway 161 for the President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension project:,According to the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), the following closures will be in place overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 15, through the morning of Friday, Aug. 17, for construction work along eastbound Interstate 30 and State Highway 161 for the President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension project:,According to the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), the following closures will be in place overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 15, through the morning of Friday, Aug. 17, for construction work along eastbound Interstate 30 and State Highway 161 for the President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension project:,According to the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), the following closures will be in place overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 15, through the morning of Friday, Aug. 17, for construction work along eastbound Interstate 30 and State Highway 161 for the President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension project:,According to the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), the following closures will be in place overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 15, through the morning of Friday, Aug. 17, for construction work along eastbound Interstate 30 and State Highway 161 for the President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension project:,According to the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), the following closures will be in place overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 15, through the morning of Friday, Aug. 17, for construction work along eastbound Interstate 30 and State Highway 161 for the President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension project:August 13, 2012RoadbuildingBaird, RER report rental revenue growth in second quarter of 2012Baird, in partnership with Rental Equipment Register magazine (RER), published the results of its second-quarter 2012 rental equipment industry survey, which showed continued double-digit rental revenue growth of 10.4 percent year over year, compared with 10.5-percent growth in the first quarter of 2012. According to the survey, outlook for the remainder of the year reflects […]August 13, 2012RoadbuildingQuieter Pumps: for applications where noise must be kept to a minimum.The Silent Pump Unit is a portable diesel-powered pump able to operate quietly for environments where low noise levels must be maintained. It produces only 70 decibels at 23 feet, and is well-suited for sewer bypass operations, wellpoint dewatering, and open sumping. The pump has easy-access lockable doors for regular maintenance and increased security. Silent […]August 13, 2012RoadbuildingBuilder confidence rises, reports NAHBBuilder confidence in the 55-plus housing market for single-family homes showed improvement in the second quarter of 2012 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) latest 55-plus Housing Market Index (HMI) released August 9. The index increased year over year from a level of 13 […]August 13, 2012RoadbuildingQuadGuard M10 MASH-compliant crash cushionTrinity Highway Products/Energy Absorption Systems is excited to introduce the QuadGuard® M10, the industry’s first crash cushion accepted for use on the National Highway System under the provisions of the Manual for Accessing Safety Hardware (MASH) Test Level 3 (TL-3) testing standards. The QG M10 is built upon the original QG platform featuring the monorail […]August 7, 2012RoadbuildingCrash Rated PARAGLAS SOUNDSTOP TL4 systemFederal Highway Administration (FHWA) Approved Noise Barrier System For Bridges and Highway Overpasses Evonik Cyro LLC announces the application of the PARAGLAS SOUNDSTOP TL4 System as part of highway projects in Florida, California, British Columbia, Ohio, Tennessee, and New Jersey. The lightweight, crash safe noise barrier system has been successfully tested under NCHRP 350 Level […]August 7, 2012RoadbuildingJCB adds Ecomax to backhoe loadersJCB has added Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim Ecomax engines and variable flow hydraulic pumps across the 3CX and 4CX backhoe range, which is expected to boost fuel efficiency by 11 percent. Improvements to the new 3CX and 4CX backhoes include variable flow hydraulic piston pumps, uprated backhoe slide performance, reduced daily checks, LiveLink connectivity for […]August 7, 2012RoadbuildingADVANTAGE + SYSTEMWhat if there was a way for the factory to always be available at your shop to help make adjustments or perform diagnostics with a full array of instruments? Muncie Power engineers have made it possible by combining innovative technology and decades of mobile power experience through our Advantage + System. This technology has revolutionized […]August 3, 2012Previous PagePage 14 of 32Next PageTop StoriesManufacturer NewsKomatsu to Acquire Astec’s Roadtec, Carlson Road Construction BusinessThe acquisition includes highway and commercial pavers, screeds, Shuttle Buggy material transfer vehicles and cold planers.Compact Utility Loaders“Good-Bye, Manual Labor!” — Mini Skid Steer Buyer’s Guide 2026Manufacturer NewsKOBELCO to Acquire CNH’s Case, New Holland Construction Equipment BusinessTractorsMore Power, More Versatility: Case IH Adds 3 Farmall Compact A TractorsCompact Utility LoadersCase Launches its Largest Stand-on Mini Track Loader: the TL170
