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The Gurkha is an armored, dune-hopping Ford F-550 used by law enforcement and militaries
Though armored personnel vehicles are typically not built atop a frame you can buy down at your local dealership, Canada-based Terradyne manufactures blast and bullet-tested armored vehicles built atop the Ford F-550 Super Duty. The Gurkha comes in three models all of which feature a 6.7 liter Power Stroke turbo diesel engine, a six-speed TorqShift automatic transmission […]
December 21, 2015
Construction Equipment
BKT managing director discusses differentiation in North American OTR tire market
Equipment World took the opportunity during a recent tour of BKT Industries’ massive new tire plant in Bhuj, India, to sit down with Rajiv Poddar, BKT joint managing director, and discuss present opportunities and future moves. The $500 million plant in Bhuj has 72 acres under roof and features a 25-acre outdoor test track. It […]
December 21, 2015
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Bobcat details new T770 loader, updates to S595 skid steer and MT85 ride-on track loader before World of Concrete debuts
Bobcat has announced that three of its new machines will make their public debuts at World of Concrete 2016, scheduled for February 2-5, and has provided us with a few details on these new loaders in advance of their official debut. We first got word of the T770 back in October when Bobcat announced engine updates […]
December 18, 2015
Business
Bonus depreciation, Section 179 tax breaks extended, sent to President Obama for signature
Not only did the bonus depreciation and Section 179 tax breaks come through as expected, current legislation Congress just sent to President Obama extended both measures. Here’s a recap: Under current legislation, the bonus depreciation is extended through 2019. This allows contractors to apply a 50 percent bonus depreciation to any equipment bought during a […]
December 18, 2015
Construction Equipment
3 excavators, 2 dozers team up to move 100-year, 518k-lb. tree to new home
Who knew an old tree could make for such a fun video? According to the YouTube description for this video, in 2012, League City, Texas, officials decided to finance the relocation of the Ghirardi Compton Oak, a 56-foot-tall tree that is more than 100 years old with a beautiful canopy that is more than 100 […]
December 17, 2015
Construction Equipment
9th Day of Construction Gifts: ‘Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site’ a bedtime story for the heavy equipment-loving kid in us all
A New York Times bestseller, a 5-star rating out of thousands reviews on Amazon and the go-to bedtime story of countless children, Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site is a no-brainier gift for the construction professional with kids or kids who dream of becoming construction professionals. This wonderful book focuses on a group of heavy machines as […]
December 17, 2015
Safety
2 men crushed to death in seperate heavy equipment accidents in Texas and Alaska
Heavy equipment accidents led to the deaths of two men in the last month. According to a report from KXAN TV, 24-year-old construction worker Armando Juarez was killed Nov. 18 while assisting with the installation of storm water drainage pipes in Manor, Texas. Juarez was killed when an excavator bucket fell on top of him […]
December 17, 2015
Roadbuilding
Bertha is nearly ready to start tunneling again
The massive tunnel-boring machine that’s been sidelined in Seattle for two years could be back to boring by New Year’s. The Washington State Department of Transportation announced that the Seattle Tunnel Partners had begun the final preparations before drilling gets started again with soil and sand being poured into the 120-foot-deep access pit on Sunday. Bertha […]
December 17, 2015
Technology
The Top 5 Rugged Smartphone Cases for Construction [2016 Edition]
No. 5 Story in 2015 « No. 6 Story No. 4 Story » Unless you have opted for one of the rugged options in our Top 5 Smartphones for Construction roundup from a couple of weeks ago, chances are you need a rugged case if you plan on using your smartphone on a jobsite. […]
December 16, 2015
Construction Equipment
8th Day of Construction Gifts: An awesome flannel shirt designed for work
Some of us get excited for the arrival of the cold weather months just so we can slip into our favorite flannel shirts. And if you’re looking to give the construction professional in your life the gift that keeps on giving, a truly great flannel is hard to beat. Below we offer some of our […]
December 16, 2015
Construction Equipment
Bobcat intros new CTL undercarriage systems that improve, ride, fuel capacity, clearance
Bobcat has released two new undercarriage systems for its compact track loaders that the company says offer improvements to ride quality, track carriage cleanout, fuel capacity as well as better ground and rear clearance. The new solid-mount and optional Roller Suspension system undercarriages are available for Bobcat T550, T590, T630, T650, T740, T750 and T770 CTLs. Bobcat […]
December 16, 2015
Construction Equipment
Ford F-150s, Raptor put on drifting, jump clinic that looks like truck figure skating
With the holiday season upon us and ice skating rinks opening up across the country, we were reminded of a pretty impressive display put on at this year’s SEMA show by a trio of Ford off-road racing trucks. In the video below, a pair of F-150s start things off with an interesting dance of drifting […]
December 15, 2015
Technology
7th Day of Construction Gifts: ‘Construction Simulator’ video game for PC and tablets
For the heavy equipment junkie on your list this year, there are few better presents than ‘Construction Simulator’. This extremely detailed game puts you behind the controls of real machines from manufacturers like Liebherr and MAN and asks you to complete a wide array of challenging projects. The 2015 Gold Edition of the game is […]
December 15, 2015
Technology
FAA to require online drone registration starting Dec. 21
Following the advice of recently disclosed findings by an agency task force, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced the official drone registration process for recreational and hobbyist pilots. Apart from businesses being required to file for an exemption for commercial use, all drones between 0.55 pounds and 55 pounds, including any payloads such as cameras, intended for […]
December 15, 2015
Safety
Dozer operator dies after being impaled by tree limb in Wisconsin
A bulldozer operator in Wisconsin was killed last month when he was impaled by a tree limb. According to a report from The Northwestern, 55-year-old Wayne N. Remer, was using the machine to move tree limbs from a field being cleared in Nepeuskun Nov. 11 when “one of the tree limbs entered the bulldozer’s cabin” and […]
December 15, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar’s new 325F L excavator a real Scrooge on fuel, but not on power (PHOTOS)
Caterpillar has introduced a new mid-size excavator designed for close-quarters work that delivers major fuel savings, faster cycle times and an increase in lifting capacity over its predecessor, the 321D. The new 325F L is powered by the Tier 4 Final-compliant Cat C4.4 ACERT engine pushing 161 net horsepower. The machine can run on biodiesel […]
December 14, 2015
Construction Equipment
5th Day of Construction Gifts: A great Everyday Carry Knife from Spyderco, Kershaw or CRKT
Everyone can benefit from having a good knife handy at all times, and that obviously goes double for those in the construction industry. So, we can’t think of a much more useful Christmas gift than a great Everyday Carry knife. Obviously there are lots of knives out there and you may even have a favorite […]
December 11, 2015
Construction Equipment
Bucket badly stuck and without a clue, excavator operator begins burying tracks too
Despite the suggestion of the Seussian headline, the video below has no happy ending. Though it’s good motivation to train up operators well before sending them into a jungle-like environment with soft underfoot conditions. Bless this guy’s heart, that bucket is seriously stuck. And rather than move in a bit closer and leverage the machine’s weight […]
December 10, 2015
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