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Roadbuilding
National Purchasing Partners Government Division awards contract to John Deere
The National Purchasing Partners Government Division (NPPGov) has awarded John Deere Construction & Forestry a three-year construction equipment contract. It is the only OEM awarded such a contract in NPPGov’s most recent round of contract awards. NPPGov works with non-profit and public entities as a “cooperative purchasing organization” to provide access to RFP-process contracts. It […]
July 21, 2016
Safety
Workers leap to safety from burning boom lift 6 stories up
Two construction workers on a Boise, Idaho, jobsite were forced to jump from a boom lift earlier this week when the bucket caught on fire. According to a report from KBOI TV, a welding blanket caught on fire inside the bucket. The blaze short circuited controls inside the bucket and it was only once co-workers […]
July 20, 2016
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Pickups
Ram says Ford Super Duty’s claim to towing throne isn’t fair
Ram is criticizing Ford’s new claim to the pickup towing capacity throne, saying that Ford’s comparison is unfair since it blurs the line between two different truck segments. Ford says the 2017 F-450 will tow up to 32,500 pounds, which the automaker says in a press release is “1,290 more pounds than its nearest competitor.” That nearest competitor […]
July 20, 2016
Machine control
Construction firm’s in-house machine control software the first step toward automated building on Mars
While the vast majority of contractors in the U.S. still look at GPS machine control with a skeptical eye, Japan has embraced the technology as a way to cope with a lack of skilled labor and little hope that it will be able to replenish its construction workforce with new blood. With the 2020 Olympic […]
July 20, 2016
Roadbuilding
Crane collapses atop Tappan Zee Bridge, shutting down traffic and injuring 5
A crane used in the construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge between New York’s Rockland and Westchester counties collapsed atop the old span Tuesday, shutting down traffic traveling on Interstate 87/I-287. No vehicles were struck, but three people were injured while swerving their vehicles to avoid the crane and two workers were hurt, according […]
July 19, 2016
Construction Equipment
2017 Ford Super Duty overtakes Ram 3500 as towing champ
There’s a new Heavyweight Towing Champion of the World. Ford announced Monday a towing capacity of 32,000 lbs. for its revamped 2017 F-350 Super Duty, unseating the former tow champion, Ram’s 3500, by 800 pounds. “This is the best heavy-duty truck we’ve ever made,” says Doug Scott, Ford truck marketing manager. RELATED >> Ram says […]
July 19, 2016
Construction Equipment
This 1968 Volvo DR861 is the oldest articulated hauler in operation in North America
It might not be the prettiest machine in his fleet, but Tomy Stenvall’s 1968 Volvo DR860 articulated hauler is certainly his most prized. But the truck isn’t just a novelty antique at Stenvall’s Amswede Corporation in Chula Vista, California. Since the early 1990s, the DR860 has been used on a daily basis as a water truck on jobsites […]
July 19, 2016
Roadbuilding
Excavator operator strikes gas line on Wisc. road reconstruction jobsite
An excavator operator working on the North Starr Ave. and utility reconstruction project in New Richmond, Wisconsin, struck a 4-inch diameter gas line, leading to an evacuation in the area, according to a report fro the New Richmond News. Firefighters from the New Richmond Fire & Rescue Department went door to door, evacuating residents living in the […]
July 19, 2016
Pickups
Hennessey unveils 704-hp Ford F-150 VelociRaptor (PHOTOS)
Hennessey recently announced its limited edition 25th Anniversary VelociRaptor 700 Supercharged Ford F-150. The VelociRaptor cranks out 704 horsepower thanks to its 2.9-liter supercharger system which is bolted onto Ford’s 5.8-liter V8. The system includes: an air-to-water intercooler, high flow air induction, fuel injector upgrade and stainless steel cat-back exhaust. RELATED >> Shelby unveils its 700-HP […]
July 18, 2016
Roadbuilding
As Bertha visits the dentist, a look at how this machine digs and builds the SR99 tunnel at the same time
Bertha, the world’s largest and perhaps most beleaguered tunnel boring machine, has been halted deep below the streets of Seattle once again. But this time the stoppage is for routine maintenance following significant progress. Plus, the stoppage gives us an opportunity to look at an often overshadowed portion of this project: construction of the State Route […]
July 18, 2016
Construction Equipment
Mega Beak 200 is a massive fork/grapple excavator attachment with 5 sets of teeth
Daniel Manufacturing, an Illinois-based custom attachment firm, offers a six-model lineup of what it calls “beaks,” a unique attachment type that offers a fork/grapple design. The largest is known as the Mega Beak and is designed to fit excavators between 16 and 40 metric tons, featuring a 57-inch jaw opening and weighing in at 2,280 […]
July 18, 2016
Construction Equipment
Bauma China show producers expecting signifiant recovery
More than 2,400 exhibitors will be showcasing their latest equipment at Bauma China, scheduled for Nov. 22-25 in Shanghai, China. Around 180,000 visitors are expected at the show, now in its eighth year. Even though the “situation in the Chinese market is complicated,” says Collin Davis, project group manager for show producer Messe Muchen, “…there […]
July 18, 2016
Roadbuilding
Buyers Products SaltDogg Under Tailgate Spreader designed for trucks without central hydraulics
Buyers Products has introduced a new version of its SaltDogg Under Tailgate Spreader (UTS) designed for trucks without central hydraulics. The spreader is designed for 96-inch dump bodies and offers a 9-inch diameter auger with 3/8-inch flighting screen, a 14-inch poly spinner and standard or center discharge. Materials can be spread up to 40 feet […]
July 18, 2016
Construction Equipment
GPS Control for Excavators: How it works and how it can make an operator’s life much easier
This is the second in our four-part GPS/GNSS 101 series. To read more, click here. A new and surprisingly useful evolution of this technology  When GPS/GNSS made its first debut in the construction world, dozers and motor graders were the machines of choice to use this earthmoving technology. With precise satellite data and 3D […]
July 15, 2016
Construction Equipment
Drone’s eye view of a horizontal directional drill river crossing
NPL Construction, a national energy construction firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, took on a tough project last fall when crossing the Blue Earth River, about 10 miles south of Mankato, Minnesota. Working for Benco Electric, NPL installed duct under the river, a project that would replace an aerial electric cable, the only part of Benco’s […]
July 15, 2016
Dealers
Durante Rentals opens seventh location
New York-based equipment and tool rental house Durante Rentals has opened its third location in less than a year and its seventh overall. The new location sits on 13 acres in Brewster, New York, and is the company’s second location to open in Putnam County following the opening of the Carmel location seven months ago. “With the […]
July 15, 2016
Roadbuilding
PB Loader redesigns B10 Pothole Patcher with larger container
PB Loader has redesigned its B10 Pothole Patcher with a 10-cubic-yard-capacity heated container to allow for longer operation time. “Many of our customers need a heavy-duty pothole patcher built to offer non-stop operation,” says PB President Jason Thompson. “Municipalities of all sizes have a lot of potholes to fix and a lot of ground to […]
July 15, 2016
Roadbuilding
SnowEx launches V-Pro 2000 salt spreader for UTVs
SnowEx has launched the V-Pro 2000 bulk spreader for small snow and ice control applications, such as on sidewalks and driveways. It is designed to fit most UTV bed configurations. The spreader’s hopper has a capacity of 11 cubic feet and features a multi-angled hopper designed to create a “vortex” when material flows from the […]
July 15, 2016
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