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EDITOR’S PICK WELDING APP Quickly and conveniently access Stick, TIG and MIG equipment settings, as well as helpful tips, with the Miller Weld Setting Calculator app from Miller Electric Manufacturing. Available from the iPhone App Store or at MillerWelds.com/weldsettings, the calculator allows a welder to enter weld parameters such as the type and thickness of […]
October 5, 2011
Business
Maintenance
Alcohol Poisoning Ethanol is bad for engines, a big tax subsidy for corporations and bad for the environment. So why does EPA want to make us use more of it? By Tom Jackson Ethanol is a great social lubricant. It puts the buzz in booze, but it has the opposite effect on engines – especially […]
October 5, 2011
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More Than Just a Big Dig Larger backhoe loaders not only offer more strength at either end, but also expanded worksite opportunities beyond digging and loading By Mike Anderson Is there really a need for a 17-foot-class backhoe loader? Heck, even a 15-foot-class version could be considered too much. With every backhoe manufacturer offering extendable […]
October 5, 2011
Maintenance
How to inspect a used articulated truck
New or used, articulated trucks are in strong demand right now across the country, so we were glad to get a short layover with a Volvo A40D at Aring Equipment, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer just outside of Milwaukee. As part of Aring’s rental fleet, our inspection unit had 3,741 hours on it, and was […]
October 5, 2011
Construction Equipment
Machine Matters Roundup
By Mike Anderson THE LARGEST BACKHOE LOADERS ON THE MARKET Operating weight (lbs) Steering configuration Number of drive wheels Max road speed (mph) Number of speeds (fwd/rev) Net power (hp) Loader lift capacity @ full height (lbs) Loader dump clearance @ full height discharge (ft/in) Loader bucket breakout force (lbs) Loader bucket capacity, SAE heaped […]
October 5, 2011
Construction Equipment
AEM commends White House for action on export agreements
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and its member companies commend the White House for taking action on the export agreements for Colombia, Panama and Korea. The White House has transmitted the implementing legislation for the FTAs to Congress. “These three pro-American export policies are the most important trade legislation to come before Congress in […]
October 4, 2011
Maintenance
Inspection Checkpoint
Used Articulated Hauler Checklist By Marcia Gruver Make/model: Year: Serial number: Hours: Previous owner/application: Does it need to cleaned and/or painted? Engine Make/model Serial number How does it start? Hours since overhaul Oil leaks? Oil pressure? Condition of engine oil Overfull on dipstick? Engine power Any unusual noises or misses? Radiator condition Charge air cooler […]
October 4, 2011
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
G.C. Campbell and Greg Goodman Mooresville, North Carolina When two friends joined forces, they took a second- generation pipeline firm to the next level. By Tom Jackson G. Campbell Construction Year started: 1993 Number of employees: 50 + Annual volume: $5 to $7 million Markets served: Natural gas pipeline installation – distribution and transmission, horizontal […]
October 4, 2011
Business
Product Report
Caterpillar makes a big haul Unit Rig mining trucks have ‘market compatibility’ with existing Cat product line By Mike Anderson When the Caterpillar acquisition of mining equipment giant Bucyrus was finalized in July, the resulting announcement of new Cat Mining models seemed the perfect fit – almost. There were several products Cat didn’t have, including […]
October 4, 2011
Safety
FHWA revises calculation method for vehicle miles travelled
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has updated the way it calculates annual vehicle miles travelled (VMT) to ensure what the agency says “more accurately captures key transportation data.” VMT refers to the number of miles vehicles travel over a given time period, and is routinely used to measure traffic on America’s roads and bridges and […]
October 3, 2011
Technology
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Leadership Academy
It’s Time to Start Thinking Ahead Who is next in line? How are you grooming that next-generation executive for the responsibilities of steering your company in the future? AED presents a new 1 1/2 day conference tailored for pure dealer leadership development, teaching the skills and building the confidence for the road ahead. Who should […]
September 29, 2011
Business
Road Report: Cat’s CT660 vocational truck
On Sept. 9, Caterpillar’s internal verification process was completed, and the company gave the green light to begin CT660 vocational truck production for the North American market. At a high-level view,George Taylor, director of Caterpillar’s Global On-Highway Truck Group, says the CT660 is Cat’s most intensely researched product launch ever, with a lot of time […]
September 28, 2011
Equipment
Diesel Technology Forum report: iesel industry contributes more than $480 billion annually to U.S economy
The diesel industry contributes more than $480 billion annually to the U.S economy, provides more than 1.25 million jobs, and supplies a substantial export-to-value ratio five times higher than the national average, according to a new economic report released today by the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF). The report –“Diesel Powers the U.S. Economy: Providing High-Paying […]
September 28, 2011
Construction Equipment
Cat ships vocational trucks to customers
The Cat CT660 vocational truck, which was announced at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 trade show in March, passed all of Caterpillar’s new introduction process requirements and was approved for shipment to customers. The CT660 has been in limited production since June, with the first units off of the line used to validate manufacturing procedures. Customer deliveries […]
September 28, 2011
Construction Equipment
Put yourself on the cover… magazine
Put yourself on the cover of Equipment World magazine! Visit the Equipment World booth at the ICUEE show in Louisville Ky on Tuesday, October 4th, and Wednesday, October 5th to have your picture featured on the cover of Equipment World magazine with the famous Ditch Witch Super Witch. You will also receive a ticket for […]
September 27, 2011
Construction Equipment
Woods Equipment sold to Blount
Investment firm Genstar Capital has completed the sale of Woods Equipment to Blount International for about $185 million. Woods, headquartered in Oregon, Illinois, makes attachments and implements for the construction, agriculture and grounds care markets under the brand names of Woods, Alitec, Central Fabricators, Gannon, Wain-Roy, WoodsCare and TISCO. To view the full release, click […]
September 26, 2011
Construction Equipment
New Holland Construction refocusing on compact products line
New Holland Construction plans to refocus in North America on what its says are its “strengths” – the compact product lines for the landscaping, utility, residential construction, and agriculture industries, among others, the company announced Sept. 15. Starting in 2012, New Holland Construction will begin withdrawing from the North American market its crawler dozers, motor […]
September 26, 2011
Business
ARA Insurance Services launches mobile app
What if a rental company’s driver is on the way to deliver equipment to its best customer and is involved in a minor fender-bender – what should the driver do first? What steps need to be followed? Will the equipment arrive on time? If a rental business is insured by ARA Insurance, the driver can […]
September 26, 2011
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