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Roadbuilding
Roller operator killed when road gives way during paving job in Illinois
A roller operator was killed when his machine overturned last week while working on the campus of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. According to a report from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 47-year-old Roger R. Kolweier was operating a roller on a repaving job at the campus Thursday afternoon when a portion of the road collapsed and […]
June 2, 2015
Dealers
Quick Data: New and used trencher sales for June 2015
June 2, 2015
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Roadbuilding
Lighting the Way: Equipment updates, lighting plans maximize nighttime paving efforts
Nighttime paving is that nearly ubiquitous scene played out across the United States beginning in late spring. While it’s viewed as a hindrance to late commuters, night owls or overnight trucking, it’s a necessary part of paving contracting in order to meet deadlines, avoid traffic congestion, and in some cases, blistering heat. When working at […]
June 2, 2015
Construction Equipment
AEV transforms Ram 2500/3500 into the ultimate off-road work truck (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Up until recently, much of American Expedition Vehicle’s (AEV) focus has been on the Jeep Wrangler. But in 2013 the popular off-road conversion firm unveiled a Ram concept truck at SEMA that sent everyone home wanting more. Now, the company has released a 5-product lineup that turns any Ram 2500 or 3500 into one extremely versatile […]
June 1, 2015
Construction Equipment
Crane drops 4-ton HVAC unit 30 stories to street below, injuring 10 in NYC
With the roar of a freight train and the “boom” of a bomb, an HVAC unit fell from the sky on Madison Avenue in New York City Sunday morning as it was being lifted into a 30-story building. According to a report from the New York Post, the 4-ton unit dropped after a rigging strap snapped, […]
June 1, 2015
Construction Equipment
Watch this mini RC Liebherr excavator actually demo a pool with working shears, breaker (PHOTOS)
We’ve seen tiny, remote control models of construction equipment move a fair share of dirt. We’ve even seen one machine of a larger variety dig an actual trench. But, honestly? Compared to what’s going on in the videos of below, that’s all child’s play. Via monsterchannel24’s YouTube channel come three videos, each a few minutes long, […]
May 29, 2015
Construction Equipment
Mercedes upgrades the beastly Unimog U4023, U5023 all-terrain work trucks with engine power take-off (PHOTOS)
Its top speed and horsepower might not jump off the page, but the Mercedes-Benz Unimog is likely the most capable truck on the planet. And the company recently made its extreme all-terrain models even more capable with a new mid-engine design and engine power take-off feature. RELATED >> Caterpillar unveils the CT680, a rugged work truck wrapped in […]
May 28, 2015
Technology
Komatsu unveils D65PXi-18 semi-automatic dozer, expanding intelligent machine lineup to 7
Komatsu has added yet another dozer to its lineup of machines equipped with intelligent Machine Control, the company’s semi-automatic earthmoving tech. Situated between its largest iMC dozer, the recently-unveiled D155AXi-8, and the D61i-23, the company has unveiled the D65PXi-18. The long track, low-ground-pressure machine is powered by a 217-horsepower Komatsu SAA6D114E-6 Tier 4 Final engine. The engine […]
May 27, 2015
Roadbuilding
Michigan DOT considers using drones for road condition monitoring
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been researching the use of drones for investigating road conditions in an effort to speed up such inspections and keep workers out of harms way. According to a report by WZZM TV, MDOT looked at drone use over an 18-month period to see how effective the machines would […]
May 27, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar’s new 313F L GC excavator provides low operating costs, high lifecycle value with standard tech (PHOTOS)
Suppose you don’t want all the bells and whistles? Caterpillar’s newly branded XE line of excavators, as we reported earlier, are loaded to the gills with all the technological wonders the company can fit into one machine. But for contractors who don’t need smart pumps, hybrid hydraulic systems and smart booms, the company has introduced a […]
May 26, 2015
Business
John Deere sees slight uptick in construction sales but profits fall 30% as ag slowdown continues
Construction and forestry equipment sales are the only bright spot for John Deere, albeit a dim one, as the heavy equipment manufacturer continues to see profit and sales declines due to the global slowdown in agricultural equipment demand. The manufacturer reported an 18-percent decline in sales during the second quarter to $8.171 billion. Profit fell […]
May 26, 2015
Roadbuilding
Damage to Big Bertha worse than previously thought
Now that crews are well into the process of dismantling her front-end for necessary repairs, it’s clear that damage to Big Bertha, the world’s largest tunnel-boring machine, is worse than previously thought. Making matters worse, the tunneler likely won’t resume its work drilling the State Route 99 tunnel beneath Seattle by August as the project’s […]
May 26, 2015
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS: In WWII, Seabees built dozer radiators and a lot more out of fuel drums to keep Navy equipment going
Given the harsh conditions of the Pacific Theater of World War II, ingenuity wasn’t so much a skill developed by the U.S. Navy on those small hellacious islands, as it was a tool carried into battle. And much of that ingenuity came thanks to a group of sailors known as the Seabees. The Navy’s Construction Battalions […]
May 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
Process Heating’s storage tank immersion heater provides efficient asphalt heating
Process Heating’s Lo-Density Unitized Storage Tank Heater provides highly efficient electric heating for asphalt tanks, a feature the company says can help plants achieve sustainability goals, such as those required by the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s Diamond Achievement Sustainable Commendation. The Seattle-based company says that electric heat eliminates stacks that need to be monitored for emissions and […]
May 25, 2015
Construction Equipment
Semi hauling a dozer jackknifes, sends dozer tumbling
Backing up can be difficult. Especially when you’re backing a semi down a slope with a bulldozer trailered. This particular driver gets moving a bit too fast down the slope, the trailer jackknifes and everyone’s week is pretty much ruined in a matter of seconds. Seems like he would have benefitted from Ford’s new whiz-bang […]
May 22, 2015
Construction Equipment
The 2016 Ford F-150 makes backing up your trailer or boat as easy as playing Pong
Let’s all just take a second and thank the good Lord that Ford didn’t sit idly by and let the selfie become the greatest technological achievement of cameras in this new millennium of ours. Instead, the automaker has been packing their new vehicles with a swarm of cameras to make them safer and easier to operate. […]
May 22, 2015
Dealers
SDLG, Liebherr, Takeuchi, others add dealers in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing News Roundup
Takeuchi names Salesman of the Year, Top Volume dealer and adds dealer Jimi Martin of Perimeter Takeuchi in Buford, Georgia, has been named Takeuchi’s Salesman of the Year. Ranking number one in retail sales, 2014 marks the second consecutive year Martin has received the award. Folcomer Equipment, a full-service dealer with five locations in Aberdeen, […]
May 22, 2015
Construction Equipment
PICKUP THROWDOWN II: Chevy Silverado impresses on track and road in our V8 half-ton shootout (PHOTOS)
Half-ton pickups are a cornerstone for many fleets across the country, large and small alike. That popularity extends to the recreational users in the general public as well. Last year more than 450,000 F-150s were sold, 420,000 or so Chevy Silverados, 160,000 GMC Sierras and 280,000 Ram 1500s, while Toyota sold about 110,000 Tundras. Those […]
May 21, 2015
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