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Technology
INSIDE IC: Though intelligent compaction is still being refined, the tech already offers plenty of value
While intelligent compaction (IC) has been popular in Europe for some time, it’s only in the past decade that it began gaining ground in the United States. As with any young technology, some matters are unresolved. There are no standardized intelligent compaction measurement values (ICMVs); OEMs are free to create their own ICMVs to measure […]
April 2, 2015
Roadbuilding
PHOTOS: Big Bertha’s 2,000-ton front end lifted to the surface. How the world’s largest tunneler was raised
[imagebrowser id=225] After a year of slumber and almost a month after chewing her way into a 12-story repair pit, Big Bertha, the world’s largest tunnel-boring machine, is finally under repair in Seattle. Crews worked for the better part of March to disassemble the machine’s front end before lifting the machine’s cutterhead and body shield panels—a […]
April 1, 2015
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Construction Equipment
Case launches 586H, 588H rough terrain forklifts free of emissions maintenance worries
Case has debuted a pair of new Tier 4 Final rough terrain forklifts, the 586H and 588H. Rated at 74 horsepower the two machines don’t need SCR (selective catalytic reduction) or DPFs (diesel particulate filters) which makes them maintenance free as far as the emissions/Tier 4 technology is concerned. The new RT lifts meet their […]
April 1, 2015
Construction Equipment
REVIEW: 2015 Ram ProMaster City cargo van is surprisingly fun to drive
It’s pretty sharp looking for a cargo van. The sleek nose, canted windshield and smooth body lines instantly belie its European heritage. What isn’t readily apparent is just how much room it has in the back and how much fun it is to drive. A cargo van fun to drive? Taken in context that the bright […]
April 1, 2015
Construction Equipment
California Transportation Commission approves $325.8 million in transportation improvements
The California Transportation Commission has approved funds for 142 transportation projects across the state, including roads and bridges as well as biking and pedestrian projects. The funds allocated total $325.8 million, with $132 million from the State Highway Operation & Protection Program for 54 infrastructure and state highway projects. California Department of Transportation director Malcolm […]
April 1, 2015
Construction Equipment
Doosan unveils 5 new crawler excavators ranging from 14 to 23 metric tons (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
[imagebrowser id=223] Doosan continued the introduction of its Tier 4 Final dash-5 crawler excavator lineup, debuting five models in the Arizona desert last week to the construction trade press. The models range from the 14-metric-ton DX140LC to the 23-metric-ton DX235LCR-5 reduced tail swing machine.  Ranging from 113 to 181 horsepower, the excavators use both a […]
March 31, 2015
Construction Equipment
VMAC’s Underhood Lite provides on-board air for European-style work vans
In the last few years work vans have surged in popularity thanks to dozens of new contractor focused designs. But when it comes to vans and portable, gas-engine air compressors don’t mix. Wheeled units displace a lot of cargo or tools, and carrying any gas-powered equipment inside a van is a safety hazard and a […]
March 31, 2015
Roadbuilding
Doosan intros 3 new wheeled excavator models, discusses North American highway applications
[imagebrowser id=222] In North America, wheeled excavators are more of a niche machine, appealing primarily to municipalities in the Northeast, the Southeast Gulf Coast and Texas, and prized for their maneuverability and easy roading. “They don’t require trailers, and they have a 24 miles per hour maximum speed, allowing you to quickly drive between jobsites within […]
March 30, 2015
Construction Equipment
Ram unveils Texas Ranger 1500: a concept truck Chuck Norris would give 2 roundhouse kicks up (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
[imagebrowser id=221] Look, there’s nothing in Ram’s announcement of the Texas Ranger 1500 that explicitly says the truck was designed in honor of the classic 1990s action show “Walker, Texas Ranger”. In fact, the announcement spends most of its time talking about the real Texas Rangers’ long history as one of the proudest law enforcement agencies in the […]
March 30, 2015
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS: Check out time-saving tools and equipment you might have missed in our End-of-Winter roundup
[imagebrowser id=211] With winter coming to a close, some contractors in the colder parts of the country aren’t done with snow and ice just yet. With that in mind, here’s a baker’s dozen of newly-launched products designed to make your life easier, including a few to help control the white stuff.
March 30, 2015
Construction Equipment
Diggerland USA unleashes a fleet of JCB WorkMax UTVs as the construction theme park’s newest ride
Making good on its promise to continue adding new heavy equipment for patrons to get behind the controls of, Diggerland USA, the country’s first and only construction equipment theme park, has added a fleet of JCB utility terrain vehicles to its lineup of attractions. RELATED: Inside Diggerland USA: First look at the rides of the […]
March 30, 2015
Business
Contractors on Milwaukee’s Northwestern Mutual tower claim largest continuous concrete pour in Wisconsin history
Workers with C.G. Schmidt and Choice Construction, among other contractors, have completed what they claim is the largest continuous concrete pour in Wisconsin state history. According to a report from WITI TV, 250 workers and 50 cement trucks took part in a 27-hour concrete pour for the foundation of the 32-story Northwestern Mutual Tower and […]
March 30, 2015
Roadbuilding
High speed or just inching along, Komatsu’s new GD655-6 motor grader offers wealth of new features
Komatsu’s new GD655-6 motor grader, like a premium pickup truck, comes with just about every bell and whistle you could ask for. Where to start? The dual mode transmission combines a torque converter with a direct-drive lockup clutch. In lockup you get high travel speeds and lower fuel use. The torque converter improves tractive effort […]
March 27, 2015
Construction Equipment
Loader uprights truck, gravity and a steep hill have other plans
The problem with gravity is there’s no pause button. In this case, what these poor guys seem to have forgotten is that the same force that pulled the truck on its side in the first place will still be at play whenever the wheel loader finishes its job of pulling it back onto its wheels. […]
March 27, 2015
Technology
Navistar’s comprehensive OnCommand telematics service is now free on all International trucks
Navistar’s OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics system will now be free and standard on all 2007 and newer model International trucks, the company announced this week at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. It no longer will be charging a monthly fee for the service, the company announced, and it will be giving new OnCommand subscribers what they […]
March 27, 2015
Construction Equipment
Cummins gives sneak peek at 2017 ISX15, announces telematics updates
Cummins offered a sneak-peek at its 2017 greenhouse gas engine technology at the inaugural press conference at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show. Details remain sparse, of course, but Srikanth Padmanabhan, vice president of the company’s engine business noted that the ISX15 will feature enhancements including a more efficient turbocharger and reduced parasitic energy loss. The engine […]
March 27, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar launches 906M, 907M, 908M compact wheel loaders in highly-customizable configurations
Caterpillar has expanded its compact wheel loader line by three, launching the 906M, 907M and 908M with several ways to customize the machines for particular applications. The loaders are powered by a 75-horsepower, Tier 4 Final Cat C3.3B engine. Options include a high-speed configuration, ride control system and high-flow hydraulics. The single-plan coolers use a […]
March 26, 2015
Construction Equipment
How to determine trailer length for heavy equipment hauling using Kingpin to Rear Axle limits
Contractors and heavy equipment haulers often ask the question, “What is the longest trailer or semitrailer I can use?” The answer—like for most questions regarding sizes and weights—is “That depends!” The “length allowed” varies by state, by route, by the number of trailing units, whether the unit(s) is a trailer or a semitrailer, whether it […]
March 26, 2015
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