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Construction Equipment: Page 452
Construction Equipment
Why cutting off a concrete truck is always a bad idea
This one’s not too complicated, folks. While the thought “Oh hey, a concrete truck is approaching but I think I can sneak in ahead of him,” could occur to you, as a general rule you should never act on it for obvious reasons. The importance of this rule is multiplied by a thousand fold when […]
August 29, 2013
Construction Equipment
Heavy-duty Kawasaki 115Z7 wheel loader features 8.3-cubic-yard capacity
Kawasaki has announced the 115Z7, a new Tier 4 interim-compliant, 8.3-cubic-yard wheel loader capable of fulfilling high-volume loadout requirements and heavy duty applications such as shot-rock loading. Equipped with a general purpose bucket that can load 12.5 tons in a single pass, the 115Z7 also handles quarry, coil handling, hot slag and asphalt plant applications. […]
August 29, 2013
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Case unveils CX75C SR mid-size excavator at APWA show
During the American Public Works Association (APWA) Congress and Exposition on Monday, Case unveiled its new CX75C SR mid-size excavator, according to a report from our sister site Better Roads. The excavator is the first in its class with a Tier 4 Final engine with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)-only cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system. Better […]
August 29, 2013
Construction Equipment
Report: GM to add diesel option in Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon compact pickups
General Motors plans to add a diesel option to its U.S. lineup of compact pickups, the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, according to a report from Automotive News. The report says the pickups will get a variation of GM’s 2.5-liter or 2.8-liter, four-cylinder Duramax turbodiesels—the engines GM already offers in the international version of the […]
August 28, 2013
Construction Equipment
Talbert’s new Oil Field Series trailers designed for skid-mounted equipment, pipe section transport
Talbert Manufacturing’s Oil Field Trailer Series is designed to make easier the job of transporting skid-mounted equipment such as generators, housing units, compressors, oil rigging equipment and pipe sections. The series consists of three models: a 3-axle, 35-ton step deck; a 4-axle, 60-ton fixed gooseneck; and a 5-axle, 65-ton fixed gooseneck. The Oil Field Series […]
August 28, 2013
Construction Equipment
How to wreck one truck while attempting to haul another
Just in case you’re interested in learning how to manage nearly flipping a pickup truck by loading another onto the trailer attached to it, look no further than the video below. [youtube anBwMhiYeTk nolink]
August 27, 2013
Construction Equipment
Terex’s new PT-75 compact track loader offers maneuverability, smooth ride
Tackle congested jobsites with Terex’s PT-75 compact track loader, featuring a 70-inch machine width for maneuverability in narrow spaces. The CTL’s four-cylinder, turbocharged Perkins 804C-33T diesel engine delivers 71 horsepower and has 178.5 foot-pounds of peak torque. The machine boasts a 6,200-pound tipping load, 3,100-pound operating capacity at 50-percent tipping load and lift height of […]
August 27, 2013
Telematics
How to turn equipment telematics data into actionable information using complementary software
Technology continues to evolve and the latest innovations are changing the way construction and equipment managers work. Job sites are more connected than ever, and advances in telematics provide real-time data on equipment usage and location. While telematics technology is not new to the industry, its adoption (or, current lack thereof) is one that some […]
August 27, 2013
Construction Equipment
TONIGHT: Chat live with John Deere about the 644K Hybrid wheel loader
We got our first look at John Deere’s 644K Hybrid wheel loader at World of Concrete back in February. And ever since then it’s been a machine that’s drawn quite a bit of interest. And for good reason. Deere’s innovative design uses both diesel and electricity—a combination that is already saving RJS Construction, the first […]
August 26, 2013
Construction Equipment
Floyd Pullin celebrated his 102nd birthday by buying his 16th Ford vehicle: a 2013 F-150 STX
If anyone knows how seriously people take brand loyalty seriously—especially when it comes to pickup trucks—it’s us. Each time we post a news story about a pickup the fans and detractors of that particular brand always come out and voice an opinion. So while we’re not completely surprised that Floyd Pullin of Confluence, Pennsylvania just […]
August 26, 2013
Construction Equipment
Danuser hammer post drivers designed for 75+ hp carriers
Drive anything from T-posts to railroad ties with Danuser’s hammer post drivers, designed for 75-horsepower-and-up skid-steers and loaders. With no springs, cylinders or return lines, the post driver operates like a drop hammer, achieving a full stroke per cycle. The hammer does not strike the top of the posts. A grapple option is available that […]
August 26, 2013
Business
Energy, fuel and the federal regulatory tsunami dominate the conversation at the 2013 Construction Symposium
Contractors and heavy equipment fleet managers got an earful of what challenges await them in the construction industry and what the solutions might be at the Randall Reilly Construction Symposium held Wednesday and Thursday in Dallas, Texas. In a nutshell—the shale oil and gas revolution is going to be great for the construction industry, but […]
August 23, 2013
Business
74 tips for reducing equipment costs (31-45)
With this post, we’re now more than halfway through my 74 ways to reduce equipment costs. Here are tips No. 31-45: 31: Track turn rates Turn rates (how often items and inventory value are replaced) are important indicators to show what is and is not moving. Slow and no movers can be removed but you […]
August 23, 2013
Construction Equipment
Energy expert, journalist Robert Bryce extolls virtues of fossil fuels over renewable energy in Construction Symposium keynote
As the keynote speaker for the Equipment World‘s Construction Symposium Thursday morning, Robert Bryce denounced a plethora of environmental myths while extolling the virtues of fossil based energy sources. Addressing the audience of construction contractors and equipment fleet managers, Bryce, author of “Power Hungry: The Myths of Green Energy and the Real Fuels of the Future,” […]
August 23, 2013
Construction Equipment
Modular Reach-All CraneMate 5×500 work platform designed for up to 10-ton boom trucks
Complete more work in less time with the CraneMate 5×500 work platform from Reach-All, designed for use with 8- to 10-ton boom trucks. Measuring 5 feet long with a 500-pound capacity, the platform features hydraulic powered auto-leveling, which ensures stability no matter where the platform is positioned. The 5×500 has 180-degree full platform rotation with […]
August 23, 2013
Construction Equipment
Christchurch’s cardboard cathedral is built to last a century
On February 22, 2011, a devastating earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand that left 185 people dead and many buildings badly damaged—including the city’s gorgeous cathedral. The structure, built in 1864, was damaged so badly that it will need to be replaced. In the meantime, the city has a beautiful and extremely innovative stopgap in which […]
August 22, 2013
Construction Equipment
John Deere launches its shortest compact wheel loaders yet in the 204K and 304K
Standing a full foot lower than the rest of John Deere’s lineup of compact wheel loaders, the company’s new 204K and 304K were designed specifically for lower-clearance applications. The 8-foot-tall machines feature rigid front and rear axles that lower the machine’s center of gravity while increasing stability and tipping load limit. The height of these two […]
August 21, 2013
Construction Equipment
Pickup launches over I-96 guardrail before falling into creek
Talk about impeccable timing. Just as a man driving a Nissan pickup hauling a utility trailer and riding lawnmower jumped a guardrail and fell to a creek below, a woman nearby captured the moment on video using the smartphone video app Vine. The 59-year-old man from Kentwood, Michigan veered into a median on Interstate 96 […]
August 21, 2013
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