Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].TechnologyNearmap uses planes, not drones, to offer high-res aerial map views for constructionAs many construction firms go to drone technology for site mapping, Australian-based company Nearmap is offering an advanced, digital take on a more traditional form of aerial photography: airplane flyovers. The Australian-based company flies over 72 percent of the U.S. population up to three times a year with plane-mounted cameras. It offers high-resolution aerial views, […]March 11, 2019RoadbuildingMore sensors to be added to Mich.’s Mackinac Bridge for maintenance experimentThousands more tiny sensors will soon be installed on the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan to gather data in a project that could lead to better, lower-cost bridge maintenance and management. The project began in 2016 with 20 prototype sensors placed on the bridge. And about 2,000 more are scheduled to be installed this summer, MSU […]March 11, 2019Construction EquipmentBoom-Safe Anti-Tip system keeps cranes, aerial lifts stable, company saysDBL Engineering says it has developed a device to eliminate tip-over hazards due to structural overload for most any boom-supported lift machines, and at the same time, it increases lifting capacity. Called the Boom-Safe Anti-Tip System (BSATS), it works on such equipment as aerial platforms, mobile cranes, telehandlers, truck-mounted cranes and rough-terrain cranes. The company […]March 8, 2019Construction EquipmentManitowoc intros free phone app to aid fast crane setup for lifting jobsIf you need a quick, easy method for determining the proper crane setup for a lifting job, Manitowoc now has an app for that. The crane manufacturer has developed the Manitowoc Boom Length Selector App for Android and iOS smartphones and mobile devices. The app quickly shows the user the proper overall boom and jib […]March 8, 2019DealersKobelco adds three dealerships in Canada to its networkKobelco has expanded its Canadian presence with the addition of three dealers to its network. The dealers are Abi-Quip in Val-D’Or in Quebec, which serves mining, forestry and general construction industries Conaker Equipment in Calgary in Alberta, a 40-year-old family-owned heavy equipment dealership serving the construction industry Les Equipments Pinso Ltee in Cowansville, Quebec, which will sale […]March 8, 2019Contractor of the YearOhio’s Shrock Premier Custom Constructors is our 2019 Contractor of the YearJoseph Shrock, owner of Shrock Premier Custom Construction, was recently named Equipment World’s 2019 Contractor of the Year. Learn more on Equipment World.March 4, 2019RoadbuildingNew segment of I-75 freeway widening near Detroit set to beginAccording to the Michigan Department of Transportation, bad weather delayed the original start date for the second segment of the freeway revamp. Details here.March 4, 2019Construction EquipmentFecon BHP270 Power Pack boosts hydraulic flow for large excavatorsDesigned for excavators weighing 20 tons or more, the power pack can deliver up to 109 gallons per minute of flow to an attachment. Details on Equipment World.March 1, 2019DealersStrong construction market to continue with rising equipment sales, no recession, reports Wells FargoWells Fargo is predicting another strong year for the heavy equipment and construction industries. Get more information on the report here on Equipment World.March 1, 2019Construction EquipmentRoadtec boosts power on RX-700e cold planer with T4F engine, no DEFRoadtec introduced its newly updated RX-700e that requires no diesel exhaust fluid. Learn more about the upgraded equipment right here on Equipment World.February 28, 2019Previous PagePage 174 of 258Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingThe 24.4-horsepower mini excavator features a swing boom and a three-pump hydraulic system for tackling a variety of light construction jobs.AttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
