Chris Hill (EQW)Construction EquipmentHyundai unveils 2 new HX Series excavators, but with a slightly different cab than other HX modelsHyundai Construction Equipment launched two new models to its HX Series of excavators, the HX140L and HX235LCR, at the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. The company first introduced the HX series last fall. HX235LCR The HX235LCR is a compact-radius excavator rated at 183 hp and weighing 64,301 pounds. “The counter weight is only […]February 5, 2016RoadbuildingGomaco debuts new intelligent GP3 slipform paver at World of ConcreteGomaco introduced is new GP3 slipform paver featuring a series of “smart” technologies to adjust to multiple width changes controlled by the machine’s G+ digital control system. It has dubbed the machine “the world’s most intelligent paver.” The GP3’s Smart Frame Widening system features a roller frame that hydraulically telescopes up to 7 feet on each […]February 5, 2016RoadbuildingU.S. Department of Transportation celebrates 50 yearsThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) was formed 50 years ago under the Lyndon B. Johnson Administration and Alan Boyd served as the first Secretary of Transportation, the 12th cabinet post to be created. In honoring this milestone, USDOT is focusing its celebration on a different theme each month. The agency says the purpose of […]February 5, 2016RoadbuildingNew Mexico TRIP report finds poor road and bridge conditions cost motorists $1.9 billion a yearA quarter of New Mexico’s major locally and state-maintained roads are in poor condition and 16 percent of the bridges are either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete, conditions that are costing motorists there $1.9 billion in vehicle operation costs, safety-related repairs and costs related to congestion, according to The Road Improvement Program’s (TRIP) recent report. […]February 5, 2016Construction EquipmentPutzmeister unveils Bridge Maxx Concrete Transit Mixer line redesigned for reduced weight, easy maintenancePutzmeister displayed at the World of Concrete its newly redesigned Bridge Maxx Concrete Transit Mixer line featuring a reduced weight configuration, open maintenance points and replacement part compatibilities with other lines. “Our engineering team has been working hard incorporating changes that the industry is clamoring for,” says Tom McKernan, sales and service director for Putzmeister’s […]February 4, 2016RoadbuildingWyoming DOT’s new travel app helps drivers plan a trip with spoken road conditions, mile marker location and moreThe Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has released Wyoming 511, an app that provides pre-trip and en route travel information as well as a motorist’s location for emergency responders. The latter feature is dubbed the “Where Am I?” function. It uses GPS to find a users’ location by route and mile marker in addition to […]February 4, 2016Construction EquipmentQuadrel launches devices for real-time measuring of concrete maturity and strengthQuadrel announced at World of Concrete three devices aimed at making it possible to measure concrete maturity and strength in real-time, rather than waiting the traditional 28 days for break results. The devices, QCal, QPaw and QCap are part of the company’s QOrb system. The units contain sensors that transmit data to Quarrel’s Cloud service […]February 3, 2016RoadbuildingStockpile Reports launches bin and bunker measurement for stockpiled materials via iPhone, droneStockpile Reports announced at World of Concrete it now supports measurement capabilities for stockpiled materials, such as salt, gravel and sand, in bins and bunkers using an iPhone, drone or airplane. Current methods involve using a walking wheel, counting bunker wall blocks and estimates from truckload sizes. “Our subscribers requested this from our team in […]February 3, 2016RoadbuildingGomaco launches world’s first 3D-controlled bridge deck finisherGomaco has launched the world’s first bridge deck finisher with a 3D guidance at the Word of Concrete show in Las Vegas, an update to its C-450 cylinder finisher. With this update, the company created smart hydraulic cylinders, with 15 inches of stroke, for a vertically adjusting undercarriage fitted with a 3D mast with prism […]February 2, 2016RoadbuildingChristy Hall confirmed as secretary of South Carolina DOTSouth Carolina’s Senate confirmed Christy Hall as the state’s new secretary of transportation. Hall had been serving as acting secretary since July of last year and was appointed by Gov. Nikki Haley to the position in October. “I am honored to serve … South Carolina and I greatly appreciate Governor Haley providing me this opportunity […]February 2, 2016Previous PagePage 163 of 225Next PageTop StoriesVintage EquipmentPOV Tour: The Most Epic Collection of Vintage Construction EquipmentStep inside a 38,000-square-foot time capsule of earthmoving history, packed with 100 meticulously restored vintage machines — including early Cat, Holt and Best tractors.TractorsKubota Revamps BX90 Subcompact Tractor Line With More Power and CapabilityGraders/ScrapersK-Tec Reveals 1232 Scraper with 32-Yard Capacity for Articulated HaulersMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling New and Used Compact Utility LoadersMini ExcavatorsCat’s New 2.4- and 2.6-Ton Mini Excavators Pack More Lift
